About us

WAVE-CHIP leverages Texas A&M University’s nationally recognized curriculum in hardware verification, created in collaboration with leading semiconductor companies. The curriculum includes courses on hardware design verification, emulation-based verification, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in verification.

This initiative introduces hardware verification courses to undergraduate programs and community colleges, which traditionally do not offer such courses. The program will also offer ‘train the trainer’ workshops, enabling widespread adoption and ensuring consistency in verification knowledge across institutions.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to address the critical shortage of skilled verification engineers in the semiconductor industry by expanding educational opportunities and workforce development programs. We aim to create a diverse, well-trained workforce proficient in hardware verification through innovative curriculum development, industry partnerships, and accessible training programs.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between academia and industry needs, ensuring a steady pipeline of talented professionals ready to tackle the complex challenges of chip design and verification.

Our Core Values

• Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in education and training, continuously updating our curriculum to reflect industry best practices.
• Innovation: We embrace cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, including AI and machine learning, to advance the field of hardware verification.
• Inclusivity: We are committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and fostering a diverse workforce in the semiconductor industry.
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnerships between academia, industry, and community organizations to achieve our goals.
• Adaptability: We remain flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry and our students.