IIT Patna Hosts Mini-Colloquia to Mark 100 Years of Field Effect Transistor

Patna: The Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Patna, in collaboration with the IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS) Branch Chapter, hosted a Mini-Colloquia on Thursday to commemorate the centenary of the Field Effect Transistor (FET), a device that has profoundly shaped modern electronics.

The event opened with a ceremonial lamp lighting, attended by distinguished guests including Prof Cher Ming Tan, Director of CReST, Taiwan; Prof Subir Kumar Sarkar, Vice Chancellor of TG University, Madhya Pradesh; Prof Manoj Saxena from the University of Delhi; Dr P.K. Tiwari and Dr Anup Kumar Keshri, Associate Deans at IIT Patna; and Dr S. Sivasubramani, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering.

In a symbolic tribute to the FET’s 100-year legacy, organisers and dignitaries cut a commemorative cake before beginning formal proceedings. Dr P.K. Tiwari, who coordinated the colloquia, welcomed the gathering and set the context for the day’s deliberations.

Delivering the keynote address, Prof Cher Ming Tan offered deep insights into the evolution of nanoelectronic devices and stressed the need for advanced 3D electromigration models in integrated circuit interconnects to meet future technological demands.

Prof Subir Kumar Sarkar underscored the significance of biosensors in modern applications, particularly in healthcare and environmental monitoring, while Prof Manoj Saxena contributed additional perspectives on emerging trends in electronics.

The event was organised by a team of student coordinators—Ashraf Maniyar, Pushp Raj, Subir Das, Sai Shirov Kata, and Prity Sinha—whose efforts were central to the success of the programme.

Celebrating a century of one of the most transformative innovations in electronics, the Mini-Colloquia served not only as a tribute to the Field Effect Transistor but also as a platform to spark new ideas in the fields of semiconductor research, nanoelectronics, and interdisciplinary technology.