Do you know this guy?! An exciting week at IISc Bangalore as we go thru the prep training on LAM’s SEMIVerse Solutions and SEMulator3D! Yes- that is me, kitted in the Personal Protective Equipment (or, PPE) looking like an alien … Continued
I had a great corporate career…took bold decisions, put my shoulder to the work, moved mountains and enjoyed every minute of it. However, I never had the guts to be an entrepreneur. Financial realities and family requirements were my constraints. … Continued
In a few hours, I will superannuate from Applied Materials in my 14th year. Thank you, leadership team and my colleagues at Applied Materials, for a very satisfying and professionally enriching journey. I will retire from the services of the … Continued
Privileged to coordinate the SEMI-ESSCI Tutorials on Semiconductor Manufacturing. Designed as a primer for the NCVET approved NOS /AICTE approved curriculum, the program will be held on 9th September 2024 in the SEMICON India week at IIT Delhi Research & … Continued
My keynote presentation at Gujarat Semiconnect 24 earlier this week explored the issues in “Developing India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Workforce” and was based on the following principles: Semiconductor Manufacturing skills are different from design skills. India has its design industry, but … Continued
I was just informed that I have been elevated to IEEE Senior Member. This is an honor bestowed only to those who have made significant contributions to the profession. In my case, I believe it was my work at Electronics … Continued
The PhD journey is a demanding one – with a lot of ups and downs! Feeling pulled down?! Take this tip!! … Continued
In June 1st week, I completed my MTech in ECE with specialization in Semiconductors, VLSI and Embedded System Design. Nelson Mandela has said that education is the single most powerful tool for changing the world. I know that it has been … Continued
What is there in the chamber when everything is taken out of it? Nothing! …or Vacuum!! Vacuum technology is fundamental to Semiconductors manufacturing! A fab process engineer should have a strong understanding of vacuum technology as most chambers have … Continued
( In the picture: Sonny Kunnakat, MD Worldwide Operations Applied Materials with Honble Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Also present, CEO ISM Akash Tripathi ji, Chief of Staff-ISM Sagar Sharma and Shannu Kaw Sr Director, Applied Materials) Led a door-knock session for … Continued