Wisconsin CHIPS is the statewide hub for semiconductor technology
From quantum computing to sustainable chip design, we’re collaborating to build the future of microelectronics right here in the heart of the Midwest.
Powering progress in Wisconsin
Chips power everything—from medical devices and electric vehicles to AI data centers and agricultural tools. Wisconsin CHIPS scientists and engineers are creating smarter, smaller, and more-efficient chip technologies and bridging education and industry to secure Wisconsin’s place in the global supply chain.
Our mission
We are engineers, researchers, and educators advancing semiconductor technology to serve communities across Wisconsin and the nation.
What we do
Advance chip technology
We tackle the toughest challenges in advanced chip design and fabrication, including circuit architecture, thermal management, and integration of quantum components. Our facilities—from epitaxial growth to high-resolution microscopy to microfabrication—enable end-to-end development and manufacturing.
Prepare a highly skilled workforce
We are developing talent and expertise to grow semiconductor manufacturing here in Wisconsin. UW-Madison is partnering with statewide educational institutions to expand accessible employment pathways and provide opportunities to build in-demand skills that support a circular innovation ecosystem.
Partner with industry and policymakers
We address critical national needs in semiconductor materials, devices, and supply chains—and we know that’s not enough. We’re engaging industry and public leaders at every level to amplify the value of our science, spark investment in innovation, and drive economic growth across Wisconsin.
Latest News
UW–Madison and SKKU Team Identifies ‘Zinc Oxide Spin Qubit’ — A Semiconductor-Based Quantum Technology
Insider Brief Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the University of Washington identified a molybdenum–oxygen-vacancy defect in zinc oxide that theoretical simulations indicate could serve as a high-performance spin qubit for quantum computing, communications, and …
Six ECE faculty appointed to named professorships
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Wisconsin CHIPS are pleased to recognize six affiliate faculty members who have been appointed to named professorships. These appointments recognize outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and service …
Moving Workforce Development Forward with Madison College
Three Madison instructors are collaborating to steward a new type of engineering workforce development for Wisconsin. Grant Emmel (Madison College) joins Wisconsin CHIPS faculty Hantang Qin and Mikhail Kats (UW–Madison) in fostering cross-institutional programming that …
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Events
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Sep01
Quantum Versus Quantum: Impact of Quantum Technologies on Cybersecurity Featuring: Bruno Huttner, ID Quantique @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Discovery Building, DeLuca Forum Read More at WQI
It is now well understood that the quantum computer will revolutionize our lives. For many, the hope is that it will allow computers to solve problems deemed too complex for today’s systems. This is the …
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Sep14
ECE Research Seminar Series Featuring: Dr. Max R. Lien, Northrop Grumman @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2349 Engineering Hall Read More at ECE
Radiative Thermal Control of Spacecraft using Thermochromic Infrared Materials Abstract: Thermochromic infrared surfaces have temperature-dependent emissivity spectra that enable radiators to respond to changes in the thermal environment. Spacecraft can leverage this unique behavior for autoregulating …