Micron Partners with IIT Roorkee to Cultivate Highly Skilled Workforce in India
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor giant Micron to bolster innovation and contribute to India's self-reliance goals in the semiconductor sector. The partnership will focus on advancing research in technology, offering experiential learning opportunities to students, and providing industry-relevant training.
Under the collaboration, the Micron Semiconductor Lab will play a pivotal role in enhancing technical skills through student internships, fellowships, and specialized master’s and doctoral degree programs. The initiative aligns with Micron's University Research Alliance, aiming to support the objectives of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
Anand Ramamoorthy, Managing Director at Micron India and an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its alignment with the goals of ISM. The first chip manufactured in the Rs 22,500 crore Micron semiconductor plant in Gujarat, part of India's ambitious semiconductor mission, is anticipated to be unveiled in December this year.
Additionally, the IIT Roorkee class of 1996 has pledged support for the 'Rahul Aggarwal- 96 Chair' at the institute. This chair, sponsored by the alumni and industry partners, will support research and academic initiatives at the Micron Semiconductor Lab, focusing on chip design, technology, modeling, characterization, and product development.
Professor K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, emphasized the institution's commitment to pioneering technological advancements and shaping India's semiconductor landscape. With the support of distinguished alumni, including Anand Ramamoorthy, the institute aims to contribute to the vision of a developed India by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This collaboration reflects a significant step towards fostering indigenous semiconductor capabilities and cultivating a highly skilled workforce, crucial for India's technological advancement and self-sufficiency in this critical sector.
Under the collaboration, the Micron Semiconductor Lab will play a pivotal role in enhancing technical skills through student internships, fellowships, and specialized master’s and doctoral degree programs. The initiative aligns with Micron's University Research Alliance, aiming to support the objectives of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
Anand Ramamoorthy, Managing Director at Micron India and an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its alignment with the goals of ISM. The first chip manufactured in the Rs 22,500 crore Micron semiconductor plant in Gujarat, part of India's ambitious semiconductor mission, is anticipated to be unveiled in December this year.
Additionally, the IIT Roorkee class of 1996 has pledged support for the 'Rahul Aggarwal- 96 Chair' at the institute. This chair, sponsored by the alumni and industry partners, will support research and academic initiatives at the Micron Semiconductor Lab, focusing on chip design, technology, modeling, characterization, and product development.
Professor K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, emphasized the institution's commitment to pioneering technological advancements and shaping India's semiconductor landscape. With the support of distinguished alumni, including Anand Ramamoorthy, the institute aims to contribute to the vision of a developed India by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This collaboration reflects a significant step towards fostering indigenous semiconductor capabilities and cultivating a highly skilled workforce, crucial for India's technological advancement and self-sufficiency in this critical sector.
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