IIT Delhi, Micron tie up to power next-gen semiconductor research in India

IANS April 15, 2025 150 views

The groundbreaking partnership between IIT Delhi and Micron Technology marks a significant milestone in India's semiconductor research landscape. By combining academic expertise with industrial innovation, the collaboration aims to develop advanced AI-driven modeling techniques for electronic materials. Researchers will focus on predicting and preventing fatigue in copper-based electronic components, potentially revolutionizing semiconductor device reliability. This joint effort aligns with India's ambitious goals of becoming a global semiconductor technology hub, with the country's chip design workforce and market poised for substantial growth by 2030.

"Our association with Micron Technology is a perfect confluence of academic rigor and industrial expertise" - Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, IIT Delhi
New Delhi, April 15: The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with Micron Technology, Inc. to promote advanced research in electronic materials and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven modelling.

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IIT Delhi and Micron forge semiconductor research partnership

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AI-powered neural models to predict electronic component performance

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Collaboration aims to drive innovation in chip technology

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India's semiconductor workforce and demand rapidly expanding

This collaboration, formed through IIT Delhi's Corporate Relations office, aims to strengthen the link between academic research and real-world industrial needs, especially in the fast-evolving semiconductor sector.

The joint effort will focus on developing new solutions using modern technology and scientific knowledge to tackle major challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

Researchers will work on electronic materials and use AI-powered neural models to predict and prevent fatigue and fracture in copper-based electronic components.

These efforts are expected to improve the reliability and performance of semiconductor devices.

Professor Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, expressed pride in the collaboration.

"At IIT Delhi, we are committed to fostering industry-academia collaborations that drive impactful research and innovation," he said.

"Our association with Micron Technology is a perfect confluence of academic rigor and industrial expertise, propelling advancements in electronic materials and AI-driven modeling and addressing critical challenges in the semiconductor industry," Panda mentioned.

Gurtej S. Sandhu, Vice President at Micron Technology, said, "Micron's partnership with IIT Delhi will drive our joint efforts in developing cutting-edge AI models and crystal plasticity frameworks, strengthening our commitment to innovation and the future of semiconductor technology."

Meanwhile, according to the government last month, about 20 per cent of the global workforce in semiconductor design is based in India, and the country's chip demand -- currently estimated at $45-50 billion -- is expected to more than double, reaching $100-110 billion by 2030.

S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), on March 28 highlighted the importance of Nano Centres in nurturing innovation and developing skilled talent to support the goal of building a semiconductor-ready workforce of 85,000 professionals.

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news for India's tech future! More industry-academia collaborations like this will help us become self-reliant in semiconductors. Micron choosing IIT-D shows confidence in our research capabilities 💪
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Priya M.
While this partnership is exciting, I hope they'll focus on making the research accessible to smaller Indian semiconductor startups too. The benefits shouldn't just go to multinational corporations.
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Ankit S.
AI + semiconductors = game changer! Can't wait to see what innovations come out of this. Maybe we'll finally get those power-efficient chips everyone's been talking about 🤖
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Sneha R.
As an IITD alum, I'm so proud to see my alma mater leading in semiconductor research! This is exactly the kind of practical, industry-relevant work we need more of in our institutes.
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Vikram J.
The $100B demand projection by 2030 shows how crucial this sector is. Hope the government continues supporting such initiatives with good policies and funding. Make in India needs more than just assembly lines!
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Neha P.
Interesting focus on copper components - that's not something you hear about every day in chip news. Wonder if this could lead to more affordable electronics down the line? 🧐

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