Chitkara Univ. collaborate with Seer Akademi in offering M.Tech in VLSI

Chitkara University of Punjab has announced a new Masters program (M.Tech/M.E.) in Microelectronic Systems to train highly qualified specialists in the field of very large scale integration (VLSI) design and embedded systems. To offer this higher education program, Chitkara University is collaborating with Seer Akademi, an academic initiative of semiconductor chip design software vendor Synopsys.

The course is built around a Synopsys curriculum adopted in other educational institutions worldwide. The new three-year program includes use of Synopsys software tools for practical sessions as well as access to live technical support and searchable knowledge bases. Industry specialists and faculty from top universities around the world will moderate classes online. For qualified candidates, opportunities to apply for Synopsys certification and fellowships are also available. Classes will begin February 2010.

"As a leader in our industry, Synopsys strives to provide engineering students with industry-ready skills. This is a key step in developing a workforce that is ready to enter the fast-paced world of nanotechnology. Through approaches such as Internet distance learning we are able to make a broad range of resources available to students," said Rich Goldman, vice president of corporate marketing and strategic alliances at Synopsys. "We are honored to work with Chitkara University and Seer Akademi to bring this world-class curriculum to India, and we welcome the opportunity to implement best practices from other Synopsys University programs around the world to help ensure its success."

"Chitkara University has consistently been a leader in advancing progressive educational methods," said Mohit Chitkara, President of Chitkara School of Engineering and Technology. "We are proud to be the first in India to offer this unique Synopsys program and to do our part to build a highly skilled workforce to address growing industry opportunities."

"India still short of what it needs in terms of skilled manpower for building semiconductor and electronics engineering ecosystem, Seer Akademi is offering an ultimate model in establishing academic and industry relationship to foster educational and entrepreneurial skills." said Prof. Srikanth Jadcherla, chairman and CEO of Seer Akademi.
"By offering a program that combines advanced education and research, at Chitkara is playing an important role in advancing India's technology workforce."

Seer Akademi aims to spread its network all over India by offering cyber education material and support in VLSI design, embedded systems and in other electronic engineering areas.

The program offered by Seer Akademi features computing environment, Synopsys' EDA tools for semiconductor IC design, and other such EE targeted design software and platforms and the experienced staff. The microelectronics curriculum includes basic and advanced courses as well as elective courses for VLSI, embedded systems design and electronic systems design. Courses will be conducted through interactive online webinars, social networking media and live sessions with industry and academic experts.