RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminars - May 2026

RPI Seminconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminar - May 2026

The RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminar Series will continue on Tuesday, May 19th, 3:00–5:00 PM, in person at the ZEN Building, Albany NanoTech Complex. The seminar will feature Vidhya Chakrapani (RPI) and Irina Spiry (NY Creates) discussing NY Creates’ semiconductor sustainability actions and how lab discoveries can translate into more sustainable semiconductor manufacturing. The session is separated by a coffee break for networking, discussions and poster presentations.

Speakers:
Irina Spiry, Sustainability Engineering Manager, NY Creates 
Bridging Lab-to-Fab gap: Driving Semiconductor Sustainability at NY Creates

Vidhya Chakrapani, Associate Professor, RPI
Breaking C-F bonds with Hydrated Electrons: A Greener Approach Using Heterogenous Catalysis

About the Series: 
The RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminars bring together faculty, researchers, and industry partners to exchange ideas, highlight collaborations, and advance innovation in semiconductors and microelectronics. 

Program Format:
Two 45-minute talks with a networking coffee break

Who Should Attend? 
The event is open to faculty, students, researchers, alumni, and industry partners at Albany Nanotech Complex. 
Participants are welcome to present posters during the break to reach broader audiences. 

Registration Information:
The registration deadlines: 
May 5th for non-US citizens 
May 14th for US citizens and US permanent residents
Additional details, such as ID requirements and access to site, are available at the link. 

Register here.

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