Exploring Breakthroughs in Wide BandGap Semiconductors and Quantum Computing
A joint workshop by the NC State College of Engineering and Applied MaterialsJoin us on October 8 for an exciting event presented by NC State University and hosted by Applied Materials, where experts in the field will discuss the latest advancements in wide bandgap semiconductors and quantum technologies. This workshop is a great opportunity to network with professionals and learn about cutting-edge research. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the world of semiconductors and quantum technology!
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Applied Materials
Building 1 Conference Center
3050 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Remarks by
- Applied Materials Leadership
- Dean, NC State College of Engineering
- Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keynote Talks
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DoD Microelectronics COMMONS CLAWS Hub
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Wide bandgap for RF and Power
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Wide bandgap for Photonics
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Quantum Computing
Panel Discussions
With leaders from industry and academia
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Wide bandgap Electronics
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Photonics
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Quantum Computing
Agenda
| Registration (Lobby) | 1:00 – 1:30 pm |
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01-Welcome from Applied Materials (AMAT) Saurabh Chopra, Vice President & Business Unit General Manager, Applied Materials |
1:30 – 1:35 pm |
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Welcome from College of Engineering (COE) Jim Pfaendtner, Dean of College of Engineering, NC State |
1:35 – 1:40 pm |
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02–NC State Wide Bandgap Overview Fred Kish, NNF Director, NC State John Muth, Director of CLAWS Microelectronics Common Hub, NC State |
1:40 – 2:00 pm |
| SESSION I: Wide Bandgap Electronics and Photonics | |
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03–WBG Electronics – RF & Power Opportunities/Key Activities & Resources at NC State John Muth, Director of CLAWS Microelectronics Common Hub, NC State |
2:00 – 2:20 pm |
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WBG Electronics: Panel – Opportunities in WBG Electronics Moderator: John Muth, Director of CLAWS Microelectronics Common Hub, NC State |
2:20 – 3:00 pm |
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Panelist 1: Michael Chudzik, VP of Technology, Applied Materials Panelist 2: Dan Kinzer, Technology Advisor, Power Semiconductors Panelist 3: Bel Lazar, COO, Efficient Power Conversion Panelist 4: Han-Wui Then, GaN on Si for IC power delivery, Intel |
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| Break | 3:00-3:30 pm |
| 04–WBG Photonics – Opportunities / Key Activities & Resources at NC State | 3:30 – 3:50 pm |
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WBG Photonics: Panel – Opportunities in WBG Photonics Moderator: Fred Kish, NNF Director, NC State |
3:50 – 4:30 pm |
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Panelist 1: Jim Haden, CEO, Bluglass Inc. Panelist 2: Mike Krames, President, Arkesso Panelist 3: Shiva Rai , Director of Technology, Applied Materials Panelist 4: Vijay Vusirikala, Distinguished Lead – AI Systems and Networks, Arista Panelist 5: Hazal Yuksel, Team Program Manager, Avicena Networks |
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| SESSION II: Quantum Computing | |
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05–Quantum – Opportunities / Key Activities & Resources at NC State Sabre Kais, Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computer, ECE, NC State |
4:30 – 4:50 pm |
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Quantum: Panel – Opportunities in Quantum Computing Moderator: Marco Fiorentino, Team Lead, HPE |
4:50 – 5:30 pm |
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Panelist 1: Charles Chung, Lead for Quantum Computing Applications, IBM Panelist 2: Jin-Sung Kim, Developer Relations Manager, NVIDIA Panelist 3: Jonathan King, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder, Atom Computing Panelist 4: Eric Ladizinsky,Chief Scientist and Co-Founder, D-Wave Panelist 5: Robert Visser, Vice President, Applied Materials |
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06-Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Overview Veena Misra, ECE Department Head, NC State |
5:30 – 5:50 pm |
| Happy Hour | 5:50 – 7:00 pm |
| Adjourn | 7:00 pm |