Google has recognized Dr. Chulsoon Hwang, assistant professor of electrical engineering, with a highly competitive Faculty Research Award, an unrestricted gift of nearly $43,000. According to Google, the award recognizes research that will influence how future generations use technology and is structured as seed funding to support one graduate student for one year. About 15% of applicants receive an award after a rigorous, months-long review process.
Hwang is using machine learning algorithms in his research to bridge the gap between the limits of design theory for printed circuit boards and the requirements of more complex electronics such as cell phones and other devices.