Krisztián Flautner named U-M Innovation Champion

He will serve as a resource for other researchers, connecting them with businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities to amplify the impact of their work.
Krisztián Flautner
Krisztián Flautner

Krisztián Flautner, professor of engineering practice in computer science and engineering at the University of Michigan, has been named an Innovation Champion by U-M Innovation Partnerships. As part of the first-ever cohort of Innovation Champions, he will play a vital role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications. This recognition highlights Flautner’s dedication to advancing technology commercialization and his commitment to fostering an environment of innovation at U-M.

The Innovation Champions initiative appoints faculty leaders across the university’s three campuses to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. In this role, Flautner will provide peer-level guidance and support to his colleagues, facilitating connections between fellow researchers and businesses, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to maximize the societal impact of their work.

Flautner’s extensive experience in the tech industry and academia makes him a valuable resource in this role. With a distinguished career that includes leadership positions at companies such as Banzai Cloud and in Cisco’s Emerging Technology & Incubation Group, he brings a wealth of knowledge in guiding innovative projects from inception to commercialization. Prior to these roles, he served as Vice President of Engineering at ARM for over a decade, where he played a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking technologies for low-power computing, significantly advancing the field.

His work in computer architecture, particularly on high-performance, low-power processing platforms, has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2017 ISCA Influential Paper Award and the 2021 MICRO Test of Time Award. These achievements underscore his expertise in power-efficient computing and his ability to transform groundbreaking research into influential technological solutions.

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