The IDEAS Research Group represents a major milestone, as USC Ming Hsieh Department of ECE partners with Arizona State University and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale to drive cutting-edge research and innovation. IDEAS focuses on enhancing computer systems through co-designing intelligent hardware and software, facilitating seamless interactions and communication with the environment. This collaborative effort holds the potential to revolutionize intelligent and distributed applications, with a particular impact on areas like smart-energy grids, autonomous vehicles, and wireless networks, utilizing efficient systems and accelerated embedded computing.