CHIIPs

CHIIPs with Ben White

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

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

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, CEO Innatera

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 sensors for today’s and future smart devices.

CHIIPs with Helen Hai Li, professor Duke University and chair of DAC 2025

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

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

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

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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CHIIPS with Maggie Philbin

In this episode of CHIIPs, TV personality, Maggie Philbin tells Caroline about her work today as co-founder of TeenTech, a charity that helps young people explore opportunities in STEM. Maggie is joined by two alumni of TeenTech who tell us about the technical and life skills they have developed through taking part in conferences and events. Maggie also looks forward to hosting Electronics Weekly’s Women Leaders in Electronics Awards which will be held in London (29 April).
 
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CHIIPs with Ash Madni

In this episode of CHIIPs, industry insights are provided by Ash Madni, a former RF engineer and management consultant. He shares his advice for electronics designers and managers to ensure a diverse and productive workplace.
 
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