Masters (MSc) courses in nanoscale science and technology
Courses developed by internationally recognised researchers from a range
of academic disciplines, with active research interests in all aspects of
nanoscale science and technology
Above: Single carbon-nanotubes being picked up from an
aligned CNT-bundle layer by a nano-manipulator.
Image by Yong Peng.
Consequently these MSc courses offer students a broad multidisciplinary
curriculum that is relevant to current issues and ideas. An extended
research project is an integral part of the courses, and gives students access to
state-of-the-art facilities within these leading research groups.
The courses are well established, being amongst the first to offer
postgraduate qualifications in nanoscience and technology in Europe.
Based at two of Britain's leading universities, the courses attract
an annual intake in excess of 25 students, which ensures a lively
and stimulating learning environment.
Animated features introducing some of the ongoing research in
nanotechnology at the Universities of Leeds and Sheffield (Nanofolio).
Current research highlights include propulsion systems for small
particles, organic nano-scale light emitting diodes, electrothermal
modelling of integrated circuits and insulating film-based
biosensors.
This new library features a fascinating selection of images
and movies, which illustrate the field of nano-scale science and
technology. The images are all of a high technical standard, and
are available online at print resolution. Images and movies can
be downloaded from the library under the Creative Commons (CC)
license, making them an excellent, attributable resource for
education and other uses.
Visit the nano world with a journey in size from a
football down to a C60 molecule. Why nanotechnology has become so
important over the last decade, and how is it developing to provide
the scientific and technical advances of the next decade.
Above left: Photo of the cover of the
Nanoscale science and technology book.
Publications
Nanoscale Science and Technology
Eds. R W Kelsall, I W Hamley and M Geoghegan, published Wiley, 2005.
Essential reading for all current and prospective students of
nanotechnology, either at Leeds/Sheffield or elsewhere. This graduate-level
text will also appeal to nanotechnology researchers and research managers
across a wide range of disciplines. The book comprises chapters written by
many of the staff who have designed and delivered the Nanoscale Science and
Technology MSc programme, carefully constructed into one coherent,
authoritative volume.
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