| Course | Course Code | Duration |
| M.Tech in Nano Technology | NT | 2 Years |
Course Objectives
- Courses in electronics, materials science, biotechnology and characterization techniques
- Provides theoretical basis, knowledge of experimental methods and technological applications
- Social implications of nanotechnology pertaining to ethical and environmental issues
- Nurture individuals as nanotechnologists in industry and research institutes
- Develops passion for higher studies in the emerging areas of nanotechnology
Career Prospects
Broad range of career opportunities exist for nanotechnologists in areas such as;- Electronics/semiconductor industry
- Materials science including textiles, polymers, packaging, among others
- Auto and aerospace industries
- Sporting goods
- Biotechnology
- Medical fields and pharmaceuticals
- Environmental monitoring, control, and remediation
- Food science including quality control and packaging
- Forensics
- Energy capture and storage including solar cells
Salient Features & Best Practices
- Eligibility: Students with B.Tech/ B.E in Mechanical, electrical, electronics and communication, chemical, polymer, metallurgy and biotechnology are eligible to apply
- Total intake: 24
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Trained faculty members with experience in international research.
- State-of-the-art-infrastructure and instrumental facilities
- Expert lectures by scientists from various international/national Research Laboratories
- Hands-on-experience in advanced research instruments during practical classes
- Encourage and motivate the students to do the summer schools and projects organized by various national organizations, institutes and universities.
- Students are permitted to carry out their internship project during the fourth semester in various national labs, IITs, NITs, IISc, R & D concerns and International institutes.
- Scholarship to GATE candidates
- Development of a clean energy room
Thrust areas of research
- Polymeric based nanocomposites
- Nanomembranes
- Conductive nanofilms
- Carbon nanotubes
- Graphene, Graphene oxide
- Nanoparticle
- One, Two and Three dimensional nanostructured materials for gas sensing, magnetic, biomedical and solar cell applications
- Thin films for gas sensing, opto-electronic, magnetic and solar cell applications
- Nanocomposites for bone replacement, dental and anti-bacterial applications
- Polymer nanocomposites for Biosensors and drug delivery, automotive parts
- Energy storage devices
- Semiconductor nanostructures,
- Nanoadhesives
- Nanocomposite for tribological properties
- Development of new materials for medicine, clean energy, and electronic devices