➀ The Substrate Vision Summit in Santa Clara is expected to attract a large crowd, focusing on semiconductor substrates and their impact on 3D IC performance. ➁ AI's role in transforming the semiconductor value chain will be discussed, highlighting its impact on scaling, complexity, and high-performance chip demands. ➂ Keynote speakers and panel discussions will explore advancements in semiconductor materials, AI computing, and the role of universities in technology development.
Recent #University Research news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The first KickStart team at Hochschule Koblenz has achieved a significant milestone by successfully filing a patent for an innovative payment solution called BEZLAD.
➁ Developed by Daniel Funk, Micha Bär, Marcel Klee, in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Udo Gnasa and patent attorney Hans-Peter Müller, BEZLAD enables easy management and billing of private charging processes for electric vehicles.
➂ The university supported the project in various ways, including covering the costs of the patent application and providing access to expertise from the startup office and the StartUpLab.
➀ Saarland University researchers are developing lightweight elastomer films for smart textiles, touch displays, and speakers with haptic feedback.
➁ These films can be precisely controlled to vibrate, flex, press, or pull using electrical voltage.
➂ The research focuses on creating more efficient, stable, sensitive, and responsive smart film actuators.
Prof. Dr. Michael Reke and Prof. Dr. Alexander Ferrein were awarded the FH Aachen Research Prize for developing a cross-vehicle software architecture for autonomous vehicles.
The university emphasized the importance of curiosity-driven research and its role in mobility, sustainability, and digitalization. The prize, sponsored by the Sparkasse Aachen Citizens Foundation, recognizes outstanding research and innovation, with additional support from the FH Aachen Sustainability Fund.
Both researchers expressed their gratitude for the prize, which they plan to use to further their vision. The university celebrates the research prize as an annual event, highlighting the importance of research freedom and academic collaboration.
The Würzburg University satellite SONATE-2 was launched into orbit a year ago and has achieved all its mission objectives. The satellite, developed by Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, successfully demonstrated the training of AI autonomously on board for anomaly detection on Earth's surface. The satellite's neural networks were trained to recognize objects not typically found in the Sahara, such as the Nile and adjacent green regions. In addition to the AI payload, the satellite also tested other technologies like the MultiView star sensor and amateur radio services. The satellite remains fully functional and is used for educational purposes.
➀ The Würzburg University satellite SONATE-2 has successfully completed its one-year mission in space.
➁ The satellite, developed and built over three years by the team of Professor Hakan Kayal, achieved all mission objectives, including the training of artificial intelligence on board.
➂ SONATE-2 demonstrated the ability to autonomously recognize and photograph anomalies on the Earth's surface, such as the Nile and its surrounding green region.
The University of Bayreuth is involved in the SIB:DE FORSCHUNG project, aiming to advance the industrial application of sodium-ion batteries. The project, funded by €14 million from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, involves 21 institutions to fast-track the application of research discoveries. Professor Dr. Matteo Bianchini leads the 'Anodes' subteam focusing on the development of new active materials for cathodes and anodes. The project includes seven industrial partners and 14 academic partners, with an extended consortium of 42 associated partners.
➀ The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and Antaios have made a breakthrough in storage technology with SOT-MRAM;
➁ The technology offers an efficient and powerful solution for data processing and storage, potentially replacing cache memory in computer architecture;
➂ The innovation reduces energy consumption by over 50% compared to existing storage technologies, improving efficiency by 30%, and reducing the input current by 20%.
➀ The Fraunhofer IWES, UPC, eRoots Analytics, HAW Hamburg, and University of Malta have started the TenSyGrid project to develop a toolbox for evaluating the stability of power grids with high renewable energy content.
➁ The project aims to support grid operators in managing large-scale power grids fully powered by renewable energy.
➂ The toolbox will be compatible with existing commercial software packages and will use multilinear models to simulate power grid components.
➀ The Bergische Universität Wuppertal initiates a new research project, NEPOMUQ, to develop optoelectronic modulators over the next three years. ➁ The project aims to explore novel perovskite materials with strong nonlinear optical properties. ➃ The technology could revolutionize ion-based quantum computing by enabling the creation of photonic chips that can encapsulate and manipulate hundreds or even thousands of ions.
➀ The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a new special research area at the Bergische Universität Wuppertal, led by Prof. Dr. Birgit Jacob, to study the fundamentals of a new approach in mathematical modeling. ➁ The research focuses on 'Port-Hamiltonian Systems', a new paradigm for powerful mathematical modeling of dynamic systems. ➂ The project aims to develop a solid mathematical theory for the fundamental processes of Port-Hamiltonian systems, enabling a better understanding and prediction of complex systems.
➀ The CAPTN X-Ferry project aims to explore self-explanatory behavior in autonomous ships; ➁ The interdisciplinary project involves six partners and focuses on autonomous solutions for public transport; ➂ The project started retroactively from September 1, 2024, and will last 36 months.
➀ Dr. Thomas Flisgen has been appointed as a Professor of Theoretical Electrical Engineering at the Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) from the winter semester 2024/25. His research will focus on electromagnetic field calculation and he will strengthen the strategic partnership between BTU and the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH). ➁ The appointment marks a return to academic roots for Flisgen, who was previously a group leader at the FBH. ➂ The collaboration between BTU and FBH provides students with access to advanced research and development opportunities, and strengthens the connection between BTU and the technology site Adlershof.
➀ Researchers from the University of Kassel and Fraunhofer IEE are working on a project to optimize power grids using AI. The project aims to improve the operation of transmission grids and contribute to the stability of power supply. ➁ The increasing share of renewable energy in Germany presents new challenges to power grid operators. The research focuses on balancing variables to ensure a constant and reliable supply. ➂ The project uses Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) to optimize grid control and develop self-learning agents for identifying network states.
➀ Researchers from the University of Bayreuth identify the lack of uniform standards for solid-state batteries; ➁ They highlight the significant differences in assembly and performance of battery cells across different research groups; ➂ The study emphasizes the need for standardized protocols to ensure the reliability of battery cell performance evaluations.