CDG: What do CD Laboratories mean for the Institute of Microelectronics?
Grasser: Prof. Selberherr's CD Laboratory for Integrated Devices, which ran until 2002, made a decisive contribution to the development of the Institute. With each new CD Laboratory, a new research field for the institute has opened up, enabling efficient communication and providing a broad and comprehensive perspective. Thanks to their long duration, CD Laboratories serve as a stable backbone for this development.
CDG: What are the advantages of working with companies?
Grasser: Collaboration with companies has proven to be very fruitful for our institute: As basic scientists, we explore questions which are yet to be answered. Our long-term commercial partners play a crucial role in identifying these questions and testing our results in real-world applications.
CDG: What do you particularly appreciate about the CD Laboratories' funding model?
Grasser: The large number of CD Laboratories at our institute probably speaks for itself: they offer security and predictability combined with added flexibility and scientific freedom. The evaluation process ensures scientific excellence, making CD Laboratories a testament to the high quality of our scientific research.
