The University of Malaga, in collaboration with Prof. Ricardo Sanfelice (University of California, Santa Cruz, and Director of the Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center), invites applications for two pre-doctoral contracts funded by the Malaga Microelectronics project (PERTE-Chip Chair).

Position Details:

- Location: Department of Computer Architecture, University of Malaga
- Duration: 12-month contracts, renewable through June 2027
- Start Date: November/December 2024

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) have received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to establish a community cloud platform as part of the US Ignite Smart Gigabit Communities project. This initiative, funded by NSF, supports the development of advanced technology infrastructure to enhance connectivity and drive innovation in over 30 communities across the U.S., including Lafayette.

With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Iowa State University and partners are launching the ARA: Wireless Living Lab for Smart and Connected Rural Communities. Led by Principal Investigator Hongwei Zhang, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the project is part of the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program and focuses on advancing rural broadband technologies in central Iowa.

Researchers led by Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Erfan Goharian are developing a flood warning system to protect homeless populations in California, a state prone to both homelessness and natural disasters. Funded by an NSF Smart and Connected Communities grant, the system uses AI-powered cameras to monitor flood-prone areas, providing real-time alerts to vulnerable communities. Collaborating with researchers from San Diego State University, the team aims to improve resource allocation for outreach programs.