About the Center
The Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies advances research and workforce development in semiconductor science, devices, circuits and systems to address emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, 6G communications, energy systems, and next-generation electronics.
Under the leadership of Uttam Singisetti, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University at Buffalo, the center brings together faculty expertise across materials, devices, circuits, and systems to develop innovative semiconductor technologies that will shape the future of computing, communication, and energy systems.
Vision
The center seeks to establish an internationally recognized research and education ecosystem that advances semiconductor technologies for artificial intelligence, quantum information systems, sustainable energy applications and future electronic systems. The center's goal is to help position the University at Buffalo at the epicenter of Western New York's federal tech hub in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This initiative, titled the "NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub" aims to transform the tri-city region into a global hub for workforce training, innovation and manufacturing of semiconductor technology.
By combining fundamental discovery with practical innovation, the center aims to drive technological breakthroughs while cultivating a diverse and highly trained workforce.
Semiconductors are the foundation of modern artificial intelligence technologies. As AI systems continue to transform industries and drive unprecedented computational demands, research in the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies addresses the semiconductor innovations required to support future AI infrastructure. Key focus areas include:
- Advanced logic and memory technologies
- High-speed communication systems
- Efficient power delivery and power electronics
- Thermal management solutions
- Power system architectures and battery backup technologies
These efforts aim to enable faster, more energy-efficient, and scalable AI platforms capable of supporting increasingly complex workloads.
Quantum computing represents a transformative frontier in information processing, and semiconductor technologies play a critical role in its advancement. The center is pursuing research in semiconductor-based quantum systems, with emphasis on:
- Scalable semiconductor qubit technologies
- Electronic interfaces for quantum systems
- Quantum materials and device development
- Integrated circuits and supporting system architectures
- Advanced research infrastructure for quantum technologies
The center collaborates with the UB Quantum Institute to accelerate innovation and strengthen research capabilities in this rapidly evolving field.