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Best Paper Awards ISEDA 2026


Winners:
  • KAN-CHAR: Efficient Cell Library Characterization for DTCO via Kolmogorov-Arnold Graph Learning
    Shubo Xu, Zeyuan Deng, Zhi Li, Peng Cao
    Southeast University
  • DTCO Dual-Sided Standard Cells with DP-Based Optimization and Custom Library Development
    Qinzhe Zhi, Peijie Ma, Heng Wu, Tianyu Jia
    Peking University
Candidates:
  • Reducing SQED Duplicate Mode via Processor-Level Abstraction
    Enyuan Tian, Kan Shi, Linze Li, Qiusong Yang, Xuying Zhao, Yiwei Ci, Yufeng Li, Yungang Bao
    Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • LEGO: An LLM Skill-Based Front-End Design Generation Platform
    Jiecheng Ma, Jincheng Lou, Runzhe Tao, Ruohan Xu, Xinyu Qu, Yibo Lin
    Peking University
  • CoCIM: A Collaborative Design Framework for Multi-Network Shared Compute-in-Memory Architectures
    Rui Liu, Wanqian Li, Xiaoming Chen, Xiaoxiao Zhou, Xinjiang Zhang, Xueqi Li, Yuping Wu
    Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Automated Synthesis of Abuttable Macros for Analog Layout
    Chuanxu Liu, Fuya Yang, Junjie Yang, Lei He, Li Huang, Lin Yang, Rui Ye, Ting-Jung Lin, Xinpeng Wang, Xueying Huang, Zhanfei Chen
    University of California, Los Angeles
  • CoPU-RL: A Hardware-Friendly Training-Inference Framework For Implementing Neuro-Symbolic Reinforcement Learning
    Anjunyi Fan, Bonan Yan, Fengyuan Guo, Hongxiao Zhao, Jiayi Li, Wenshuo Yue, Yihan Fu
    Peking University
  • Flexible Double-Side Pin Redistribution with Efficient Virtual-Net-Guided Cell Type Assignment
    Chunyuan Zhao, Haoran Lu, Heng Wu, Jianxiang Jin, Jiarui Wang, Runsheng Wang, Xun Jiang, Yibo Lin, Yibo Zhang, Yifan Chen
    Peking University
  • An MLIR-Based Compilation Flow for CGRAs: Optimized CDFG Generation, Control-Flow Handling, and Scalability
    Jiahang Lou, Jianrong Zhang, Jiayao Hu, Lingli Wang, Wenbo Yin, Yikuan Chen, Yuan Dai, Zewei Zhong
    Fudan University
  • HeteroPower: A CPU-GPU Heterogeneous Engine to Accelerate Gate-Level Power Analysis
    Runsheng Wang, Xizhe Shi, Yibo Lin, Yun Liang, Zizheng Guo, Zuodong Zhang
    Peking University
  • IC-MoE: Interface-Constrained MoE for Fast Thermal Evaluation in 3D ICs
    Chen Wu, Jinlong Yan, Lei He, Rumin Zhang, Siyuan Miao, Wenkai Yang, Xiangqiao Meng
    Ningbo Institute of Digital Twin; Eastern Institute of Technology
  • ELITE: Efficient Lookup Table Assisted Routing Engine for Photonic Integrated Circuits
    Haopeng YAN, Xiaofei YU, Yeyu TONG, Yuchao WU, Yuzhe MA
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Paper Awards ISEDA 2025


Best Paper Award:
  • PZTA: Accelerating Analog Circuit Sizing With A Transferable Circuit Theory-Inspired Pole-Zero Transient Assertion System
    Xiaoyu Zhong1, Jintao Li2, Zhaori Bi1, Yun Li2, Fan Yang*1, Xuan Zeng*1, Keren Zhu*1
    1Fudan University, 2University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
  • DATIS: DRAM Architecture and Technology Integrated Simulation
    Shiyu Xia1, Chen Zhang1, Guangyu Sun2, Guohao Dai1, Runsheng Wang2, Zhigang Ji1, Ru Huang2
    1Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2Peking University
Honorable Mention Paper Award:
  • ChaTCL: LLM-Based Multi-Agent RAG Framework for TCL Script Generation
    Authors: Yibo Rui1, Yuanhang Li1, Rui Wang1, Ruiqi Chen3, Yanxiang Zhu2, Zhixiong Di4, Xi Wang1, Ming Ling*1
    1Southeast University, 2Nanjing Renmian Integrated Circuit Company Ltd., 3Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 4Southwest Jiaotong University
  • Electrothermal Simulation and Vertical Interconnect Planning for Integrated Chiplets
    Authors: Siyuan Miao1, Lingkang Zhu1, Wenkai Yang1, Teng Lu1, Yanze Zhou1, Chen Wu3,4, Zhiping Yu2, Ting-Jung Lin*3,4, Lei He*3
    1BTD Technology, 2Tsinghua University, 3Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, 4Engineering Research Center of Chiplet Design and Manufacturing of Zhejiang Province
  • FM-AM: Fused-Metrics Approximate Multiplier Exploration Framework for DNNs
    Authors: Xingyu Xu1, Zihan Zou1, Chen Zhang1, Hui Kou1, Shikuang Chen1, Hao Cai1,2, Bo Liu*1,2
    1Southeast University, 2National EDA Technology Innovation Center
  • ATSim3.5D: A Multiscale Thermal Simulator for 3.5D-IC Systems based on Nonlinear Multigrid Method
    Authors: Qipan Wang, Tianxiang Zhu, Yibo Lin*, Runsheng Wang, Ru Huang
    Peking University
  • Addressing Continuity and Expressivity Limitations in Differentiable Physical Optimization: A Case Study in Gate Sizing
    Authors: Yufan Du1, Zizheng Guo1, Yang Hsu3, Zhili Xiong3, Seunggeun Kim3, David Z. Pan3, Runsheng Wang1,2, Yibo Lin*1,2
    1Peking University, 2Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, 3University of Texas at Austin
  • VeriRAG: Design AI-Specific CPU Co-processor with RAG-Enhanced LLMs
    Authors: Kangbo Bai, Peiran Yan, Lifeng Liu, Tianyu Jia*
    Peking University

Paper Awards ISEDA 2024


Best Paper Award:
  • How Good is Your Property? A New Metric for Formal Property Coverage
    Qianwen Zhao, Hongce Zhang
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
  • OpenPARF 3.0: Robust Multi-Electrostatics Based FPGA Macro Placement Considering Cascaded Macros Groups and Fence Regions
    Jing Mai, Jiarui Wang, Yifan Chen, Zizheng Guo, Xun Jiang, Yun Liang, Yibo Lin
    Peking University
  • Domain Decomposition and Reduction Method for Efficient Thermal Simulation and Design of 2.5D Heterogeneous Integration
    Shunxiang Lan, Min Tang, Junfa Mao
    Shenzhen University
    Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Heat Generation Counted by Phonon Absorption and Emission in GAA FET under the Framework of Non-Equilibrium Green's Function Method
    Hongwei Zhou, Zifeng Wang, Suteng Zhao, Deming Zhang, Lang Zeng
    Beihang University
  • Budget Analysis of Multiple Parameters in EUV Lithography System Based on Support Vector Machine
    Jiashuo Wang1, Xiaojing Su1, Yayi Wei1,2
    1Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    2Guangdong Greater Bay Area Applied Research Institute of Integrated Circuit and Systems Guangzhou
  • HD-MCTS: An Analog Circuit Optimization Algorithm Based on High-dimensional Monte Carlo Tree Search
    Yiyang Zhao1, Lemeng Li2, Ruiyu Lyu1, Zhaori Bi1, Changhao Yan1, Xuan Zeng1
    1Fudan University
    2X-Times Design Automation Co., Ltd.
  • Knowledge Transfer for GaN HEMTs Parameter Extraction Based on Hybrid Model
    Yangbo Wei1, Wei Xing2, Ting-Jung Lin2, Lei He2,3
    1Southeast University
    2Ningbo Institute of Digital Twin (EIAS)
    3University of California, Los Angeles
Honorable Mention Paper Award:
  • ATSim3D: Towards Accurate Thermal Simulator for Heterogeneous 3D-IC Systems Considering Nonlinear Leakage and Conductivity
    Qipan Wang, Tianxiang Zhu, Yibo Lin, Runsheng Wang, Ru Huang
    Peking University
  • RLIF-Net: Unsupervised Trace-SPC Fault Detection Solution Based on Representation Learning and Isolation Forest
    Haixiang Qiu, Hui Jiang
    Semitronix Corporation
  • A Graph AutoEncoder Approach for Fault Prediction in Test Pattern Generation
    Hongfan Zhao, Fan Yang, Jianyuan Shan
    Shenzhen GWX Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Topology Optimization of Operational Amplifiers Using A Performance-aware Representation
    Jinyi Shen, Fan Yang, Li Shang, Changhao Yan, Zhaori Bi, Dian Zhou, Xuan Zeng
    Fudan University
  • Multiplication Complexity Optimization Based on Quantified Boolean Formulas
    Jun Zhu1, Hongyang Pan2, Zhufei Chu1
    1Ningbo University
    2Fudan University
  • A Neural Network-based Framework for Accelerated Device-Circuit Electrothermal Co-Simulations in GAAFETs
    Hengyi Liu, Sihao Chen, Wu Dai, Yu Li, Baokang Peng, Lining Zhang, Runsheng Wang, Ru Huang
    Peking University

Paper Awards ISEDA 2023


Best Paper Award:
  • Modeling and Analysis of T-coils with Improved Quality Factor by Patterned Floating, Ground Shields in Millimeter-Wave Regime
    Chenguang Li, Sen Yin, Ruitao Wang, Jian Zhang, Wei Zhu and Yan Wang
  • iEDA: An Open-Source Intelligent Physical Implementation Toolkit and Library
    Xingquan Li, Simin Tao, Zengrong Huang, Shijian Chen, Zhisheng Zeng, Liwei Ni, Zhipeng Huang, Chunan Zhuang, Hongxi Wu, Weiguo Li, Xueyan Zhao, He Liu, Shuaiying Long, Wei He, Bojun Liu, Sifeng Gan, Zihao Yu, Tong Liu, Yuchi Miao, Zhiyuan Yan, Hao Wang, Jie Zhao, Yifan Li, Ruizhi Liu, Xiaoze Lin, Bo Yang, Zhen Xue, Zonglin Yang, Zhenggang Wu, Jiangkao Li, Yuezuo Liu, Ming Peng, Yihang Qiu, Wenrui Wu, Zheqing Shao, Kai Mo, Jikang Liu, Yuyao Liang, Mingzhe Zhang, Zhuang Ma, Xiang Cong, Daxiang Huang, Guojie Luo, Huawei Li, Haihua Shen, Mingyu Chen, Dongbo Bu, Wenxing Zhu, Ye Cai, Xiaoming Xiong, Ying Jiang, Yi Heng, Biwei Xie and Yungang Bao
  • Multi-objective Design Space Exploration for High-Level synthesis via Bayesian Optimization
    Huizhen Kuang and Lingli Wang
  • Stochastic EUV Resist Model
    Guangjian He, Jing Xue, Taian Fan and Yayi Wei
  • A GPU-Accelerated ADI Method for Thermal Simulation of Liquid-Cooled 3-D ICs
    Jie Li, Min Tang and Junfa Mao
  • Topology Generic DC-Model for Accelerating Analog Circuit Optimization
    Yuan Wang, Jian Xin, Jiahao Fang, Xiaofeng Chen, Haixu Liu, Qian Qin, Chenkai Chai, Yukai Lu, Jinglei Hao, Jianhao Xiao, Zuochang Ye and Yan Wang
  • Design and Optimization of FeFET Based CiM for Neural Network Acceleration
    Shuxin Zhang, Jian Chen, Yumeng Wang, Zhimin Jia, Cheng Zhuo and Xunzhao Yin
Honorable Mention Paper Award:
  • 3D Compact Thermal Model and Its Application on Fast Chip Level Thermal Simulation
    Zhizhu Cao, Jiming Li, Jun Tao and Yu Chen
  • A Data-driven CMP Layout-Dependent Effect Modeling Methodology
    Yu Ji and Lan Chen
  • An Integrated Logic Function Decomposition Flow for XOR-Majority Graphs
    Chengyu Ma, Yong Xiao, Yun Shao and Zhufei Chu
  • Deep Learning Enhanced Time-step Control in Pseudo Transient Analysis for Efficient Nonlinear DC Simulation
    Xiaru Zha, Haojie Pei, Dan Niu, Xiao Wu and Zhou Jin
  • Electronic Quantum Transport Modeling of Monolayer MoS2 Diodes Based on Machine Learning
    Zili Tang, Shuhan Wang, Fei Liu, Xiaoyan Liu, Jinfeng Kang and Xing Zhang
  • Global Routing Under a Congestion-Aware Reinforcement Learning Model
    Lin Li, Yici Cai and Qiang Zhou
  • Learning a Provably Good Wirelength Model for Analytical Placement
    Zhiyang Chen, Hailong Yao and Xia Yin