Nanoscale Science and Technology MPhil, PhD

Overview

Examples of MPhil and PhD supervision in our research areas include:

• micro and nanoscale design, fabrication, manufacturing and manipulation
• top-down and bottom-up fabrication
• nanoscale materials and electronics
• applications of nano and microelectronics in medical science (cell biology, neuroscience, human genetics and ageing)
• polymers
• self-assembly
• chemistry of nanoscale systems
• biomolecular engineering - microfluids, bioprobes and biosensor systems, MEMS/NEMS-based sensors and devices

Many research projects cross the disciplinary boundaries of:

• medicine
• engineering
• the physical sciences

Depending on the source of funding, your project may involve collaboration with:

• an industry partner
• working in a team with other students

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