Keysight Technologies and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have formalized a new partnership to boost semiconductor and photonics education in Malaysia, aiming to address the growing talent shortage in the country’s thriving electrical and electronics (E&E) sector. This collaboration involves the adoption of Keysight’s Semiconductor Basic Design and Measurement Lab by USM, providing students with hands-on, industry-standard training in semiconductor technologies and real-world measurement techniques.
Strategic Education and Industry Alignment
The partnership is part of Malaysia’s Consortium E&E initiative, where USM plays a pivotal role in nurturing graduates aligned with industry needs.
Keysight’s lab platform includes advanced tools and workflows designed to bridge academic learning with industry practice, accelerating students’ readiness for engineering careers and supporting the country’s ambition to become a regional semiconductor hub.
Program Highlights
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USM is the first international university to join Keysight’s Semiconductor Student Certification Program, reinforcing its leadership in pioneering industry-aligned education.
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The partnership will expand to jointly develop advanced measurement labs and enrich the curriculum, directly benefitting national workforce development.
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Keysight’s presence and ongoing collaboration with Malaysian institutions showcase a commitment to technological and community progress.
Leadership Comments
USM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Seri Ir. Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed, stated, “Malaysia targets 60,000 engineers under the National Semiconductor Strategy. Achieving this requires close collaboration between industry and academia.
Partnering with leaders like Keysight ensures that we are preparing the next generation of engineers to drive our E&E ecosystem forward”.
This strategic alliance marks a milestone in Malaysia’s journey towards strengthening its semiconductor talent pipeline and sets a benchmark for industry-academic collaboration across the region.
