Grant-funded microelectronics training: Empowering the Future

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The cost of participating in this training is fully funded by a National Science Foundation Supplemental Grant.

Microelectronics is revolutionizing our world, from wearable gadgets like smartwatches to sophisticated brain-machine interfaces and machine learning integration. These pioneering innovations are reshaping our everyday lives.

At the core of microelectronics technology are semiconductor materials. Despite its crucial role in technological advancements, comprehensive knowledge in this field is not widespread. The MU Microelectronics Training Program offers a two-day intensive, experiential training for professionals eager to expand their expertise.

Benefits of the Training

Through this training, participants will:

• Gain insights into future job market demands.
• Understand semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies, and applications.
• Enhance their organization’s competitiveness.

Highlights

• Tours: Explore the MU fabrication facility and interact with industry experts in microfabrication.
• Networking: Connect with professionals and experts from across the state.
• Future Impact: Discover the importance of expanding U.S. microelectronic capabilities and the future opportunities for manufacturers.
• Fundamental knowledge: Learn about Advanced CMOS Microelectronics, including current mirrors, process-voltage-temperature independent current references, bandgap reference, CMOS amplifier and analysis, operational transconductance amplifier (OTA), and OTA-based complex system designs such as analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.
• Hands-on Skills: Participate in an instructor-led demonstration and hands-on use of software for designing a microelectronic integrated circuit.

Commitment

All participants must commit to attending both days of the MU Microelectronics Leadership Institute.

• 2025 Cohort: April 9th and 10th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Note: Out-of-town participants may contact us to obtain a discounted rate for use at select hotels in Columbia.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the registration application. Individuals must have a science/engineering background or are currently working in the fields of science or engineering.

Technology requirements

All participants are required to bring a laptop. Wi-Fi will be provided.

Micro Credential and Continuing Education

Participants will earn 16 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). MU Extension will provide a digital badge and certificate to recognize your achievement.

Primary Instructors

Sazia Afreen Eliza, PhD, is an Assistant Teaching professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri (MU). She is teaching electronics and semiconductor courses at MU. She is involved in the development of a microfabrication course at MU microfabrication facility. Her research interests include modeling, design and fabrication of semiconductor devices and sensors using Si, III-V compounds, GaO, and advanced semiconductor materials. Her recent work also includes modeling of inkjet-printed devices for low-cost flexible electronics and machine learning.

Syed Kamrul Islam, PhD, is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri. His research interests include semiconductor devices, nanotechnology, bio-microelectronics and monolithic sensors. He has more than 100 publications in refereed journals, more than 150 papers in conference proceedings, and a number of invited talks. He also co-authored a book and 12 book chapters. Prior to joining the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri in July 2018, he served as James W. McConnell Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee.

Note: Multiple Mizzou Engineering faculty will be involved as part of the Integrated Circuit design portion of the training.

This project is funded by the National Science Foundation under grant number DEG-1946619 - Microelectronics supplement fund to the Mizzou’s CyberCorps project. PI: Dr. Chi-Ren Shyu.

Partners

Mizzou College of Engineering

MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics

Missouri School of Journalism

School of Information Science and Learning Technologies