Major Title: Nanotechnology Engineering
Major Description:
This cutting-edge major provides a comprehensive understanding of the design, development, and application of materials and devices at the nanoscale (1-100 nanometers). Combining principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, the program focuses on manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular levels to create innovative solutions for industries including healthcare, energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art nanofabrication tools and characterization techniques.
Learning Objectives:
- Master fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and nanoscale phenomena
- Develop proficiency in nanofabrication techniques (top-down and bottom-up approaches)
- Characterize nanomaterials using advanced microscopy and spectroscopy tools
- Design nano-enabled devices for targeted applications
- Evaluate environmental and ethical implications of nanotechnology
- Apply computational modeling for nanoscale systems
- Develop safety protocols for working with nanomaterials
Core Curriculum:
- Fundamentals of Nanoscience
- Quantum confinement and surface effects
- Self-assembly principles
- Nanomaterials Synthesis
- Chemical vapor deposition
- Sol-gel processes
- Molecular beam epitaxy
- Nanofabrication Techniques
- Photolithography and e-beam lithography
- Atomic layer deposition
- Characterization Methods
- Electron microscopy (SEM/TEM)
- Atomic force microscopy
- X-ray diffraction analysis
- Nanodevice Engineering
- Nanoelectronics and spintronics
- MEMS/NEMS systems
- Applications of Nanotechnology
- Targeted drug delivery systems
- Nanophotonics and plasmonics
- Energy storage nanomaterials
Specialization Tracks:
- Biomedical Nanotechnology
- Nanobiosensors
- Tissue engineering scaffolds
- Energy Nanomaterials
- Photovoltaic nanomaterials
- Thermoelectric materials
- Nanoelectronics
- Quantum computing components
- Flexible electronics
Laboratory Components:
- Cleanroom nanofabrication experience
- 300+ hours of hands-on instrumentation training
- Safety certification for nanoparticle handling
Career Pathways:
- Nanomaterials Engineer
- Semiconductor Process Engineer
- Nano-bio Researcher
- Energy Storage Specialist
- Quality Control Analyst
Facilities and Resources:
- Class 100 Cleanroom Facility
- Advanced Materials Characterization Center
- Molecular Modeling Lab
- Industry Partnerships with Nanotech Firms
Program Outcomes:
- 89% employment rate in high-tech industries
- Preparation for graduate studies in nanoscience
- Entrepreneurial opportunities in nanotech startups
This program equips students with interdisciplinary skills to pioneer innovations at the nanoscale, addressing global challenges in healthcare, sustainable energy, and advanced computing. Graduates emerge ready to contribute to the rapidly growing nanotechnology sector with strong theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
