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Wayne Luk is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, where he leads the Programming Languages and Systems Section within the Custom Computing Research Group. His research interests focus on developing architectures, design methods, languages, and tools for customizing computation, particularly through reconfigurable devices like field-programmable gate arrays. He aims to enhance design efficiency and improve designer productivity in demanding applications, including high-performance financial computing and embedded biomedical systems. Professor Luk has participated in significant European Horizon 2020 projects, such as the POETS project and EXTRA, which exploit exascale technology in reconfigurable architectures. He has held visiting professor roles and is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and BCS. His contributions have been recognized with Research Excellence Awards and he has organized numerous international conferences in the field, promoting advancements in reconfigurable technology. With a robust publication record and experience collaborating with leading tech firms, Professor Luk continues to shape the future of computing through innovative research and education.
Imperial College London • London
Leading the Programming Languages and Systems Section of the Custom Computing Research Group.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.