At the University Duisburg-Essen, an exceptionally broad knowledge base exists, with contributions to nanoscience ranging from Theoretical Physics or Chemistry to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. This has culminated in the newly established and accredited Bachelor / Master study program ‘NanoEngineering’, which started in the winter semester
2006/2007. 'NanoEngineering' is a joint, interdisciplinary program of the Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Physics departments, with contributions from Chemistry and Informatics. Based on a broad Bachelor program, the Master program will allow the students to specialize either in ‘nanoprocessing technology’ or 'nanoelectronics / -optoelectronics'. Graduates from this study program will be also ideal PhD candidates for the newly established research training group GRK 1240 'Nanotronics - Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics from Nanoparticles’as well as the collaborative research centers SFB 445 'Nanoparticles from the Gas Phase', SFB 491 'Magnetic Heterostructures: Spinstructure and Spintransport' and SFB 616 'Energy Dissipation at Surfaces'.
We will report on Nanoeducation at the University Duisburg-Essen with emphasis on the new Bachelor / Master program NanoEngineering, its curriculum and experiences with the first year students. |