Dr. Daniel Sorin

Biography

Daniel Sorin is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, where he also serves as the Associate Chair. His primary research interests lie in computer architecture and dependability, focusing on the design of microarchitectures to enhance verification and improve fault tolerance in computer systems. Sorin has a substantial academic background, having earned a B.S. from Duke University in 1996, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1998 and 2002, respectively. Over the years, he has received several honors for his contributions to the field, including the Lois John L. Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award from the Pratt School of Engineering and the NSF Early CAREER Award. He has participated in various significant roles within the academic community, such as serving as Program Chair for HiPEAC 2017 and as an Associate Editor for Computer Architecture Letters. His extensive publication record includes numerous articles in top-tier journals and conference proceedings on topics like memory systems, multicore processors, and special-purpose accelerators. Sorin is known for pushing the boundaries of current computing technologies, emphasizing the need for dependable systems in modern architecture.

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