IIT Roorkee and Micron Unite to Advance Innovation and Skill Development

IIT Roorkee and Micron have partnered to promote innovation, develop skilled workers, enhance technology research, offer student experiential learning and provide industry-related training. Get details here 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and Micron have joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support India's aim for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry and to enhance the electronics ecosystem. This partnership is set to boost innovation, build a skilled workforce, advance technology research, offer students hands-on learning experiences, improve student recruitment efforts, and provide training relevant to the industry.

The Micron Semiconductor Lab will focus on equipping IIT Roorkee with the necessary technical skills, processes, and resources through student internships and fellowships, emphasizing the value of local technical know-how. This initiative will be supported by specialized master's and doctoral programs, an enhanced curriculum, a dedicated physical laboratory, and a team of professors committed to closely mentoring students in their technical growth.

The MoU was signed by Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, and Mr Anand Ramamoorthy, managing director at Micron India, and was followed by the inauguration of the Micron Semiconductor Lab at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee.

Anand Ramamoorthy, managing director at Micron India, stated, “As a part of our University Research Alliance, Micron (URAM) outreach, this initiative aligns well with the thrust areas of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). We are grateful for the support and collaboration from the alumni class of 1996. As an alumnus of this esteemed institution, this initiative holds a special place in my heart.”

In line with their ongoing efforts, the IIT Roorkee class of 1996 has pledged to sponsor the prestigious “Rahul Aggarwal- 96 Chair” at the institute. Rahul Aggarwal is an alumnus of the 1996 batch. This chair, with backing from industry and academia, will facilitate the research and academic initiatives of the Micron Semiconductor Lab in chip design, technology, modelling, characterization, and product development.

Prof. K.K. Pant, Director IIT Roorkee, said, "As we march into the future, IIT Roorkee remains steadfast in our dedication to pioneering technological advancements. With our esteemed alumni leading the charge, we are poised to shape India's semiconductor landscape and realize the vision of a developed Bharat by 2047, as envisioned by our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Modi."

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