About the Innovative Common Research Center for Advanced Semiconductor Electronics
The Innovative Common Research Center for Advanced Semiconductor Electronics is a collaborative research hub established to promote the integrated advancement of research and development, social implementation, and advanced human resource development in next-generation semiconductor materials, device technologies, and applied systems, including gallium nitride (GaN), aluminum nitride (AlN), gallium oxide (Ga2O3), and graphene.
Building on the university’s strengths in GaN-based semiconductors, the center accelerates research and development in areas such as power electronics, information and communication technologies, and photonic applications. By integrating functions from materials and device development through to system development, and by strengthening collaboration among industry, academia, and government, the center aims to contribute to the social implementation of semiconductor application technologies. In particular, it seeks to address societal challenges through applications in sustainable energy systems, smart grids, electric vehicles, and optical communications.
The center also focuses on developing the next generation of semiconductor engineers and researchers by providing educational programs that enable students and researchers to acquire cutting-edge knowledge and skills in semiconductor science and technology. Through these efforts, the center contributes to fostering talent that will support the growth of the semiconductor industry and accelerate innovation in Japan.
The Innovative Common Research Center for Advanced Semiconductor Electronics is a research and development hub newly established through the integration of the Research Center for Nano Devices and Advanced Materials and the Innovation Center for Multi-Business of Nitride Semiconductors, both of which have been operated by Nagoya Institute of Technology.
Through this integration, the Center aims to further advance research and development of GaN-based semiconductor materials and device technologies developed by the two former centers, as well as innovative application systems utilizing these technologies, in collaboration with industry, academia, and government, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of society.
In addition, the Center aspires to further fulfill the university’s mission by serving as a hub for the education and development of highly skilled professionals with advanced expertise in the semiconductor field.