Hello, I'm Pengcheng Wang (王鹏程)
Ph.D. Candidate · Elmore Family School of ECE · Purdue University
My research focuses on optimizing Machine Learning Systems (MLSys) for performance and energy efficiency on embedded GPUs, server GPUs, and AI accelerators, with applications across Vision-Language Models (VLMs), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Computer Vision.
Optimizing latency, accuracy, and energy efficiency for real-world ML deployment.
🔬 Research Interests
- Resilient and Adaptive Vision-Language Models (VLM)
- Resource-Efficient VLM/LLM Inference
- Machine Learning Systems (MLSys)
🎓 Education
- Ph.D. Candidate, Purdue University · West Lafayette · 2019 – Present
- M.S., Tongji University · Shanghai · 2014 – 2017 (Excellent Graduate)
- B.E., Tongji University · Shanghai · 2010 – 2014 (Excellent Graduate)
💼 Experience
Machine Learning Engineer Intern
EmbodyX · Fall 2025, Spring 2026
- Built foundation models for robotic systems
- Optimized VLM inference using token compression
- Applied model compression for efficient deployment at scale
Software Engineer Intern, AI ToolChain
Sunlune · Spring & Summer 2025
- Developed and validated kernel, runtime, and driver software frameworks for AI accelerators
- Integrated kernels and optimized runtime workflows for efficient inference of Llama-family LLMs
- Performed feature testing, performance tuning, and cross-platform debugging
Generative AI Model Intern
Sunlune · Summer & Fall 2024
- Developed AI-enabled design flow for high-performance digital circuit design
- Designed Reinforcement Learning (RL) models for circuit generation
- Collaborated with IC design engineers to capture design experience with AI models
Teaching Assistant
Purdue University · Spring 2024, 2025
- ABE 591: From Chips to Cloud, Machine Learning in IoT and Computer Systems
📜 Academic Service
- Program Committee, KDD 2026 (AI4Sciences Track)
- Reviewer, Journal of Systems Architecture
- Shadow Program Committee, SIGMETRICS 2026
- Artifact Evaluation Committee, EuroSys 2026
- Artifact Evaluation Committee, MobiSys 2025
- Shadow Program Committee, EuroSys 2024
- Artifact Evaluation Committee, SenSys 2024
- Artifact Evaluation Committee, USENIX OSDI 2022 & ATC 2022