98: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Manufacturing with “Bottom-Up” AM (ft. Dr. Ahmed Busnaina)

<p>Watch the full video here:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/bZOMFkZR_Uc</p> <p> </p> <p>Fast-hitting chip shortages have a plethora of causes, many of which could be alleviated by drastically reducing semiconductor manufacturing prices. Current manufacturing techniques entail a repeating cycle of material deposition and the etching away of excess material, which can quickly rack up cost and energy requirements. Today’s guest is looking to flip current semiconductor manufacturing processes on its head. </p> <p> </p> <p>In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Ahmed Busnaina, an expert in all things semiconductor. He is a long-serving professor who founded Nano OPS, Inc., a new company focusing on printed micro-and nano-electronic devices. With him, we discuss: </p> <p> </p> <p>🔹️How he tailored his career path from academia to industry to founding Nano OPS. </p> <p>🔹How he is working to improve upon current semiconductor manufacturing processes with his “bottom-up” approach.</p> <p>🔹️How much smaller current semiconductors can physically get. </p> <p>🔹Advice for students that are interested in a career in semiconductors or electronics, such as classes to take, habits to build, or technologies to research. </p> <p>🔹And much more! </p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.</p> <p>https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. </p> <p>https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN</p> <p> </p> <p>Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!</p> <p>https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop</p> <p> </p> <p>For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting m