VISEMI Chip Chat

VISEMI Video Podcast

One chip, one conversation.

Insider stories from global Vietnamese experts in semiconductors — to spark your tech inspiration. Behind every microchip breakthrough is a human story worth telling.

Global Vietnamese voices Vietnamese & English

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EP 03 Aug 17, 2026

From Vietnam to Japan to the U.S.: the making of a photonics researcher

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In an industry that reinvents itself this fast, technical knowledge is only part of the journey. What carries you is the ability to keep learning.

Dr. Trần Anh Minh

Co-Founder & President, VISEMI Foundation · VP of Research, Nexus Photonics (USA)

Minh studied electrical engineering at the University of Tokyo and earned his PhD at UC Santa Barbara before becoming VP of Research at Nexus Photonics. His work in integrated photonics has set field records and appeared in Nature and Science, and he co-founded VISEMI to help Vietnam become a powerhouse in photonics and semiconductors.

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About the Show

Coffee chats with the people building the chip industry.

Behind every microchip is a human story. Chip Chat trades dry technical jargon for a casual coffee chat — where the Vietnamese engineers building the world’s semiconductors share the real journey: the study tips, the career leaps, and the lessons no textbook teaches.

No jargon

Real talk, not textbook theory.
Global voices

Vietnamese engineers at AMD, Samsung, Qualcomm & beyond.
Coffee-chat energy

Honest stories, one conversation at a time.

Why Chip Chat Exists

Three goals behind every conversation.

Demystify practical knowledge

Accessible, high-value insights on semiconductor technology — paired with honest experiences of studying and working in high-tech global environments.
Inspire & guide the next generation

Bridge the gap between personal career paths and the evolving, rigorous demands of the global semiconductor value chain.
Cultivate a connected ecosystem

Foster a platform where established global mentors open doors, guide pathways, and empower Vietnam's emerging tech talent to integrate globally.

Who It's For

Made for the whole community.

Whether you're taking your first steps in tech or deep in the fab — there's a conversation here for you.

High-school & university students
Semiconductor professionals & engineers
Career changers & professionals
Educators & parents
Entrepreneurs & tech enthusiasts

Format & Highlights

What makes each episode worth watching.

Optimized duration

30–60 minutes

Deep enough for real value, short enough to enjoy over a coffee.
Guest speakers

Global Vietnamese experts

Engineers, researchers, and executives at top-tier tech giants — AMD, Samsung, Qualcomm, Nexus Photonics, and more.
Multi-dimensional content

From study tips to deep tech

Academic hurdles and job hunting through to R&D, chip design, and advanced packaging.
Where to watch

YouTube + on-site

Full episodes on YouTube and this site; highlights and Shorts/Reels on Facebook and YouTube.

Featuring voices from

AMD
Samsung
Qualcomm
Nexus Photonics

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The latest conversation

From Vietnam to Japan to the U.S.: the making of a photonics researcher

Every conversation so far

Coffee chats with the people building the chip industry.

No jargon

Global voices

Coffee-chat energy

Three goals behind every conversation.

Demystify practical knowledge

Inspire & guide the next generation

Cultivate a connected ecosystem

Made for the whole community.

What makes each episode worth watching.

Never miss a conversation.

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