Energy-Efficient Data-Processing Architectures - Coping with device and circuit-level nonidealities
Year: 2023
Type: dissertation
Abstract: My doctoral experience has been an unexpectedly invaluable occasion for personal growth, surpassing professional development.Navigating an uncharted research path presented numerous technical challenges, requiring extensive literature reviews, brainstorming sessions, trials, and occasional setbacks.However, the immense mental energy expended on contemplating desires, relationships, and the management of the human resource was beyond my expectations.As this journey concludes, I have gained many valuable lessons and a deeper understanding of myself.I owe this primarily to the individuals who supported me during difficult times, those who stimulated my thoughts, made me laugh, helped me relax, and provided new, sometimes unwelcome, perspectives on life's realities.For their contributions, I am sincerely grateful.Rather than providing a list of names, I believe recounting memorable experiences will better convey a vivid image.Here is a glimpse into some of these situations that prompted profound self-reflection.sea, with shoes still on, after a rain-soaked walk and succumbing to the inevitable mud streams.Engaging in a lively debate on whether slippers should be shared or not, while sipping a 25-year-old Portuguese wine on the Basque coast.Lying on the side of a cliff, admiring the practicality of cut-off-fingertip handyman's gloves after an entertaining via ferrata climb (which, according to one, should not be attempted in winter!).And if I may mention but a couple of names, I will forever be indebted to Andrea and Mariaelena.Life-changing encounters that persisted despite my initial inclination towards solitude.A friend turned family, and a climbing companion turned much, much more.Buddies in numerous memorable experiences, critically honest when needed, always supportive.To Mariaelena, Andrea and all those who shared parts of this journey with me, I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
Source: PORTO@Iris
Author: PAOLINO, CARMINE
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7216794930