This $379,800 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) supports the development of innovative lightweight simulation techniques to enable faster performance modeling and optimization for next-generation, large-scale computing systems. The awardee, the University of Virginia (UVA), is designing a suite of simulation tools under the "Akita" framework that encompass three complementary strategies: behavior modeling, sampled simulations, and data-driven simulation. These strategies aim to dramatically speed up computer architecture simulations without significant loss of accuracy, making the process more accessible to researchers with fewer resources. The project outcomes will advance the state-of-the-art in computer architecture simulation and be integrated into educational curricula to benefit students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. No sub-awards are planned under this 4-year grant, which commenced on May 1, 2024.
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