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SUMMARY:Powering Big Data Algorithms with FPGAs: Sustainable Scaling in As
 tronomy and Genomics
DESCRIPTION:Ruben Rodriguez Alvarez, Denisa Constantinescu, Miguel Peon Qu
 iros, and David Atienza Alonso (EPFL)\n\nThe increasing computational dema
 nd from big data-intensive domains such as genomics, astronomy, and artifi
 cial intelligence accelerates data center (DC) carbon emissions. This tren
 d underscores the need for sustainable computing strategies balancing perf
 ormance, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction in large computing infras
 tructures. This talk examines trade-offs in upgrading legacy DCs to meet g
 rowing performance demands while aligning with sustainability goals. We an
 alyze the acceleration vs. energy efficiency dilemma of different platform
  choices and the specialization vs. flexibility balance of CPUs, GPUs, FPG
 As, and ASICs. Effective carbon-reduction procurement strategies require c
 onsidering both operational and capital expenditures. We will introduce a 
 design space exploration framework to support optimal decision-making for 
 DC upgrades and sustainable investments. A key focus will be FPGAs for bal
 ancing performance, energy efficiency, and flexibility. We will discuss ha
 rdware-software co-design methodologies for reducing time-to-solution in c
 omplex workloads. Real-world case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of
  FPGA-based solutions in genomics and radio astronomy, showcasing tangible
  energy savings while maintaining high computational throughput. This sess
 ion provides practical methodologies for designing next-generation, low-ca
 rbon computing infrastructures, ensuring DCs can scale without worsening t
 he climate crisis.\n\nDomain: Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Computa
 tional Methods and Applied Mathematics\n\nSession Chair: Denisa-Andreea Co
 nstantinescu (EPFL)\n\n
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