Inauguration of Centre of Excellence in Microelectronics and IoT Systems In Collaboration with NXP Semiconductors

Centre of Excellence in “Microelectronics and IoT Systems” in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors, India is inaugurated on 31st October 2019 at 11.00AM in NXP lab, 1st Floor, C V Raman Block followed by inaugural programme in Kalpana Chawla Seminar Hall. 
Chief Guest NXP Semiconductors, Netherlands: 
Mr. Andrew Turley, Senior Director and Innovation Manager, Automotive Business Line, NXP Semiconductors, Netherlands, Europe.
 
Guest of Honour from NXP India: 

Mr. Jwalant Director of SoC, Automotive business line and Mr. Hitesh Garg Director of Analog IPs & Bangalore Site Manager, Mr. Desingh -System Architect, Mr. Sainath - System Architect SoC and Mr. Sunil- System Architect and IC design witnessed the occasion. 

NXP Semiconductors has sponsored research equipment/ software of worth Rupees 50,000/- as an initial funding to establish the lab facilities. NXP Semiconductor Engineers and ECE faculty have jointly identified the key R & D areas and formulated the project problem definitions.  Presently School of ECE is executing the four industry projects in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors. Centre of Excellence has provided internship for five PG students and nine B.Tech. students.
 
The key benefits of the Collaboration between school of ECE, REVA University and NXP Semiconductors is summarized as follows-

1. Participation of REVA in the knowledge transfer and innovation related to VLSI Domain in association with NXP Semiconductor.
2. Joint research projects and publications.
3. Joint Research and Development (R & D) relevant to future electronics devices with the involvement of REVA and NXP Semiconductor.
4. Collaborate to identify key R & D areas(knowledge generation, know- how update, technology exploration, applied research) for immediate or future requirements of  NXP Semiconductor
5. Opportunity for faculty and student development 
6. Undertaking research projects along with mutually agreed chosen partner which could include academic/ research institute or any other special arrangement.
7. On-site and industry internships for students and faculty
8. Exploring possible consultancy services

Dr. S. Y. Kulkarni Sir, Vice-Chancellor, REVA University welcomed the delegates from NXP Semiconductors. Mr. Jwalant Joshipura, Director SoC, NXP Semiconductor, briefed the activities carried out in Centre of Excellence. Mr. Andrew Turley, Chief Guest, outlined the importance of benefits of collaboration between REVA and NXP. Dr. S. Y. Kulkarni Sir, Vice-Chancellor, REVA University gave presidential remarks. In his speech, he focused on the importance and meaning of professional courses. He emphasized on skill development certification and advantages of such student chapters. Dr. R. C. Biradar, Director ECE delivered the vote of thanks. 

We would like to thank our Honorable Chancellor Dr. P. Shyama Raju Sir for encouraging to initiate academia and industry collaboration through Centre of Excellence. We thank respected Vice Chancellor Dr. S.Y. Kulkarni sir for presiding over the function. 
We thank Registrar Dr. M. Dhanamjaya sir for gracing the function. We also thank Dr. B. P. Divakar sir, Dean R & I cell for support and guidance. We further thank our beloved Director Dr. R. C. Biradar sir, School of ECE for his kind motivation and support. 
We also thank all the faculty members of our school, students of UG and PG programmes for their active participation.