60 top talents from South Korean universities and Eindhoven University of Technology will attend the Eindhoven-South Korea Future Chips Academy program from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23. The initiative involves ASML, ASM, imec and NXP.
An opening ceremony will occur on Monday morning, after which students will continue attending lectures, discussions, lab tours, and group assignments. Later in the week, students will visit the facilities of ASML, ASM, imec and NXP. On Feb. 23, students will receive a certificate for completing the program.
With the Brainport region behind it, TU/e has established a prominent position in international semiconductors and future chip research. The university is among the top international researchers in developing new and advanced devices, chip technology and design, processes and materials. The government and industry are encouraging this innovation in the Brainport region, and TU/e is doing the same.
Cooperation with South Korea
The education program stems from a cooperation between the Netherlands and South Korea on talent and knowledge exchange in the field of semiconductors. The cooperation was concluded in December by signing a letter of intent. The Dutch king Willem-Alexander and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol were also at the signing.