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Professors Xiuling Li of The University of Texas at Austin and Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University provided an incredibly detailed semiconductor fabrication course, and I wanted to take a moment to share my experience obtaining this certification. It has been an eye-opening journey into the complex world of semiconductor electronics. I must admit, whatever I thought I knew regarding computer chips pales in comparison to what I learned from this course. I knew that a transistor is a chip's on/off switch; however, in this course, you will learn details like how electron charges contribute to the switching in these transistors, depending on the chip type. The course covers a wide range of industry-standard processes while diving deep into the fundamentals of semiconductor production. These meticulously explained lectures cover all bases, from the basics of semiconductor materials to the complexities of fabrication processes. From a leadership perspective, this course stands out for its practical approach, which not only improves our comprehension but also prepares us to tackle challenges in semiconductor fabrication, ranging from basic system operations to wafer delivery between tools and/or factories. This course is packed with video tutorials that provide students with training on real equipment and process technologies, along with access to the vFabLab, which is a virtual cleanroom environment developed by Dr. Hussain, offering interactive step-by-step visual instructions, accessible on any device. In order to excel in semiconductor production, it is crucial to innovate and continue to add new materials to improve integrated circuit performance and functionality. According to Raney Terrizzi, as the size of features on integrated circuits continues to decrease, it will become more and more important to have precise control over etching parameters such as depth, selectivity, and profile. All while focusing on reducing the use of "forever chemicals"(PFAS) and exploring environmentally friendly alternatives. Sometimes, innovation arises from the least expected sources. Courses like this one, made available to everyone, have the potential to spark such innovation as we continue striving to maintain pace with Moore’s Law. The only way to maintain our competitive edge, innovation, and relevance in this ever-changing environment is to learn the language of the future. And this course's fluency speaks volumes. Thank you, professors. Boiler up! #CHIPSandScienceAct #BoilerUp #AimHigh #STEM #SemiconductorFabrication

Students get a exclusively behind-the-scenes look at how semiconductor production works at Texas Instruments in Freising. In November, four students from the Master's course in Micro and Nanotechnology visited Texas Instruments in Freising with Prof. Katja Beha. They discussed semiconductor technology and visited a wafer production facility. Texas Instruments is one of the biggest semiconductor manufacturers in the world. The European HQ is in Freising. They've been making electronic components here since 1966, and they started producing wafers in 1976. Today, the site produces about 400,000 wafers a year. Semiconductor production is done under the highest hygiene standards. The clean room area at FAB in Freising is about 10,000 square meters. As part of the tour, the students got to check out the clean room and learn about the different production steps. The tour wrapped up with a joint lunch, where we got to chat with some former students from our department. The EU-funded project CHIPS of Europe is all about building stronger relationships with industrial partners. The project is run by the Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, and it has a few goals, including improving training in semiconductor technology. One way they're doing that is by organizing excursions like the one to TI, which helps build connections in the industry. #chipsofeurope #semiconductorindustry #masterprogramm #studyinmunich #micro #nanotechnology Christina Schindler

The University of Cincinnati Cleanroom is a resource for researchers across campus and the broader community. It houses advanced tools for micro- and nano-fabrication, supporting semiconductors, sensors, and other devices. It serves as a core facility for research, education, and workforce training in semiconductors, while also benefiting biosciences, physics, art, and thin-film applications. More: https://lnkd.in/g4zqEKrw

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. They are central to developing, amongst other things, the 5G network, energy-efficient lighting, smartphones, satellite communications, power electronics for the next generation of electric vehicles and new imaging techniques. They will be fundamental in achieving #netzero. Simply put, these technologies support our connected world, our health, our security, and the environment. The next generation of these technologies can only be achieved with a step change in #CompoundSemiconductor #manufacturing. Our unique programme provides a holistic understanding of the entire manufacturing process as well as expertise in at least one stage. This approach is key to developing future leaders of compound semiconductor manufacturing, whether they choose to pursue a career in industry or academia or both. We offer fully-funded #PhDs with an enhanced stipend as part of a cohort-based 1+3 #studentship programme that starts with an integrated MSc in Compound Semiconductors at Cardiff University followed by a doctoral project at Cardiff University, University of Manchester, University of Sheffield, or University College London. All of our projects have an industry partner. Applications for entry in October 2025 are now open! https://lnkd.in/dSDgddA

📢 Meet Us at the 4th International Conference on #Computing and #CommunicationNetworks (ICCCNet 2024) in Manchester, UK 📆 17–18 October 2024 🏚 Manchester, UK ICCCNet-2024 is organized with the objective of bringing together scientists, professors, research scholars, students, and industrial experts in the field of Computing and Communication Networks to a common forum. The primary goal of the conference is to promote the exchange of innovative scientific information between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners. Another goal is to promote the transformation of fundamental research into institutional and industrialized research and to convert applied exploration into real-time application. #electronics #openaccess #mdpielectronics #ICCCNet

Shoutout to Dr. Jinhui Wang for being awarded an NSF Grant! A new $275,000 project entitled “Carbohydrate Memristor Empowered Environmentally Sustainable Processor-in-Memory” has been awarded by the NSF. The project is led by PI, Dr. Jinhui Wang, Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering.   In this project, Dr. Wang’s team will develop a carbohydrate-based electronic device for Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware design and computing systems, aimed at low cost, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. This project aligns with national priorities and supports the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, to enhance U.S. leadership, spur economic growth, and advance research in microelectronics and semiconductors. #electricalengineering #AI

Back in April Responsible Ai UK and UK Research and Innovation co-hosted the #ResponsibleAI Community Building Event bringing together representatives from the newly EPSRC-funded AI Hubs and CDTs. It was very inspiring to hear how these £100m+ investments will drive revolutionary AI technologies across Healthcare, Energy, Smart Cities, the Environment, and beyond. In this interview Prof. Themis Prodromakis introduces the APRIL Hub (AI for Productive Research & Innovation in Electronics). 👇

It's great to hear Professor Themis Prodromakis discuss how the APRIL Hub is transforming electronics engineering through advanced AI tools and methodologies, highlight future goals aimed at creating faster, greener, and more sustainable electronic systems and more! Watch the full interview ⬇️ The University of Edinburgh| Bayes Centre| Caterina Netti

"Excited to share my recent experience attending an incredible electronics conference! One of the highlights was learning about the Kalman filter, explained by two brilliant students—one from Portugal and another from Canada. Their insights into this powerful algorithm used for predicting and filtering data were impressive. It was inspiring to see how international collaboration in the electronics field is driving innovation forward. Looking forward to applying these concepts in future projects! #Electronics #KalmanFilter #Innovation #Learning"

Revolutionizing Electronics with AI: Insights from Professor Themis Prodromakis!! Meet with Professor Themis Prodromakis, Regius Chair of Engineering at The University of Edinburgh and Director of the EPSRC-funded APRIL Hub (AI for Productive Research & Innovation in Electronics). In this interview, Professor Prodromakis shares: ✅ How the APRIL Hub is redefining #electronics #engineering through advanced #AItools and methodologies. ✅ Ambitious goals for creating faster, greener, and more #sustainable electronic systems. ✅ The UK’s opportunity to lead the global landscape by combining #AI, #microelectronics and #semiconductor expertise. The APRIL Hub is already partnering with 20+ academic institutions and 30+ companies—and they’re aiming to double that! With initiatives like matchmaking events, innovation challenges, and funding opportunities, the Hub is uniting the electronics and AI communities to transform the supply chain. 👉 Watch the full interview and explore how you can get involved in this exciting journey toward smarter, more sustainable electronics innovation. 👉 Video Link: https://lnkd.in/gWDFdP6k Join the APRIL Hub First Annual Summit on 4 December 2024 at the Edinburgh Futures Institute. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebYZbygi For more information on the APRIL Hub, visit www.april.ac.uk Sarvapali (Gopal) Ramchurn Muffy Calder Tom Rodden Joel Fischer Gina Neff, Wendy Hall Kate Devlin Matt Jones Shoaib Ehsan Jack Stilgoe Elvira Perez Vallejos Sana Khareghani Ben Coomber Angela W. Prokar Dasgupta OBE Caitlin Bentley King's College London University of Southampton University of Nottingham EPSRC UK Research and Innovation Edinburgh Innovations Centre for Electronics Frontiers #ResponsibleAI #AIInnovation #SustainableTechnology #AIForElectronics #TechProductivity #ResearchAndInnovation #FutureOfElectronics #AprilHub