Prasad Venkatraman
About Prasad Venkatraman
Prasad Venkatraman is a Senior Director of R&D Engineering at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2019. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, he specializes in trench power MOSFETs and holds 90 issued US patents.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Prasad Venkatraman serves as the Senior Director of R&D Engineering at ON Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ, United States. In this role, he oversees research and development initiatives, focusing on advancing semiconductor technologies. His leadership contributes to the company's innovation in power semiconductor devices.
Previous Experience at ON Semiconductor
Prior to his current role, Prasad Venkatraman worked at ON Semiconductor as the Director of Power MOSFET Development from 2013 to 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. He also held the position of Senior Design Engineer at the same company from 1999 to 2013, accumulating a total of 20 years of experience within the organization. His work has significantly impacted the development of power MOSFET technologies.
Education and Expertise
Prasad Venkatraman holds a Master of Technology in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, which he completed from 1988 to 1990. He further pursued a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Semiconductor Devices) at North Carolina State University from 1990 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in trench power MOSFETs, process integration, and semiconductor process and device modeling.
Career Background in Semiconductor Industry
With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Prasad Venkatraman has developed a comprehensive understanding of process development, device architecture, and the design of Power MOSFETs. His career includes five years as a Device Engineer at Motorola from 1994 to 1999, where he gained valuable experience in semiconductor device engineering.
Patents and Innovations
Prasad Venkatraman holds 90 issued US patents, many of which are integral to leading-edge technologies and products in the semiconductor field. His expertise in TCAD and power conversion has contributed to the advancement of innovative solutions in the industry, reflecting his commitment to technological progress.