BITS Pilani Hyderabad nurtures Next-Gen semiconductor talent through Winter School Program

The Centre for Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies (CREST) at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus concluded its two-week Winter School Programme with a valedictory session. The initiative brought together students from institutions across India.

Hyderabad: The Centre for Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies (CREST) at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus concluded its two-week residential Winter School Program with a valedictory session. The initiative offered immersive learning, hands-on training, and industry exposure in emerging semiconductor technologies.

The programme brought together students from leading institutions across India, including VIT-AP University, BITS Pilani campuses, Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Dibrugarh University, and Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (Class XI students). It reflected CREST’s commitment to building a strong talent pipeline for India’s semiconductor ecosystem.

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Participants explored cleanroom protocols, micro- and nanofabrication, device modelling, and materials characterisation, with access to advanced facilities like the Nanofabrication Clean Room, MEMS and Nanoelectronics Labs, and Printed Electronics Lab. The programme was led by Prof. Sanket Goel (Head CREST) and Dr. Praloy Mondal, supported by the CREST team.

A highlight was the distinguished lecture series featuring experts such as Dr. Naresh Emani (IIT Hyderabad), Dr. Jagadeesh S. Moodera (MIT), Prof. Pradeep Dixit (IIT Bombay), and others, offering global perspectives on frontier research. Students also visited Micron Technology’s Hyderabad facility for real-world insights into semiconductor manufacturing.