Keynote Lecture

CNN: A Brain-Like Supercomputer on A Chip

Professor Leon O. Chua
University of California, Berkeley
CA, USA

Abstract: This lecture will present an introduction to a new paradigm on computing based on nonlinear dynamics on cellular nonlinear networks, evolving towards very high-dimensional stationary and dynamic attractors. The latest commercial chip based on this new technology will be described , along with numerous applications, including real-time pattern recognition and emulation of high-level brain functions. The CNN chip is a complete computer on a chip which can be programmed to solve many mission-critical problems currently solvable only on supercomputers.

Brief Biography of the Speaker:
Leon Chua is a foreign member of the Academia Europea and a recipient of 8 USA patents. He has been awarded 12 Docteur Honoris Causa from European universities. He has received many international prizes, including the first IEEE Kirchhoff Award, the Neural Networks Pioneer Award, and the Vitold Belevitch Award. He has received the "Top 15 Cited Authors " Award , reckoned from papers cited in all fields of Engineering in the ISA Citation Index from l991 to 200l.