27-28 August 2025
Suwon
Director R&D, Technology, Industry
Fouzun Naseer had been involved in semiconductor industry over 30 years with wide ranging experience on assembly, test, packaging, manufacturing systems, quality, reliability, material and supplier management. He was previously at Hitachi Semiconductor and Altera Corporation prior to joining CREST. In his current role, he leads R&D group at CREST, and he is also involved in E&E technology and industry development related to Industry 4.0, IC Design, Smart City and Precision Agriculture. He is often engaged for formulation and advocacy of E&E related eco system and directions for various government agencies.
Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) established in 2012 to catalyst triple helix collaboration between industry, academia and government on E&E technology and ecosystem development. In over 10 years, CREST also undertake talent development initiatives to support E&E industry. Recently, CREST had become an agency under Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
Deputy Vice President
Noorazidi is currently attached to Inari Technology Sdn. Bhd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inari Amertron Berhad) as Deputy Vice President for OTSP (Operation Technology and Strategic Programs) and EHS (Environment, Health and Safety). Possessing a Mechanical Engineering degree from University Of Nevada, Reno, USA, Azidi started his career in the semiconductor related high-volume manufacturing, process engineering, automation system design, Industry 4.0 and environment sectors for the past 30 years with experience working with multinational companies like AMD, Hewlett Packard, Agilent and Avago. Beside transforming Inari into digitalization and cyber-physical-system adoption, Azidi has strong relationship with local academia (secondary and tertiary levels) for the work on developing new industrial-ready talents in the preparedness, exposure and pre-experience prior to joining the industry. Established strong collaborations with government agencies such as MPC, MIMOS, MIDA and MITI for the internal adoptions of advanced technology development and supporting local SME productivity and business developments.
Inari Amertron Berhad is an investment holding company with wholly-owned subsidiaries involved in the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) & electronics manufacturing (EMS) industries. Products manufactured involved the RF filters module in mobile communications, optoelectronic products segment, sensors and indicators in automotive segment and others. Manufacturing capability includes prost wafer processing operations, surface mount technology, package assembly and full RF and electrical test capabilities.
Curtis joined Amkor in 1999 and has held leadership roles in developing Amkor’s Fine Pitch Copper Pillar, Through Mold Via, and Wafer Level packaging technologies. He was formerly responsible for Advanced System in Package product development. Curtis has authored numerous technical articles and papers, and he currently serves on the IMAPS Executive Council as Director of Membership. Curtis has been issued 35 US patents and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
President
Kamel Ait Mahiout is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the electronics industry. His expertise spans from RF and Microwave engineering to executive roles in prominent companies such as Unity SC and Amkor Technology, where he significantly contributed to the growth and alignment of the businesses with key industry players.
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