Track 2

Data Center Infrastructure and Resources

Time
                        Activity
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 
Introduction  

Marta Hatzell, Akanksha Menon, Georgia Tech

1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Data Center Resource Use

Eric Masanet, University of California, Santa Barbara

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Thermal Management Technologies Across Length Scales

Yogendra Joshi, Georgia Tech

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Georgia Tech Computing Infrastructure and Opportunities for Innovation in Energy Efficiency

Aaron Jezghani, Georgia Tech

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Resource Impacts of Data Centers - Water, Energy, Land

Katherine Zitsch, Metro Atlanta Chamber

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Lightning Talks 
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn to Poster Session & Reception

About the Track

Aerial view of construction of new AI hub and Data center at the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio; Credit: Adobe Stock

Data Center Infrastructure and Resources

Data Center Infrastructure and Resources play a critical role in shaping the future of computing and energy efficiency. This track will feature discussions on advanced thermal management technologies across multiple length scales, and how Georgia Tech’s computing infrastructure creates opportunities for innovation in energy efficiency. Speakers will also explore the broader resource impacts of data centers—including water, energy, and land use—highlighting strategies to balance performance with sustainability.