Sungchul Joo, a graduate student in the field of mechanical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, (Atlanta, GA), has been selected by the SMTA Grant Committee to receive the 2006 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant for his project entitled "Rapid Prototyping of Micro-Systems Packaging by Data-Driven Chip-First Approach Using Nano-Particle Metal."

Recently his experience has been in chip-first approach, embedded actives, and nano-interconnection, as well as evaluation of nano-particle metal, demonstration of embedded actives packaging, reliability testing at fine pitch, demonstration of data-driven process and rapid prototyping systems. Joo has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Inha University (Korea), and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineerring from Yonsei University (Korea).

In his professional pursuits, Joo hopes to work in the field of electronics assembly and packaging.  He believes that he can combine his interest in applying creative thought to the electronic packaging field to help create new packages of his own in the future.  His goal is to help create smaller and lighter laptop computers, more functional cell phones, and faster desktop computers, leading to increased convenience and comfort to consumers.

Joo's project was selected from many applications reviewed by the SMTA's Grant Committee.

The award includes $5,000 (which goes directly to the student) and travel expenses to SMTA International, during which Joo will be presented the award at the SMTA Annual Meeting by Hutchins Grant Committee chairperson Dr. Laura Turbini of the University of Toronto.

This grant, co-sponsored by SMTA and Circuits Assembly Magazine, was established in memory of past SMTA president and industry colleague Charles Hutchins, who died in May of 1997.  For more information, or to make a donation, visit the Hutchins Grant section on smta.org or contact SMTA executive administrator JoAnn Stromberg at 952-920-7682 or joann@smta.org.

Keywords : SMTA, Hutchins Grant

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