The Semiconductor and Quantum Integrated Electronics Research Center (SQIE) was established in April 2024 at the Institute for Advanced Sciences (IMS) of Yokohama National University. The SQIE will contribute to solving issues and improving the convenience of our increasingly diverse societies by promoting the realization of smart cities1, for example, through the research, development, and diffusion of cutting-edge electronics technologies.
In order to realize smart cities, it is vitally important to research, develop, and disseminate the most advanced and sophisticated chips to society. Therefore, we will pursue research on next-generation devices such as quantum devices, optical devices, and superconducting devices, in which YNU has unique strengths, as well as research and development of 3D stacking, in which multiple chips are stacked to enhance performance, and implement these chips into society. Specifically, the SQIE research center will deepen its research in five laboratories: the Semiconductor Hetero-Integration Laboratory, the Advanced Integrated Devices Laboratory, the Quantum Internet Laboratory, the Photonics Laboratory, and the Social Value Innovation Laboratory. Furthermore, we will integrate them as chiplets and promote their use in society mainly through collaboration with companies. We believe that the fruition of SQIE’s cutting-edge research results as innovations will contribute to the revival of the Japanese semiconductor industry.
SQIE is characterized by “creating value by connecting people, things, products, and regional communities. we will foster innovation by connecting the natural sciences (science and engineering) and the humanities and social sciences (mainly business administration), which are separated in the Japanese academic system; by connecting the research results of semiconductor technology and quantum technology; by connecting them as chips through chiplets and stacking; and by connecting research institutions and companies worldwide as a specialized organization for semiconductor and quantum technology located in Yokohama.
(Cabinet Office) “A city or region that provides better services and quality of life for people (residents, enterprises, and visitors) now and in the future from social, economic, and environmental perspectives through management (planning, development, management, operation, etc.) in various fields that effectively utilize new technologies such as ICT and various public and private sector data to solve global issues and local issues facing the city or region and to create new value.
Director, Seiji MANABE
