CHIIPs

CHIIPS with Dr Kelly Scanlon, Global Electronics Association, on circularity, collaboration & sustainable manufacturing

In this episode, Caroline talks to Dr Kelly Scanlon, lead sustainability strategist at the Global Electronics Association - the new name for the IPC - and her work. They discuss the Evolve project, circularity and industry collaboration to deliver sustainable manufacturing around the world.

CHIIPs with Tim Phillips, Empower Semiconductor, on startup experience & AI power efficient processes

In this latest episode, Caroline asks Tim Phillips, co-founder of Empower Semiconductor about his startup experience and the role of power efficient processes for managing AI now and in the future.

CHIIPs with Ben White, Phlux Technology, on lidar, quantum-secure communications & free space optical links

In this episode, Caroline talks to Ben White, CEO and co-founder of Phlux Technology and learns how the avalanche photodiodes will help not just lidar but also quantum-secure communications, free space optical links and satellite-based data infrastructure. She also learns why Sheffield is the perfect place* for tech startup (*other cities are available!)
 
 
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CHIIPs with Sree Ganesan, d-Matrix, on next-gen AI accelerators, AI startups & India

In this insightful episode, Sree Ganesan, VP of product at d-Matrix shares some memories about a supportive childhood in India to building next-gen AI accelerators at Silicon Valley startups. As well as exploring the company’s proprietary architecture to maximise energy efficiency, Caroline asks Sree about the exciting times of AI startups and her hopes for how AI can be constructively used.
 
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CHIIPs with Dr Sakya Dasgupta, EdgeCortix, on neural computation, AI at the edge, & robotics

In this episode of CHIIPS, Caroline Hayes talks about neural computation, and AI at the edge with EdgeCortix’s Dr Sakya Dasgupta, a tech entrepreneur who is championing bridging the power-efficient neural processing with hardware-software co-design. He talks about DNA IP and Sakura processors for robotics, defence systems, and AI-powered automation and the company’s collaborative projects with NASA and the US Defense Innovation Unit and Japan’s semiconductor investment.

CHIIPs with Sumeet Kumar, Innatera, on brain inspired processing & smart device sensors

Sumeet tells Caroline about the origins of this neuromorphic processing company which spun out of Delf University of Technology and the work it is doing with brain inspired processing and how it is used in sensors for today’s and future smart devices.

CHIIPs with Helen Hai Li, Duke University & chair of DAC 2025, on neuromorphic computing & brain implants

In this episode, you can hear Helen’s plans for this year’s DAC (they involve heterogeneous computing and AI with collaborative research technology, early careers and mentorship). She also tells Caroline about advances in neuromorphic computing and how close we are to a brain implant to control pain and read emotions.

CHIIPS with Alper Yegin, LoRa Alliance on smart cities, industry & agriculture

In this episode, Caroline Hayes talks to Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance, which this year is focused on awareness and education for the wireless technology’s capabilities. Caroline finds out how LoRaWAN differs from ZigBee, Bluetooth, 5G/5G and others and how it is used in smart cities, industry and agriculture around the world.

CHIIPs with Jan Peters, Katalytik, on engineering ideas & manufacturing troubleshooting

Why do companies and engineers need to communicate and understand differences to build a strong, productive team? Jan Peters, was an applications engineer and former president of Women’s Engineering Society and today is director of Katalytik. She shares some ideas and tips on how she helps people understand and connect, turn engineering ideas into reality and about troubleshooting in manufacturing to help engineers listen and understand, share and explain to avoid roadblocks ahead.
 
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CHIIPs with Rupert Baines and Dr Andy Sellars, on the UK’s semiconductor strategy

Caroline Hayes gets together with Dr Andy Sellars and Rupert Baines to pick their brains about the UK’s semiconductor strategy. The co-chairs of the DSIT’s UKTIN semiconductors Expert Working Group, bring a wealth of experience to the discussion. (Andy is an adviser at Compound Semiconductor Catapult and strategy director at the University of Southampton's Cornerstone silicon photonics rapid prototyping foundry and Rupert’s CV includes notable companies and is chair of Cambridge Tech Week 2025. (Caroline is the klutz who forgets to press ‘record’!)
 
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