Building the Future Together: Integrating Sustainability in the Semiconductor Ecosystem

Biography
Since joining SEMI Europe in 2023, Victoria manages projects that support workforce development, including the development of educational materials, awareness raising, and programs to improve DEI in the semiconductor sector. Currently, she oversees the European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA) and European Chips Diversity Alliance projects and is involved in several European projects related to skills development and education in microelectronics. Through these projects, Victoria contributes to the creation of targeted programs to attract and upskill talent for the most critical job shortages, assess employment trends and identify barriers to entry for underrepresented groups. Prior to entering the semiconductor industry, Victoria worked as a policy adviser for regulation on financial services and energy markets. She received a master’s degree in political science from Boston University in 2018.

Iranda Chaki is a Brussels-based young professional working closely with European institutions at the core of EU policymaking. With experience across public affairs, stakeholder management, event management and international collaboration, gained through roles in public organisations, NGO’s and industry association environments. She enjoys building bridges between sectors to shape forward-thinking, sustainable outcomes. Currently working in the semiconductor sector with a particular focus on EHS & Sustainability.

Julia Osten is responsible for Scientific Management at Fraunhofer IPMS and serves as Work Package Lead 4 in the EU-funded project GENESIS. She has a background in physics with a focus on magnetism, completing her PhD at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), where she later worked as a postdoctoral researcher. She also worked at Fraunhofer IVI and completed an additional certification in Fraunhofer Research Management.

During her presentation, Julia Osten will discuss the functional roles of PFAS in semiconductor manufacturing, explaining why their unique chemical and physical properties are difficult to replicate with alternative substances. She will provide an overview of the main semiconductor process areas and materials where PFAS are typically required, highlighting their importance in ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturing precision. The presentation will also address the key challenges associated with replacing PFAS, including technical limitations, material compatibility, and the potential impact on semiconductor manufacturing processes and supply chains.

Pedro has been a project lead at imec for the past two years. He works on environmental and sustainability topics, including environmental sensing technologies and PFAS in the semiconductor industry. He has a background in chemistry and environmental engineering.

Julia Osten is responsible for Scientific Management at Fraunhofer IPMS and serves as Work Package Lead 4 in the EU-funded project GENESIS. She has a background in physics with a focus on magnetism, completing her PhD at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), where she later worked as a postdoctoral researcher. She also worked at Fraunhofer IVI and completed an additional certification in Fraunhofer Research Management.

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