In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Arvinder Chada, Director of Systems Engineering at Applied Materials — one of the world’s leading innovators in semiconductor equipment and advanced materials. Arvinder takes us inside the real story of how chips are made, how AI is reshaping fabrication, and why material innovation will define the next decade of computing.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

• How Arvinder’s journey from nanophotonics and micro-robotics led him to reinvent semiconductor manufacturing
• What it takes to move from academic research to industry innovation and lead large, cross-functional teams
• The four pillars of semiconductor manufacturing — lithography, etch, deposition, and metrology — decoded in plain language
• Why AI-driven process optimization is changing yield management, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency
• How the industry is dealing with “big problems and small data” — and what that means for the future of chip design
• Inside look at quantum computing, 2D materials, and 3D integration — the new frontiers of Moore’s Law
• Arvinder’s leadership philosophy: innovate constantly, empower people, and create shared success
• The mindset behind filing 19+ patents — and how engineers can turn ideas into real inventions

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Arvinder Chada is a semiconductor leader, innovator, and inventor with 19 granted patents and deep experience across nanophotonics, heterogeneous integration, and system engineering. At Applied Materials, he drives next-gen wafer innovations and AI-powered process control that fuel the chips powering our world.

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About Dr. Manish Arora

Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.

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