December Delight: IIT Delhi to Supercharge India’s Semiconductor Mission and Empower its Workforce
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi is all set to host an intensive training program on “Semiconductor Device Technology: Fabrication and Characterization” from 18th to 22nd. December to support India’s Semiconductor Mission (ISM), dedicated to promoting a skilled workforce.
Designed as part of the Advanced Training Program (CEP) and conducted at the Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF), IIT Delhi, the hands-on course immerses participants in the study of microelectronic device design, fabrication techniques and current. and future applications in various fields.
IIT Delhi’s NRF is a state-of-the-art nanoscience and nanotechnology research center with state-of-the-art cleanrooms and advanced manufacturing facilities. In addition, IIT Delhi’s CEP has expanded its reach through certificate programs, ensuring access to quality education in various fields.
The core objective of the announced program is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of device design, Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) device fabrication and cleanroom protocols. It further emphasizes the importance of accurate measurements and parameter extraction techniques for manufactured devices.
In terms of eligibility, this semiconductor specific program is for those with B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, PhD and PDF degrees and researchers and faculty affiliated with AICTE approved institutions and national laboratories. However, places are limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested individuals are encouraged to register before December 1st.
Conducted by experts from IIT Delhi’s renowned research departments, including the Center for Applied Research in Electronics, Physics and Electrical Engineering, the program covers a comprehensive curriculum. From processing silicon wafers to future prospects in microelectronic devices, the sessions are designed to provide a holistic understanding of semiconductor technology.
Certificates are awarded when minimum evaluation criteria are met and attendance remains consistent throughout the program. NRF acts as the organizing department and certificates are issued in e-form by CEP, IIT Delhi.
The news comes at a time when US-based company Micron, which started work on an assembly, test, marking and packaging (ATMP) plant in Sanand, Gujarat, has done its first round of recruitment from local campuses, with around 30 students getting jobs. offers or internship and job opportunities in the company.
However, it should be noted that the semiconductor industry has a strong need for skilled labor. The industry is growing rapidly and becoming increasingly complex, and there is a shortage of workers with the skills and knowledge to keep pace with demand. In India, as the government expects positive developments in the semiconductor industry, initiatives like IIT Delhi’s would help lay the groundwork at the grassroots level.
