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SEMINAR: Navigating the future: Engineering in the Age of Pervasive Intelligence, Derya Eker, Synopsis IP, Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:30, Department's Conference Hall
April 28, 2026
Within the department's seminar series, Ms. Derya Eker from Synopsis IP will make a talk titled "Navigating the future: Engineering in the Age of Pervasive Intelligence".
All interested are invited.
For your questions and comments:
Dr. İsmail Uyanık, uyanik@ee.hacettepe.edu.tr
ABSTRACT
In an era where intelligence pervades every device, this presentation charts the semiconductor ecosystem’s transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated chip design and verification. As the demand for more powerful and efficient chips grows, electronic design automation (EDA) plays a crucial role in streamlining the design and manufacturing processes. EDA tools utilize advanced algorithms to assist engineers in creating complex integrated circuits, improving accuracy, and reducing time to market. It explores how generative AI and multi-modal models streamline chip design, slashing cycles while enabling energy-efficient systems for real-world applications.
Attendees will uncover emerging trends in this sustainable innovation in a $1T market, and the hybrid engineering skills defining tomorrow’s pervasive intelligence landscape—equipping them with insights to join this revolution and shape the chips powering our intelligent future.
BIO
Derya Eker, Senior Director of Engineering in the IP Group at Synopsys, leads the ARC Neural Processing IP SW and Tools development. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Derya has a deep understanding of hardware/software co-design in broad application domains spanning to neural network processing, imaging, computer vision and mobile communication. She excels in building diverse, global teams and driving product development with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. She was honoured as one of the 30 Outstanding Women in Engineering Leadership for INWED 2025 (WomenTech Network) and finalist for Fe+male Tech Hero of the Year 2025. Prior to joining Synopsys, Derya held various engineering and management positions at Intel, Ericsson, NXP Semiconductors and Philips Semiconductors. Derya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey.
Seminar Date: Thursday, May 4th, 2026
Seminar Time: 11:30
Seminar Venue: HU EEE Conference Hall
For your questions and comments:
Dr. İsmail Uyanık, uyanik@ee.hacettepe.edu.tr
ABSTRACT
In an era where intelligence pervades every device, this presentation charts the semiconductor ecosystem’s transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated chip design and verification. As the demand for more powerful and efficient chips grows, electronic design automation (EDA) plays a crucial role in streamlining the design and manufacturing processes. EDA tools utilize advanced algorithms to assist engineers in creating complex integrated circuits, improving accuracy, and reducing time to market. It explores how generative AI and multi-modal models streamline chip design, slashing cycles while enabling energy-efficient systems for real-world applications.
Attendees will uncover emerging trends in this sustainable innovation in a $1T market, and the hybrid engineering skills defining tomorrow’s pervasive intelligence landscape—equipping them with insights to join this revolution and shape the chips powering our intelligent future.
BIO
Derya Eker, Senior Director of Engineering in the IP Group at Synopsys, leads the ARC Neural Processing IP SW and Tools development. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Derya has a deep understanding of hardware/software co-design in broad application domains spanning to neural network processing, imaging, computer vision and mobile communication. She excels in building diverse, global teams and driving product development with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. She was honoured as one of the 30 Outstanding Women in Engineering Leadership for INWED 2025 (WomenTech Network) and finalist for Fe+male Tech Hero of the Year 2025. Prior to joining Synopsys, Derya held various engineering and management positions at Intel, Ericsson, NXP Semiconductors and Philips Semiconductors. Derya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey.
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