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University Master's Degree in Applied Nanoscience: From Materials to Devices New

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Official Master's Degree in Applied Nanoscience: From Materials to Devices

Ideal student profile

The master's program will train professionals in nanoscience and nanotechnology with an interdisciplinary profile, capable of joining research, development, and innovation teams in the field of nanomaterials, nanodevices, and their applications. This knowledge can be applied in sectors such as medicine, electronics, energy, or the environment, both in academic and technological or industrial contexts.

One of the key profiles will be that of a research-oriented professional, with the skills to participate in R&D projects in university, technological centers, or companies in the sector, and with the necessary foundation to access doctoral programs, both at UAB and other national or international institutions.

The master's program also includes the training of a specialized technical profile, capable of applying advanced techniques of characterization, fabrication, and integration of nanomaterials into functional devices, in laboratory or industrial environments.

In addition, students will acquire competencies to collaborate as advisors or consultants in technological innovation processes, thanks to a comprehensive vision of nanotechnology, scientific communication skills, and training in intellectual property and entrepreneurship.

Knowledge

  • Identify the appropriate tools and techniques for the synthesis and characterization of the properties of nanomaterials and for determining their behavior.
  • Identify nanomaterials with suitable properties that can be integrated into devices to solve problems in new or little-known environments.
  • Describe the variation of the physicochemical properties of materials at the nanometric scale with a view to their integration into devices.
  • Describe the advantages of nanomaterials in the development of (nano)devices with improved properties and new functionalities compared to macroscopic systems.
  • Be aware of the need to protect intellectual property related to discoveries or innovations concerning nanomaterials and their integration into nanodevices that may have market impact.
  • Describe the importance of research, innovation, and technological development in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology for the socioeconomic, environmental, and cultural advancement of society.
  • Identify safety protocols in nanoscience and nanotechnology laboratories, as well as the risks associated with handling nanomaterials and advanced equipment.

Skills

  • Operate with the instruments, laboratory equipment and/or computer programs required to determine the characteristics and properties of nanomaterials and miniaturized devices.
  • Apply the theoretical-experimental knowledge acquired in the search for solutions that respond to societal challenges, proposing nanomaterials and/or nanodevices.
  • Analyze research results in obtaining new nanomaterials and/or nanodevices, assessing their industrial and commercial viability for transfer to society.
  • Apply the multidisciplinary knowledge of nanoscience (physics, chemistry, materials, biochemistry and engineering) that enables the integration of nanomaterials into devices.
  • Apply the general safety and operational standards of an experimental or computational laboratory in applied nanoscience.
  • Structure a bibliographic work, a research paper or an innovative project of a professional nature in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
  • Defend effectively a bibliographic work, a research paper or an innovative project of a professional nature before both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
  • Analyze the patentability of ideas or products arising from research and innovation in applied nanoscience.
  • Apply specific regulations in the handling and recycling of instrumentation, equipment, and chemical and biological products and materials, taking into account their properties and risks.

Competences

  • Participate in the development of independent, rigorous, and high-quality research or professional activity in the field of applied nanoscience, nanomaterials, and nanodevices.
  • Demonstrate autonomous acquisition of knowledge about nanomaterials and their integration into devices based on reading, analyzing, and synthesizing related publications.
  • Participate in the application of appropriate techniques for the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and their integration into devices to generate added value in professional or research environments.
  • Act in the field of nanomaterials and their use in devices, assessing the social, economic, and environmental impact of their activity.
  • Convey the knowledge acquired about applied nanoscience clearly in both teaching and non-teaching contexts.
  • Reason critically about the advantages and disadvantages of using nanomaterials in relation to their potential toxicity or environmental impact.
  • Critically evaluate the ethical and social implications, including gender inequalities, associated with research in nanoscience, as well as the development and use of the resulting nanotechnologies.
  • Act with ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity, and democratic values in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.