Yuan Yao

This PhD position at Uppsala University is part of the NEAT research project and is based in the Department of Information Technology . The project focuses on computer architecture for future AI systems , with an emphasis on next-generation interconnect technology and how architectural and system-level choices influence performance, energy use, and scalability. The doctoral student will work on research questions in computer architecture, developing and evaluating new approaches for efficient and sustainable computing. The work includes modelling, simulation, and experimental evaluation , combining theoretical understanding with practical research skills. The position offers an international research environment and collaboration across academia and industry. The department is a large and active research and teaching environment at Uppsala University, with many teachers, PhD students, and undergraduate students. The supervision is led by Associate Professor Yuan Yao , and the project is embedded in a setting with established external collaborations. The role is structured as a doctoral research appointment, with the student primarily devoted to graduate education and possibly contributing to departmental duties such as teaching and administration.