During a short-term training visit to the IHP institute, AIDA4Edge project team participated in the TAICHIP Winter School, held from February 10 to 12, 2025, at IHP in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. This event provided a valuable opportunity for researchers to gain deeper insights into chip fabrication, hardware security, and reliability while connecting with leading experts in the field.

During the Winter School, participants had the chance to explore advanced wafer technologies and the latest innovations in chip production. The event also featured discussions on the critical aspects of hardware security and the impact of reliability in high-performance systems. One of the highlights of the event was the visit to IHP’s state-of-the-art laboratories, where attendees witnessed cutting-edge technologies in action.

Sandra Veljković, a PhD student from the AIDA4Edge project, gave a presentation on the topic: Impact of Bias Temperature Stress, Irradiation, and Self-Heating Effects on Power VDMOS Transistor. Her work contributed to the technical discussions on hardware reliability and performance.

Beyond the technical sessions, the Winter School served as an excellent platform for networking and knowledge exchange. Researchers from various institutions had the opportunity to engage in stimulating discussions, share ideas, and foster collaborations in the fields of microelectronics, hardware security, and adaptive edge AI systems.

The AIDA4Edge team would like to express its gratitude to the organizers and all participants who contributed to making this event a tremendous success. This experience has further strengthened the ties within the research community and provided valuable insights that will drive innovation in adaptive edge AI technologies.