24 Jan 2012-25 Jan 2012|Noida | Amity University Campus Sector-125 Noida
Two Day International Conference VMN 2012 - On ‘Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit (VLSI)’, ‘Micro Electronics Mechanics (MEMS) & Nano Electronic Mechanics (NEMS) begins at Amity School of Engineering & Technology
Amity School of Engineering (ASET) organized the two day International Conference on “VLSI, MEMS and NEMS” (VMN 2012) on January 24-25, 2012 at Amity University Campus, Sector – 125, Noida. The technical conference aimed at providing a platform for industry, academia and students regarding advancements in research and development in “VLSI, MEMS and NEMS” and its related fields. “VMN 2012” focused on bringing together professionals, students, enthusiasts to discuss various emerging trends, innovation, share research results and new directions in the field of VLSI Technology, MEMS and NEMS.
Inaugurating the conference Mr. Ganesh Guruswamy, Vice President & Country Manager, Freescale Semiconductor expressed his pleasure and honor on being at the occasion of National Conference on “VLSI, MEMS and NEMS” and said “Research & Development is the key thing for any company’s growth and we laid special emphasis on research at Freescale Semiconductor. Mr. Guruswamy said that microchip has become an integral part of our lives. Whether we use mobile phone, microwave, car, freezer, laptops, almost every electronic product has microchip in it. For the bright future of microchip it is essential that three things are taken care – environment protection, human health and connectivity with people. Mr. Guruswamy said that there is need of research in area of increasing the energy production in non-renewable sources, accident prevention in automotive sector, education & health welfare for weaker section of society etc. While addressing the students, Prof. R. Soorya Kumar, Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA, said that you are living in an era of interconnected world due to which you are getting lots of opportunities. Prof. Kumar said that there is constant research going in micro chip products and nano products and scientists are trying to connect the two things which can be commercially utilized. Prof. Kumar advised students to think globally and meet students of other subject areas. Welcoming the honorable guests and dignitaries, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Pro Vice Chancellor (A), Director General ASET, shared ideas on “VLSI- electronic design automation” and “the move from VLSI to MEMS and its usefulness in the telecommunication industry”. Wishing success to VMN 2012, Maj. Gen K. Jai Singh, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said “VMN 2012 will prove to be a great learning experience for students, researchers. There is rapid progress going on in the area VLSI, MEMS, NEMS in the world, so it is important for students to upgrade their knowledge.” Also present in the conference were Maj. Gen R.K Dhawan, Senior Vice President, Amity International Affairs Division, Prof. V.K Jain, Director, Amity Institute of Advanced Research & Studies, Prof. K.M Soni, HOD ECE, faculty members of ASET and students. The conference was followed by a Plenary Session chaired by Prof. Jagdish Narayan, North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Prof. R. Soorya Kumar, Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA presented his talk on the topic “Magnetic Micro- and Nano-transporters: Applications in Science, Engineering and Medicine”. Dr. N.S. Murty, NXP Semiconductors, Bangalore briefed the audience on “High Performance Mixed Signal – Enabling Great Experience, Not Just Products”. Dr. S.C. Bose, CSIR CEERI Pilani, Rajasthan presented his talk on “VLSI Design in MEMS Era”. Mr. Rakesh Ravindran, FTD INFOCOM Bangalore, talked on “Integrating MEMS in IC & System”.