Professor Kentaro Shibahara played a pivotal role in international societies and committees, contributing significantly to the advancement of semiconductor device technology.
International Academic Activities
- Symposium on VLSI Technology: Symposia Officer / Program Committee Member
- IEDM (International Electron Devices Meeting): Program Committee Member, Process Technology Subcommittee (2008–2011)
- SSDM (International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials): Chair of Area 3 (2004–2007) / Cochair (2008) / Editorial Committee Member
・Preface: “Special Issue on Solid State Devices and Materials,” Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., Vol. 49, No. 4, 2010. - ITRS (International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors): WG6 PIDS Special Committee Member
- VLSI-TSA (International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems, and Applications): Technical Program Committee Member (2006–2011)
- IWJT (International Workshop on Junction Technology): Advisory / Steering Committee Member
・Message from the Chairs: “Welcome to IWJT 2002,” Extended Abstracts of IWJT 2002, pp. 1-2, 2002.
National Academic & Professional Activities (Japan)
- JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science): Member, Committee 165
- JSAP (Japan Society of Applied Physics): Council Member (2008–2011)
- JSAP, Silicon Technology Division: Secretary (2005–2006)
- FED (Foundation for the Development of New Functional Materials/Devices): Committee Member
In Memoriam
2011: Memorial Tribute at the Opening of the Symposium on VLSI Technology
Professor Shibahara passed away in 2011. In recognition of his outstanding achievements and lifelong contributions, a special memorial session was held in his honor at the very beginning of the 2011 Symposium on VLSI Technology opening ceremony.
