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The Inflection Point has arrived: Driving Innovation towards Future of Memory Technology

11:40 am - 12:00 pm

We are now entering an era of technological inflection points. DRAM is preparing transformative changes in cell structure to enable sub-10nm technology, while NAND is advancing toward ultra-high stacking with bonding technologies.  

The industry has proactively anticipated increasing levels of technical difficulty and has continued to overcome them through innovations in structure and materials. However, the upcoming new era – including structure changes, material transitions, and component-level shifts – are predicted to present challenges far beyond what we have previously experienced. Addressing these hurdles will require not only differentiated technology innovations, but also fundamental changes in how we work and collaborate across the semiconductor ecosystem.  

In this presentation, we will discuss the mid-to-long term innovation directions for memory technologies in response to this coming new era, and explore future collaboration opportunities.  

Featured Speakers

Sunghoon-Lee

Sunghoon Lee

Senior Vice President/ Head of R&D Process, SK hynix

Sunghoon Lee, Ph.D. is Senior Vice President and Head of R&D Process at SK Hynix, where he leads the development of next-generation DRAM and NAND technologies and defines the company’s long term roadmap.

He has been instrumental in advancing the semiconductor industry through driving strategic collaborations with global partners in equipment and materials.

In recognition of his contributions to the semiconductor industry, he received the Minister’s Commendation on Semiconductor Day in 2019.

Prior to his current role, Sunghoon Lee held several leadership positions within the company. He was Head of Infra Technology, where he oversaw operations of critical R&D infrastructure and materials. He was also Head of Etch Process Group, where he identified the limitations of current etch technology, defined necessary features for next-generation processes, and prepared for them in collaboration with equipment suppliers. 

Sunghoon Lee holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Yonsei University.