Taste of Tech: Advancing Magnetics: From Lab to Domestic Manufacturing | Reinventing Semiconductor Design in the Cloud Native EDA as a SaaS Platform for the Next Generation of Chip Innovation
Time and Date
4/06/2026
11:45 AM – 1:45 PM (EST)
Agenda
Lunch: 11:45 – 12:00 | Talk 1: 12:00 – 12:20 | Talk 2: 12:20 – 12:40 | Special Meet & Greet with Rabi Chakraborty (Cadence): 12:45 – 1:45
Talk 1: Advancing Magnetics: From Lab to Domestic Manufacturing
Presentation Overview: Advances in magnetic materials design from microstructural engineering in permanent magnets to compositional control in soft magnetic systems are enabling new levels of performance and tunability. This talk connects these developments to the critical gap in U.S. rare earth magnet manufacturing, making the case for bridging fundamental research with scalable domestic production.
Piotr Kulik
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida
Piotr Kulik
About the Speaker
Piotr Kulik is an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida and Director of the Advanced Integrated Magnetics & Sensors (AIMS) Lab, where he develops next-generation magnetic materials and devices for power, sensing, and communication systems. He is also a co-founder of Vulcan Elements, a rare earth magnet manufacturer based in Durham, N.C., backed by private capital and the Department of Defense to rebuild domestic permanent magnet production for defense and energy independence. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Northeastern University and his B.E. and M.E. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Talk 2: Reinventing Semiconductor Design in the Cloud Native EDA as a SaaS Platform for the Next Generation of Chip Innovation
Presentation Overview: Cloud‑delivered Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is reshaping semiconductor development by replacing fixed, on‑premise infrastructure with elastic, consumption‑based design environments. As chip complexity accelerates and design cycles compress, SaaS‑based EDA provides the scalability, flexibility, and global accessibility required for modern silicon development. Cloud‑based EDA is not just an infrastructure shift—it is the foundation for the next generation of semiconductor design, where speed, intelligence, and global collaboration define competitive advantage.
Rabi Chakraborty
About the Speaker
Rabi Chakraborty is a technologist at heart and a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple companies across the United States, Europe, and Asia. With deep expertise spanning industrial and consumer electronics as well as software design, he brings a uniquely broad and practical perspective to semiconductor innovation.
Rabi is an advisor to several semiconductor startups and an active seed investor, working closely with early-stage teams to help translate cutting-edge technology into market-ready solutions. Currently, Rabi leads global marketing for Cadence OnCloud™ solutions, driving marketplace initiatives across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. In this role, he collaborates with startups, academia, and emerging companies to help them unlock the full potential of Cadence’s EDA platforms. His work focuses on shaping compelling messaging, product positioning, and customer engagement strategies that accelerate adoption across advanced nodes and emerging design challenges