Dignitaries at the inauguration of the professional development programme on “Scaling the Future: Trends and Challenges in Semiconductor Technology” at JSS Science and Technology University in Mysuru on Thursday.
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The three-day professional development programme (PDP) on “Scaling the Future: Trends and Challenges in Semiconductor Technology” began at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of JSS Science and Technology University here on Thursday.
The programme aims to provide professional insights into emerging trends in semiconductor technology, including fabrication, characterisation, miniaturisation, design, manufacturing, and packaging while fostering collaborations, innovation, and technical expertise.
It serves as a platform for industry professionals, academicians, and researchers to exchange knowledge on advancements and challenges in the field, the organisers said.
U.B. Mahadevaswamy, professor and head, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, gave an overview of the programme and its significance.
A.N. Santosh Kumar, vice-chancellor, JSS STU, delivered a talk on trends and challenges in semiconductor technologies, emphasising the need for sustainable advancements in the field.
B. Suresh, director of the technical education division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, addressed the audience on rapid technological advancements and urged professionals to align themselves with the evolving landscape. He emphasised the importance of preparedness for the exciting journey of technological evolution.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Navakanta Bhat, dean, interdisciplinary science, and professor, CeNSE, IISc, Bengaluru. He traced the evolution of technology from vacuum tubes to the silicon revolution, throwing light on the inefficiencies of current AI hardware compared to the human brain, which remains the ultimate seat of computation and inference.
He provided a compelling perspective on India’s aspirations in semiconductor technology and its role in national progress.
S.A. Dhanaraj, registrar, JSS STU, C. Nataraju, principal and dean (engineering and technology), JSS STU, Mysuru were present.
Published – February 13, 2025 07:44 pm IST