Explore the latest developments in microelectronics and semiconductors with leading researchers and industry professionals
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Marcus Nanotechnology Building
Rooms 1116-1118
Join us for an in-depth one-day workshop at Georgia Tech, focusing on the latest research and trends in microelectronics and semiconductors. This interactive event will offer an opportunity to learn from and network with experts, academics, and professionals from across the field. The day will include:
- A Keynote by Gregg Bartlett, CTO of GlobalFoundries: Acquire a deeper understanding of the current state and future directions in microelectronics and semiconductors from a globally recognized expert.
- A Dedication to John Hooper: Recognizing the contributions of the founding director of the original Georgia Tech Microelectronics Research Center, whose impact on Georgia Tech and the broader microelectronics community can still be felt today.
- "Tech Challenge" Talks: Learn about key technical challenges in microelectronics and semiconductors from industry leaders and Georgia Tech faculty members.
- Industry Panels on Heterogeneous Integration and Workforce Development: Learn from thought leaders as they discuss strategies for fostering innovation and cultivating talent in the rapidly evolving microelectronics sector.
- A Student Poster Session: Explore the research of Georgia Tech's emerging scientists and engineers and learn about the innovations that will shape the future of microelectronics.
- A Vendor Showcase: Discover the latest products and solutions from top companies driving advancements in semiconductors and microelectronics.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow researchers, academics, and professionals in the microelectronics and semiconductor fields.
This workshop is designed to facilitate knowledge exchange, provide valuable insights, and offer resources to help you excel in this rapidly changing field. Mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event!
Registration
Registration is closed.
Tentative Agenda*
| 7:45 am - 8:20 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Michael Filler | Associate Director for Research Programs, Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology George White | Director, Strategic Research Partnerships, Georgia Tech |
| 8:35 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. | Keynote Address Gregg Bartlett | CTO, GlobalFoundries |
| 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Dedication to John Hooper David Hertling | Professor Emeritus, Georgia Tech Roger Webb | Professor Emeritus, Georgia Tech |
| 9:50 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. | Talk Title TBD Fayrouz Saad | Director of Public Engagement for the CHIPS Program Office |
| 10:05 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:25 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Semiconductor Capabilities and Workforce Development Opportunities Rick McCormick | Advanced Semiconductor Technology Sr. Manager, Sandia National Laboratories |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. | Economic Development Panel (Moderator: Greg King) Kristi Brigman | Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development Steve Ferguson | CIO, Technical College System of Georgia Serra P. Hall | Executive Director, Newton County Industrial Development Authority |
| 11:35 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Chaouki Abdallah | Executive Vice President for Research, Georgia Tech |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. | Plenty of Room at the Top and Bottom Suman Datta | Professor, Georgia Tech Asif Khan | Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech |
| 1:05 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. | Microelectronic and Advanced Packaging Technologies (MAPT) Roadmap Victor Zhirnov | Chief Scientist, Semiconductor Research Corporation |
| 1:25 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. | Intro to Georgia Tech Facilities for Next Generation Microelectronics R&D Gary Spinner, IEN Director of Research Operations, Georgia Tech |
| 1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Building Millimeter Wave Digital Arrays with 2.5D and 3DHI Packaging Jason Milne | Engineering Fellow & Program Manager, Raytheon Intelligence & Space |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Student Poster Session |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. | A DARPA Perspective on Next Generation Electronic Design Automation Sung-Kyu Lim | Professor, Georgia Tech and Program Manager, DARPA |
| 3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. | Joint University Microelectronics Program (JUMP) 2.0 Update Arijit Raychowdhury | Professor and Steve W. Chaddick School Chair, Georgia Tech |
| 3:35 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. | Workforce Development Panel (Moderator: Mikkel Thomas) Branden Brough | Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Brian English | Owner/CTO, EngeniusMicro Tavarez Holston | President, Georgia Piedmont Technical College Azad Naeemi | Professor, Georgia Tech Hua Zheng | Senior Director, DRAM Engineering Group, Micron |
| 4:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | CHIPs Act and Intellectual Property Considerations Paul Tanpitukpongse | Principal, Meunier Carlin & Curfman IP Law Anthony Zucchero | Senior Patent Agent, Meunier Carlin & Curfman IP Law |
| 4:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Innovating for the Future: Heterogeneous Integration at a Wafer Level Ian Melville | Director, GlobalFoundries |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Concluding Remarks, Hors d' oeuvres, and Networking |
* Subject to change
Directions and Parking
Address:
Marcus Nanotechnology Building
345 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332
Visitor parking is available in lot W23. View the Georgia Tech Visitor Parking page to learn more.
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Keynote Speaker
Gregg Bartlett, Chief Technology Officer, GlobalFoundries
Gregg Bartlett is chief technology officer for GF, a position he was appointed to in 2022. He leads the execution and delivery of the company’s differentiated technology roadmap, including partnering with key universities and institutions to drive innovation, and accelerating development and delivery of GF’s differentiated technology. Bartlett oversees technology development, design enablement, GF Labs and global reliability and technology solutions.
Prior to his current role, Bartlett was senior vice president of technology, engineering and quality at GF from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he served in various senior executive roles at GF including head of technology development, chief technology officer and head of the CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) business from 2009 to 2019. Before joining GF, Bartlett spent 25 years in technical and management positions at Freescale Semiconductor and its predecessor, Semiconductor Products Sector at Motorola. Bartlett currently serves as a member of the board directors of Carbice Corporation.
Bartlett holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Kansas State University.
A special dedication to John Hooper, the founding director of the Georgia Tech Microelectronics Research Center.
During his 27-year tenure at Georgia Tech, John Hooper (M.S. EE 1955, Ph.D. EE 1961) served as a regents' professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and at the Institute level as vice president of academic affairs. His enduring legacy is the creation of the Microelectronics Research Center, now the Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology, which provides core facilities to support the research of more than 800 users from different units across Georgia Tech.
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