Dr. Anindita Paul Advances Microelectronics Research at ATMAE 2025

Dr. Anindita Paul

Morehead State University assistant professor Dr. Anindita Paul attended the ATMAE Conference in late 2025, with support from the KCV GOAL Fund.

The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) hosted the event, which featured over 100 presentations on topics ranging from emerging technologies in applied engineering to industry collaboration, workforce development and more.

The KCV GOAL Fund helps faculty, staff and students from partner institutions attend conferences and events that foster innovation and commercialization. Awardees can use the funds to cover related expenses, with the expectation that they will gain valuable knowledge, establish networks and enhance their skills. Below, Dr. Paul shared more about her experience attending the ATMAE Conference and receiving support from the GOAL Fund.

"I am deeply grateful to KCV for awarding me the KCV GOAL Fund, which enabled me to attend the ATMAE 2025 conference. This support was pivotal in advancing my research toward real-world application."

Can you tell us about what ATMAE is and how you learned about the GOAL Fund opportunity?

ATMAE is a highly regarded association with more than 800 members from academia, government and industry who collaborate on innovative ideas, research and applications to continuously improve technology, management and applied engineering in higher education.

I learned about the GOAL Fund through the KCV website and from Morehead State University’s research office, which highlighted KCV as a key resource for faculty seeking to build industry-academic partnerships. The KCV staff provided exceptional guidance throughout the application process, which was instrumental in securing the award.

What did you gain from the conference that will impact your work?

Participating in the ATMAE 2025 conference allowed me to showcase my research to a broad audience of academics, researchers, industry professionals and potential collaborators. I discussed licensing opportunities, identified potential customers and their needs through engaging with industry experts and gathered invaluable feedback on market demands, scalability, commercialization pathways, regulatory requirements and market penetration strategies. Overall, the experience honed my public speaking, presentation, communication and networking skills while enhancing my visibility and professional credibility in microelectronics and biomedical fields.

Why is it important to attend professional opportunities such as the ATMAE Conference?

Attending this conference is a valuable experience for me. This experience bridges academic research and real-world application. It provided a platform to validate my technology’s potential, identify partners and plan the next steps toward prototyping and commercialization. From the perspective of Morehead State University, it raises our profile in microelectronics and biomedical engineering, aids student recruitment, fosters industry relationships and creates opportunities for externally funded research.

Additionally, it aligns with Kentucky’s goals to grow its tech economy. Developing in-state expertise in biomedical IC design can attract high-tech investment, create advanced jobs and position Kentucky as a player in health-tech innovation.

What are your next steps?

I will follow up with contacts from ATMAE to establish formal partnerships with industry and academia, with the aim of co-developing and testing the IC prototype. My immediate goals include partnering with a small business to pursue Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding from federal agencies to enable microchip design upgrades, performance enhancements and fabrication, and participation in the national I-Corps program post-prototype to refine commercialization strategies. This opportunity has been instrumental in connecting my research with the people and pathways that can turn ideas into impact.