Transfer of Knowledge (ToK) activity – free of charge. Contact us for participation. Starts in September 2025.

Motivation and content

The semiconductor industry is growing fast, as semiconductor components are used across various sectors in ever increasing ways. More must be produced. That requires more efficient manufacturing. Silicon carbide is one of the semiconductors which now find additional use in more sectors than in it main one (power electronics). It is now also hosting a range of emerging technologies in photonics. As we have 30 years of experience in silicon carbide, we will use examples from that area, but the transfer of knowledge will also include other semiconductors.  For all semiconductors, the manufacturing process must include a green and digital transformation by using the latest modern and sustainable practices—ranging from technological innovations to environmentally responsible methods. Transfer of knowledge about present and emerging semiconductor concepts offers opportunities for young professionals. Worldwide there are various Chips Act initiatives, as well as other big initiatives such as the “Make in India” initiative and India Semiconductor Mission which further strengthen the career opportunities in silicon carbide and other semiconductors. The semiconductor growth is a global transformation and the content in this transfer of knowledge is relevant for all interested.

The technology needs competence. The aim of this transfer of knowledge initiative is to build capacity and competence with young professionals. It is also useful for those in active career by further understanding how the semiconductor concepts affect the various sectors.

This transfer of knowledge is designed for non-experts in the field of semiconductors. Semiconductor experts will gain insights from the various cases. It lays a foundation for understanding the manufacturing processes involved in semiconductor value chain, particularly with real case examples from silicon carbide. Other semiconductors will also be used, as well as invited lecturers from time to time. The activity will also present how semiconductor manufacturing technologies will evolve with the integration of digitalization and sustainability. The future scenario of creating digital assets (tokenization) for business and sustainability will be given practical example using our pilot based ln the Closed Space Physical Vapor Transport (CS-PVT) that in 2025 is introduced as special purpose vehicle to explore tokenization for the first time in silicon carbide.

Practical Details

Location: online via Zoom

Duration: 1 hour (30 min lecture followed by discussion)

Schedule: Biweekly lectures starting from September

Welcome: Mikael Syväjärvi and Abhay Chatterjee, Alminica AB, Sweden

Registration fee: The attendance to sessions is free of charge. Access to recorded previous sessions is available (administrative fee €5).

Recommendation: Students will get most out of the transfer of knowledge when being active with discussion.