Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) co-hosted the 36th International Conference on Microelectronics, which brought together leading researchers, practitioners, and educators from around the world.
According to Qatar News Agency, the 4-day conference was held under the theme ‘Innovations in Circuits and Systems for a Sustainable Future,’ showcasing the latest research and technologies in the field through oral and poster sessions, technical workshops, tutorials, and plenary talks delivered by globally renowned experts.
Thought leaders also engaged in conversations about wider contexts affecting the industry, including a panel discussion titled ‘Bridging the Divide: the Middle East’s Role in the Global Chip Race,’ which focused on how the region could navigate the increasingly polarized global semiconductor sector.
In a remark regarding the conference, Conference Co-Chair and Professor and Associate Dean at CSE, Dr. Amine Bermak stated, “CSE and IEEE took this opportunity to collaborate toward the development of education, training, research, and capacity-building in the vital fields of microelectronics, circuits and systems and bring this touchstone event back to Qatar.” Dr. Bermak further emphasized the importance of the conference in engaging and leading research disciplines of national and global significance.
The event featured keynote addresses from leading figures in academia and industry, including Dr. Achim Strass of Nexperia, Dr. Pradeep Elamanchili of Western Digital, and Dr. Mihai Sanduleanu of Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
Attendees participated in specialized technical sessions and workshops on topics such as biomedical engineering, communications systems, chaos theory, and energy-efficient computing. Senior Manager Investor Relations at the Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Qatar), Fahad Al Kuwari, highlighted the conference’s role in reinforcing Qatar’s position in the global technology landscape.
The conference included six tutorials on contemporary topics like AI, wearable electronics, healthcare, and sensors, along with 83 technical research papers from 36 countries. It served as a networking platform for academia and industry to advance knowledge and research in microelectronics.
Invest Qatar, in collaboration with HBKU and IEEE, supported the event, with contributions from the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council and the Qatar Free Zones Authority.