Sustainable Materials and Technologies in VLSI and Information Processing

The International Conference on Sustainable Materials and Technologies in VLSI and Information Processing aimed to converge advancements in semiconductor technology with sustainable practices, addressing the critical need for eco-consciousness in the field of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Information Processing. The primary purpose of the conference was to explore innovative materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies that minimize environmental impact while optimizing performance and functionality in electronic devices. Key features of the conference included interdisciplinary discussions on sustainable materials such as biodegradable polymers, low-power semiconductor materials, and recyclable electronic components. Additionally, it focused on emerging technologies like quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and photonic integrated circuits, exploring their potential contributions to sustainability in VLSI and information processing. The intended audience comprised of researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from academia, government, and private sectors involved in semiconductor technology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and information processing.

What set this conference apart was its unique emphasis on sustainability within the realm of VLSI and information processing. While there are conferences focusing on either semiconductor technology or sustainability separately, this conference bridged the gap between the two, fostering discussions and collaborations that pave the way for greener and more efficient electronic devices and systems.

Shashi Kant Dargar is working as an Associate Professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, India since 2021. His research areas are microelectronics, VLSI, Nanotechnology, Simulation and Fabrication of Thin Film Devices, Design of Thin Film Transistors for display and RFID applications.

Shilpi Birla is working as an Associate Professor in Electronics & Communication Department at Manipal University Jaipur. With an extensive career that spans over 18 years, she blends academic prowess with industrial expertise, a combination that enriches her teaching and research.

Abha Dargar is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. Her research interest includes device design and modelling, microelectronics engineering, VLSI Signal Processing, and FPGA design.

Avtar Singh is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Adama University of Science and Technology, Adama, Ethiopia. He is a senior member of IEEE USA. He has authored and co- authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and international conferences.

D. Ganeshaperumal is working as an Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education.