15:55 – 16:15
Seeing the invisible: real-time chemistry revealed in your wet bench with next generation semiconductor infrared spectroscopy
In semiconductor manufacturing, every detail matters, even a small process drift can mean costly waste or lost yield. Inline chemical monitoring is essential for those who want to push precision further and minimize risk.Paeonia has developed the Novel Mid-IR Spectrometer to provide rapid, real-time chemical analysis (900–3,500 cm⁻¹, ~0.3 s response, ~5 × 5.5 × 6 cm) directly in your process stream.Our talk will show how with new innovative technology, we can improve on key wet-process steps—etching (device dimensions), cleaning (contamination), and electroplating (voids).
Lennon Lee, Ph.D.
Paeonia Innovations
Dr. Lennon Lee, CEO of Paeonia Innovations, is a recognized leader in photonics and sensor technologies. With a PhD from Stanford University, he has built an exceptional career in advancing photonics and chemical sensors. Prior to founding Paeonia Innovations, he held prominent leadership roles at the Institute of Microelectronics, Singapore, where he led pioneering research in photonics and sensor systems. Under his guidance, Paeonia Innovations has developed cutting-edge solutions for the petrochemical industry and forged strong global partnerships. A serial entrepreneur and thought leader, Dr. Lennon Lee is dedicated to advancing photonics while mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Paeonia Innovations
Company Profile
Paeonia Innovations Pte Ltd, founded in April 2023, is a distinguished spin-off from ASTAR’s Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) division. Led by CEO Dr. Lennon Lee, former Head of Department at ASTAR’s Institute of Microelectronics, the company is dedicated to advancing measurement and analytical technologies that drive smarter, more sustainable industries. Paeonia specializes in state-of-the-art chemical sensing solutions designed for diverse applications in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food processing, and specialty chemicals. Operating with a focused team of 10, including experienced consultants, the company is rapidly expanding to support its growing portfolio of products and customer engagements. Strengthening its collaborative edge, Paeonia Innovation is an active member of CPACT (Community of Practice in Process Analytics & Control Technologies) and PIPS (Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore), underscoring its commitment to global innovation networks and industry partnerships. As an ambitious new entrant, Paeonia Innovations is positioning itself as a dynamic force in industrial and laboratory spectroscopic solutions.
Company Products & Services
Paeonia Innovations offers advanced solutions in chemical sensing, centred on its groundbreaking palm-sized Mid-Infrared (Mid-IR) spectrometer. This compact yet powerful device enables real-time chemical composition analysis across industries such as pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, and food manufacturing. Designed for durability and precision, the spectrometer operates without moving parts or fragile fibres, making it robust for inline monitoring under diverse industrial conditions. With its rapid spectral acquisition and broad measurement range, it delivers accurate insights essential for optimizing processes, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent product quality. Complementing the hardware, Paeonia provides proprietary chemometrics algorithms that overcome complex matrix effects and deliver reliable data analytics for reaction kinetics, process control, and sustainability goals. By uniting cutting-edge hardware with intelligent data science, Paeonia Innovations is establishing itself as a dynamic new force in applied spectroscopy, redefining how industries approach process monitoring and chemical analysis.
