SRC 2025 Young Faculty Award

Presented to Dr. Priyadarshini Panda, University of Souther California 

The Young Faculty Award spotlights rising researchers who enrich SRC’s research agenda. The 2025 recipient, Professor Priyadarshini Panda, is celebrated for her leadership in neuromorphic computing and spiking neural networks. A former SRC Research Scholar, her research interests lie in algorithm-hardware co-design for efficient AI/ML, neuromorphic computing and spiking neural networks.

Prof. Panda’s research has established new frontiers in neuromorphic computing, making her a recognized leader in spiking network research. Her work is both visionary and actionable, shaping the future of AI and semiconductors. Panda's impact on the SRC community has been profound, from technology transfer and open-source tool development to student training and thought leadership. She is the recipient of the DARPA Young Faculty Award, DARPA Director’s Fellowship, NSF CAREER Award, and the Google Systems and ML Award, recognizing her leadership in AI hardware and systems research. Congratulations, Professor Panda!