The Semiconductor Podcast || Ep- 4: TSP: Insights into VLSI, AI, and the Indian Semiconductor Landscape || Guest : Aloke Kumar Das (Founder & CEO of Lab and Lectures Semiconductor)

 

In this episode of The Semiconductor Podcast (TSP), we engage in an inspiring conversation with our guest, covering topics that resonate deeply with aspiring and experienced professionals in the VLSI and semiconductor industries. Here's what you'll discover: 1. The guest’s journey and key milestones, filled with lessons to inspire young newcomers to the VLSI field. 2. The evolution of VLSI over the past decade in India and where it’s headed. 3. Observations on working with young talents—their strengths and areas for improvement. 4. Insights into their recent IEEE speech and the key takeaways. 5. The value of attending conferences for both freshers and seasoned professionals. 6. A special message or expectations from the government regarding the VLSI and semiconductor sectors. 7. Thoughts on how AI and ML could shape the future of VLSI. 8. Tips on applying for internships at their institution, including timelines and eligibility. 9. What’s missing in the Indian semiconductor landscape and how the gaps could be filled. 10. A final message and advice shared for the community. This episode is packed with insights, practical advice, and a vision for the future of VLSI and semiconductors in India. Whether you’re a student, professional, or enthusiast, this discussion has something for everyone!

🎙️ The Semiconductor Podcast (TSP): Insights into VLSI, AI, and the Indian Semiconductor Landscape In this episode of The Semiconductor Podcast (TSP), we engage in an inspiring conversation with our guest, covering topics that resonate deeply with aspiring and experienced professionals in the VLSI and semiconductor industries. Here's what you'll discover:

This episode is packed with insights, practical advice, and a vision for the future of VLSI and semiconductors in India. Whether you’re a student, professional, or enthusiast, this discussion has something for everyone! 🌟 For Internship in Lab and Lectures Semiconductor : HERE Guest : Aloke Kumar Das (Founder & CEO of Lab and Lectures Semiconductor) Founder and CEO of Lab and Lectures Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor design company. An astute professional with 25 years of experience in the VLSI Design, EDA, CAD and embedded systems industry. Earlier, Director of Engineering at WaferSpace and BlackPepper Technology. Project manager at Intel. He is M. Tech from IIT Delhi. He is a senior member and chair of IEEE CEDA. He started contributing to IEEE from VLSI Design Conference Kolkata in 2005. He was session chair of VDAT Kolkata in 2007. He sponsored the HTC students project competition in BHTC 2020. He was a TPC member in many conferences and reviewed over 50 papers in BHTC 2020, ISCAS 2020, 2021, MWSCAS 2021, CONECCT 2020 and 2021, R10 HTC 2021, Mysuru Conference 2021, ICAECC 2021 and ICMNWC 2021.

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The Semiconductor Podcast || Episode 2: Exploring VLSI Journey || Guest : Kumar Priyadarshi

 

The Semiconductor Podcast (TSP): Exploring VLSI Journeys and Innovations In this episode of The Semiconductor Podcast (TSP), we bring you an inspiring and insightful conversation with our guest, covering a range of topics that showcase the dynamic world of VLSI and semiconductors: 1. His incredible personal journey into the VLSI industry. 2.Insights into Techo Veda and its vision. 3. A deep dive into their book, the motivation behind it, and its relevance to the industry. 4. Career opportunities for freshers in a semiconductor foundry and how to prepare for them. 5. Firsthand experiences and key takeaways from participating in the Semicon India Conference. 6. Balancing the hustle and bustle of a thriving career in the VLSI domain. 7. Thoughts on the upcoming Global Foundry Center in Kolkata and its potential impact on the industry.

Guest : Kumar Priyadarshi

Kumar Priyadarshi is an experienced semiconductor professional with a passion for innovation, specializing in process integration, CMP, memory design, and fab technologies. He provides consultancy, helps companies with Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies for the Indian market, designs semiconductor curricula for universities and companies, and fosters media partnerships. Kumar has led key projects such as developing the 40nm tech node at GlobalFoundries, Singapore, and spearheading India’s first memory chip at IIT Bombay (2019-2023), where he managed a team of 16 engineers. His achievements include leading India’s first lab-to-fab (IITB to SCL) translation for OTP memory, a hybrid lab-to-fab model for MTP memory, and coordinating the Bharat Semiconductor Research Center (BSRC) DPR. Kumar's Book Link: HERE

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The Semiconductor Podcast || Episode 1: VLSI Innovations in Assam || Guest : Mriganka Gogoi

In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of VLSI in Assam, India, covering the latest developments from the past six months.

Our guest shares unique insights into:

1. The academic and industrial advancements shaping the VLSI landscape in Assam.

2. The enthusiasm and preparedness of students diving into this exciting field. 3. Perspectives and expectations from the government to accelerate growth and innovation.

Guest : Mriganka Gogoi

Mriganka Gogoi serves as an Assistant Professor at Assam Don Bosco University since 2012, focusing on semiconductor research, particularly in circuit design, and exploring the application of AI and ML in drone technology and agriculture. He has numerous publications and a patent in these areas. Additionally, he coordinates the ADBU Centre for Skill Development and manages Southeast Asian relations at the university's International Office. He is also the Co-founder and CTO of 3palz Smart Technologies incubated under Software Technological Park of India (STPI), contributing to its technological innovations since 2021. In 2023, Mriganka received a Huayu Enrichment Scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan, where he also researched a GaN-based radiation-resistant fiber optic communication system at the Centre for Reliability Engineering Science and Technology (CREST Lab), focusing on reliability testing. In 2011, he delivered a guest lecture at NERIST, Arunachal Pradesh.

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