The ECSA Summer School 2024 took place from August 19 to 23 in Bertinoro (Italy) and was a resounding success. The participating students experienced top-class presentations and lectures by selected experts from academia and industry. Topics such as semiconductor technology, integrated circuit design, digital systems and embedded intelligence as well as integration were the focus of the event.
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The European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at strengthening innovation and resilience in the microelectronics industry. It responds to current industry challenges by bridging the gap between general education and industry and addressing the acute skills shortage in Europe. The aim of ECSA is to build an industrial university network offering scholarships, apprenticeships, access to laboratory facilities, professional training and online courses.
As part of the initiative, students, all of whom were selected personally and on the basis of their outstanding academic results, were able to attend the ECSA Summer School this summer. The extensive program included lectures, talks and demonstrations on the possibilities that cutting-edge microelectronics can offer today and in the future.
However, this deep insight into the fascinating world of microelectronics was only one part of the program. An equally important aim of the summer school was to network the students with each other and also to enable them to engage in an intensive exchange with industry experts.
Day 1: Introduction and Technology
The Summer School began with a warm welcome from Patrick Cogez from the AENEAS Association and Enrico Sangiorgi from the University of Bologna. The first day was all about technology. The students were introduced to the fascinating world of microelectronics through lectures on Moore’s Law, semiconductor manufacturing and quantum technology applications. Highlights included presentations by experts such as Frans List from ASML and Yannick Le Tiec from CEA-Leti, who highlighted the importance of these technologies for the future.
Day 1: The presentations by Yannick Le Tiec and Suzanne Lesecq from CEA-Leti and Laurent Rubaldo from LYNRED
Day 2: Design
The second day focused on the design of integrated circuits. The day started with a historical overview of the development of IC design, followed by practical sessions on power IC design and digital design. A particular highlight was the discussion on setting up design companies, which gave students an insight into the entrepreneurial side of the industry. The interactive elements of the day encouraged interaction between participants and lecturers and created a dynamic learning environment.
Day 2: Lectures on Digital Design by Pier Luigi Rolandi, Valentina Nardone and Claudio Mucci from STMicroelectronics Italia
Day 3: Integration
The third day was dedicated to the topic of integration. The students gained insights into MEMS technologies, packaging solutions and printed technologies. In addition to the theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations were held to deepen understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this area. The day ended with a stimulating debate on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, which gave participants the opportunity to explore current issues beyond the technical aspects.
Day 3: Various demonstrations
Day 4: Systems and Networking
The last day of the Summer School focused on systems and embedded intelligence. The lectures on AI and embedded systems by Paolo Azzoni and Yasin Ghafourian as well as an introduction to cyber-physical systems by Markus Tauber rounded off the technical program. A particular highlight of the day was the presentation of the group work, during which the students had the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice and present their results.
Day 4: The students at the end of this year’s Summer School
The week culminated in a gala dinner event where the participants, lecturers and organizers came together to celebrate the successes of the week. The team events, such as the wine tasting and the village tour, also provided an excellent opportunity to make contacts and forge friendships that will last beyond the Summer School.
Part of the comprehensive supporting program: Wine tasting
The ECSA Summer School 2024 has once again shown how important the exchange between science, industry and the coming generations of engineers is. As part of ECSA, we are already looking forward to the next edition and the Academy’s other inspiring initiatives.
The partners of the Summer School were: AENEAS, EPoSS, Inside Industry Association and ECSA.
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