The Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University, successfully organized the International Guest Lecture – IEEE Distinguished Lecture: Semiconductor Lecture Series on 29 April 2026 at Lecture Theater I (LT I), CSA Building. The event featured Prof. Tony Tae-Hyoung Kim from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, an internationally recognized expert in semiconductor technology and integrated circuit design. The lecture served as a platform to strengthen academic collaboration and expand research perspectives in the rapidly evolving field of semiconductor engineering.

The event was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Ing. Faizal A. Samman, who emphasized the strategic importance of semiconductor technology in driving innovation across various sectors, including electronics, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing. He highlighted that international academic engagement plays a vital role in enhancing the research capacity of both lecturers and students while supporting the Faculty's vision of becoming a globally competitive engineering institution.

During his presentation, Prof. Tony Tae-Hyoung Kim shared the latest developments in semiconductor research, discussing emerging technologies, integrated circuit design, and future challenges facing the global semiconductor industry. He explained how advances in semiconductor devices continue to shape next-generation computing systems, energy-efficient electronics, and intelligent technologies, while emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing increasingly complex engineering problems.

The lecture also explored current research trends, opportunities for international collaboration, and the growing demand for innovation in semiconductor materials and fabrication technologies. Participants gained valuable insights into how academic research can contribute to industrial applications and technological advancement, particularly in response to the increasing global demand for high performance and sustainable electronic systems.

The International Guest Lecture demonstrates the Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University's commitment to strengthening global academic partnerships and advancing research excellence. Through collaboration with internationally renowned scholars such as Prof. Tony Tae-Hyoung Kim, the Faculty continues to provide high-quality learning experiences that inspire innovation, promote research collaboration, and prepare future engineers to contribute to the advancement of semiconductor technology on the global stage.