SUBHASH MISHRA
Dhanbad, Dec 12: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad commenced a 12-day refresher course on the development of advanced semiconductor devices as part of the Malaviya Mission Teacher’s Training Program.
The inaugural session was attended by Prof. Keka Ojha, Dean (Continuing Education Program); Prof. Pradip Kumar Sadhu, Professor (HAG), Department of Electrical Engineering; and Prof. Kaushik Mazumdar, Department of Electronics Engineering and Course Coordinator.
Around 35 faculty members and professionals from various academic institutions across India are participating in the program.
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Course Objectives and Curriculum
According to program officials, the course aims to provide in-depth exposure to advanced wide-bandgap semiconductor materials, group III–V compound semiconductor-based heterojunction transistors, and their integration into modern VLSI circuits.
The program also includes extensive hands-on training in TCAD-based device modeling, fabrication processes of semiconductor devices such as CMOS, MOSFET, and HEMT, as well as digital IC design and embedded subsystem development.
Alignment with Industry Needs
The officials highlighted that the program is aligned with the evolving requirements of the India Semiconductor Mission and is designed to enhance participants’ proficiency in real-time embedded system development.
During the inauguration, speakers emphasized the growing significance of semiconductor technologies, the rapid expansion of microelectronics research in India, and the need to strengthen academic-industry linkages to build a skilled workforce in this critical sector.
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Additional Benefits for Participants
The program offers several advantages, including free registration, eligibility under UGC’s Career Advancement Scheme, MCQ-based assessments for certification, and campus accommodation for outstation participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
