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Purdue University has received more than $5 million in federal research grants to improve the performance and energy efficiency of semiconductors.
The funding is part of a $42.5 million grant announced earlier this month by the National Science Foundation in partnership with Ericsson, Intel Corp., Micron Technology Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Purdue is the only university to receive grant funding in each of the three target areas designated for funding.
“These grants will further develop and expand the important semiconductor research for which Purdue is known around the world,” Karen Prout, executive vice chancellor for research, said in a news release. “Receiving grants in each of the available topic areas from NSF and leading semiconductor companies underscores Purdue’s reputation as a leader in semiconductor research.”
Purdue University has received funding to continue research in three specific areas, each of which falls within one of the following focus areas:
Developing new computer systems using indium oxide, a material just a few atomic layers thick, can enable smarter, faster, and more energy-efficient AI systems. Using advanced imaging techniques to detect tiny defects in semiconductor materials can help improve the quality, performance, and reliability of semiconductors. Improving manufacturing processes involving ferroelectric oxides can improve performance and create more reliable and efficient electronic devices.
Semiconductor research is a key pillar of Purdue Compute, a three-pronged initiative launched by the university in 2023 that also focuses on computer science and artificial intelligence. Purdue said at the time that it wanted to be among the top 10 in the country for computer science by the end of the decade, Inside Indiana Business reported.
“The nation’s semiconductor issues are a top priority at Purdue University,” said Mark Lundstrom, the university’s chief semiconductor officer and director of the Semiconductor Task Force. “This funding from NSF and its corporate partners demonstrates that our work is critical to the advancement of America’s semiconductor industry and all the current and future technological imperatives that depend on it.”
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