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Webinar on Lithography Seminar on Overseas Opportunities

for Higher Education

STAFF WRITER as a fundamental technique in Challenges and Future Outlook:
the production of semiconductor To conclude, the speaker
The department of ECE and the chips, microprocessors, and addressed the challenges faced by
Directorate of Alumni Affairs in advanced electronic devices. the lithography industry, including
association with IEEE Student Historical Overview: The cost, complexity, and the need
Chapter organised a technical speaker took the audience for more efficient lithographic
talk session titled “WEBINAR on a journey through the tools. They discussed ongoing
ON LITHOGRAPHY ” on history of lithography, tracing research and collaborations
21.07.2023 at 07.00PM, its origins from traditional to tackle these challenges and
through online mode. Mr Rishab optical lithography to advanced expressed optimism about
Bagani, Application Engineer, techniques such as electron the future of lithography in
Demolab, ASML, Netherlands beam lithography, extreme driving further technological
(Alumni Batch 2009-2013) ultraviolet lithography (EUV), innovations.
acted as a resource person. and nanoimprint lithography.
Dr A Shirly Edward, HOD/ They highlighted the challenges Conclusion: The presentation
ECE, welcomed the alumni faced by early pioneers and on lithography by Rishab was a
speaker and the gathering. Dr emphasized how lithography has resounding success. Attendees
S Karthik, A.P.(S.G.)/ECE, evolved to keep pace with the left the event with a deeper
introduced the speaker. Dr demands of modern technology. understanding of lithography’s
C Gomathy, V.P.(Academics significance in the world of
and Placements), Mr A Dinesh Lithography in Semiconductor nanoscale printing and its
Babu, A.P.(Sr.G.)/ECE were Industry: A significant portion of transformative impact on various
also present in the meeting. the presentation was dedicated industries. The knowledge shared
to exploring lithography’s role
The session commenced by the speaker left the audience
with great enthusiasm as in the semiconductor industry. inspired and eager to explore
The speaker discussed how the
attendees gathered to explore continuous reduction in feature the endless possibilities that
the world of lithography and sizes has driven innovation in lithography holds for the future.
its fascinating applications lithographic techniques. They
in various industries. The delved into the intricacies of Overall, the event proved to STAFF WRITER
highly anticipated presentation photomasks, photoresists, and be an invaluable opportunity for
was delivered by Rishab, a projection systems, which are budding enginners, researchers, Department of Mechanical Engineering,SRMIST Vadapalani
distinguished expert in the field of critical components in the and enthusiasts to gain insights campus organized a Seminar on 1-8-2023 on “Overseas
nanotechnology and lithography. lithographic process. from an esteemed expert in Opportunities for Higher Education” for its 2nd and 4th year
The presentation aimed to the field of lithography. It students. The resource person was Mrs Spoorthi Sagar, Overseas
enlighten the audience about the Emerging Nanolithography undoubtedly contributed to the Education Consultant - Walk International.
principles, advancements, and Techniques: The audience advancement of knowledge and The resource person explained about the various procedures
potential future of lithography. was captivated as the speaker the fostering of collaboration
unveiled some of the cutting- within the nanotechnology for application for universities in different countries. She also
Key Points Covered: Explained about the need for proper documentation and the
edge nanolithography techniques community.
Introduction to Lithography: currently under development. deadlines to submit the documents. Overall, the students found
The speaker initiated the They shed light on nanopatterning The event came to end by a this seminar to be useful.
presentation by providing a using self-assembling materials, thanking note proposed by the
comprehensive introduction nanoimprint lithography, and department alumni coordinator
to lithography. They explained electron beam nanolithography. Mr A Dinesh Babu, A.P (Sr.G.) New facility will give a boost to
that lithography is a key process These techniques showed promise / ECE. The overall program applications development for
in microfabrication, used to in advancing lithography beyond was arranged and coordinated
create patterns on a substrate the limitations of conventional by faculty cooridnator Dr S domestic and global needs
at a nanoscale level. It serves optical methods. Karthik, A.P.(S.G.) / ECE.
5G use-case lab to be set up innovations across various
at SRMIST. SRMIST – among socio-economic sectors like
India’s largest and finest higher education, agriculture, health,
education institutions, will soon power, transportation etc, and
get a 5G-use case lab – announced accelerate the country into
by Honourable Prime Minister the leadership in usage of 5G
on Friday. technology. The initiative is a
precursor to a 6G-ready academic
The Prime Minister, while and start-up ecosystem in India.
inaugurating the 7th Indian The labs will encourage the
Mobile Congress at Bharat creation of indigenous telecom
Mandapam in New Delhi, rolled technologies – so vital for
out the ‘100 5G labs initiative’ - an national security.
endeavour to use opportunities
associated with 5G technology. The lab will further strengthen
An initiative from the Department and motivate students resolve
of Telecommunication under the in their pursuit of quality and
Ministry of Communications, excellence in academics and
these labs will promote the beyond. SRMIST’s strengths
design and development of 5G in the area of communications
and engineering is its ability to
applications that cater both to equip and skill students with the
India’s unique needs as well best in communication design,
as global demands.
focus on research and encourage
This will give a fillip to entrepreneurial skills.