Philippe Absil Ph.D.
Biography
At IC-Link / imec silicon solutions, Philippe Absil leads programs enabling custom ASIC design, prototyping, and advanced semiconductor integration. With over 20 years of experience in CMOS technology development and system design, Philippe has driven innovation in advanced nodes, 3D integration, and heterogeneous packaging. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and has authored numerous publications and patents in semiconductor process technology. At imec, Philippe focuses on bridging research and industry to accelerate time-to-market for next-generation chips in AI, automotive, and high-performance computing applications.
Company Profile
imec
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies. Leveraging its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and the expertise of over 6,500 employees, imec drives innovation in semiconductor and system scaling, artificial intelligence, silicon photonics, connectivity, and sensing.
Imec’s advanced research powers breakthroughs across a wide range of industries, including computing, health, automotive, energy, infotainment, industry, agrifood, and security. Through IC-Link, imec guides companies through every step of the chip journey – from initial concept to full-scale manufacturing – delivering customized solutions tailored to meet the most advanced design and production needs.
Imec collaborates with global leaders across the semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec has research facilities in Belgium, across Europe and the USA, and representation on three continents. In 2024, imec reported revenues of €1.034 billion.
Further information on imec can be found at www.imec-int.com.