Semiconductor News India : The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Micron Technology, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to drive cutting-edge research in electronic materials and AI-driven modeling, bolstering innovation in the semiconductor industry.
Through IIT Delhi’s Corporate Relations office, the collaboration will focus on developing AI-powered neural models and crystal plasticity frameworks to predict and mitigate fatigue and fracture in copper-based electronic components.
This work aims to enhance the reliability and performance of semiconductor devices, addressing critical industry challenges.
The research will be led by Prof. Souvik Chakraborty, Prof. Ritwik Bandyopadhyay, and Prof. Md Rushdie Ibne Islam from IIT Delhi’s Department of Applied Mechanics.
Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, stated, “This partnership with Micron Technology exemplifies our commitment to impactful industry-academia collaboration. By combining academic rigor with industrial expertise, we aim to push the boundaries of innovation in the semiconductor sector.”
Dr. Gurtej S. Sandhu, Principal Fellow & Vice President at Micron Technology and an IIT Delhi alumnus, added, “Our collaboration with IIT Delhi will accelerate advancements in AI-driven modeling and electronic materials, reinforcing Micron’s dedication to shaping the future of semiconductor technology.”
This alliance marks a significant step toward fostering a dynamic ecosystem of research and innovation, uniting academia and industry to tackle complex challenges in the global semiconductor landscape.