IIT Delhi, Micron Technology Strengthen Industry-Academia Tech Partnership

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) with its Corporate Relations office and Micron Technology, Inc. has collaborated to advance research in electronic materials and AI-driven modeling, strengthening the academic-industry interface.

The collaboration aims to apply the latest technology and scientific advances to address fundamental challenges in the semiconductor space, establishing a common pledge to extend the frontiers of research and development.

The research will be conducted using electronic materials and artificial intelligence-based neural models to predict and avert fatigue and fracture propagation in copper-based electronic devices, ultimately enhancing the performance and reliability of semiconductor devices. The project will be led by Principal Investigators Prof. Souvik Chakraborty, Prof. Ritwik Bandyopadhyay, and Prof. Md Rushdie Ibne Islam of the Department of Applied Mechanics at IIT Delhi.

Speaking about the partnership, Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations, IIT Delhi, said: "At IIT Delhi, we are committed to forging industry-academia partnerships that result in effective research and innovation. Our partnership with Micron Technology is an ideal blend of academic excellence and industrial expertise, driving innovations in electronic materials and AI-based modeling and solving fundamental challenges in the semiconductor industry."

Dr. Gurtej S. Sandhu, a distinguished IIT Delhi alumnus and Principal Fellow & Vice President at Micron Technology said,  "Micron's partnership with IIT Delhi will drive our joint efforts in developing next-generation AI models and crystal plasticity frameworks, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and the future of semiconductor technology."

The IIT Delhi-Micron partnership is a path-breaking endeavor in spurring technology-led research and creating a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, facilitating the smooth interface of academia and industry in order to address complex real-world problems.