VLSI and Semiconductor Applications for Next-Generation Computing

Event Date: 7th October 2026

Organized by: DEECE,ACME Society

Event brief description: 

The DEECE with ACME Society organized an expert talk titled “VLSI and Semiconductor Applications for Next-Generation Computing” on 7th October 2026 at Gayatri Auditorium, C-Block, GU from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The session was delivered by Dr. Ujwala A. Kshirsagar, Dean Academics & Professor. The talk introduced students to the fundamentals and applications of VLSI and semiconductor technology, covering areas such as semiconductor devices, fabrication, CMOS technology, technology scaling, and ongoing research in the field.

Event Detailed Description: 

The ACME Society organized an expert talk on “VLSI and Semiconductor Applications for Next-Generation Computing” on 7th October 2026 at Gayatri Auditorium, C-Block, GU. The programme was held from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM and featured Dr. Ujwala A. Kshirsagar, Dean Academics & Professor, GU as the expert speaker.

The session focused on semiconductor technology, VLSI and their role in modern electronic systems. The speaker discussed various aspects of semiconductor devices and fabrication, giving students an insight into the processes and technologies involved in semiconductor manufacturing.

The discussion also covered CMOS technology, wafers, semiconductor fabrication and transistor scaling. Students were introduced to different technology nodes, including 65 nm and 45 nm, and gained an understanding of how semiconductor technology has progressed towards increasingly smaller scales.

The speaker also shared insights from her research and experience in the semiconductor and VLSI domain, gave students an opportunity to understand the field from a practical and research perspective. The session helped students connect their academic learning with current developments and research in semiconductor technology.

Students actively participated in the session and were encouraged to interact with the speaker and ask questions. This interaction gave them an opportunity to clarify their understanding and learn from the speaker's experience and research work.

Overall, the expert talk provided students with valuable exposure to VLSI, semiconductor devices, fabrication, CMOS technology and nanoscale semiconductor technologies. The session encouraged students to explore the field further and develop an interest in semiconductor technology and research.

Department Name: Department of Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Event Outcome:The expert talk provided students with valuable exposure to VLSI and semiconductor technology and helped them understand its importance in modern electronic systems. Students gained insights into semiconductor devices, fabrication processes, CMOS technology, wafers and transistor scaling, along with an overview of different technology nodes such as 65 nm and 45 nm.

The session also gave students an opportunity to learn from the speaker’s research experience in the semiconductor and VLSI domain. The interaction encouraged students to ask questions, explore the field further and develop an interest in VLSI, semiconductor technology and future research opportunities.

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