Virtual Twins@Birck
Virtual Twins@Bick: Virtual Twin Development for Semiconductor Fabrication students will be involved in developing VR-based experiences to gain an understanding of cleanroom operations and simultaneously learn details of semiconductor fabrication equipment & processes. To be considered for this team, please click for details to complete the Virtual Twins@Birck Questionnaire.
Description
This team is eligible for senior design.
The semiconductor industry faces increasing challenges as device miniaturization continues, impacting process integrity, material compatibility and energy efficiency. Addressing these challenges requires industry-wide collaboration and innovative solutions. One promising approach is virtual twins (VTs) — virtual replicas of physical processes that enable real-time monitoring, simulation and optimization. Virtual twins allow manufacturers to predictively adjust processes, enhancing yield, reducing costs and accelerating development. This VIP course will address the advanced educational gap in virtual twin technology by creating an interdisciplinary training program that equips students with skills to develop and apply digital twins in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D. Traditional curricula do not cover the full spectrum of materials science, device engineering, semiconductor cleanroom operations and fabrication processes, machine learning and AI knowledge. Leveraging Purdue University’s advanced facilities at the Birck Nanotechnology Center and industry, Virtual Twins@Birck will immerse students in digital twin technology from concept to practical applications.
Relevant Technologies
Developing physics-based simulation models specific to Semiconductor Cleanroom Operations & Fabrication Processes; Advanced CATIA Design Modules for high-precision Motion Analysis of Semiconductor Equipment & Tools; Creating VR Experiences for educational content creation using Creative Experience App on the 3DExperience Platform integrating the aforementioned two technologies.
Prerequisite Knowledge/Skills
- No prerequisites are required.
Majors
- Electrical and computer engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Materials engineering
- Mechanical engineering technology
- Industrial engineering technology
Faculty Mentors
Interested in joining?
If you are interested in joining Virtual Twins@Birck, you must complete the Virtual Twins@Birck Survey.