The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $599,756 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program to the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The grant, effective September 15, 2023 through August 31, 2026, will fund research to utilize Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) to improve the computer-aided design process for very large scale integrated circuits. Key objectives include investigating how XAI can be used to avoid design rule violations, guide optimizations for machine learning hardware synthesis, and enhance chip layout obfuscation against security attacks. The research findings are expected to reduce time-to-market for electronic products, align with the 2022 Semiconductor Chips Act, and provide research opportunities for undergraduate students, particularly women and minorities. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $599.8k | 9/6/23 |