{"id":201031,"date":"2024-07-26T10:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T20:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=201031"},"modified":"2024-07-26T10:15:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T20:15:32","slug":"faster-devices-smarter-phones-nsf-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/07\/26\/faster-devices-smarter-phones-nsf-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Faster devices, smarter phones? ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½<\/abbr> project aims to boost computing efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>

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A project aiming to revolutionize how computers organize and process data, potentially leading to faster, more efficient devices for consumers, has received a three-year, $600,000 National Science Foundation grant<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Led by University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at M\u0101noa Department of Information and Computer Sciences<\/a> Professor Nodari Sitchinava and his research group called Algorithms and Parallel Computing Group, the project will tackle two main challenges in modern computing: maximizing the use of multiple processors and improving memory utilization. Sitchinava seeks to develop new data structures that address both issues simultaneously.<\/p>\n

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The research could significantly impact everyday technology. Consumers might see smartphones running apps faster while using less battery power. The project’s outcomes could benefit various sectors, from streaming services to scientific simulations.<\/p>\n

“Users might experience faster scientific computations, more responsive gaming and better performance in resource-intensive applications,” Sitchinava said. “Additionally, the research may contribute to energy savings in data centers, potentially reducing the environmental impact of digital services.”<\/p>\n

The research will explore four main areas:<\/p>\n