What does it really take to build a semiconductor ecosystem in a region often labeled as “non-tech”? 🤔
And what changes when global semiconductor experience meets grassroots action in Bihar 🌱?
In this special episode of The Semiconductor Podcast, we speak with Dr. Bibhuti Bikramaditya, Director of Smartway Electronics Pvt. Ltd. He is a global product & R&D leader in VLSI, embedded systems, nanotechnology, and hardware innovation—who chose to return home and build deep-tech capacity from Patna 🇮🇳.
🔍 Inside this conversation:
🚀 Building deep-tech initiatives from Eastern India
🎓 Student readiness, awareness gaps & untapped talent
🧠 Bridging academia–industry gaps in non-tech states
🏗️ Real bottlenecks: faculty, curriculum, exposure & infrastructure
🧩 What it takes to create a strong and supportive R&D
🧱 Structural deficiencies in the present academic framework
🤝 How Eastern India can collaborate as a shared ecosystem
Episode will be available in Spotify soon!
🌏 This episode reflects TSP’s evolving mission—from fabs and headlines to foundations and human capital.
In this podcast series, discussion on VLSI and its related fields is presented, focusing on recent developments and advancements in the industry. Topics such as the latest trends and innovations in semiconductor technology are explored, offering insights into the evolving landscape. Career guidance is shared, providing practical advice for navigating the field, along with success stories that highlight the journeys of professionals who have made their mark in VLSI. Whether for students, professionals, or those interested in the subject, valuable knowledge is offered to help stay informed and succeed in this dynamic area.
Guest : Dr. Bibhuti Bikramaditya
Dr. Bibhuti Bikramaditya is an accomplished Product and R&D leader with over 23 years of experience spanning nanotechnology, VLSI (FPGA/ASIC), embedded systems, and hardware product development. A graduated incubatee of IIT Patna, he is the Director of SmartWay Electronics Pvt. Ltd., having secured funding from IIT Patna, the Department of Industry, Government of Bihar, and the Startup India Seed Fund. His research contributions include nano-electronics and nanomaterials for advanced LED devices, with a provisional patent filed and hands-on expertise across advanced characterization and nanotechnology tools. Beyond industry, Dr. Vikramaditya is the Founder of BiharBrains Development Society, a non-profit focused on building a research and innovation culture in Bihar, and the driving force behind the annual Bihar Science Conference, an international forum hosted with leading universities. He also serves as the Managing Editor of Manthan, an international peer-reviewed journal, reflecting his commitment to advancing scientific research, capacity building, and deep-tech ecosystem development in Eastern India.
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