TWO-DAY HANDS-ON TRAINING WORKSHOP Semiconductor Material and Device Simulation Using DFT and NEGF with RESCU and NanoDCAL

September 30, 2026

REPORT ON TWO-DAY HANDS-ON TRAINING WORKSHOP

Semiconductor Material and Device Simulation Using DFT and NEGF with RESCU and NanoDCAL

Organised by: Department of First Year Academics, R&D Cell, and the Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology (GTBIT), New Delhi, in collaboration with Impulse Technology, Gurugram.

Dates: 29–30 September 2026
Venue: Auditorium, BVS Block, GTBIT, New Delhi

Convenor: Dr. Seema Singh, HoD, First Year Academics
Co-Convenor: Mr. Neeraj Kant, Assistant Professor, First Year Academics

1. Introduction

Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology (GTBIT), New Delhi, organised a two-day hands-on training workshop on “Semiconductor Material and Device Simulation Using DFT and NEGF with RESCU and NanoDCAL” on 29–30 September 2026. The programme was jointly organised by the Department of First Year Academics, R&D Cell and the Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Impulse Technology, Gurugram.

The workshop was designed to provide students with practical exposure to advanced computational techniques used in semiconductor materials research, electronic-structure analysis and nanoscale device simulation. Through an introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT), the Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function (NEGF) formalism and specialised simulation software, the programme sought to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and their practical applications in contemporary engineering research.

The initiative reflected an interdisciplinary approach to technical education by bringing together multiple academic departments and an industry partner to promote experiential learning, computational proficiency and research awareness.

2. Inaugural Ceremony

The inaugural ceremony was held on 29 September 2026 in the Auditorium, BVS Block, GTBIT. Heads of Departments and faculty members from various departments of the institute attended the ceremony.

Dr. Seema Singh, Convenor of the workshop, delivered the welcome address and welcomed the participating HoDs, faculty members, resource persons and students. She highlighted the growing importance of semiconductor technologies and computational simulation in engineering education and research. She also emphasised the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and industry–academia engagement in equipping students with skills relevant to emerging technological domains.

The inaugural session formally commenced the two-day programme and established its academic focus on semiconductor materials, device modelling and quantum-transport simulation.

Following the ceremony, tea and snacks were served to the faculty members, while refreshments were arranged for the student participants.

3. Technical Training: Day One

The technical programme began with an introductory training session conducted by Mr. Anil Kumar Sharma, Managing Director, Impulse Technology, Gurugram. He introduced the participants to the principles and applications of semiconductor material and device simulation, highlighting the role of computational techniques in analysing electronic structures and the behaviour of nanoscale devices.

The Managing Director also met the Hon’ble Director, Dr. Rominder Kaur Randhawa, who felicitated him. During the meeting, the Director emphasised the importance of establishing a sustained partnership between GTBIT and Impulse Technology through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), consultancy opportunities, hands-on training for GTBIT faculty members, internships and placement opportunities for GTBIT students. These proposals were positively received by the Managing Director of Impulse Technology.

The subsequent sessions introduced participants to DFT and NEGF methodologies and their implementation using RESCU and NanoDCAL. The training covered electronic band structures, density of states (DOS), semiconductor material properties, nanoscale device modelling and the fundamentals of quantum transport.

The sessions were structured to familiarise participants with the overall simulation workflow and demonstrate the relevance of computational modelling in semiconductor research. The first day’s training continued until 4:00 p.m.

4. Technical Training: Day Two

The hands-on training continued on 30 September 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Building on the concepts introduced on the first day, the sessions focused on applying simulation techniques to semiconductor materials and nanoscale electronic devices.

The major topics covered included electronic band-structure and DOS analysis, quantum transport using the NEGF framework, transmission characteristics, current–voltage (I–V) characteristics and the use of RESCU and NanoDCAL for material and device simulation.

The practical sessions enabled participants to gain familiarity with specialised computational tools and understand their applications in materials science, electronics engineering and semiconductor-device research.

5. Certificate Distribution Ceremony

The workshop concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony presided over by Dr. Simmi Singh, Professor of Physics and Head of the Examination Cell, GTBIT.

The ceremony was attended by Dr.  Gurmeet Singh, HoD, Department of ECE; Mr. R. P. Singh, Professor of Practice; Dr. Parsan Kaur, Former HoD, Department of Applied Sciences; Dr. Seema Singh, Convenor of the workshop; and Mr. Neeraj Kant, Co-Convenor.

Certificates were distributed to registered participants in recognition of their participation in the two-day training programme. The concluding ceremony acknowledged the participants’ active engagement and the collective efforts of the organising departments and industry partner in facilitating the workshop.

6. Collaborative Organisation

The workshop was conducted through the joint efforts of the Department of First Year Academics, R&D Cell and the Departments of ECE, IT and CSE, GTBIT, in collaboration with Impulse Technology, Gurugram.

The initiative demonstrated the value of cross-departmental coordination in organising specialised technical training and creating opportunities for students to engage with contemporary computational methodologies. The collaboration also strengthened the interface between academic learning and industry-oriented technical exposure.

7. Outcomes and Conclusion

The two-day workshop provided participants with practical exposure to DFT and NEGF methodologies, semiconductor material and device simulation, electronic band-structure analysis, quantum transport and specialised simulation software. It encouraged research-oriented learning and highlighted the interdisciplinary applications of computational techniques in semiconductor technology.

The joint initiative of the participating departments, the R&D Cell and Impulse Technology, Gurugram, contributed to promoting hands-on technical education and increasing awareness of emerging developments in semiconductor materials and nanoscale-device research. The proposed areas of partnership—including the signing of an MoU, consultancy opportunities, hands-on faculty training, internships and placements for GTBIT students—also indicated the potential for a sustained academic–industry association.

Prize Winners

Three participants were declared prize winners based on their performance in the assessment task assigned by the Resource Persons during the workshop:

First Prize: Ashutosh Rath, 5th Semester, GTB4CEC

Second Prize: Hargun Kaur, 3rd Semester, GTBIT

Third Prize: Ishan Srivastava, 3rd Semester, GTBIT

The winners were selected after assessment of the assigned task by the Resource Persons.

The programme concluded on 30 September 2026 with the distribution of certificates to registered participants, followed by high tea. The workshop marked a constructive step towards strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, practical learning, research engagement and future institutional partnerships at GTBIT.

The programme concluded with high tea for faculty members and student participants.