Uzbekistan develops educational base for microelectronics

At the SEMICONUZ conference in Uzbekistan, prospects for the development of the national microelectronics industry were discussed. A key topic was workforce training: whether to limit education to software programming and logic design on existing chips, or to introduce in-depth semiconductor physics courses. A question from a lecturer at the Fergana Polytechnic Institute highlighted the debate between 'coders' and 'physicists' in academia. Developing domestic microelectronics requires not only software skills but also fundamental knowledge of the physical processes underlying hardware creation. Uzbekistan is focusing on building an educational infrastructure capable of providing the industry with qualified specialists who can work at all stages of chip design and manufacturing. This strategic decision aims to strengthen the country's technological sovereignty in the high-tech sector.