Webinar on “Building a Career in Semiconductors: Industry Future, Research, and Big Tech Entry”
The IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS), AUST Student Branch, proudly presents an exclusive technical webinar featuring one of the most influential minds in modern electronics and semiconductor technology.
Webinar on
“Building a Career in Semiconductors: Industry Future, Research, and Big Tech Entry”
Have you ever wondered how the semiconductor technologies powering smartphones, computers, and AI systems are developed — and how students can position themselves to be part of this global industry?
The semiconductor sector stands at the core of today’s technological revolution, driving innovation across computing, communication, healthcare, and automation. Understanding its ecosystem, future direction, and career pathways is crucial for aspiring engineers and researchers.
To provide students with world-class insights, we are honored to host Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, Professor at Purdue University, USA, as the Keynote Speaker of this session.
Dr. Hussain is an IEEE Fellow and a globally recognized leader in nanoelectronics and flexible electronics, with 12,000+ research citations, 50+ patents, and the prestigious CES 2020 Best Innovation Award. His groundbreaking contributions have significantly influenced modern semiconductor device engineering and real-world technologies used worldwide.
What you’ll learn:
• The current state of the semiconductor industry in Bangladesh and globally
• Future prospects of the industry, including research directions and career opportunities
• A practical roadmap for building a career in semiconductors
• Key differences between academia and industry in the technology sector
• How students can approach academic courses to develop a strong foundation in semiconductor and electronic device engineering
• Insights from Dr. Hussain’s personal journey, from undergraduate studies to global leadership in research
The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing participants to engage directly with the speaker.
Session Details:
Date: 20 December, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM (BST)
Platform: Online (Google Meet)
Registration Link:
[https://forms.gle/UnD2cSSjNsCKkmkY6](https://forms.gle/UnD2cSSjNsCKkmkY6)
Google Meet link:
[https://meet.google.com/byh-vtjw-dcb](https://meet.google.com/byh-vtjw-dcb)
For queries, please contact:
Muhtasim Karim Arnob
Chairperson, IEEE Electron Devices Society, AUST Student Branch
Mail: [muhtasimkarim247@gmail.com](mailto:muhtasimkarim247@gmail.com)
Saidur Rahman Niloy
Secretary, IEEE Electron Devices Society, AUST Student Branch
Mail: [saidur.eee.20220105029@aust.edu](mailto:saidur.eee.20220105029@aust.edu)
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- Starts 16 December 2025 05:30 PM UTC
- Ends 20 December 2025 12:30 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Biography:
We are honored to announce Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain as our IEEE EDS webinar guest. Dr. Hussain is a Professor at Purdue University, USA, and one of the most influential researchers in the field of nanoelectronics and flexible electronics worldwide.
An IEEE Fellow with over 12,000 research citations and 50+ granted patents, his work has directly shaped next-generation semiconductor technologies, flexible electronic systems, and emerging transistor architectures. Before joining academia, he played a key role in advanced technology development at Texas Instruments and SEMATECH, contributing to cutting-edge CMOS and device innovation programs supported by DARPA.
His research and inventions have received global recognition, including the CES 2020 Best Innovation Award, and have been featured across leading international media and top-tier scientific platforms. From pioneering flexible silicon processes to redefining electronic device architectures, Dr. Hussain’s contributions continue to influence both industry and academia at the highest level.