Depok – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), held a socialization event International Semiconductor Processing and Equipment Engineering Program on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) at the Prof. Dr. G. A. Siwabessy Hall, FMIPA UI, Depok.

The event featured Prof. Shao-Ju Shih from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), as the keynote speaker. The socialization was attended by students from the Physics Study Program, FMIPA UI, as well as students from the Metallurgical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia.

The socialization aimed to provide students with an understanding of international education opportunities in the semiconductor field, particularly those related to manufacturing processes and industrial equipment. In addition, the event sought to prepare students with interdisciplinary competencies aligned with the needs of the global semiconductor industry.

In his presentation, Prof. Shao-Ju Shih explained that the program emphasizes learning semiconductor manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation technologies. The curriculum is integratively designed to cover the entire semiconductor industry value chain, from upstream to downstream sectors.

He added that the program combines theoretical and practical learning to address industry needs while helping to overcome the shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector. The core curriculum is supported by courses from the Department of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering, and further strengthened through interdisciplinary courses from other departments within the Faculty of Engineering.

In addition to coursework, students are also equipped with hands-on experience through internship programs and project-based learning developed in collaboration with the semiconductor industry. This scheme is designed to ensure that graduates possess skills aligned with current industry needs.

The program aims to produce internationally competitive talent in the field of semiconductor processes and equipment, provide students with opportunities to develop additional expertise through flexible learning pathways, and prepare graduates for careers in the global semiconductor industry.