Applied Materials’ Arvinder Chadha on Quantum Chips, 2D Materials & AI-Driven Process Control | Ep 8

Описание: In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Arvinder Chadha, Director of Systems Engineering at Applied Materials — one of the world’s leading innovators in semiconductor equipment and advanced materials. Arvinder takes us inside the real story of how chips are made, how AI is reshaping fabrication, and why material innovation will define the next decade of computing.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
How Arvinder’s journey from nanophotonics and micro-robotics led him to reinvent semiconductor manufacturing
What it takes to move from academic research to industry innovation and lead large, cross-functional teams
The four pillars of semiconductor manufacturing — lithography, etch, deposition, and metrology — decoded in plain language
Why AI-driven process optimization is changing yield management, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency
How the industry is dealing with “big problems and small data” — and what that means for the future of chip design
Inside look at quantum computing, 2D materials, and 3D integration — the new frontiers of Moore’s Law
Arvinder’s leadership philosophy: innovate constantly, empower people, and create shared success
The mindset behind filing 19+ patents — and how engineers can turn ideas into real inventions

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Arvinder Chadha is a semiconductor leader, innovator, and inventor with 19 granted patents and deep experience across nanophotonics, heterogeneous integration, and system engineering. At Applied Materials, he drives next-gen wafer innovations and AI-powered process control that fuel the chips powering our world.

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About Dr. Manish Arora

Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.

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In this video
0:00 – Coming Up...
1:21 – Welcome to The Inference Show ft. Dr. Arvinder Chadha
2:28 – Arvinder’s Journey: From Nanophotonics to Semiconductors
7:43 – From Academia to Industry: Lessons in Leadership
13:26 – Arvinder’s 3 Core Principles for Innovation and Team Building
17:00 – How AI Is Transforming Semiconductor Manufacturing
19:16 – Inside the Chipmaking Process Explained Simply
26:19 – The Next Revolution: Smarter Materials & 2D Chips
31:13 – Rethinking Supply Chains and Collaboration Post-Covid
36:11 – AI + Humans: Working Together on the Factory Floor
47:15 – The Future of Chips: 3D Integration & New Architectures
49:23 – How Arvinder Filed 19 Patents (and His Creative Process)
59:20 – Advice for Young Engineers and Emerging Leaders
1:06:29 – What Excites Arvinder About the Future of Semiconductors

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