The Impact Academy is an international education and innovation programme designed to connect outstanding students, researchers and industry leaders around one of the world’s most critical technologies: semiconductors.
Developed jointly by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) and Delft University of Technology, this academy brings together academic excellence and industrial leadership to address the technological, economic and societal challenges of the global semiconductor ecosystem.
Through an intensive programme of expert lectures, a company visit and collaborative workshops, participants gain first-hand insight into how fundamental science is translated into high-impact technologies. Core themes include semiconductor devices and manufacturing, photonics and lithography, high-tech systems engineering, and the role of semiconductors in enabling artificial intelligence, energy transition and quantum technologies.
The Impact Academy is not only about advanced technology, but also about responsible innovation. Participants are challenged to consider sustain-ability, security of supply, and the societal impact of next-generation semiconductor technologies.
By connecting Korea’s dynamic innovation ecosystem with Europe’s leading engineering university, the Impact Academy builds a new generation of globally minded engineers and technology leaders.
Schedule
- February 2, 2026 Feb 2, '26
- February 3, 2026 Feb 3, '26
- February 4, 2026 Feb 4, '26
- February 5, 2026 Feb 5, '26
Transfer by bus from Ibis hotel Delft to TU Delft campus
First welcome & Ice-breaker introduction , coffee & tea
Hilbrand Bodewes
Head of Design Innovation & Impact Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
Welcome & opening
Prof. Ir. Ena Voûte
Pro Vice Rector International Relations & Executive Board TU Delft and Professor at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
Introduction Impact Academy & Ice-breaker results by Hilbrand Bodewes
Hilbrand Bodewes
Head of Design Innovation & Impact Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
Impact Academy theme presentations by David Sayago Hilera
David Sayago Hilera
Business Developer at QuTech, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Coffee & Tea break
Impact Academy theme presentations by Timon Fliervoet
ASML: more than lithography: into the realm of electron microscopy
Timon Fliervoet
System Architect Electron Microscopy @ ASML and TU Delft, Faculty of Applied Science, department Imaging Physics
Impact Academy theme presentations by Wim Coene
Optical Metrology Challenges in Optical Lithography
Wim Coene
Affiliated Professor, Faculty of Applied Science, department Imaging Physics
Lunch break
Keynote by Sten Vollebregt
From sand to silicon chips
In this presentation, we will briefly discuss the history and main drivers for the semiconductor industry, which is the driver for the digitisation and electrification of our society. This will be followed by the basics of semiconductor manufacturing.
Dr. Ir. Sten Vollebregt
Associate Professor Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM), Department of Microelectronics
Co-creation Workshop Future Semicon by Dr. Eui Young Kim
Dr. EuiYoung Kim
Assistant Professor, Faculty IDE, Department of Design for Dynamic Stability in the Design, Organisation, and Strategy
Small break and walk to Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Deep dive by Prof. Dr. Ir. Wouter Serdijn
Implants Go Micro: Treating Brain Disorders with Microelectronics, Microfabrication, and Microsystem Integration.
The 21st century is poised to become the era of the brain, where deep scientific insight meets powerful engineering. This talk explores how advances in microelectronics, microfabrication, and microsystem integration at TU Delft are enabling ultra-miniaturized neural implants, opening new pathways for treating brain disorders more effectively.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Wouter Serdijn
Professor of Bio-Electronics, Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Presentation Dr. Pieter Telleman
Director Else Kooi Lab
Dr. Pieter Telleman
Director Else Kooi Lab & Director Delft Cleanrooms
Else Kooi Labtour
Dr. Pieter Telleman
Director Else Kooi Lab & Director Delft Cleanrooms
Walk to Aula TU Delft
Bus to Restaurant ‘Bij Harry’
Welcome by Prof. Dr. Ir. Caspar Chorus
Prof. Dr. Ir. Caspar Chorus
Dean IDE & Professor of Choice behavioral modelling, Faculty of IDE
Networking reception and speech by Mr. Seok-In Hong
Mr. Seok-In Hong
Ambassador South Korea
Dinner & networking
Transfer by bus from Ibis hotel Delft to TU Delft campus
Aula Congress Center, Mekelweg 5, 2628 Delft
Registration and Meet & Greet
Aula Congress Center, Foyer
Explanation of the poster session evaluation by Hilbrand Bodewes
Aula Congress Center, Foyer
Walk in, coffee & tea
Welcome & opening by Dr. Max Mastrangeli, Prof. Dr. Ir. Lucas van Vliet & Prof. Dr. Kofi Makinwa
Dr. Massimo Mastrangeli
Associate Professor Research in design and fabrication of innovative micro electro-mechanical physiological systems (MEMPhyS), Faculty Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM), Department of Microelectronics
Prof. Dr. Ir. Lucas van Vliet
Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
Prof. Dr. Kofi Makinwa
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Professor Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Department of Micro-electronics and Computer Engineering
Plenary session by Alexander Buhmann
Alexander Buhmann
Chief expert MEMS at Bosch
Invited session 1 - Parallel sessions per theme
Dr. Ir. Bert Monna
Guest Assistant Professor Bioelectronics (BE), Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Microelectronics
Dr. Ir. Arnout van den Bos
Director of Engineering High Voltage Systems at Sensata Technologies
Prof. Dr. Ir. Frank van Vliet
Principal scientist responsible at TNO for MMIC, antenna and transmit/receive module research
Invited session 2 - Parallel sessions per theme
Prof. Dr. Ing. Leo de Vreede
Professor and Chairman Electronic Circuits and Architectures (ELCA), Department of Microelectronics
Dr. Ir. Sten Vollebregt
Associate Professor Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM), Department of Microelectronics
Dr. Clementine Boutry
Assistant Professor Biodegradable Technologies, Faculty of Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM), Department of Microelectronics
Lunch at the Faculty Club
Lecture by Dr. Hyong Sil CHO
Dr. Hyong Sil CHO
Expert in conversational AI and EU-Korea collaboration
Poster session - Evaluate the posters and submitting the score sheets
Invited Session 3 - Parallel sessions per theme
Paul Baumgartner
Software Development Lead at Siemens
Dr. Achilleas Savva
Assistant Professor at Bioelectronics (BE), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science, Department of Microelectronics
Invited Session 4 - Parallel sessions per theme
Prof. Dr. Guido de Croon
Professor at the Micro Air Vehicle laboratory, Faculty Aerospace Engineering, Department Control & Operations
Sadaf Soloukey
MD/PhD-Candidate in the departments of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery at the Erasmus Medical Center
Dr. Maria Carolina Vigano
PhD alumnus TU Delft, Terminal Director at ViaSat Antenna Systems SA
Voting Best Poster
Awards & Closing Remarks
Lecture KOSEANL by Dr. Juseong Lee
Dr. Juseong Lee
KOSEA.NL
Bus to Restaurant ‘Pavarotti’
Dinner at ‘Pavarotti’
Transfer by bus from Ibis hotel Delft to TU Delft campus
Walk in, coffee & tea
Introduction by Dr. Jieun Yang
How mechanical engineering powers the semiconductor revolution
Modern semiconductor technology depends not only on electronics, but on extreme mechanical precision at the nanometer scale. This lecture explores how the field of mechanical engineering contributes to the semiconductor manufacturing industry, with a focus on the research and education activities of the Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering at TU Delft.
Dr. Jieun Yang
Assistant Professor in the Mechatronic System Design (MSD) section, Facylty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME)
Keynote Lecture by Dr. Gerard Verbiest & Prof. Dr. Stefan Witte
Dr. Gerard Verbiest
Associate Professor Dynamics of Micro and Nano Systems, Faculty ME, Department Precision and Microsystems Engineering
Prof. Dr. Stefan Witte
Professor of Optics for Nanoscale Metrology, Faculty Applied Sciences, Department of Imaging Physics
Coffee Break
Keynote lecture by Dr. Jieun Yang
Vibration mitigation: the fundamentals
_At semiconductor manufacturing scales, even microscopic vibrations can destroy device accuracy and yield. This lecture introduces the fundamental principles of mechanical vibration and vibration mitigation techniques ranging from conventional methods to advanced strategies.
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Dr. Jieun Yang
Assistant Professor in the Mechatronic System Design (MSD) section, Facylty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME)
Keynote lecture by Dr. Richard Norte
Dr. Richard Norte
Associate Professor Nanoscale optical and mechanical technology, Faculty Mechanical Engineering, Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering Dept. of Quantum Nanoscience
Walk from Industrial Design Engineering to restaurant ‘Labs’
Lunch at restaurant ‘Labs’
Walk to Dream Hall
Dream Hall backstage tour
Walk from Dream Hall to Industrial Design Engineering
Keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Ir. Matthijs Langelaar
Topology Optimization - Introduction & application to high-tech equipment
Prof. Dr. Ir. Matthijs Langelaar
Professor and chair of the Computational Design and Mechanics research group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Keynote lecture by Dr. Nandini Bhattacharya
Dr. Nandini Bhattacharya
Associate Professor Optical Technologies, Faculty Mechanical Engineering, Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering
Keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Peter Steeneken
Towards the limits of nanotechnology
Nanotechnology has changed our world, where did it start and where are we heading? Here a concise overview is presented of the most advanced current semiconductor nanodevice concepts. We look at emerging nano-materials, nano-devices and applications, and towards the future of nanotechnology.
Prof. Dr. Peter Steeneken
Professor and department head at the Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME) department
Walk to Aula TU Delft
Final Challenge - From Chip to Impact! Led by Dr. Ir. Jiwon Jung
Dr. Ir. Jiwon Jung
Assistant Professor of Data-enabled design in digital health, Faculty of IDE
Presentations learnings students in groups
You are not just presenting an idea — you are showing how the future of technology and society can be built together.
Drinks & announcement winner of the From Chip to Impact Challenge
Dr. Ir. Jiwon Jung
Assistant Professor of Data-enabled design in digital health, Faculty of IDE
Pubquiz Impact Academy
Jeroen van der Aa
Projectmanager EU Research & Innovation Collaboration
Dinner & Closing of the Impact Academy - Semicon edition
Hilbrand Bodewes
Head of Design Innovation & Impact Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering