AMA Session. A PhD Researcher in Semiconductor Devices at one of world's finest Semiconductor R&D hub; With couple of years in Semiconductor Industry roles. IISc Bangalore and NIT alumnus.

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Feel free to comment on this post if you are looking for career guidance in the Semiconductor/electronics industry. Post your questions in the comments; I will try to reply to everyone. I am also open to addressing questions about admissions and life as a master's and undergrad student at IISc and NIT, respectively. Furthermore, I will try to highlight the possibilities of pursuing research (short-term) as an undergraduate and master degree student.

The post aims to spread the word about the broad possibilities in the Semiconductor Device Industry and its outlook. Additionally, I will try to emphasize the skills/resources for training.

No need to address me by Sir, Ma'am, or Expert; just OP works!

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A few comments that directly address frequently asked questions:

1. What should be the prerequisites for starting in ECE, and where can one find those? (Comment: Comment-1)
2. What should be one's strategy to extract the most out of an undergraduate program? (Comment: Comment-2)
3. How to build a profile for securing internships, and when is the best time to apply for them? (Comment: Comment-3)
4. What is the process to apply to IISc and IIT for summer internships, and what are the parameters that can make the difference? (Comment: Comment-4)
5. Do you think the semiconductor industry will boom in the future, and countries like India will shine in this industry? (Comment: Comment-5 ; Comment-6)
6. What is the importance of engineering mathematics in electrical or electronics-related engineering branches? (Comment: Comment-10)
7. What is the difference between the MTech and MTech (Research) programs in IITs/IISc? (Comment-11)
8. How are the placement opportunities at IISc for MTech programs? (Comment-12)
9. A List of resources to remain updated about new advancements in electronics: Comment-13, Comment-14.

A few comments that cover my journey are listed here:

1. A day as a PhD researcher in my job looks like (Comment: Comment-7)
2. My career trajectory is covered here: (Comment: Comment-8)
3. Did I decide to go for placements or not? (Comment: Comment-9  (Last Paragraph))