Summary of Research Activities: The summer research experience has given me a much better understanding of how research work is conducted. The first project, “Three-body Ising Machine”, is closely related to my UROP research – in fact, it builds directly on my earlier UROP projects as an improved version. It was also the first time I started a new project completed on my own, without help from others. I found it both challenging and incredibly rewarding. The second project, “Diffusion SOC Design”, allowed me to explore a new direction outside of my UROP work. It was my first exposure to “AI Hardware”, and I was excited to discover how many ideas and opportunities in this area overlapping with other fields. I was truly inspiring. Lastly, I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to my Duke supervisor, Professor CHEN Yiran, and my UROP supervisor, Professor SHAO Qiming. They gave me the opportunity to continue developing my research habits and to explore what I’m truly passionate about. LU Yunyang Major : ELEC Supervised by : Prof. SHAO Qiming / ECE Activity : Visiting Undergraduate Student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University Venue : Duke University, USA Duration : June 23 to August 22, 2025 The 6th Mini-conference held on 13 May 2025 The 7th Mini-conference held on 12 August 2025 The 5th Mini-conference held on 2 December 2024 2024–25 Winners and Finalists of the Best UROP Mini-conference Paper Award UROP Summer School Sponsorship The Mini-conferences for UROP 3200 (Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025) were organised to provide a platform for UROP 3200 students to present their projects and exchange ideas with fellow students and faculty supervisors from other fields. “The Best UROP Mini-conference Paper Award” is offered to the best student who presents in the mini-conference of UROP 3200, based on the voting by participating UROP 3200 supervisors and UROP Advisory Board members. The winning students can receive a top-up travel sponsorship of HK$15,000 in addition to the existing UROP Research Travel Sponsorship of HK$20,000 for presenting their UROP 3200 project in academic conference(s). The students’ supervisor can receive a research fund of HK$15,000 in recognition of their mentorship of the student. Students who receive at least one vote will be the finalists and presented with a certificate as a token of appreciation. xiii xiv
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