Build meaningful research that survives outside the lab

We work on real AI + engineering problems and turn effort into verifiable outcomes that can be reproduced and used.

Overview

Who We Are

JCIE is a joint centre between Shenzhen University and the University of Sheffield, focused on AI for EDA and AI for LCA—driven by real problems and real outputs.

Why we exist

Talented students are everywhere, but far fewer have work that truly proves ability. In applications and interviews, people look beyond GPA: project experience, research experience, and concrete outputs. We help you stand out in the fierce competition.

What we believe

  • Papers are a starting point, not the finish line
  • Results must be reproducible, citable, and maintainable
  • Tools should be used by real users
  • Students own end-to-end responsibility and outcomes
Research

Research Tracks

Two core tracks with real applications and measurable impact

AI for EDA

Using AI to solve key problems in electronic design automation

  • TabPFN architecture exploration and enhancements
  • EDA yield database construction and open-sourcing
  • EDA optimization engine development and open-sourcing

AI for LCA

Using AI to improve carbon footprint and life cycle analysis efficiency

  • LCA data prediction and matching
  • EPD intelligent retrieval system
  • LLM-agent carbon footprint evaluation
Outputs

Publications

Published at DAC, ICCAD, EST and other top conferences and journals

See Publications page for the full list

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Ready to join

We welcome students with ambition, self-drive, and the ability to turn ideas into results

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