Banerjee’s start-up has secured funding and will launch in October/November 2024 with a strong team.
Harnessing the Laws of Nature
In Beatriz Noheda’s research, crystals exhibit unique properties: their domain edges conduct electricity better, can hold multiple conductivity states, and "remember" past currents—similar to memristors.
PhD student Jan Rieck studies these crystals, while Anne-Men Huijzer explores their potential in neural network-like systems under Bart Besselink’s supervision. Noheda explains, "Some properties of neural networks appear naturally in memristor networks, allowing us to harness nature for computing."
Addressing Computing Limitations
According to Tamalika Banerjee, today’s computers face three key challenges:
- Memory and processing are separate, slowing performance.
- Cloud data retrieval takes 1-2 seconds.
- Current materials are reaching their limits.
Banerjee’s start-up, IMChipN, aims to develop sustainable, adaptable hardware that integrates seamlessly with existing technologies. The first product: a chiplet—a small, custom-made chip designed for specialized tasks.
Supported by the Ubbo Emmius Fund
CogniGron, the research institute behind these innovations, was established with support from the Ubbo Emmius Fund. Learn more about its impact at uef.nl. "Knowledge is the foundation for progress and a sustainable future."
More information: https://www.rug.nl/fse/news/digital-society/
