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Using the Physics of Radio Waves to Empower Smarter Edge Devices
1/11 Semiconductor Digest

Using the Physics of Radio Waves to Empower Smarter Edge Devices

Duke researchers have shown that large AI model weights can be smartly embedded in the form of radio waves delivered over the air between devices and nearby base stations, opening a path to energy-efficient edge AI without the usual cost in energy, speed or size.

Natalia Litchinitser of Duke University
Natalia Litchinitser Named a Fellow of IEEE
12/4/25 Pratt School of Engineering

Natalia Litchinitser Named a Fellow of IEEE

Litchinitser was honored for contributions to the photonics field, including antiresonant photonic-crystal fibers and structured light engineering.

Yiran Chen points on a whiteboard as six graduate students observe.
Building Computers That Think Like Brains
11/10/25 Pratt School of Engineering

Building Computers That Think Like Brains

Through pioneering neuromorphic computing research, Yiran Chen is developing brain-inspired hardware neurons that could lead to faster, smarter and more energy‑efficient AI.