Topic

Microelectronics

Explore the breakthroughs driving smaller, faster and more powerful devices through cutting-edge microelectronics research.

ASU sunburst logo sign in front of palo verde tree
December 22, 2025
Faculty members from the Fulton Schools were elected into the National Academy of Inventors for their contributions in microelectronics and bioremediation.
Arizona State University President Michael Crow speaks at the October ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $270 million Materials-to-Fab Center
October 9, 2025
Fulton Schools plays critical role in $270M Tempe hub that unites academic discovery with industrial-scale tools to fast-track semiconductor innovations.
Krishnendu Chakrabarty
September 10, 2025
ASU researcher awarded by the Semiconductor Research Corporation for innovative microelectronics testing technology.
Astria Nur Irfansyah (center) and Totok Mujiono (first right from center), both engineering faculty from the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, pose for a photo with Fulton Professor of Microelectronics Krishnendu Chakrabarty (first left from center), staff and students.
August 6, 2025
ASU hosted faculty from a top university in Indonesia to explore Arizona's leadership in microelectronics education, research and workforce development.
closeup view of a semiconductor chip
July 23, 2025
Arizona State University is expanding access to semiconductor education through SEMI University, offering flexible, industry-aligned courses that support workforce development in microelectronics and AI.
July 15, 2025
ASU and Applied Materials charge into the atomic frontier of semiconductor breakthroughs.

AI-powered smart medicine meets smart microchips

Baoxin Li’s tools from health care get a high-tech makeover for semiconductors.
School or unitSCAI
Kookjin Lee

Applying new AI to microelectronics manufacturing

Kookjin Lee receives grant from Applied Materials to combine scientific machine learning with expert knowledge.
School or unitSCAI
Satheesh Kuppurao, Kyle Squires and Vik Banthia

Silicon dreams: Applied Materials advancing technology for a brighter future

Global giant invests in state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge research projects and student scholarships at ASU.
School or unitECEEFulton SchoolsSCAISEMTE
Kyle Squires and ASU President Michael Crow pose for a photo with Indian government officials and ASU representatives.

Building bridges in India

Fulton Schools Dean Kyle Squires visited India to explore research and education collaboration with Indian government, higher education and industry leaders.
School or unitFulton Schools
Engineering students interact with models in an immersive augmented reality environment.

Extended reality class prepares students for semiconductor industry

Fulton Schools Professor Umberto Celano is using extended reality technology in the classroom to enhance semiconductor metrology methods for students.
School or unitECEEFulton Schools
David McComas in a lab

Student research supports semiconductor sustainability

ASU engineering students in the FURI program are improving environmental impacts of microelectronics through TSMC-sponsored projects.
School or unitECEE
Seth Tongay

Seth Ariel Tongay named Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow

After recently being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, ASU Professor Seth Tongay was named an American Physical Society Fellow.
School or unitSEMTE
Crystal Sonic team

ASU startup Crystal Sonic wins Natcast pitch competition

Researcher Mariana Bertoni and team are using acoustics to advance next-generation technology transforming the semiconductor production landscape.
School or unitECEEFulton Schools
Dre. Kinsy in his lab

Training stellar students to secure semiconductors

A Fulton Schools consortium of six laboratories has led to a successful startup that puts graduates to work in tough roles.
School or unitFulton SchoolsSCAI
Sarma Vrudhula inspects a microchip prototype in his laboratory.

How computer science can supercharge the semiconductor industry

ASU researcher Sarma Vrudhula has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new chip for artificial intelligence.
School or unitSCAI
Two students work with electronic components at an ASU microelectronics workshop.

Microtechnology advances promising career possibilities

A hands-on workshop with industry leaders gave students a look at work and creative opportunities in the evolving microelectronics field.
School or unitFulton SchoolsSIE
Regents Professor Paul Westerhoff

Why chip manufacturers choose Arizona’s desert environment

Regents Professor Paul Westerhoff discusses water usage in the semiconductor industry.
School or unitFulton SchoolsSSEBE

Date range December 2025 – September 2024