An ECI Conference Series
March 30 – April 3, 2025
Grand Hotel San Michele
Cetraro (Calabria), Italy
About this Conference
This is the only conference bringing together experts from the two largest semiconductor industries – ULSICs and TFTs – in a forum to discuss common issues in science and technology. These two fields are based on the same principles and face similar challenges in device improvement, new materials, mass production processes, and innovative applications. Participants stay in the same facility throughout the meeting period to discuss and exchange opinions on state-of-the-art research, development, and production. The 9th ULSIC vs. TFT conference continues the tradition of the previous 8 successful conferences held in Barga, Xi’an, Hong Kong, Grenoble, Lake Tahoe, Hernstein, Kyoto, and Hokkaido.
Invited speakers include distinguished researchers, engineers, and academicians from the US, Europe, and Asia. A number of oral and poster presentations are reserved for junior researchers.
The technical program will include:
- Challenges in ULSICs and TFTs
- Device Physics, Modeling, and Reliability
- Semiconductors, Dielectrics, and Interconnects
- Advanced Processes and Production
- New and Novel Applications
- Panel Discussions
Conference Organization
Conference Chairs
Yue Kuo, Texas A&M University
Yang Ming Chiao, Tung University
Scientific Advisory Committee
Olivier Bonnaud, U. Rennes & GIP-CNFM
Stefan De Gendt, IMEC
Andrew Flewitt, Cambridge University
Hideo Hosono, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Cheol S. Hwang, Seoul National University
Jin Jang, Kyung Hee University
P.-T. Liu, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Juichi Murota, Tohoku University
Kenji Nomura, University of California, San Diego
Michael Shur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Y. Uraoka, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Abstract Submission
Original papers for oral and poster presentations are encouraged. Those who wish to be considered for an oral or poster presentation should submit a one-page (extended) abstract online.
Deadlines
Oral Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025
All abstracts should be submitted electronically.
Submissions must follow the template provided at this link.
Technical Sponsors
Venue Information
Cetraro and Grand Hotel San Michele
Cetraro Marina, a pleasant seaside resort is about two km from the Cetraro Commune of which it is a part. The ancient Citrarium (name derived from the abundant citrus cultivation in the area) was a center of the Bruzi rising between Paola and Capo Bonifati. Its coast location offers many interesting boat excursions.
The picturesque Grand Hotel San Michele is situated on the Tyrrhenian Coast, 120 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, with a fantastic view of Calabria’s southern coast. It offers visitors one of the prettiest locations Southern Italy has to offer and is considered by many to be one of Calabria’s finest hotels. Its beach (120 meters below the cliffs) is accessible only by a private special elevator. The hotel has a swimming pool, driving range, tennis court, minigolf, piano bar and billiard room.
The hotel is surrounded by an organic farm that provides the hotel with fresh organic food. Vegetables, fruits, olive oil, wine, milk, cheese, daily laid eggs, lamb, veal and pork meat, homemade jams and preserves are all produced on San Michele Hotel’s premises.
The acreage upon which the hotel is situated is also a bird sanctuary, where bird lovers from around Italy come to observe migratory patterns.
The maximum number of people that can be hosted in the hotel is about 80; however, there are other hotels in the area and the hotel can arrange pickups.
Conference Fees and Information
General Information About ECI
Engineering Conferences International (ECI) is a not-for-profit, global engineering conferences program, originally established in 1962 that provides opportunities for the exploration of problems and issues of concern to engineers and scientists from many disciplines.
The format of the conference provides morning and late afternoon or evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Poster sessions will be scheduled for evening discussion as well. Available time is included during the afternoons for ad hoc meetings, informal discussions, and/or recreation. This format is designed to enhance rapport among participants and promote dialogue on the development of the meeting. We believe the conferences have been instrumental in generating ideas and disseminating information to a greater extent than is possible through more conventional forums.
All participants are expected both to attend the entire conference and to contribute actively to the discussions. The recording/photographing of lectures and presentations is forbidden. As ECI conferences take place in an informal atmosphere, casual clothing is the usual attire.
Smoking is prohibited at ECI conferences and conference functions.