Postgraduate Courses

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• 1.
  Demonstrate an understanding of the core ideas and concepts of materials science and technology.
• 2.
  Recognize the power of chemical synthesis and materials preparation and carry out investigative research work with independent judgment.
• 3.
  Apply chemical principles to formulate and analyze analytical and synthetic problems.
• 4.
  Conduct analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
• 5.
  Communicate problem solutions using correct materials chemistry terminology and good English.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the principles of density-functional theory, including Kohn-Sham equations, band gap discontinuity, exchange-correlation potentials, basis sets, and pseudopotentials.
• 2.
  Explain the Hartree-Fock (HF) method and Koopmans' theory, and describe the basic principles of post-HF methods: Cl, MP2, and CCSD.
• 3.
  Explain the principles of molecular dynamics and identify the relation between classical and quantum molecular dynamics.
• 4.
  Assess the electronic and vibrational properties of molecules or nanostructures using an open-source DFT code.
• 5.
  Assess the band structures and transport properties of crystal materials using an open-source DFT code.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply the fundamental knowledge from Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics to explain new physical phenomena and new or improved device operations that low dimensional semiconductor heterostructures can offer.
• 2.
  Explain the basic principles of common experimental methods for structural, electrical and optical characterizations of low dimensional semiconductor heterostructures.
• 3.
  Demonstrate the team work, independent learning, and scientific presentation skills.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• 1.
  Apply the fundamental knowledge from crystallography and physics to explain the phenomena of high energy electron beams in diffraction and imaging of solid materials.
• 2.
  Explain the basic principles of experimental methods for determining atomic structures, interactions between electrons and solid crystalline materials and application in nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
• 3.
  Demonstrate the independent learning, scientific presentation skills and ability to solve materials science problems.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• 1.
  Explain how the core principles of thermodynamics can be derived from the statistical mechanics of Nparticle systems.
• 2.
  Use the basic tools of statistical mechanics (such as the partition function) to predict the macroscopic properties of a system from a given microscopic model.
• 3.
  Apply these tools in conjunction with appropriate approximation techniques to solve problems in a variety of physical systems, including (but not limited to) fluids and interacting assemblies of spins in magnetic
  fields.
• 4.
  Use the tools of statistical physics to predict the behaviour of systems in the neighbourhood of a phase transition.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Obtain knowledge about methods for preparation of nanomaterials, ranging from single nanoparticles to three-dimensional nanostructures.
• 2.
  Demonstrate understanding for important thermodynamic and kinetic theories related to such processing.
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  Understand fundamental chemistry and physics of nanomaterial.
• 4.
  Development of analytical skill for methods of characterizing the structure and properties of nanomaterials.
• 5.
  Demonstrate the knowledge of current and emerging applications for nanomaterials.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify the advantages of nanocomposites over conventional composites.
• 2.
  List common types of nanofillers, their functionalization techniques and fabrication methods for their nanocomposites.
• 3.
  Select and implement suitable nanofillers and nanocomposite fabrication techniques to achieve good dispersion and desired properties.
• 4.
  Compare and apply different characterisation techniques for nanofillers and nanocomposites.
• 5.
  Evaluate the mechanical and functional properties of nanocomposites by correlating their properties to the structure and dispersion of nanofillers and the synthesis techniques.
• 6.
  Design nanocomposites for specific functional applications.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Understand the major issues and acquire a comprehensive set of professional skills and knowledge in nano science and nano technology.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Conduct literature review.
• 2.
  Write professional researh paper or report.
• 3.
  Obtain in-depth understanding on a specific research topic in Nano Science or Technology.
• 4.
  Explain working principles or apply experimental techniques on a research topic in Nano Science and Technology.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Demonstrate research contriutions in form of a thesis.
• 2.
  Demonstrate research achievements, on knowledge in advanceing a research field in Nano Science and Technology, in the form of thesis.
• 3.
  Defend the research achievements and contributions through seminar or oral examination.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Demonstrate research contriutions in form of a thesis.
• 2.
  Demonstrate original research achievements with impact on a research field in Nano Science and Technology, in the form of thesis.
• 3.
  Defend the research achievements and contributions through seminar or oral examination.