India’s microelectronics pioneer MJ Zarabi passes away

Dr MJ Zarabi, one of India’s most distinguished microelectronics experts and former chairman and managing director of the Semiconductor Complex Ltd (SCL), passed away on Friday. His cremation was held on Sunday.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Dr Zarabi became synonymous with India’s microelectronics industry. A prolific academic contributor, he co-authored key reference works in microelectronics and was a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers.

His legacy lies in building India’s self-reliance in microelectronics, inspiring a generation of engineers, and advancing the country’s strategic technological capabilities.