Continuing Professional Development in Nanoelectronics
The Microelectronics and Nanostructures group in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is offering seven 3 week courses in Nanoelectronics, a field that merges semiconductor based Nanotechnology with the need for ever smaller electronic devices. The course will address:
- State-of-the art organic and inorganic semiconductor nanostructures
- Use of device fabrication techniques to produce nanoscale electronic components
- Modern experimental analytical techniques in characterisation of semiconductor materials and assessment of devices
- Inner workings of real nanoscale devices such as Quantum Dot Lasers
- The latest computer modelling techniques of nanoscale structures and devices
With a view to enriching the professional development of attendees, CPD provides advanced theoretical and practical training in cutting edge subjects related to the Nanoelectronics field.
As such these CPD units are suited to both personnel working in the industrial and higher education sectors. You will have the opportunity to:
- Be taught by active researchers at the forefront of the field of Nanotechnology
- Make practical use of research equipment
- Perform projects within active research laboratories
- Expand your career opportunities in both Academia and Industry
Modules
7 modules are on offer, and we particularly recommend the following for CPD; Inorganic Processing, Characterization & Synthesis, nanophotonics, Nanoelectronics, THz technologies.
MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Semiconductors (27/09/10 -15/10/10)
MODULE 2: Organic Electronics (18/10/10 - 05/11/10)
MODULE 3: Nano-characterization and Materials Synthesis (08/11/10 - 26/11/10)
MODULE 4: Nano-processing Technology (29/11/10 - 17/12/10)
MODULE 5: Nano-photonics (01/02/11 - 18/02/11)
MODULE 6: Nanoelectronic Devices (21/02/11 - 07/03/11)
MODULE 7: Towards THz Nanotechnology (14/03/11 - 01/04/11)
For more information, please see the syllabus description.
Registration and Structure
Units will be delivered in 3-week blocks. This structure is designed to minimise time spent away from the main institution. Teaching takes place in the mornings, with activities such as tutorials, supervised study groups and seminars reserved for the afternoons. Wednesday afternoon and Friday are free. The 3rd week of the course is reserved for Laboratories.
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | |
| 9-12 am | Sub1 | Sub2 | Sub1 | Sub2 | |
| 2-5 pm | Activity | Activity | Activity |
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | |
| 9-12 am | Lab | Lab | Lab | Lab | |
| 2-5 pm | Lab | Lab | Lab |
The registration details for attending each individual unit can be negotiated directly with the Nano-CPD director, Professor Mohamed Missous. Special rates can be negotiated for large groups belonging to the same institution.
Contact Us through Skype
The MSc Course Director, Dr Max Migliorato, will be happy to talk to you about the course via Skype. If you have a Skype account and would like to set up a conversation with Dr Migliorato, please contact chloe.porter@manchester.ac.uk for further details.