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Advanced Program on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology



Syllabus:


Module 1: Introduction to Facilities/ Equipment

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Explain the basic concepts of nanotechnology/ nanoelectronics/ semiconductor
  • Describe various use cases of nanotechnology/ nanoelectronics/ semiconductor
  • Introduction to the research infrastructure available at the Nano Centers in the form of lab tours and hands-on training

Duration: 06:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to the research infrastructure available at the Nano Centers in the form of lab tours and hands-on training.
  • These would provide in-depth information about the equipment and their capabilities.
  • These would provide in-depth information about the different labs, equipment, their capabilities, and other requirements.
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Notepad and pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)


Module 2: Hands-on training on Fabrication modules

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Understanding of various Fabrication modules such as Wet Etch Bay, Furnaces, Introduction to Thin Films, Lithography, Dry Etch, RCA cleaning, Diffusion, PSG etching, Front/ back Metal Deposition, Photoresist stripping, Forming gas annealing, etc.

Duration: 20:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes

Introduction and Hands-on training on various Fabrication modules:

  • Lab safety protocols
  • RCA cleaning
  • Deposition tools: Oxidation furnace, thermal evaporators, Sputter Systems, Electron Beam Evaporators, Plasma Laser Deposition System, Atomic Layer Deposition Systems, ICPCVD, HWCVD
  • Lithography tools: Laser writer, photolithography systems, E-Beam lithography
  • Etch tools: DRIE, STSRIE, Plasma Etcher, Plasma Asher, Forming gas annealing
  • Doping tools: PDS, PIII
  • Wet Etch Bay
  • Packaging tools: Wire bonder, wafer dicer
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

Tools mentioned above (as per the Institute-wise)

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Notepad and pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)


Module 3: Hands-on training on Characterization tools

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Understanding of various Characterization tools, such as, Probe Station, FTIR & Zeta PALS, AFM, LDV, XRD, Raman, SEM, XPS, TEM, Solar Simulator, Quantum Efficiency, etc

Duration: 30:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes

Introduction and Hand-on training on Characterization tools, such as,

  • Electrical Characterization: Probe Station for IV/CV measurements
  • Mechanical Characterization: LDV
  • Material Characterization: XRD, XPS
  • Optical Characterization: FTIR, UV-Vis, Raman, PL, Zeta PALS
  • Surface/morphological characterizations: AFM, SEM, FESEM, TEM
  • Opto-electronics characterization: Solar Simulator, Quantum Efficiency
  • Electro-Magnetic properties: Polytronic Research Electromagnet Model, PPMS, SQUID, Hall measurement system
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Notepad and pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)


Module 4: HW/Reading material

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Advanced understanding of various processes and equipment nanotechnology/ Nanoelectronics
  • Advanced understanding of Semiconductor Technology

Duration: 20:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes

Study of the relevant literature for the in depth understanding of the various processes and equipment as well as novel devices.

Overview of nano centres at the Institute

Processes:

  • Thin Film Deposition
  • Lithography process
  • Plasma assisted etching processes
  • Deep Reactive Ion Etching
  • Plasma Doping System
  • X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis
  • Mask Designing Using Clewin Software
  • Unique 2D and 3D Zeiss Microscopy Solutions using X-Ray microscopy

Simulation:

  • Modeling Microfluidics using COMSOL
  • Semiconductor Modeling using COMSOL
  • TCAD

Devices:

  • MOSCAP devices/ MIM Capacitors
  • Microfluidic devices for healthcare applications
  • Nanomaterials and devices
  • Inter-digitated Electrodes for Biosensors
  • Impedance based biosensor
  • A MEMS based Explosive Trace Detector
  • 2D MOS2 devices
  • Spintronic devices
  • Anisotropic Magnetoresistance devices
  • GaN LED
  • Microheaters
  • Cantilever
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Chart paper and sketch pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)


Module 5: Preparation of Research Proposal

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Gaining knowledge on how to submit a good research proposal
  • Outcome of a good research proposal can lead to publication in the peer-reviewed journals and filing a patent

Duration: 10:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes
  • How to write a research proposal
  • Writing the technical process clearly
  • Outcome of the research proposal
  • Problem statement is addressed clearly
  • Proof of concept/ Innovative idea
Classroom Aids:
  • Whiteboard and Markers
  • Chart paper and sketch pens
  • LCD Projector and Laptop for presentations
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Notepad and pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)


Module 6: Research Proposal Presentation

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Summarizing a research proposal in a concise form
  • Platform to show-case the proposed research work to reviewers and participants.
  • Technical discussions that will lead to improvising the research problem

Duration: 03:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes
  • How to prepare a poster
  • How to present a poster
  • Feasibility check of the research proposal
  • Handling the cross-questioning
Classroom Aids:
  • Whiteboard and Markers
  • Chart paper and sketch pens
  • LCD Projector and Laptop for presentations
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Notepad and pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)


Module 7: MC Quiz

Bridge Module

Terminal Outcomes:

  • Enhancing the technical aptitude
  • Assessment of the understanding the concepts taught during the lectures

Duration: 01:00 hrs
Theory - Key Learning Outcomes
  • Understanding the concepts taught during lectures
Classroom Aids:
  • Whiteboard and Markers
  • Chart paper and sketch pens
  • LCD Projector and Laptop for presentations
Tools, Equipment and Other Requirements

Labs equipped with the following:

  • PCs/ Laptops
  • Notepad and sketch pens
  • Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps dedicated)