29th European Symposium on Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis
AALBORG, DENMARK - OCTOBER 1-5, 2018
29th European Symposium on Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis
AALBORG, DENMARK - OCTOBER 1-5, 2018
29th European Symposium on Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis
AALBORG, DENMARK - OCTOBER 1-5, 2018
29th European Symposium on Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis
AALBORG, DENMARK - OCTOBER 1-5, 2018


“I really enjoyed ESREF in Aalborg and was very pleased with all the arrangements and the overall logistical organization of the conference at this beautiful location. I should say it was a roaring success with a record number of submissions, exhibitors and a beautifully planned out program with adequate opportunities for technical interactions and social networking. I hope to attend ESREF more consistently in the years to come and look forward to more learning experiences there with different cultural connections to different parts of Europe!”

Nagarajan Raghavan (IPFA Co-Chair, SUTD, Singapore)



“I had a great time at ESREF 2018. I learned a lot from the technical talks especially on the GaN reliability. I got chance to network with many other researchers/engineers from academia and industries. The social event at Voergaard Castle was also very well organized, served with a great food and very entertaining shows. Overall, I can say ESREF 2018 was a great success. Congratulations to all the organizers! Looking forward to attend ESREF 2019”

Wardhana A. Sasangka (IPFA 2019 Technical Program Co-Chair/SMART, Singapore)



“It was excellent, from the content and from the organisation”

“Even if I think very hard I cannot come with any idea what could be improved at all”

“The catering was perfect”

Andreja Rojko, ECPE



“I really enjoyed taking part”

Stefan Oberhoff, Bosch

“Thank you for organizing the conference, I really enjoyed it very much!”

Daniel Beckmeier, Infineon



“Really, ESREF2018 was a great conference!”

Paolo Cova

“Indeed, it was a very interesting, and also very well organized, conference”

Paolo Mangone



“Very well organized ESREF conference”

Søren Jørgensen, Grundfos

“Thanks for organising the ESREF conference. It was a good one”

Jose Ortiz Gonzalez



“Thank you for this great conference. I enjoyed it a lot”

Shahriyar Kaboli

“You did a great job”

Giovanna Mura



“First keynote speaker is superb”

“Great presentations, good topics”

“The organisation was great”

Anonymous conference participants (on the 1st conference day)



“Highly interesting keynote from ITRS”

“The location has enough room for all the visitors”

“My favourite is the app”

Anonymous conference participants (on the 1st conference day)



“The food was good”

“Very interesting first day”

“Good overview of several subjects during tutorials”

Anonymous conference participants (on the 1st conference day)



“A nice event”

“Great opportunity to meet people from other countries and fields”

“It is very positive”

Anonymous conference participants (on the Young Professional Reception)



“Thanks to all the organization”

“Nice opportunity to network”

“I liked the setting”

Anonymous conference participants (on the Young Professional Reception)



“Very good”

“I have collected only positive experiences”

“Excellent”

Anonymous conference participants (on the 3rd conference day)



“It was my best dinner”

“Really it was a pleasure”

“The bus travel was greatly organised”

Anonymous conference participants (on the Gala Dinner)



“Interesting small stories around the castle”

“The location was wonderful”

“The idea with the historical touch was very entertaining”

Anonymous conference participants (on the Gala Dinner)



“Amazing!”

“Super fun!”

“Very nice!”

Anonymous conference participants (on the Gala Dinner)



“I really enjoyed the drinks, food and the best was maybe the organiser and the artists”

“A very nice, unique and original event – well done”

Anonymous conference participants (on the Gala Dinner)




Message from the general chair

I am proud to announce the twenty-ninth European Symposium on Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis, ESREF 2018, to be held in Aalborg, Denmark.

This international symposium will continue its almost 30-year history of focusing on the latest research developments and future directions in failure analysis, quality and reliability of materials, devices and circuits for micro-, opto-, power and space electronics. It historically provides an unpaired European forum to develop all aspects of reliability, including management and advanced analysis techniques for present and emerging semiconductor applications. Hence, all aspects of specification, technology and manufacturing, test, control and analysis will be addressed.

This edition will be a very special one, for a couple of reasons.

First, in 2018 ESREF will celebrate its return to Denmark after exactly 20 years. It was October 1998 when the 9th ESREF was successfully organized in Copenhagen by the group of prof. Jørgen Møltoft, Technical University of Denmark - DTU. Not much material is available anymore about that event, but we were able to find the old-fashion homepage of the website and the pdf version of the program. Maybe it was not the era of deep information technology in conference organization yet, but sure it was a so impressing technical program. Have a look if you are curious!

ESREF 98 homepageESREF 98 Programme

Second, Denmark universities and industries keep striving since 40 years ago and earlier at improving efficiency, cost and - on top of that - reliability of renewable energy plants, like photovoltaic and wind turbines, with a very tight roadmap at country level towards 100% green energy goal in the next four decades.

Aalborg is the capital of the North Jutland region, a very active industrial area, and it is the third largest city of Denmark, with a long history beginning in middle ages, and followed by the Vikings' era. The city extends on both shores of the wonderful Limfjord with a spectacular bridge in between and a touristic and commercial harbor located in the city center. You will sure enjoy the characteristic pedestrian paths down town leading to churches and astonishing courtyards, together with the spectacular Danish cuisine, based on meat and fish of outstanding quality accompanied with tens of different breads and traditional cakes.

We look forward to seeing you in Aalborg in 2018!

Francesco Iannuzzo
ESREF 2018 General Chair

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