Events for January 22, 2026

[] NOTE: On-site registration is fully booked; we have reached the limits of our facility. Please join us on-line. Hybrid Bonding has emerged as the technology of choice in the semiconductor industry for ultra-fine-pitch interconnection. With significant benefits for interconnect density and device performance, it will become widely adopted for a broad range of high-performance semiconductor devices in the years to come. The success of Hybrid Bonding technology for high-volume manufacturing depends critically on the process technology as well as materials and equipment. Design, performance characterization, thermal management and reliability are also important considerations to enable applications in various areas. Join us to learn about this expanding field, and discover how it will affect heterogeneous integration and system design. We expect registrations for our on-site program to be filled by the middle of January; we apologize if you are not able to attend in person, but we encourage you to join us via WebEx. SEMI World Headquarters, 673 South Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/495346

Advanced Materials and Characterization for Next Generation Batteries Abstract: Batteries are foundational to modern society, powering technologies from portable electronics and medical devices to electric vehicles and large-scale grid energy storage. Among the many battery technologies developed to date, lithium-ion batteries have become indispensable to modern life. But how did we arrive at this point, and where do we go next? This talk traces the historical evolution of batteries, from early systems such as the Voltaic pile to the rise of lithium-ion technology, highlighting the scientific breakthroughs and limitations that shaped their development. As global energy demands continue to grow, critical questions arise: Can lithium-ion batteries alone meet future requirements? In this context, the presentation will delve into emerging battery technologies, focusing on sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and recent breakthroughs in high-performance SIB electrode materials. It will highlight how advanced characterization at SLAC’s synchrotron facilities and the SLAC–Stanford Battery Center is accelerating the development of sodium-ion batteries as a low-cost, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion systems. The talk will also provide a glimpse into next-generation high-energy technologies, including lithium-sulfur and anion-shuttle batteries. Speaker: Dr. Ahamed Irshad Associate Scientist SLAC-Stanford Battery Center SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Dr. Ahamed Irshad is an Associate Scientist at the SLAC–Stanford Battery Center, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, with over a decade of experience in energy conversion and storage devices. His research spans both non-aqueous and aqueous battery systems, as well as electrocatalysis, with a particular focus on advancing next- generation materials, electrochemical techniques, and cutting-edge characterization methods to propel innovation in energy storage. He earned his PhD in chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, followed by a postdoctoral position and research associateship at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Dr. Irshad has collaborated extensively with leading organizations, including the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Army, and the Department of Energy, contributing to numerous high-impact battery research projects. His work has resulted in several peer-reviewed publications in prominent journals, including those of the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Electrochemical Society, alongside two patents. Additionally, Dr. Irshad has served as a reviewer and topic editor for several esteemed international journals. His professional achievements have earned him multiple prestigious awards, including the Cottrell Scholar Award, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Fellowship, the Dr. J.C. Ghosh Medal, and the Indian Academy of Science Awards. AGENDA: Thursday January 22, 2026 11:30 AM: Networking, Pizza & Drinks Noon -- 1 pm: Seminar Please register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday January 22, 2026 $4 IEEE members $6 non IEEE members (discounts for unemployed and students ) See examplesAdd Bldg: ==> Use corner entrance: Kifer Road / San Lucar Court ==> Do not enter at main entrance on Kifer Road, EAG Labs, 810 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, California, California, United States, 95051