The SMSD Lab at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, is a premier research facility under the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE). The lab is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in semiconductor device design, prototyping, and manufacturing, with a strong focus on cutting-edge technologies that align with the objectives of the India Semiconductor Mission. Through its state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborative research environment, SMSD Lab fosters interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning opportunities for students and researchers. Its mission is to contribute to the nation’s vision of achieving self-reliance and global leadership in the semiconductor ecosystem.
At BITS Pilani, we aspire to establish ourselves as a center of excellence in the research, development, and application of smart materials and advanced sensing technologies. Our vision is to address real-world challenges in healthcare, structural monitoring, environmental sensing, and beyond—driving innovation that bridges science and society. We are committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainable design practices, and impactful partnerships with global academia and industry, positioning BITS Pilani at the forefront of transformative research and technological leadership.
The lab is dedicated to research and innovation in the semiconductor domain, aiming to generate intellectual property and train a skilled workforce. The lab plays a crucial role in developing expertise in semiconductor design, prototyping, and manufacturing, crucial for the success of the ISM.
SCoE Integration:
The SMSD Lab is part of the SCoE, with the Hyderabad campus as the pivotal center.
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM):
The lab's work aligns with the goals of the ISM, which aims to drive semiconductor manufacturing in India.
Training and Skills:
The lab plays a crucial role in developing expertise in semiconductor design, prototyping, and manufacturing, crucial for the success of the ISM.
Design and Development of Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Metal-Oxide-Based Gas-Sensing Devices.
Design and Development of a Robust Hydrogen Sensor Based on Ultra-Wide Bandgap Porous Ga₂O₃ Semiconductor Nanostructures.
Design, fabrication, and simulation of a supercapacitor along with the reliability study to estimate the remaining useful life.
Performance Analysis of Novel Materials-Based Spin-Orbit Torque (SOT) MRAM for Next-Generation Spintronics Devices and Circuits.
Design and development of an efficient self-powered solar-blind photodetector based on 20 materials and UWBG heterojunctions for strategic applications.
Performance Analysis of Novel Materials-based Spin-Orbit Torque [SOT]
MRAM for Next-Generation Spintronics Devices and Circuits.
Design and Development of Efficient Self-Powered Solar-Blind Photodetectors Based on 2D Materials and Gallium Oxide Heterojunctions.
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