In Memoriam
Professor Kentaro Shibahara advanced the semiconductor field through his pioneering research and contributions to major international conferences.
He 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 Symposium on VLSI Technology opening ceremony that year.
International Academic Activities
- IEDM (International Electron Devices Meeting): Program Committee Member, Process Technology Subcommittee (2008–2011)
- Symposium on VLSI Technology: Symposia Officer / Program Committee Member
- 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
