Semiconductors technical course
About the technical course
The UK faces a critical skills gap and retention issues due to a shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector. The sector requires a diverse range of specialist skills, but unfortunately, some of these skills are in extremely short supply in the UK.
This technical course on semiconductors will provide an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals as well as trends and market forecasts, international supply chains and semiconductor taxonomy.
Chris Meadows
Director - CSconnected
Chris' career in electronics and semiconductors started at British Telecom Research Laboratories before joining a new joint venture between BT and US based DuPont in 1986.
Andy G Sellars
Chair UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group - UKTIN
Andy chairs the Semiconductor Expert Working Group for UKTIN and serves on the Government’s Semiconductor Advisory Panel.
Matthew Smith
Senior Lecturer and Researcher - School of Physics, University of Bristol
Dr. Matthew Smith is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at the School of Physics, University of Bristol, UK, with expertise in wide and ultrawide bandgap material growth, device design, fabrication and characterisation.
Mark Rushworth
CEO - Finchetto
Christopher Bailey
Professor of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and Director of the Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging - Arizona State University
- Introduction to semiconductor fundamentals
- Material structure, electrons and holes, drift/diffusion current and electric fields
- Electrical breakdown
- Semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques
- Semiconductor device characterisation
- Material characterisation techniques
- Device characterisation techniques
- Advanced semiconductor devices and applications
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Compound semiconductors
- Semiconductor taxonomy
- Types of semiconductors and their applications
- Trends and market forecasts
- Semiconductor materials and their properties
Day one - 9am - 3pm
Day one
| 9am - 9:10am | Welcome and introduction | |
| Morning sessions | Trainer: Matthew Smith. Senior Lecturer and Researcher, School of Physics, University of Bristol. | |
| Session one | 9:10am - 10am | Introduction to semiconductor fundamentals
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| Session two | 10am - 10:50am | Semiconductor materials and their properties
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| Coffee break | 10:50am - 11:05am | |
| Session three | 11:05am - 11:50am | Semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques
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| Session four | 11:50am - 12:40pm | Semiconductor device characterisation
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| Lunch break | 12:40pm - 1:30pm | |
| Afternoon sessions | Trainer: Chris Meadows. Director - CSconnected | |
| Session five | 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Advanced Semiconductor
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| Session six | 2:15pm - 3pm | Devices and applications: Semiconductor manufacturing
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| Session seven | 3:15pm -3:45pm | Christopher Bailey. Professor of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and Director of the Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging. Arizona State University.
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| Questions and final remarks. | 3:45pm - 4pm |
Day two - 9am - 3pm
Day two
| Morning session | 9am | Trainer: Andy G Sellars Chair UKTIN semiconductor expert working group |
| Session 8 | 9am - 9:45am | Semiconductor taxonomy
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| Session 9 | 9:45am - 10:30am | Trends and market forecasts
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| Coffee break | 10:30am -10:45am | |
| Session 10 | 10:45am - 11:30am | International supply chains
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| Session 11 | 11: 30am - 12:15pm | Opportunities for the UK
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| Lunch break | 12:15pm - 1pm | |
| Afternoon sessions | 1pm | Mark Rushworth CEO Finchetto |
| Session 12 | 1pm - 2pm |
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| Session 13 | 1:45pm - 2:30pm | Invited speaker |
| Questions and final remarks | 2:30pm - 3pm |
Free webinar
Semiconductors unlocked: from fundamentals to the future
Date: Friday, 27 June
Time: 12:30pm - 1:15pm BST (plus Q+A)
- Introduction: welcome and introductions
- Matthew Smith: Introduction to semiconductors fundamentals and materials.
- Chris Meadows: Introduction to compound semiconductors and its applications
- Andy G Sellars: Trends and opportunities: R&D and the implications of AI, machine learning and quantum technology.
The objective of the webinar is to emphasise the importance of this field, the opportunities it presents and the importance of developing skills in this area.
It will also provide an overview of a new technical course in semiconductors to be launched on 10 September.
Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern technology. From AI to EVs, semiconductors power it all. As demand rises, so does the need for engineers and technologists who understand how they work and why they matter.
This free webinar will provide you with an introduction to semiconductors fundamentals and materials, compound semiconductors and its applications, R&D and the implications of AI, machine learning and quantum technology.
This session will also introduce our brand new Semiconductors Technical Course, designed to help you build the skills that industry needs today and tomorrow.
Don’t miss your chance to stay ahead in one of the most critical and fast-moving fields in engineering.
Registration opening soon.
Early bird tickets until 27 June 2025
Member - from £679
Non-member - from £799
Student - £499
Standard tickets until 22 August 2025
Member - £779
Non-member- £899
Registration fees include
- Two days of interactive training delivered by Semiconductor experts
- Access to trainer presentations
- 15 CPD hours and a certificate
Group bookings
The following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only, and not applicable to student bookings.
10% discount for three to five delegates – SEMICONGR3TO5
15% discount for six plus delegates – SEMICONGR6PLUS
Please note that payment must be made in full, and we do not accept AMEX when registering online.
If you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice, please contact events@theiet.org.
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Overseas participants
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If you are from outside the UK but paying with a personal payment card, please use the overseas individual link.