CREST April'26 Highlights
ICAN 13.0 Hosted Silver Oaks International School - Bachupally Campus
Hands-on exposure to semiconductor fabrication processes, cleanroom protocols, and advanced microfabrication techniques
Interactive engagement with researchers to understand real-world applications of microelectronics, MEMS devices, and emerging semiconductor technologiesÂ
XXVII Monthly Colloquia
CREST hosted the 27th edition of the Monthly Colloquium Series (March'26)
🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Dr. Arun Chandrasekhar, Sr. Principal Engineer, Intel, Bangalore, India
Dr. Arun Chandrasekhar ’s research and work areas :Â
RF and advanced electronics packaging for high-performance semiconductor devices.
Design and development of data center CPUs and GPUs across advanced technology nodes (65 nm to 14A).
Signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management in high-speed electronic systems.
Advanced packaging solutions for next-generation computing and heterogeneous integration.
đź§ Talk Title: Packaging Keeps Moore’s Law AliveÂ
Visit to Premier Energies by Semicon Fab Students
Exposure to solar cell and photovoltaic module manufacturing processes and large-scale production technologies.
Understanding end-to-end process flow, including fabrication, quality control, and reliability testing.
Interaction with industry professionals to gain insights into renewable energy applications and manufacturing practices.
Invited Talk
Speaker: Dr. Satyanarayana Bheesette, DAE Raja Ramanna Chair, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad
Title: Technologies and opportunities in detectors and instrumentation for high energy physics experimentsÂ
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Speaker: Ms. Pallavi Eswara, Independent Consultant in Higher EducationÂ
Title: Goal Setting SMARTlyÂ
Building Industry-Ready Skills: SystemVerilog Certification Program for VerificationÂ
Joint initiative by NSDC, CREST (BITS Pilani), and Maven Silicon
Focus on SystemVerilog-based verification methodologies and workflows
Training in testbench development and functional coverage techniques
Alignment with real-world ASIC and SoC design and verification practices
Emphasis on hands-on learning and practical industry exposure
Designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements
Prepares participants for high-demand roles in the semiconductor ecosystemÂ
Contact us: crest@bits-pilani.ac.inÂ