Workshops

Workshop 1: Chiplet Design

Chiplet design represents a new era in the semiconductor design process, promising enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.
However, this innovative approach also brings unique signal integrity (SI) challenges that necessitate standards for reliable operation and future compatibility.
Duration: 1.5 hours

This workshop covers:

  • The rise of the Chiplet design philosophy
  • Signal integrity (SI) complexities in Chiplet designs
  • SI specifications for the electrical layers from the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) standard
  • Leveraging Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to overcome these chiplet design challenges. 

Speaker: Dexter Lee, Keysight Technologies

Dexter joined Keysight in 2018 and is responsible for providing Keysight Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software Solutions to customers in various applications such as RF Microwave and High-Speed Digital. He graduated with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.  

Workshop 2: Workshops on Modern Technologies for Sustainability and Asset Management

The Workshop on Modern Technologies for Sustainability and Asset Management is a pivotal event to explore integrating cutting-edge technologies in pursuing sustainable practices and efficient asset management. This workshop gathers experts, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions that align technological advancements with sustainability goals.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Objectives:

  • To Explore Technological Innovations: The workshop delves into modern technologies such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and big data analytics. Participants will learn how these technologies can be harnessed to create more sustainable business practices and enhance asset management.
  • To Share Best Practices: Through case studies and expert presentations, attendees will gain insights into successful implementations of sustainable technologies in various sectors, including energy, construction, transportation, and manufacturing.
  • To Foster Collaboration: The event provides a platform for networking and collaboration among stakeholders, which is crucial for developing integrated approaches that leverage technology for sustainability.
  • To Emphasize Whole Life Cycle Asset Management: Focus on strategies considering the entire life cycle of assets from acquisition to disposal, ensuring sustainability at every stage.
  • To Enhance Resilience in Asset Management: Discuss methods to build resilience into asset management practices to withstand and adapt to changing conditions and potential disruptions.

Key Topics:

  1. Internet of Things (IoT) for Sustainability: Discusses how IoT devices and sensors can monitor and manage resources efficiently, reducing waste and optimizing energy use.
  2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning: Explores AI-driven predictive maintenance, smart grid management, and AI in waste reduction.
  3. Blockchain for Transparent Supply Chains: Highlights the role of blockchain in ensuring transparency and traceability in supply chains, promoting ethical and sustainable sourcing.
  4. Whole Life Cycle Asset Management: Addresses the importance of managing assets throughout their entire life cycle, from initial planning and design through to operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal, with a focus on sustainability.
  5. Building Resilience in Asset Management: Focuses on strategies to enhance the resilience of assets, including risk assessment, adaptive maintenance strategies, and the integration of redundancy and flexibility in design.
  6. Smart Cities and Infrastructure: Focuses on how modern technologies are transforming urban planning and infrastructure to create sustainable, livable cities.

Benefits for Participants:

  • Knowledge Enhancement: Attendees will enhance their understanding of how modern technologies can drive sustainability and improve asset management.
  • Practical Insights: Gain practical insights from real-world applications and success stories.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss challenges and solutions in the realm of sustainability and asset management.
  • Strategic Approaches to Life Cycle Management: Learn about integrating life cycle thinking into asset management practices to maximize efficiency and sustainability.
  • Resilience Building Techniques: Discover methods to fortify asset management systems against unforeseen challenges and ensure long-term operational continuity.

This workshop is a comprehensive platform for exploring how modern technologies can be effectively deployed to achieve sustainability and optimize asset management. By incorporating the Whole Life Cycle approach and enhancing resilience, participants will be better equipped to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Speaker: Chee Kit Ho, Cushman & Wakefield, Singapore

Biography: Chee Kit Ho is an Asset Management and Sustainability professional based in Singapore. He leads at Cushman & Wakefield, where he heads the Asia Pacific region’s Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Assets Technical Consultancy. His team is dedicated to enhancing asset value by reducing operating costs and optimizing performance through intelligent property management, environmentally friendly building design, energy conservation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Chee Kit understands various regulatory contexts, adeptly aligning carbon reduction targets with corporate objectives. He is proficient in sustainable facility and property management, leveraging Artificial Intelligence for building services, and implementing strategic growth plans for APAC Sustainability & ESG services.
Chee Kit began his career at Cushman & Wakefield in 2013 and has since ascended to Senior Director, managing significant company expansion and operational activities across multiple countries. His current focus includes the development of Net Zero Carbon Asset Roadmaps and the implementation of sustainability initiatives throughout the region. Before his tenure at Cushman & Wakefield, Chee Kit held senior positions where he led asset improvement initiatives and achieved substantial energy savings. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Engineering (candidate) from the Singapore Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Power Engineering from the National University of Singapore, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University. Additionally, he holds various certifications in reliability engineering, energy management, and business continuity planning. He teaches Asset Management, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Life Cycle Cost Management at BCA Academy, IES Academy, and SUSS. He has co-authored conference papers with AGBRP, ICET, ITET, IJES, ICICDT, APCCAS, and TENCON.

Speaker: Chiang Liang Kok, Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education, Singapore

Biography: In 2010, Chiang Liang graduated with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). His exceptional performance earned him the highly coveted Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Integrated Circuit Design PhD Scholarship to pursue his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at NTU in 2014; Chiang Liang was awarded his PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. His doctoral thesis delved deeply into power management units (PMUs), exploring applications in smartphone technology, artificial intelligence sensors, robotics, and energy harvesting systems. He also served as an NTU undergraduate tutor and teaching assistant for NTU-TUM Master courses. In 2014, Chiang Liang joined the Ministry of Défense, Mindef DSO National Lab, as a senior member of technical staff. Here, he spearheaded several state-of-the-art projects in power management and crypto-electronics design, earning acclaim with the prestigious Design Innovation Award (Individual) at the Electronics division level. Driven by his passion for education, Chiang Liang was invited to be the Adjunct Professor (Faculty Member) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where he passionately teaches electronics courses. In recognition of his outstanding educational contributions, Chiang Liang was bestowed with the prestigious Gold Medal Award for Teaching Excellence (University level) at SUSS in 2021. In 2020, Chiang Liang embarked on a new chapter in his career, joining the Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education as a lecturer and program coordinator for the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEEE). His influence extends far beyond the classroom, as evidenced by his exclusive invitation to the Channel News Asia (CNA) Money Mind program in May 2021, where he shared his expertise on blockchain technology and sustainable energy solutions. In November 2021, Chiang Liang’s scholarly contributions were again celebrated with the Best Paper award at the 4th International Conference on Environmental Science and Applications (ICESA 2021). Chiang Liang plays an active role in shaping the industry’s future, serving as chairman for the STEM Industrial Advisory Board Committee and a PEI Exam Board Council committee member. His expertise is sought after on the international stage, with invitations as keynote/plenary speaker for GMASC 2023, MSM 2024, CCCN 2024, ASET 2024, ACEE 2024, and PCDS 2024. He is also the local and technical co-chair for CCCN 2024, ACEE 2024 and PCDS 2024. Furthermore, he is on the technical program committee for ICET 2024, ITET 2024, ICICDT 2024, TENCON 2024, and RASSE 2024. He is also the chairperson and moderator for WES 2023 and session chair for AGBRP 2024, TENCON 2024, and ISCAS 2024.
He also serves as the publicity chair for MCSoC 2024 and RASSE 2024. Chiang Liang’s dedication to scholarly excellence is evident as a guest editor and reviewer for esteemed Q1 Ranking journals such as MDPI Sensors/Electronics/Applied Sciences, IEEE Access, Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing, and IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. In early 2024, Chiang Liang secured a S$20k external funding grant through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cushman & Wakefield. With over 50 publications in Q1/Q2 ranking journals, top conferences, and several book chapters, Chiang Liang’s scholarly impact continues reverberating across the global engineering landscape, driving innovation and shaping the industry’s future. His dedication to mentoring future engineers is evident in his supervision of Final Year Project (FYP) students. He guides them in research endeavors spanning machine learning, biomedical devices, limb-lengthening implants, and power management units for portable devices.