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Purdue’s Vijay Raghunathan appointed to national advisory board
His new appointment at the Workforce Advisory Board for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) will help shape the US semiconductor workforce.
Vijay Raghunathan / Purdue University
Vijay Raghunathan, Purdue University’s vice president for global partnerships and programs, director of semiconductor education, and professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been appointed as an inaugural member of the Workforce Advisory Board for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
Raghunathan is one of only four representatives from major universities selected for the 18-member board, which plays a critical role in national efforts to build and strengthen the semiconductor talent pipeline. His appointment highlights Purdue’s national leadership in semiconductor education and workforce development.
The NSTC was established under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to bolster U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and innovation. As a member of the NSTC Workforce Advisory Board, Raghunathan will offer strategic input on national and regional workforce development initiatives for the NSTC’s newly established Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE). The board’s primary goal is to ensure that WCoE programs remain “employer-driven, worker-centered, and aligned with real-time industry needs”.
Natcast, the nonprofit entity designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce to operate the NSTC, announced the board appointments on Jan.2. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, in the announcement, praised the board’s expertise and contributions.
“These impressive leaders have the experience and track record necessary to advise the WCoE and hold it to the highest standards and will be critical to moving these efforts forward,” Raimondo stated.
Raghunathan emphasized the importance of talent development in the semiconductor industry. “Human talent is perhaps the most critical element of the semiconductor supply chain. Scaling the workforce is essential to sustaining innovation and driving economic growth in this pivotal industry,” he said.
He also credited Purdue’s leadership in the field, stating, “Thanks to Purdue President Mung Chiang’s vision and persistence, and the sustained efforts of our exceptional faculty and staff, Purdue is a leader in addressing this national and industrywide challenge. Being part of the NSTC Workforce Advisory Board is an extraordinary opportunity, and I look forward to collaborating with NSTC leadership and my accomplished fellow board members to shape national strategies for creating a robust semiconductor talent pipeline.”
Since joining Purdue in 2006, Raghunathan has been instrumental in expanding the university’s semiconductor initiatives. He co-founded the Semiconductor Degrees Program (SDP) in 2022, which has received national and international recognition for pioneering education and workforce development in the field. The program has helped position Purdue as a global leader in microelectronics and semiconductors through collaborations with leading industry partners and academic institutions worldwide.
In 2023, Raghunathan was appointed vice president for global partnerships and programs at Purdue, focusing on expanding the university’s international reach, attracting top global talent, and forging high-impact partnerships with academic, industry, and government stakeholders.
Purdue’s leadership in semiconductor education is a key pillar of the Purdue Computes initiative — a comprehensive strategy spanning computing departments, physical AI, quantum science, and semiconductor innovation. The university’s growing semiconductor ecosystem integrates cutting-edge research, infrastructure investments, and workforce development programs, setting a national benchmark for excellence in the field.
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