The project team specializes in AI, computer vision, and image analytics, with a focus on generative models, online learning, reinforcement learning, optimization, and multi-agent systems. We work at the intersection of materials informatics, semiconductors, and remote sensing, aiming to tackle key challenges in these fields. Our key objectives include: i) enhancing 3D reconstruction (3D MIR, D-SPIM: first AI-guided 3D solver) for semiconductor failure analysis, ii) developing generative AI (PI-GenMFI: first Gen-AI for magnetic image generation) and LLMs (DefectGPT: first LLM for electrical defect detection), and adaptive online machine/deep learning for real-time semiconductor inspection, iii) applying inverse design to accelerate materials development, and iv) building capabilities in embodied AI that can generalize in dynamic, real-world environments. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we strive to create innovative, practical solutions and deploy them in real-time, addressing the evolving needs of technology and industry.
Ongoing:
Co-PI (I²R PI): Machine Learning guided failure analysis & diagnostic capability development for next generation 3D-IC Packaging (ML-3D-IC), A*STAR Industry Alignment Fund - Pre-Positioning Programme (IAF-PP), 2023-2026 (with NUS, IMRE, 3 Semicon industries)
Team Members (4):
Aye Phyu Phyu Aung (WP lead) Scientist, I²R, A*STAR
Chen Hao (WP lead), Research Engineer, I²R, A*STAR
Lin Zhuoyi, Scientist, I²R, A*STAR
Xu Kaixin, Senior Research Engineer, I²R, A*STAR
Completed:
Co-PI (I²R PI): Accelerated materials development for manufacturing (AMDM), A*STAR Programmatic Grant, 2018-2024
AMDM WP 1 - Core of accelerated materials development (with IMRE & MIT)
AMDM WP 2 - ML-guided failure identification in advanced nanoscale semiconductors (with NUS)
Team Members (7):
Rajdeep Dutta (Dec 2019 - Dec 2025), Senior Scientist I, I²R, A*STAR
Md Meftahul Ferdaus (Jan 2020 - Jan 2022), Scientist, I²R, A*STAR
Yoon Ji Wei, Senior Scientist I, I²R, A*STAR
Zhou Bangjian (Aug 2021 - Dec 2022), Research Engineer, I²R, A*STAR
Lin Zhuoyi, Scientist, I²R, A*STAR
Aye Phyu Phyu Aung, Scientist, I²R, A*STAR
Ankur Singh, (Sep 2022 - May 2024) Senior Research Engineer, I²R, A*STAR