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Research interests
Computer Science / Information Technology - Machine learning
Electronic & Computer Engineering - Integrated circuits and systems
Electronic & Computer Engineering - Computer architecture
Electronic & Computer Engineering - Computer simulation
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Computer Engineering, PhD, Duke University
2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Next Generation EDA
XIE, Z. (CoPI)
RGC - Theme-based Research Scheme
1/01/26 → 31/12/30
Project: Research
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A Cross-Stage Multimodal Pre-Trained Circuit Encoder Generalized to Support Multiple EDA Applications
ZHANG, W. (CoI) & XIE, Z. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Intelligent and Agile Integrated Circuit Design Methodologies Based on Circuit Foundation Models
GENG, Y. (Team member), REN, M. H. (Team member), XIE, Z. (PI), TU, F. (CoPI), HE, J. (CoPI), XU, Q. (CoPI) & CHENG, K.-T. T. (CoPI)
RGC - Collaborative Research Fund
1/06/25 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
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Research on the Technology for Integration and Optimization of Chiplet Architecture
ZHANG, W. (PI) & XIE, Z. (CoI)
Innovation and Technology Commission, Shenzhen Meta Chip Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Bionics Technology Co., Ltd
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
Research output
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A Self-Supervised and Cross-Design Netlist Power Model for Time-Based Layout Power Analysis
Li, W., Lu, Y., Fang, W., Zhu, Y., Guo, Z., Wang, J., Li, M., Zhang, Q. & Xie, Z., 2 Feb 2026, In: IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems. 1 p., 11370209.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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DAPO: Design Structure-Aware Pass Ordering for HLS via Contrastive and Reinforcement Learning
GE, J., DU, L., Anaparty, L., LI, S., LIANG, T., AHMAD, A., CHATURVEDI, V., SHARAD, S., XIE, Z., XU, J. & ZHANG, W., 22 Apr 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Paper › peer-review
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LEAP: A Self-Supervised Per-Cycle Toggle Propagation Model Supports Fast, Transferable, and Early Analysis of Layout Power
LI, W., WU, Y., GUO, Z., LU, Y., FANG, W., LI, M. & XIE, Z., 15 Sept 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) 2026 63rd ACM/IEEE Design Automation Conference, DAC 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/Report › Conference Paper published in a book › peer-review
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MFSPart: A Generalized Partitioning Framework for Multi-FPGA Systems and Its Ensemble-Based Extension
Zhu, Y., Fang, W., Lu, Y., Liu, S., Zhu, Y., Zhang, Q. & Xie, Z., 19 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems. 14 p., 11358933.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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An Architecture-Level CPU Modeling Framework for Power and Other Design Qualities
Zhang, Q., Li, M., Mondelli, A. & Xie, Z., Jul 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems. 44, 7, p. 2751-2764 14 p., 10816030.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Foundation AI Models for Hardware Design
XIE, Z. (Invited speaker)
21 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Domain Foundation Models for Hardware Design
XIE, Z. (Invited speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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AI-Assisted EDA: from Supervised Learning to Circuit Foundation Models
XIE, Z. (Invited speaker)
1 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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AI-Assisted EDA: from Supervised Learning to Circuit Foundation Model
XIE, Z. (Invited speaker)
11 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Foundation AI model and its applications in EDA (Tutorial)
XIE, Z. (Invited speaker)
20 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
Awards
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[Student] Inaugural LLM-Aided Design (LAD) Fellowship
FANG, W. (Recipient) & XIE, Z. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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PF-LLM: Large Language Model Hinted Hardware Prefetching
XU, C. (Recipient), SUN, X. (Recipient), LI, W. (Recipient), Bai, C. (Recipient), Wang, B. (Recipient), LI, M. (Recipient), XIE, Z. (Recipient) & XIE, Y. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Best Paper Award and Prize
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[Student] ACM SIGDA Student Research Competition (SRC) 2nd Place Award
FANG, W. (Recipient) & XIE, Z. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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ACM/IEEE ISLPED 2024 Best Paper Nomination
XIE, Z. (Recipient), Aug 2024
Prize: Best Paper Award and Prize