Keysight and Universiti Sains Malaysia Collaborate to Advance Semiconductor and Photonics Education in Malaysia

^{Keysight and USM signed an MOA to collaborate on advancing semiconductor and photonics education.
From left to right: Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Wan Maryam binti Wan Ahmad Kamil, Director of Industry Network, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Professor Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed, Fellow of Academy of Sciences, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia; Han Sing Lim, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight General Electronics Measurement; and Huei Sin Ee, President Emeritus, Keysight Technologies.}


PENANG, Malaysia, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS)  announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), to address the semiconductor talent shortage through practical, industry-aligned education. As head of Consortium E&E (CEE)’s collaboration between Malaysian universities and industry players, USM leads multiple semiconductor talent programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of the electrical and electronics sectors. A joint commitment to cultivate industry-ready graduates forms the foundation of Keysight and USM’s strategic collaboration.

The MOA formalises USM’s adoption of Keysight’s Semiconductor Basic Design and Measurement Lab, a comprehensive, application-driven platform designed to equip students with real-world design and measurement skills, and practical insights into semiconductor technologies. The collaboration also paves the way for the co-development of extended lab content and the future implementation of Keysight’s latest Semiconductor Advanced Measurement Lab, further enriching the academic curriculum with cutting-edge industry relevance.
 
The initiative comes at a critical time, as academic institutions work to align education with the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry. Greater exposure to modern instrumentation and real-world workflows will help graduates step confidently into high-impact roles. Keysight’s ready-to-deploy lab modules are designed to enable this transformation, delivering industry-grade tools, design, simulation, and measurement techniques directly into the classroom to build a future-ready workforce.
 
The collaboration complements and strengthens USM’s involvement in the “Penang Silicon Design @5km+” initiative, which aims to build a robust IC design and AI ecosystem within a 5km radius of the Bayan Lepas industrial zone.
 
Going forward, Keysight will deliver a seminar on photonics and showcase the Keysight Photonics Integrated Circuit (PICS) Lab. This advanced lab module introduces students to silicon photonics - an essential technology for next-generation innovations in data centres, quantum computing, and AI.

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc., Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, said “Malaysia targets the development of 60,000 engineers under the National Semiconductor Strategy. Achieving this requires joint efforts from industry and academia; to upskill and reskill the current workforce, enhance our curriculum and run talent-building programs for our graduates. Partnering with industry leaders like Keysight adds to our efforts in preparing the next generation of engineers to complete the Electronic & Electrical ecosystem.”

Han Sing, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight General Electronics Measurement, said, “This semiconductor workforce development partnership exemplifies Keysight’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of semiconductor engineers. By integrating hands-on lab experiences into university programmes, we’re helping to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice. With our collaboration with USM, we are building a scalable model for academic-industry collaboration that can have regional impact. The collaboration underscores Keysight’s broader mission to empower innovation and build a future-ready workforce through strategic academic alliances. With the launch of these lab modules, USM students will gain access to industry-grade tools and methodologies, preparing them with practical competencies and confidence to lead in the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.”
 
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