Van Lang University opens semiconductor technology advanced course

On the morning of September 19, 2024, VLU Summer School – an advanced course with the theme "Semiconductor: From materials to applications" was opened by Van Lang University with the participation of leading technology experts from both domestic and international spheres, and over 100 learners participated in the course from September 19 to 21.

The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Pang Te Chang - Consul General of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City, Dr. Vo Xuan Hoai - Deputy Director of the National Innovation Center, Dr. Le Quoc Cuong - Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Hi-Tech Park; Prof. Aaron Thean - Deputy President, Provost of National University of Singapore, Ms. Nguyen Bich Yen - Fellow of American Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Senior Fellow of SOITEC (USA), senior advisor of Van Lang University; Mr. Nguyen Tu Huan - Chairman of NCG Consulting Group; along with technology experts in the semiconductor field.

Assoc. Prof Dr. Tran Thi My Dieu – President of Van Lang University – expressed: Through the connections that VLU has strived to establish, the University expects to build a strong global network of experts in the field of semiconductors to create value for Vietnam, paving the way for cooperation and exchange programs with prestigious organizations and companies. VLU's course hopes to shed some light on the development process of semiconductor education in Vietnam, connecting universities and businesses, creating synergistic impact in this field.

Semiconductor technology (semiconductor chips) is thriving globally and is one of the leading fields shaping the future. From semiconductor crystals that can control electric currents, increasingly sophisticated electronic circuits and chips are being produced, becoming a key factor in the electronics manufacturing industry, changing the daily life of people around the world.

Vietnam is facing a great opportunity to become a new hub in the global semiconductor supply chain. In alignment with the Government's strategy to develop Vietnam's semiconductor industry by 2030 , with the common goal of training 50,000 semiconductor engineers for the country, Van Lang University strives to connect an international network of semiconductor experts, forming a strategic partnership with the National University of Singapore  – Asia's top 1 university – to develop in-depth courses on semiconductors and AI.

At the opening event of VLU Summer School course, experts shared their confidence about Vietnam's future in the semiconductor industry, which is diverse from design, manufacturing to packaging and testing. In order to build a solid foundation for the country to develop the semiconductor ecosystem, avoiding following the momentary trend, Vietnam needs to clearly identify the strengths in each link of the supply chain, focus on promoting them to create competitive advantages. Ms. Nguyen Bich Yen – senior advisor of Van Lang University, a respected expert with more than 200 patents worldwide on IC processes, integrators, equipment and circuits - emphasized Vietnam's strengths in terms of its young population ratio, passion for technology, competitive labor costs, supportive policies and the government's determination to develop semiconductor technology.

Prof. Aaron Thean - Deputy President, Provost of National University of Singapore (NUS) – presented at the opening ceremony of VLU Summer School. He is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS, advisor to IMEC - Nano Electronics Research Center; has published more than 400 technical papers and holds more than 50 US patents for inventions in the field of advanced electronics. The microelectronics and semiconductor industries currently contribute 9% of Singapore's GDP and 42% of total manufacturing output. Lessons from Singapore can be applied in development strategies in many countries worldwide, including Vietnam.

Ms. Nguyen Bich Yen - Fellow of American Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Senior Fellow of SOITEC (USA), senior advisor of Van Lang University, opened VLU Summer School. Ms. Nguyen Bich Yen was honored with the Dan Noble Fellow Award in 2001, The Master of Innovation Award in 2003, the National Woman in Technology Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004, the IEEE Fellow Award in 2020 and the IEEE Frederik Phillips Award in 2024 of the American Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. She has more than 200 patents worldwide on IC processes, integrators, devices and circuits.

Van Lang University and the National University of Singapore (NUS) - ranked 8th globally and 1st in Asia (QS World University Rankings 2024) - signed a MOU to promote academic and research activities. This is an important step in international cooperation of Van Lang University, affirming its commitment to constantly improve the quality of education and strategic investment for Van Lang University School of Technology (VLTECH) towards the goal of training high quality technological human resources for the country and the region.

Van Lang University's semiconductor technology course attracts more than 100 learners from businesses, organizations, lecturers and students. Participants will attend 11 specialized topics on the latest trends, technologies and methods in the field of semiconductor and circuit design, directly taught by 9 experts from the National University of Singapore, the French National Research Center (CNRS), the University of California – Davis, and semiconductor manufacturing enterprises (Global Foundaries – USA, Onsemi – USA, Mixer – USA, TSMS – Taiwan, Marvell Technology – Vietnam).

VLU Summer School takes place over 3 days, introducing and updating the latest trends, technologies and methods in semiconductor and circuit design. The first lecture, "Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration (SIP 2.5D/3D) and Testing", is taught by Prof. Yeow Kheng Lim (NUS, Singapore).

Van Lang University's semiconductor technology course attracts more than 100 learners from businesses, organizations, lecturers and students. Participants will attend 11 specialized topics directly taught by 9 experts from the National University of Singapore, the French National Research Center (CNRS), the University of California – Davis, and semiconductor manufacturing enterprises (Global Foundaries – USA, Onsemi – USA, Mixer – USA, TSMs – Taiwan, Marvell Technology – Vietnam).

News: Mai Yen
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