Advancing Reliability in Electronic Packaging: Navigating the Shift from Lead to Lead-Free Soldering
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) invites you to attend the latest in its : Advancing Reliability in Electronic Packaging: Navigating the Shift from Lead to Lead-Free Soldering.
In this lecture, Professor Sabuj Mallik, Head of School of Engineering and the Built Environment at BNU, will delve into the impact that transitioning from lead based to lead-free solders exhibits on the reliability of electronic products. Through illustrative examples Sabuj will offer valuable insights into how his research has aided electronic manufacturing industries in overcoming the hurdles associated with adopting new solder materials.
The presentation will explore several research studies which have investigated the reliability of electronics packaging, with particular emphasis on lead-free solder joints, and will demonstrate how a multitude of experimental and simulation-based research endeavours have contributed to comprehending, characterising, and predicting solder joint behaviours under demanding operational circumstances.
Sabuj embarked on his journey into the field of electronics materials and manufacturing during his doctoral studies under the guidance of Prof. Ndy Ekere within the Electronics Manufacturing Research Group (EMERG) at the University of Greenwich. Through his innovative research, Sabuj developed novel solder paste characterisation techniques that proved invaluable to solder paste manufacturers in validating their products effectively. These test methods played a crucial role in predicting the processing performance and quality of emerging paste formulations, thereby accelerating the introduction of new products to the market. Sabuj later assumed leadership of the EMERG team at Greenwich, where he played a pivotal role in advancing pioneering research endeavours focused on the thermos-mechanical reliability of solder joints.
Alongside Sabuj’s Head of School status, he is a Chartered Engineer (Institution of Mechanical Engineers, IMechE) and a Chartered Manager (Chartered Management Institute) and has served in various IMechE local area committees, including as Chairman (in 2021 and 2022) of the IMechE Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Area Committee. Sabuj also volunteered as STEM ambassador since 2012, focusing on raising awareness of STEM careers and qualifications among young people through school visits, college engagements and career events.
This lecture will take place on Wednesday 13 November 2024 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and will be followed by a short reception. If you would like to attend, you can register .