IIT Delhi, Teerthanker Mahaveer University collaborate for materials, devices development

NEW DELHI: Teerthanker Mahaveer University has announced a collaboration with the physics department of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) for research in semiconductor technology. The announcement was made during the fourth National Conference on Materials and Devices (NCMD 2023).

TMU executive director Akshat Jain said that the semiconductor devices play an important role in modern tool construction and expressed optimism about initiating the manufacturing of these devices.

During the two-day national conference, experts discussed the intricacies of semiconductor devices, their applications, and the significance of materials in all tools. They also discussed the innovative approaches required for materials and devices research.

The national conference witnessed the presentation of 22 research papers on the first day.

Meena Mishra, director of the solid state physics laboratory at DRDO, talked about the utility of DRDO in the defence sector, where ongoing research has led to the discovery of cutting-edge technologies. She elaborated on the “advancements in radar capabilities achieved through gallium nitride technology and discussed practical applications, such as laser diode technology and infrared imaging through thermal imaging”.

Academics, experts highlighted the need for inventing materials and devices that can meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Pankaj Srivastava, professor from the physics department of IIT Delhi and conference general chair, RK Dwivedi emphasized the need for collaboration to accelerate research on semiconductor.

Speaking on the significance in technological advancement and material research, TMU registrar Aditya Sharma talked about the role of educational institutions in fostering innovation.

Shyam Sundar Tiwari, director of the Advanced Sensor Research Organization and Diptonil Banerjee also shared their insights during the conference.