Paolo Ienne

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Papers

Total Citations

456

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About

Paolo Ienne is a leading figure in computer architecture and embedded systems, whose work has profoundly shaped the design of efficient, high-performance processors. His research spans reconfigurable computing, application-specific instruction-set processors (ASIPs), and the hardware/software co-design of digital systems. Ienne is perhaps best known for pioneering the concept of automatic synthesis of custom instructions, enabling processors to be tailored for specific applications—a contribution that has had lasting impact on both academia and industry. His seminal paper on mobile robot miniaturisation, with over 450 citations, demonstrates his early interest in bridging control algorithms with physical constraints. With a career marked by rigorous methodology and practical innovation, Ienne has also made key contributions to the development of low-power and secure hardware, influencing modern embedded and IoT systems. His work has garnered thousands of citations, reflecting its foundational role in advancing efficient computing. A professor at EPFL, he continues to inspire students and researchers through his deep technical insights and commitment to bridging theoretical advances with real-world hardware design.