RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminars - November 2026

CoLab Catalyst Seminars - November 2026

The RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminar Series will continue on Tuesday, November 17th, 3:00–5:00 PM, in person at the ZEN Building, Albany NanoTech Complex. The seminar will feature Katsuyuki Sakuma (IBM Research) and Edwin Fohtung (RPI) discussing advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration and characterization. The session is separated by a coffee break for networking, discussions and poster presentations.

Speakers:
Katsuyuki Sakuma, Principal Research Scientist, IBM Research
Pioneering Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration: From Sub-1nm Breakthroughs to System-Level Packaging

Edwin Fohtung, Associate Professor, RPI
From Atomic Defects to Device Reliability: Multiscale Characterization of Advanced Semiconductor Interconnects

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: 
11/02 for non-US citizens 
11/12 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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