One Week FDP on “VLSI Design: Bridging Theory and Practice” begins
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Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan in collaboration with CDAC Mohali Started One Week FDP
On June 9th, 2025, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, hosted the inauguration of the impactful one-week Faculty Development Program titled “VLSI Design: Bridging Theory and Practice,” organized by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering in collaboration with CDAC Mohali, IEEE India Council, and IEEE Delhi Section.
The FDP aimed to bridge the gap between academic teaching and industry demands by covering advanced topics such as digital and analog VLSI design, FPGA implementation, and design automation, along with practical sessions using industry-standard tools like Cadence and Xilinx Vivado. The event hosted 50 participants from 28 institutions across 13 states, including faculty, research scholars, and JRFs from renowned institutes, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas. Mr. V. K. Sharma, Director of C-DAC Mohali, was the chief guest of the FDP.
He highlighted the program’s importance in advancing VLSI education and industry collaboration. Dr. Manoj Saxena from University of Delhi, and Dr. Balwinder Singh from CDAC Mohali were guest of eminence and guest of honor respectively. Renowned speakers like Prof. Rajendra Singh from IIT Delhi, Prof. Sudeb Das Gupta from IIT Roorkee, Mr. H.S. Jattana who previously served as the group head at SCL Mohali and ISRO and experts from CDAC Mohali will deliver lectures in the FDP along with hands-on projects. The FDP was coordinated by Prof. Shruti Jain, Dr. Vikas Baghel, Dr. Nishant Jain, and Dr. Pardeep Garg.
