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Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
G. GroesenekenProgram director
Outline
• What is Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ?– What is it ?– Examples– Applications
• Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– Structure– Course clusters– Master thesis– Industrial internships– Applications and deadlines
• Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– What is it ?– Structure– Applications and deadlines
• Perspectives
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The Classic Talk: “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”Richard Feynman
Noble Prize Physics 1965
• ”The principles of physics do not speak against the possibility of maneuvering things atom by atom. It is not an attempt to violate any laws; it is something, in principle, that can be done; but in practice, it has notbeen done because we are too big”
• ”I want to build a billion tiny factories, models of eachother, which are manufacturing simultaneously, drillingholes, stamping parts, and so on.
The vision or the dream ?
Nanoscience= study of phenomena and
manipulation of materials at the atomic, molecular and macromolecular scale(nanometers), where the propertiesare significantly different from thoseat larger scale !
Nanotechnology= application of nano-effects and
nanomaterials, structures and concepts in new devices, systemsand products
What is nanoscience and nanotechnology ?
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Nanotechnology ?
Nanotechnology:
= Methods and tools for the fabrication and application of structures at the nanometer scale (1 to 100nm)
Influenza virus
100 nanometer (nm)
Atom
0.3 nanometer (nm)
NANOTECHNOLOGY
What is special at the nanoscale?
• Reactivity ~ outside atoms (chemical reactivity)• Quantum properties change (optical properties different)• Material properties change (strength, conduction, magnetic…)• New materials by synthesis (1022) => (nanotoxicity research!)• Chemical decoration possible (“hooks” to bio)• …
A NEW FRONTIER TO BE DISCOVERED, ASSESSED, APPLIED.
WILL IMPACT ALL INDUSTRIES
Nano
54 atoms
24 outside 36 outside
nm
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What is Nanoscience and nanotechnology ?
Nanoscience = science of small dimensions (nm)
Quantum physicsChemistry and biochemistryNano-electronicsBiology and biophysicsMaterial science
Nanotechnology = applications of small dimensions (nm)
Device and material physicsIC-Process technologyDesign methodology for nano-electronicsNew devices and sensorsBio-nanosystems
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
Key = multidisciplinarity– interface of different scientific disciplines
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• “Top-down” nanofabricationImplementation of various techniquesto remove, add or redistribute atomsor molecules in a bulk material to create a final structure.
• “Bottom-up” nanofabricationAtomic and molecular scale directedself-assembly to create larger scalestructures with engineered properties.
Machined
Assembled
Nanofabrication approaches: top-down vs bottom-up
From micro- tot nanoelectronics
Top-down scalingLithographyNew materials
AlSi,SiO2
Poly-SiSi3N4
TiSi2CoSi2TaSi2MoSi2WSi2
WCu, TiN
Low-k dielectrics
PZT, SBT
Metal gates
High-k dielectrics
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1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Mat
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TRENDS IN IC MATERIALS
More Moore !
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YANO et al. , IEEE ED-41, 1628 (1994)
Source: Hitachi
Single electron memory transistor
Top-down vs bottom-up approach
Microelectronics
ChemistryBiologyAtomic manipulation
Top-down
Bottom-up
Molecular electronicsOrganic electronicsBioelectronicsNanoMEMSNanotechnology
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SpintronicsSemiconductor
devices:Charge = carrier
of information
Magnetic devices:Spin = carrier of information
New devicesNew functionalityNew applications
Semiconductor-based spintronics• Spin in non-magnetic semiconductors
• Injection: Spin LED• … and detection: SpinFET
• (Ferro)magnetic semiconductors
Metal-based spintronics• Magnetic (bio-)sensors• MRAM • Spin torque oscillators• Magnetophotonics
"more than Moore"
"no more Moore"
Carbon Nanotubes, buckyballs, nanowires
2 μm
S
DG
First CNT transistor
R. Martel et al. Appl. Phys. Lett. 73 (1998) 2447.
Carbon Nanotubes
Nanowires
Buckyballs
CNT transistors
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Nano-Building BlocksDiameter : 1 nm
Nanotubes100* steel strengthElectronics, medicine… Nanowires
Transistors, batteries, catalysts …
Nano Particles
TiO2Anti-AdhesiveSun Screen…
H2 StorageMembranes
Filters(BASF)
Graphene based elecronics ?
diamond graphite graphene carbon nanotube buckyballs
SEM
Au contacts
SiO2 /Si substrate
Graphene wireW=200nm ?
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Convergence on the Nano-Scale…
cmμmnm
BIOTECH
transistor
x109
NANOELECTRONICS
31n m31n m
40 µm
Fromherz
ICT interfaces Bio at Nano-Scale…
© IMEC-HUJI 2003
electrical
action potential
chemical
neurotransmitter
ICT Interpretation-control-transmissionChip
Neuron
IMEC-VIBK.U.Leuven
AlzheimerParkinsonBrain ResearchNeuroprobes…
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Convergence on the Nano-Scale…
cmμmnm
BIOTECH
Nano ParticlesNANOTECH
transistor
x109
NANOELECTRONICS
31n m31n m
Nanotechnology promising for health applications
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The PAMELA instrument….
2 3
EU PAMELA PROJECTSource: IMEC
Micro FluidicsSilicon Chip Bio-Sensor
Lab-on-a-Chip (IMEC Prostate Cancer Detection)
Applications
• "Nanotechnology is an area which has highly promising prospects for turning fundamental research into successful innovations. Not only to boost the competitiveness of our industry but also to create new products that will make positive changes in the lives of our citizens, be it in medicine, environment, electronics or any other field."
• (European Commissioner for Science & Research, JanezPotočnik)
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Possible application area
• Smart materials• Sensors• Nanoscale biostructures• Energy capture and storage• Health• Environmental• Nanoelectronics• …• …
Will Impact all existing industries…
Other
Aerospace
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Electronics
Materials
Nanotechnology related goods and services by 2010-2015
NSF Estimate: 1.1 Trillion $
Source: NSF/In Realis
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Source : Samsung Corporation
Prototype of a Carbon NanotubeColour Screen
The IBM “millipede” : AFM tips for data storage
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21st Century ICT: The Post-PC era
Broadband WirelessPersonal Assistant
PolymerElectronics
Dissapearing ICT
15 more years of Moore and More than Moore…Before we reach quantum limits…
Smart Sensorsand Actuators
On the way to…
More Moore More Than Moore
WWW
Source : Koparka, Nanosys
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Tiny solar cells can be printed onto flexible, very thin light-retaining materials.
Until recently, photovoltaic cells were derivedfrom silicon semiconductor technology. Recent research into improving the efficiency of PV cells has gone into polymer materials. Plastic semiconductors are highly flexible butinefficient, converting less than 6% of the energy landing on them.
Currently, researchers use nanocrystals made of lead sulfide, which can be “tuned” to absorbwavelenghts from the red to the deep infrared. Combined with polymer sensitive to green and blue light, nanocrystals can convert red and infrared light to energy the polymer can turn into electrical current.
Thin Flexible Photovoltaic Cells
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Nanotechnology Applications in Automotive Industry
Nanotechnology Applications inAircraft Industry
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Nanotechnology in future everyday life
Potential Applications in Nanotechnology
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Outline
• What is Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ?– What is it ?– Examples– Applications
• Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– Structure– Course clusters– Master thesis– Industrial internships– Applications and deadlines
• Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– What is it ?– Structure– Applications and deadlines
• Perspectives
KU Leuven Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• New Master, running over the disciplines of three contributing Faculties of the University: – Natural Sciences: departments of Physics and Chemistry – Engineering Sciences: departments of Electrical Engineering
and Material Sciences – Bioengineering sciences
• 3 Masters: Dutch Master, English Master, Erasmus Mundus Master
• Part of the teaching staff related to IMEC, bringing a strong component in the area of nano-electronics
• Total of 120 study points over two years• Master program director: Guido Groeseneken
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Master Nanoscience and nanotechnology
Objectives:Provide top-quality academic multidisciplinary education in nano-science as well as in the use of nano-technologies for systems and sensors at the macro-scale.
Targeted students:interested in basic science and technologyinterested in new applications and electronicsinterested in multidisciplinary knowledge
Features and acquire skills
Features:– Multidisciplinary: at interface of different scientific
disciplines– Strong link with recent innovations and research
results in the field of nanotechnology (cfr. IMEC)– Future oriented: large expectations for
nanotechnology in broad range of applications– Room for elective courses from large number of
disciplines– Ethical and societal aspects of nanotechnology are
treated as well
Acquired skills:– Material choice– Design of new structures and circuits– Process control– Manufacturing aspects: reliability and yield– Characterization techniques– Fundamental sciences: physics, chemistry at the
nanometer scale
2 μm
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ECTS credit points
• 1 ects = 25 to 30 hours of study• 1 year = 60 ects = 1500 to 1800 hours of
study !• Study can be: colleges, project work,
exercise or lab sessions, studying for the exams
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3 Graduating options 60 stp
Structure of the Master: 120 stp !
Introductory courses 15 stp
Non-technical courses 12 stp
Core courses 33 stpMaterial physics and technology for nanoelectronics 6 stpChemistry at the nanometer scale 6 stpTechnology of integrated systems 6 stpNanostructured bio-macromolecules 6 stpMicrosystems and sensors 3 stpAdvanced nano-electronic components 3 stpCapita Selecta seminars on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: 3 stp
Bio-engineerEngineer Natural science
Specific courses15 stp
Cluster 1 or Cluster 2
Specific courses15 stp
Cluster 4
Specific courses15 stp
Cluster 5 or Cluster 6
Broadening courses15 stp
Elective courses fromClusters 1-7
(or 9 stp + Ind. Stage)
Broadening courses15 stp
Elective courses fromClusters 1-7
(or 9 stp + Ind. Stage)
Broadening courses15 stp
Elective courses fromClusters 1-7
(or 9 stp + Ind. Stage)
Master thesis30 stp
Master thesis30 stp
Master thesis30 stp
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Introductory courses (15 stp)
Student can choose upto a maximum of 15 stp from:
• Semiconductor devices 3 stpHeremans/Groeseneken
• Basic electronic circuits (Dutch only) 3 stpSansen
• Structure, synthesis and cellular 3 stpfunction of macromoleculesVanderleyden
• Semiconductor Physics 3 stpMaes
• Quantum physics 3 stpF. Denef
• Atomic theory, chemical periodicity 3 stpand chemical bonds (Dutch only)Creemers
Non-technical courses (12 stp)
Student can choose a total of 12 stp from:
• Innovation management and strategy 6 stpK. Debackere
• Economics of information systems 4 stpG. Dedene
• Intellectual property management 4 stpMM
• Software project management 3 stpPoels
• Total quality management 3 stpPeirs
• Dutch for foreigners 3 stp
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Core courses (33 stp)
All students follow the core courses:• Material physics and technology 6 stp
for nanoelectronicsK. Maex/M. Houssa
• Advanced nanoelectronic components 3 stpM. Van Rossum
• Technology of integrated systems 6 stpR. Mertens/G. Declerck/D. Wouters
• Microsystems and Sensors 3 stpB. Puers
• Chemistry at the nanometer scale 6 stpS.De Feyter
• Nanostructured bio-macromolecules 6 stpY. Engelborghs
• Lectures on Nanoscience and 3 stpnanotechnH. Maes
Clusters
Cluster 1 – Device implementationCluster 2 – Electronics 1
Cluster 3 – Electronics 2
Cluster 4 – Biological systems
Cluster 5 – Natural sciences 1
Cluster 6 – Natural sciences 2
Cluster 7 – Materials
Engineering
Sciences
Bio-engineering
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Cluster 1: Device implementation (15 stp)
Cluster 1 can be chosen as one of the specific clusters for Engineering option (if chosen all courses obligatory)
• RF aspects of integrated 3 stpcomponents and circuitsD. Schreurs
• Models and technology for 3 stpelectronic and opto-electonic systemsP. Heremans
• Reliability and yield of 3 stpintegrated componentsG. Groeseneken
• Physical materials characterization 3 stptechniques for electronic devicesW. Vandervorst
• Practical design for micro- & nano-electronics 3 stpC. Van Hoof
Cluster 2: Electronics 1 (15 stp)
Cluster 2 can be chosen as one of the specific clusters for Engineering option (if chosen all courses obligatory)
• Transistormodels and 6 stpelectronic circuitsW. Sansen
• Design of digital integrated circuits 6 stpW. Dehaene
• Computerarchitectures 3 stpR. Lauwereins (nl), R. Belmans (Eng)
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Cluster 3: Electronics 2 (15 stp)
Cluster 3 can be only be chosen as a broadening cluster (all courses elective)
• Analog blocks for signal processing 6 stpG. Gielen
• Computer aided analog design 3 stpG. Gielen
• Design of analog integrated circuits 6 stpM. Steyaert
Cluster 4: Biological systems (15 stp)
Cluster 4 is an obligatory cluster for the Bio-engineering option
• Bio-response measurements 3 stpand process controlD. Berckmans
• Sensor technology and bioelectronics 3 stpJ. Lammertyn
• System fysiology 3 stpG. Bultynck
• Fysicochemistry of biological systems 6 stpY. Engelborghs
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Cluster 5: Natural sciences 1 (15 stp)
Cluster 5 can be chosen as one of the specific clusters for Natural sciences option (if chosen all courses obligatory)
• Photophysics and photochemistry of 3 stpmolecular materialsM. Van der Auweraer
• Projectwork Nanoscience 3 stpA. Stesmans
• Mesoscopic Physics 3 stpV. Moschalkov
• Physical chemistry of polymers 3 stpE. Nies
• Electronic structure of molecular materials 3 stpL. Chibotaru
Cluster 6: Natural sciences 2 (15 stp)
Cluster 6 can be chosen as one of the specific clusters for Natural sciences option (if chosen all courses obligatory)
• Computational methods in solid state physics3 stpS. Cottenier/L. Chibotaru
• Electrochemical methods of 3 stpInorganic ChemistryNN
• Scanning probe microscopy 3 stpC. Van Haesendonck
• Crystallography 3 stpL. Van Meervelt/B. Goderis
• Magnetic resonance 3 stpA. Stesmans
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Cluster 7: Materials (15 stp)
Cluster 7 can be only be chosen as a broadening cluster (all courses elective)
• Advanced ceramic processing and case studies 3 stpJ. Vleugels
• Coatings and surface engineering 3 stpJ.P. Celis
• Functional properties 3 stpO Van der Biest
• Synthesis and chemistry of 6 stphighly divided solid materials J. Martens
• Materials characterization techniques 3 stpL. Froyen
• Heat and mass transfer in biotechnical processes 3 stpB. Nicolai
Master thesis
• Master thesis project aims to bring students in close contact with a multidisciplinary research environment
• Students will be assigned a research project, where they will work in close interaction with PhD studens, postdocsand professors
• Students have to design, plan, carry out and report on own experimental or theoretical work
• Thesis is finalized with a written thesis manuscript, a public presentation of the work and a publishable summary
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Industrial internship
• Students can replace 6 stp from the broadening cluster by an industial internship
• 9 remaining credits are taken as elective courses from the various clusters
• Industrial internship runs during summer months between 1st and 2nd master year
Admission and applicationFrom outside K.U.Leuven, admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
Bachelor of EngineeringBachelor of PhysicsBachelor of ChemistryBachelor of BiochemistryBachelor of Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Materials ScienceBachelor of Bioscience Engineering
Except for native speakers, students must present proof of a test of English proficiency.
Requirements: a 75% grade point average and the TOEFL paper test (550) or computer test (213), indicating a C-1 level on the Common European Framework of the Council of Europe (www.culture2.coe.int/portfolio).
The application deadline for the Master is March 1st 2008, for non-EU citizens.
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More information
http://www.kuleuven.be/nanotechnology
http://www.kuleuven.be/onderwijs/aanbod2007/opleidingen/E/SC_50269199.htm
Outline
• What is Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ?– What is it ?– Examples– Applications
• Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– Structure– Course clusters– Master thesis– Industrial internships– Applications and deadlines
• Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– What is it ?– Structure– Applications and deadlines
• Perspectives
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Erasmus Mundus Master• European Master, running over the disciplines of
four partner universities, KULeuven is coordinator !
• Students study one year at one, 2nd year at another of the partner universities
• Students receive two diploma’s: one from each of the chosen universities
• Total of 120 study points over two years
• Student scholarships for non-EU students are available from European Commission
• KUL program is a subset of the KUL Master
• EMM Master coordinator: Prof. Guido Groeseneken
The objectives of the Master course are fourfold:
- to provide a high quality Master course in an emerging field of interdisciplinary education
- to provide education in a field of strategic importance for Europe and in line with the European R&D initiatives
- to enhance the profile and visibility of the European Union in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- to recruit top students worldwide
EMM-Nanolink to E.U. strategy
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Delft University of Technology & Leiden UniversityThe Netherlands
A long history of pioneership
Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers
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The TU Dresden (Dresden University of Technology)• a large public research university with more than 33,000 students
• a broad-based, full-curriculum institution with 14 faculties covering a broad variety of fields from engineering, the arts, natural and social sciences to economics and medicine
• international in character with students from more than 100 different countries
Beautiful Dresden Main Campus of the TU
ConsortiumSelected based on:
- Excellence/expertise in the field of research in nanoscience and nanotechnology
- Existence of a local English master NS/NT at the university- Willingness to participate in European EMM program
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Structure of the Master
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Introductory courses 0-12 ects
Non-technical courses (6 ects)
NanotechnologyNanoscience Biophysics
Elective major courses
(max 39 ects)
Master thesis30-48 ects
Bio-nano-technology
Elective major courses
(max 39 ects)
Master thesis30-48 ects
Elective major courses
(max 39 ects)
Master thesis30-48 ects
Elective major courses
(max 39 ects)
Master thesis30-48 ects
Lecture series
Elective minor courses
(min 9 ects)
Elective minor courses
(min 9 ects)
Elective minor courses
(min 9 ects)
Elective minor courses
(min 9 ects)
Core courses (24 ects)
4 Major/minors
Course modules(major/minor)
60 e.c.
Course modules(major/minor)
60 e.c.
Master’s Thesis Research Project
(major)30-48 e.c.
Master’s Thesis Research Project
(major)30-48 e.c.
Course modules(major)
12-30 e.c.
Course modules(major)
12-30 e.c.
2 years = 120 e.c.
University 1 University 2
Major/minor themes: nanoscience – nanotechnology – biophysics -bionanotechnology
EMM-Nano curriculum
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Model trajectories
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DresdenDelftLeuvenYear 2
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TU Dresden
Delft/Leiden
K.U.Leuven
BionanotechBiophysics NanoscienceNanotechMajor themes per university
Electives preparing for 2nd year
Electives preparing for 2nd year
Delft/LeidenDelft/Leiden
ChalmersChalmers
DresdenDresden
18 e.c. mandatory6 e.c. Nanotech/ Nanoscience
12 e.c. Nanotech +12 e.c. Nanoscience
12 e.c. mandatory12 e.c. Nanoscience/nanotech
EMM-Nano major electives: 1st year
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Introductory Courses (≤ 12 stp)Semiconductor Physics (3 stp)Semiconductor Devices (3 stp)
Macromolecules (3 stp)Quantum Physics (3 stp)
Introductory Courses (≤ 12 stp)Semiconductor Physics (3 stp)Semiconductor Devices (3 stp)
Macromolecules (3 stp)Quantum Physics (3 stp)
Core Courses (24 stp)
Materials Physics and Technology for Nanoelectronics (6 stp)
Chemistry at nanometer schale (6 stp)
Technology of Integrated systems (6 stp)
Nano-structured bio-macromolecules (6 stp)
Core Courses (24 stp)
Materials Physics and Technology for Nanoelectronics (6 stp)
Chemistry at nanometer schale (6 stp)
Technology of Integrated systems (6 stp)
Nano-structured bio-macromolecules (6 stp)
Non-technical electives (6 stp)Economics of information systems
Innovation managementTotal quality management
Dutch for foreigners (obligatory)
Non-technical electives (6 stp)Economics of information systems
Innovation managementTotal quality management
Dutch for foreigners (obligatory)
Courses preparing for 2nd year
Mandatory (depending on choice 2nd univ)
Electives(total 18 -30 stp)
Courses preparing for 2nd year
Mandatory (depending on choice 2nd univ)
Electives(total 18 -30 stp)
EMM-Nano courses: 1st year at KUL
Introductory courses (6 e.c. max)
Intro (+ lab) to Biochemistry (6 e.c.)Intro to Quantum Mechanics (3 e.c.)
Introductory courses (6 e.c. max)
Intro (+ lab) to Biochemistry (6 e.c.)Intro to Quantum Mechanics (3 e.c.)
Core courses
• Nanotechnology (6 e.c.)• Biophysics (6 e.c.) and/or
Supramolecular Chemistry (6 e.c.)• Mesoscopic Physics (6 e.c.) and/or
Molecular Electronics (6 e.c.)
Core courses
• Nanotechnology (6 e.c.)• Biophysics (6 e.c.) and/or
Supramolecular Chemistry (6 e.c.)• Mesoscopic Physics (6 e.c.) and/or
Molecular Electronics (6 e.c.)
ElectivesElectives
Other courses?Other courses?
Courses @ Leiden + Delft
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Master thesis (30 stp)idem
Master thesis (30 stp)idem
Mandatory courses
Depending on program of 1st yearAnd selected Major/minor
Mandatory courses
Depending on program of 1st yearAnd selected Major/minor
Elective coursesidem
Elective coursesidem
EMM-Nano courses: 2nd year at KUL
Nanotechnology (Major and minor)RF-aspects of integrated components and circuitsSchreurs
Models and technology of electronic and optoelectronic devicesHeremans
Reliability and yield of integrated componentsGroeseneken
Physical Materials characterization for el. DevicesVandervorst
Practical design for micro-and nanoelectronic systemsVan Hoof
Design of digital integrated systemsDehaene
Analog blocks for signal processingGielen
Microsystems and sensorsPuers
Advanced nano-electronic componentsVan Rossum
EMM-Nano elective courses KUL
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Nanotechnology (from 2007-2008 on)Major and minor
Transistormodels and electronic circuits - W. Sansen
Computer architectures - R. Belmans
Computer aided analog design - G. Gielen
Design of analog integrated circuits - M. Steyaert
Advanced ceramic processing and case studies - J. Vleugels
Coatings and surface engineering - J.P. Celis
Functional properties - O Van der Biest
Synthesis and chemistry of highly divided solid materials - J. Martens
Materials characterization techniques - L. Froyen
Multiscale transport phenomena in biosystems - B. Nicolai
EMM-Nano elective courses KUL
Nanoscience (major and minor)Photophysics and photochemistry of molecular materialsVan der Auweraer
Synthetic Aspects of Heterocyclic and Supramolecular chemistryDehaen
Mesoscopic pysicsMoschalkov
Physical chemistry of polymersNies
Electrochemical methods of inorganic chemistryNN
Computational methods in solid state physicsCottenier/Chibotaru
Electronic structure of molecular materialsChibotaru
Scanning probe microscopyVan Haesendonck
CrystallographyVan Meervelt/Goderis
Magnetic resonanceStesmans
EMM-Nano elective courses KUL
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Bio-systems (only as minor)
Bio-response measurements and process controlD. Berckmans
Sensor technology and bioelectronicsJ. Lammertyn
System fysiologyG. Bultynck
Fysicochemistry of biological systemsY. Engelborghs
EMM-Nano elective courses KUL
Lecture series
• Common seminars on all kinds of aspects of Nanoscience: ethical, legal, social, technical, etc.
• Broadcasted through videoconference (AVNet) among the 5 partners
• Obligatory for all EMM students to follow these lectures
• Some partners give credits, some don’t
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May workshop
May workshop– Annual meeting of all students
and local coordinators in Leuven
– To give practical information on the program to ALL students in a uniform way
– Feedback from the students about program, curriculum, practical problems
– 1st year students give a presentation on their experiences to their collegues
– 2nd year students present the resulst of their master thesis
– Informal occasion to fraternize2007
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Admission conditionsAdmission conditions:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or alternatively a Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of science or engineering e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, with a proven knowledge of physics. A minimum of 180 credits is required.
• A GPA (Grade Point Average) of 75% of the scale maximum is required.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written. All non-native speakers are required to submit an English proficiency test e.g.TOEFL (minimum score of 580 pbt or 237 cbt) or IELTS (minimum overall band score of 6.5-7.0).
4 Selection criteria:1. Academic background (previous education)2. Excellence of the student during previous education3. Proven English language skills4. Completeness of application file
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Application and selection
• Application deadline is 1 February 2008 for non-EHEA students, 1 june 2008 for EHEA students
• Students are scores, ranked and selected by EMM Board with representatives of 4 universities
• Scholarships are available for selected non-EHEA students: 21000 Euro/year !
4 Selection criteria:1. Academic background (previous education)2. Excellence of the student during previous education3. Proven English language skills4. Completeness of application file
More information
http://www.emm-nano.org/
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Outline
• What is Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ?– What is it ?– Examples– Applications
• Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– Structure– Course clusters– Master thesis– Industrial internships– Applications and deadlines
• Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology– What is it ?– Structure– Applications and deadlines
• Perspectives
Source : Red Herring, May 2002
Technology waves
Nanotechnology will be at the basis of the nexttechnology-wave for the 21st century
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Nanotechnology-related Patents(1990 – 2003)
Government Nanotechnology R&D Investments (1997 - 2005)
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Job perspectives- Jobs where multidisciplinarity is key !
- Companies that are active at the interface between various scientific/technological disciplines
Micro and nano-technology for the ICT-sectorEquipment and materials for electronics New and smart materialsFood and environmental technologyEnergy (photovoltaics, storage, etc.)Transport (car, aircraft, space)Micro- and nanochemistryBiological and biomedical sector
- New companies/spinoffs- Research and development companies and institutes
? Future Perspectives ?
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It’s culture !
It’s City Hall Its Churches
Finally !
Last but not least
It’s pubs at the Old Market!