Abstract

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, engineering students must stay ahead of the curve to shape the innovations of tomorrow. This lecture is for all engineering students and will provide an insightful exploration of the most promising trends, challenges, and opportunities where technology is shaping the future. The talk will delve into key applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, examining how each engineering field can play a pivotal role in advancing the new capabilities of the future. By exploring the intersection of innovation, applications, and economic viability, students will gain a deeper understanding of how their unique skills and knowledge can contribute to solving bottlenecks in technology. This lecture will be a combination of presentation and open dialogue, designed to encourage active participation and critical thinking. Additionally, this session will be recorded and made available for further learning and exploration.

 

Bio

Keyvan Esfarjani is a global business and operations leader with over 30 years of experience in the high-tech semiconductor industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Global Operations Officer at Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), where he led global chip manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and end-to-end growth of factories and data centers around the world. He oversaw combined operational and capital budgets exceeding $40B with a team of 30,000+ employees. Before this role, Esfarjani was the co-CEO of the Intel-Micron Joint Venture for 8 years – one of the most successful JVs producing NAND flash memory. Having joined Intel in 1996, Esfarjani has been a key driver of business disruption and innovation, spearheading Intel's growth and manufacturing advancements in Moore's Law. He led mega scale construction and expansion projects in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, launching 16+ technology startups from R&D to market adoption. As a thought leader, Esfarjani is an expert in regulatory and sustainability policies and has collaborated with government officials worldwide. He is passionate about engineering, innovation and applications of AI to advance the industries. Esfarjani holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in industrial engineering and operations research from Purdue University and completed the Stanford Executive Program. He also serves as a director of the Purdue Research Foundation and co-chair of the Purdue Engineering Semiconductor Advisory Council. He is an investor, board member, and advisor to startups.