Synopsys Inc. a global high-tech leader enabling companies to innovate from Silicon to Software, announced it is investing in R&D capabilities in Sri Lanka. Synopsys is working with the University of Moratuwa, the University of Peradeniya and the University of Ruhuna to build very-large-scale integration and electronic design automation skill sets to help graduating engineers meet ever-evolving challenges in semiconductor design, EDA, semiconductor IP and software security and quality.
Synopsys is the only EDA company to build a presence in Sri Lanka. It has worked closely with the universities to develop the VLSI curriculum to help young engineers get hands-on experience with best-in-class technologies. In a recent trip to Sri Lanka, Synopsys’ Chairman and Co-CEO Dr. Aart de Geus, along with Group Vice President and Managing Director of Synopsys India and Sri Lanka Dr. Pradip K. Dutta and R&D Director of Synopsys Sri Lanka Farazy Fahmy met Hon. Minister of Science, Technology & Research, Susil Premajayantha, to discuss the growing technology ecosystem in Sri Lanka.
Synopsys established its operations in Colombo in 2015. Since then the R&D team has grown to approximately 100 engineers involved in research, design and development of EDA technologies that enable ‘Smart, Secure Everything from Silicon to Software’ in the global electronics market. The Sri Lanka operation is engaged in activities across core EDA, and its objective is to grow in advanced technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Synopsys has evolved from its roots as a start-up logic synthesis enterprise in 1986 to being the world leader in EDA and one of the world’s largest software companies, employing more than 11,000 persons in more than 100 offices across North America, Europe, Japan, the Pacific Rim, India and Israel. The company was founded by Dr. Aart de Geus, an expert on logic synthesis and simulation. He is known throughout the electronics and semiconductor industries for his technical, business and community achievements, with awards including Electronic Business Magazine’s ‘CEO of the Year’, IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, GSA Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award, Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame Award and Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Pradip K. Dutta said, “We are building up competence in verification technology, which is core to EDA software. We plan to continue to invest and develop expertise in Sri Lanka as part of our R&D presence in South Asia.”