Norman P. Jouppi
Fellow and Director, Exascale Computing Lab
HP Labs
Palo Alto, CA, USA

BIOGRAPHY

Norm received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1984, an M.S.E.E. from Northwestern University in 1980, and a B.S.E.E. from Northwestern University in 1979.  After graduation he joined DEC’s Western Research Lab, and through acquisition Compaq and then Hewlett Packard.  From 1984 through 1996 he was also a Consulting Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University.  He currently heads the Exascale Computing Lab at HP Labs.

His current research interests include many aspects of computer system software, hardware, and architecture.  He has also led the development of advanced telepresence systems, and has contributed to the architecture and implementation of advanced graphics accelerators.  He was the principal architect and lead designer of the DEC MultiTitan and BIPS microprocessors.  While at Stanford he was one of the principal architects and lead designer of the Stanford MIPS microprocessor, and developed CAD techniques for VLSI timing verification.  He holds more than 35 U.S. patents and has published over 100 technical papers.  Norm is a member of ACM SIGARCH, SIGMICRO, SIGGRAPH, SIGMM, and SIGMETRICS.

ACM Service: ACM SIG Governing Board (SGB) Representative to ACM Council (2007+), ACM Council Representative to Computing Research Association (CRA) Board (2008+), Editorial board of Communications of the ACM (2008+), SIG Vice Chair for Operations (2006-2007), ACM SGB Member at Large and Conference Advisor (2005-2006), Past Chair of SIGARCH (2007+), Chair of SIGARCH (2003-2007), Vice Chair of SIGARCH (1999-2003), Member of the SIGARCH Board (1993-1999).  Program Chair, 1996 International Symposium on Computer Architecture.

Other service: Editorial board member of IEEE Computer Architecture Letters 2001+.  IEEE TCCA advisory board (2002-2005). Guest editor of IEEE Micro magazine (1992, 1996, 1999).

Awards: ACM Fellow.  IEEE Fellow.  2005 ISCA Influential Paper award.  Compaq 2002 Key Patent award.  Two SIGGRAPH/Eurographics Workshop on Graphics Hardware best paper awards.

STATEMENT

Through my service on the ACM Council as SIG Governing Board Representative, I’ve had the opportunity to learn much about the operation of the ACM. Part of this experience has included finance discussions.  I’ve been a strong proponent of adding value to ACM membership through enhanced services while keeping dues low.  Over the last several years this strategy has played an important part in growing ACM membership in an era when membership in related professional societies has been waning.  If elected as ACM Secretary/Treasurer, I will continue to look for ways to add value to ACM membership (such as revitalization of the Communications of the ACM and enhancements to the ACM Digital Library) at no marginal cost to our members.

Another important issue going forward is international expansion of our membership while continuing to operate on a sound financial footing.  Business and research contributions to computing are becoming increasingly global.  Potential members in developing countries can derive significant benefits from relatively low-cost services such as the ACM Digital Library if ACM membership is priced appropriately.  Besides mere membership, I would strive to foster volunteer development and encourage service through the world.

During my career I’ve worked in both industry and academia.  I have experience managing the budgets of ACM SIGARCH and my lab at HP, which would serve me well as Secretary/Treasurer.  As part of this diverse experience I’ve developed an appreciation of the range of communities served by the ACM, and I believe I can serve them well as Secretary/Treasurer.  Finally, I’m prepared to commit the time required to serve at the best of my ability.  And I am always eager to listen to your suggestions!