Introducing the EdCon Microelectronics 2024
October 3, 2024, update: Unfortunately, the SVC failed to meet the minimum attendance requirements necessary for us to ensure an engaging program for our students. Registration has been closed and refunds will be issued to everyone who signed up for a tutorial. Our plan is to offer this tutorial again in the future at a date to be determined. We appreciate your support and apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused.
Frank Zimone
SVC Executive Director
A tutorial series taking place October 7 - 11, 2024
The SVC’s education program is renowned for the broadest set of seminars that address thin film deposition and surface engineering technology. The SVC is delighted to provide a program tailored to the needs of our colleagues working in the microelectronics industry, taught by international subject matter experts. We are pleased to offer a week-long series of seminars that are offered virtually. Class sizes are limited, and the virtual format allows for direct interaction between the attendee and the instructor. The tutorials are a mixture of 1⁄2 day and full day tutorials. Full day tutorials are taught over a two day time period. A full set of downloadable course notes are provided for each tutorial.
The pricing structure of the tutorial program has been designed to offer the most value to prospective students.
- Half-day tutorials are $150 USD/each
- Full-day tutorials are $250 USD/each
- "Masterclass program”, where all tutorials can be taken, is priced at $500 USD
Come join us for a truly informative and valuable experience!
For more detail about the program, review the brochure
Instructors
Click on the blue text for bios and tutorial descriptions.

Tim Gessert
Gessert Consulting
Principal and Managing Director
Contamination Control in Vacuum Systems

Mike Miller
Angstrom Engineering Inc.
Director of Business Development
Troubleshooting for Thin Film Deposition Systems

Christopher Muratore
University of Dayton
Ohio Research Scholars Endowed Chair Professor
Introduction to Two-Dimensional Materials
Flexible Microelectronics

John O'Hanlon
University of Arizona
Emeritus Professor
Understanding and Operating Vacuum Systems
Ultraclean Vacuum Systems