Practitioners and academics at the International Conference on Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing at the ITS Research Center Auditorium

ITS Campus, ITS News – To drive the development of Indonesia’s semiconductor industry, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has partnered with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) to host the International Conference on Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing. The conference, held at the ITS Research Center Auditorium on Tuesday (August 13), featured practitioners from Indonesia, Taiwan, and the United States.

Collaborating with the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) and the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, the event explored sustainable semiconductor manufacturing for Indonesia. Among the attendees were TUL Corporation CEO Ted Chen, TETO Indonesia representative John C. Chen, U.S. Consul General in Surabaya Chris Green, and the Director of Research Funding and Innovation at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Dr. Ajeng Arum Sari.

ITS Rector Ir Bambang Pramujati ST MSc Eng PhD delivered his remarks at the International Conference on Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing at the ITS Research Center Auditorium

In his opening remarks, ITS Rector Ir Bambang Pramujati ST MSc Eng PhD highlighted Indonesia’s natural wealth and its significant potential for semiconductor production. He emphasized that the semiconductor sector could play a key role in boosting the nation’s economy. “The development of the semiconductor industry can create jobs and reduce dependency on imports,” said Bambang, also known by his initials BP.

However, BP noted that Indonesia faces various challenges in the industry’s development, including a shortage of skilled professionals and the need for extra efforts in eco-friendly production. “Collaboration with international partners, such as the United States and Taiwan, which are well-established in this field, is essential,” added the ITS Mechanical Engineering Department professor.

Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science NTUST ITS Prof Dr Jenq-Shiou Leu while presenting the semiconductor industry ecosystem in Taiwan

Meanwhile, NTUST College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dean Prof. Dr. Jenq-Shiou Leu remarked that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has developed a complete supply chain. This is driven by the need to meet the high demand for semiconductors’ primary product: integrated circuits, commonly known as chips.

Leu further explained that chips are the core components that power electronic devices. The wafer-like chips are essential for most technology companies. Given the high demand, Leu emphasized the critical role of chip production in sustaining the semiconductor industry. “The three main stages in chip production—design, manufacturing, and testing/packaging—are crucial,” he stressed.

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Reporter: Aghnia Tias Salsabila