A Conversation with Asif Ali Khan: From the von Neumann Bottleneck to Memory-Centric Computing
Abstract
In this interview, Dr.-Ing. Asif Ali Khan speaks with Ubiquity senior editor Dr. Bushra Anjum about computing-in-memory (CIM), a promising paradigm that enables memory devices to perform computation in addition to their primary functionality of data storage. CIM has the potential to revolutionize the future of computing system design, making systems not only more scalable but also significantly more energy efficient and sustainable. However, there are numerous challenges that must be addressed before this architecture can be widely adopted, which require interdisciplinary efforts across device technology, architecture, system software, and the compiler communities .
Fields of Study & Subjects
Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques
Advanced Data Storage Technologies
Big Data and Digital Economy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ubiquity
- Publisher
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- February
- Pages
- 1–6
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN