Huiming Bu on LinkedIn: Robert Dennard
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Very saddened for the passing of Bob Dennard. A legendary inventor and a great mentor. Whose inventions have literally changed the course of semiconductor…
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It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of an exceptional IBMer, Robert Dennard. Many IBMers, researchers, scientists, and colleagues across the industry had the great fortune to work with – and learn from – Bob during his 50-plus year career at IBM. Brilliant, creative, passionate, and generous with his time and wisdom, Bob epitomized the spirit of IBM. His contributions — not just to IBM but to science and technology — laid the foundation for modern computing. Most notably, Bob is recognized as the inventor of DRAM, shepherding his hypothesis about the potential impact of storing a bit of information in a single transistor and capacitor cell into the invention of dynamic random-access memory in the 1960s. DRAM spearheaded exponential progress in memory capacity and speed, and catalyzed what is today a global market expected to soon surpass $100 billion. For those who did not have the benefit of working with Bob during his career here, know that his work ethic, mentorship and ingenuity helped shape the culture at IBM Research, and that his presence is still felt. As he and colleagues grappled with the related challenges of scaling and power consumption, Bob offered, “Yes, there is an end to scaling. But there is no end to creativity.” To learn more about Bob’s enduring legacy, and to share your fond memories and reflections, please head to the page below: https://ibm.co/3JUoNCa

Robert Dennard: The Man Behind DRAM and the Evolution of Modern Computing Robert Dennard, an IBM researcher, invented dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), a revolutionary memory cell used in nearly every computer and electronic device today. Dennard’s work also led to the formulation of Dennard’s law, which predicted that as transistors get smaller, their performance per watt would increase, enabling faster, more efficient computers. However, by 2005, as transistors began to leak and consume more energy, Dennard’s law broke down. Despite this, Dennard’s contributions have significantly shaped modern technology and the culture at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center. Dennard passed away in 2024 at the age of 91. https://lnkd.in/e_Vj_JC2

Ever wondered how something made of silicon can think? When I was a kid, I used to think the CPU had dwarfs helping us do things. 😂 😂 I recently completed the "How Computers Work" course from the prestigious University of London on Coursera! 🎓✨ Delving into the intricate world of computer hardware, I discovered how these incredible machines are capable of thinking and making decisions. This journey has deepened my understanding of the fascinating intersection between hardware and intelligence. 🖥️🤖 A huge shoutout to the University of London for this enlightening experience and to Coursera for providing such a fantastic platform for learning and growth. Looking forward to applying this knowledge to innovate and push the boundaries of technology! 🚀💡 #LearningNeverStops #ComputerScience #Hardware #Technology #Innovation #Coursera #UniversityOfLondon

I was lucky enough to be invited to the University of Cambridge last week to look at Project DAWN. I also got to see an Intel Corporation Ponte Vecchio based Dell Technologies server built ready for (and fitted with) CoolIT Systems cold plates (those who know, know how cool this is - pun intended). Chatting with our host he did point out that we are now outperforming Moore's Law regarding computing power. This is amazing but brings into perspective even more clearly the huge shortfall in skilled human resources. As IT continues to exponentially increase in performance, humanity seems to conversely continue to fail to match anywhere near the same scale of levelling up of skills. I keep reading that DCs are resource hungry (not necessarily true) but they are also human skills hungry and those skills are in short demand. If we want to realize our potential (and stop people in DCs getting job offers on a daily basis 😮 ) we need to start our own law of exponentially improving training and skilling up. I would call it Farquharson's Law but no-one could spell it so maybe Joe's Law (after Joe Bishop who told me about the other bit) - those that learn teach others and as such we create the skills we need at an increasing, if not exponential rate. #IntelyesItookyourimagebutitwasontheinternetdontsueme #teamisg #datacentre #datacenter

In total, 60 authors who contributed to 16 of the 37 papers accepted at CGO 2024 are researchers working in the industry. In line with an enduring tradition, CGO 2024 boasts robust participation from industry researchers, with a total of 60 authors contributing to 16 out of the 37 presented papers. These researchers are affiliated with renowned entities such as Huawei, Intel Corporation, Meta, Microsoft, Google, AMD, Enflame, Arm, Codeplay Software, Uber, NVIDIA, and Mitsubishi Electric. The substantial involvement of the industry in CGO is no happenstance; compilers and runtime environments hold pivotal significance for the information technology sector. The evolution witnessed in computer science is invariably the outcome of extensive engineering effort dedicated to the design and implementation of code generation technologies. Check the program: https://lnkd.in/dfqxpjgz #research #academia #compiler #hardware #software #science

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Quantum Computing from IBM! "Passionate about the cutting-edge field of quantum computing, I specialize in exploring the transformative potential of quantum technologies. With a background in relevant fields or expertise, I am dedicated to driving innovation and solving complex computational challenges using quantum principles. My expertise lies in specific areas of quantum computing, such as algorithms, hardware development, or applications], where I leverage my skills to propel advancements in this revolutionary field. I am thankful for IBM that they offered this amazing course. #QuantumComputing #IBM #ComputerScience #Innovation