U of A, TU/e partnership grows semiconductor workforce
University of Arizona labs and cleanrooms house equipment for researching and developing emerging semiconductor technologies, such as this IRLabs infrared emission microscope.
The University of Arizona is partnering with Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands to advance semiconductor and photonics technologies. This five-year international cooperation is paving the way for faster and more energy-efficient computing systems.
"Arizona and the Netherlands are home to two of the world's most established photonics and optics ecosystems," said MSE professor Krishna Muralidharan, who serves as director of the U of A Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing. "Together, the U of A’s longstanding leadership in semiconductors and TU/e's world-class photonics research create a powerful foundation for educating the next generation, unlocking new technologies and solving problems that matter to industry.”
Under the memorandum of understanding, the universities will explore joint opportunities to engage industry partners in research projects and workforce development programs. The partnership also includes opportunities for students to study, conduct research and participate in training programs at partner institutions; short-term programs such as summer and winter schools and internships; and integration with the Fast Track Semiconductor Manufacturing program.