Aparna Chandramowlish

Professor Aparna Chandramowlishwaran is working to advance the understanding of high-performance computing and its applications in various scientific domains. As an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of California, Irvine, she holds a joint appointment in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Her research is centered around the development of innovative algorithms and domain-specific compilers that enhance the performance of applications on parallel architectures, including the latest multi/manycore and heterogeneous platforms. Professor Chandramowlishwaran's work is at the intersection of algorithm-architecture co-design and data analysis, aiming to push the boundaries of what is possible in computational science and engineering. Her lab is dedicated to creating techniques that optimize computational efficiency and effectiveness, particularly in the context of big data applications. By focusing on domain-specific compilers, her research contributes to the advancement of high-performance computing, making it more accessible and applicable to a wide range of scientific problems. Her contributions to the field are not only theoretical but also practical, as she collaborates with various industry and academic partners to implement her research findings in real-world scenarios. This collaboration ensures that her work remains relevant and impactful, addressing the current challenges faced by the computing community. Professor Chandramowlishwaran is passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. She actively involves her students in her research projects, providing them with hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge developments in the field. Her commitment to education and research excellence is reflected in the success of her students and the recognition she has received from her peers. Through her innovative research and dedication to teaching, Professor Chandramowlishwaran continues to make significant contributions to the fields of high-performance computing and data analysis, driving forward the capabilities of computational science and engineering.