The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $317,591 Project Grant under its Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to the University of Notre Dame. The grant, titled "SHF: SMALL: ON-DEVICE LARGE LANGUAGE MODEL PERSONALIZATION WITH ALGORITHM-HARDWARE CO-DESIGN FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS", aims to develop advanced wearable and portable devices with large language models (LLMs) to enhance personalized healthcare. The project focuses on real-time healthcare personalization through fast and accurate data searches in personal databases, leveraging novel memory semiconductor devices, advanced circuits, and custom architectures. The goal is to achieve a 1000-fold latency reduction and 100-fold increase in energy efficiency compared to state-of-the-art edge LLM systems, advancing AI-assisted personalized healthcare interventions. The project will also support STEM education and mentoring activities. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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