RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminars - September 2026

CoLab Catalyst Seminars - September 2026

The RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminar Series will continue on Tuesday, September 15th, 3:00–5:00 PM, in person at the ZEN Building, Albany NanoTech Complex. The seminar will feature Amit Dikshit (AIM Photonics) and Rena Huang (RPI) discussing silicon photonics design, packaging, and automation, and how foundry-fabricated photonic devices can enable scalable on-chip photonic computing. The session is separated by a coffee break for networking, discussions and poster presentations.

Speakers:
Amit Dikshit, Design Enablement Manager, AIM Photonics
Design Enablement for Silicon Photonics PIC Design and Packaging: Component Design, Automation, AI, and Assembly Design Kits

Rena Huang, Associate Professor, RPI
Foundry Fabricated Photonic Devices for Scalable on-Chip Photonic Computing

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: 
08/28 for non-US citizens 
09/11 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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