Educating for excellence

We train and guide talented PhD and postdoctoral students, to become trendsetters in micro- and nanoelectronics.
We involve bachelors and masters who are passionate about the world of chip design in our projects.
PhD level

MICAS is a dynamic research group of 6 professors and about 70 highly motivated researchers working towards a PhD degree. You want to become part of this success story?

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Master level

The MICAS professors perform state-of-the-art research in the field of micro-electronics, and are happy to pass on this knowledge to their students in KU Leuven’s master programs.

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Bachelor level

In the bachelor programs, the MICAS professors teach general electrical courses, introducing the students into the wonderful world of chip design.

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MICAS gives you the opportunity to go through the entire chip design cycle from idea, design, manufacture to actually measure your own integrated circuit(s).
Thomas, PhD student
I think it’s crazy how diverse MICAS is, both in terms of people and in terms of research; I’m working on machine learning compilers, while my colleague just one desk away is working on electronics for quantum computers, and people only a few desks away are making +1THz oscillators. I find it difficult to imagine a hallway with such a diverse set of such talented people other than the MICAS hallway.
Josse, PhD student
What appeals to me most is the wide range in circuit analysis and design MICAS offers: I have had courses and projects dealing with analog amplifiers, analog and digital filters, filter banks, sample & hold, ADCs, DACs, mixers, oscillators, general purpose processors, ASIPs, ASICs, etc. This gives a broad view of the world of electronics and chips.
Bart, Master student
The first thing I thought of was: Lovely receptions;-)! But perhaps something with more substance? Then I thought of: A place filled to the brim with people passionate about circuits, but where you can also have a good chat about life outside of work.
Maxime, PhD student
MICAS provides the ideal work environment to stimulate high-level research: ultimate creative freedom, unlimited resources, and fun, knowledgeable, supportive colleagues.
Carl, PhD student
MICAS provides a unique environment to convert your ideas into cutting-edge semiconductor chips.
Nimish, PhD student
You can work with many international researchers having various backgrounds in the field of electronics. A lot of opportunities to design a chip in advanced technologies, to collaborate with world-wide companies and with imec.
Kodai, Postdoc
See yourself. See others. See the world. (from a Chinese Kung Fu Movie)
Linyan, PhD student
Great colleagues, lots of freedom and tons of (research) fun.
Kristof, PhD student