ACM e-Energy Best Paper Award Runner-Up: so close, yet so proud!

I’m excited to announce that my paper was named Best Paper Runner-Up at the ACM conference! Sure, we didn’t quite snag the top prize, but let’s be honest—second place at ACM still feels pretty awesome.

Getting this recognition among so many brilliant minds is a huge honor. The competition was tough, the ideas were flying, and the suspense was real. When they called out “runner-up,” I had to double-check to make sure it wasn’t a typo!

A massive thank you to my co-authors and everyone who cheered us on (and patiently listened to my endless practice talks). This award is proof that teamwork, creativity, and maybe a few late-night “aha!” moments really do pay off.

All in all, I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved, as you can see in the picture😆 Here’s to more research adventures, more great collaborations, and maybe—just maybe—going for the gold next time!