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Designated Emphasis in Nanoscale Science and Engineering
The Designated Emphasis in Nanoscale Science and Engineering program at UC Berkeley is crafted around a set of educational principles that will motivate physical science and engineering students to acquire an understanding of the capabilities, as well as the limitations, of each other's fields. The basic themes of study focus on the synthesis, characterization, fabrication, and modeling of nanostructured materials and devices.
The DE in NSE is available for students pursuing Ph.D. study in a department associated with the Graduate Group in Nanoscale Science and Engineering. The DE is designed to fulfill one of the required area emphases of the student's Ph.D. program while providing additional opportunities for study and collaboration across the associated disciplines.
As the National Academy of Sciences concluded in its 2002 report, Small Wonders, Endless Frontiers: "The interdisciplinary nature of nanoscale science and technology requires that we implement new paradigms for educating scientists and engineers. The new breed of student must have disciplinary depth but also be unafraid to cross disciplinary boundaries, must be energized by talking with colleagues in other fields, enjoy collaboration, and manage - when appropriate - to work in a team fashion. He or she must learn the languages and methods used by more than one field."
The requirements for completing the DE include a core course, two elective courses, and participation in the NSE Graduate Group seminar series. Students should apply for the Designated Emphasis in NSE before taking their Ph.D. qualifying examination. The Q.E. committee must include members of the NSE Graduate Group faculty.
Curriculum
Students in good standing in one of the affiliated Ph.D. programs are eligible for admission to the NSE Designated Emphasis.
The coursework required for completing the Designated Emphasis in Nanoscale Science & Engineering includes a core course and two elective courses drawn from the areas of nanoscale synthesis and processing, nanoscale characterization, nanoscale modeling, and nanoscale devices. Students also participate in the one-unit seminar series organized by the NSE Graduate Group.
Examination and Dissertation
The qualifying exam will be conducted according to the rules of the student's home department; however, the committee shall include at least one faculty member who is part of the NSE Graduate Group from either the student's home department or an affiliated program. The dissertation committee shall include at least one, and preferably two, NSE faculty members to ensure that the thesis contributes in a significant manner to the interdisciplinary field of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
Doctoral students participating in the DE will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the other students and faculty in the program that come from a multitude of disciplines. It can be expected that participation in the DE might enhance the chances to obtain fellowships, stipends, and research support from a variety of sources interested in furthering nanoscale science and engineering.
More information is available from the NSE administrative office in the Berkeley Nanosciences and Nanoengineering Institute in 550 Sutardja Dai Hall #1726, contact Avi Rosenzweig at (510) 643-6681 or nanoinstitute@lists.berkeley.edu.
Course Listings
The core course is
NSE/Physics C201, a newly-designed, team-taught introduction to the fundamental topics of nanoscale science and engineering. The course is offered each spring. (Note that similar courses may be considered by petition.)
Elective Courses:
There are three+ subareas of study under the NSE umbrella:
[Note -- students to select two classes from the following three+ areas (but not from the same area)]
i. Nanoscale Synthesis and Processing
- NSE C203/EE 235 Nanoscale Fabrication Instructor C. Chang-Hasnain (formerly EE 290D)
- Bioengineering 216 section 001, Instructor K. Healy, Macromolecular Science in Biotechnology and Medicine, aka MSE 216
- Bioengineering 290H, Instructor S.W. Lee, Bio-inspired Nanoscience and Nanomaterials
- Chemistry 253 A/B/C, Instructor P. Yang and G. Somorjai, Materials Chemistry I & II
- EE 290B, Instructor E. Anderson, Intro to E-Beam Lithography and Nanofab Technology aka Engin 290A
- ME 219, Instructor A. Pisano, Micro-electromechanical Systems, aka EE 246
- ME 290G, Instructor C Grigoropoulos, Laser Processing and Diagnostics
- MSE 224, Instructor Y. Suzuki, Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
- MSE 260, Instructor F. Doyle, Surface Properties of Materials
ii. Nanoscale Characterization
- ME 226, Instructor K. Komvopoulos, Tribology
- MSE 204, Instructor R. Gronsky, Theory of Electron Microscopy and X-ray Diffraction
- MSE 241, Instructor R. Gronsky, Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis Techniques Lab,
- MSE 242, Instructor E. Weber, Advanced Nanostructure Characterization Techniques
- CHEME 295R, Instructor J. Reimer, Applied Spectroscopy
- CHEME 295S, Instructor R. Maboudian, Introduction to Surface Science
iii. Nanoscale Modelling
- NSE C237 / CE C237, Instructor S. Li or Govindjee, Computational Nanomechanics
- NSE C242 / Physics C203, Instructor J. Grossman, Computational Nanoscience
- Physics 240A/240B, Instructor S. Louie, Quantum Theory of Solids
- ME 259, Instructor A. Majumdar, Microscale Thermophysics and Heat Transfer
iv. Nanoscale Devices
- MSE 226, Instructor D. Kammen/E. Haller, Photovoltaic Materials technologies
The Softer Side of Science and Engineering
Students interested in or required to consider the ethical implications of technology research and development should consider these courses:
- Bioengineering 100, Instructor T. Budinger, Ethics in Science and Engineering
- Engineering 124, Instructor W. Kastenberg, Ethics and the Impact of Technology on Society
- MCB 293C, various instructors, Responsible Conduct of Research
Students interested in making the leap from the lab to the marketplace should consider:
- EE 298A section 010,Instructors A. Isaacs & T. Kalil, Business of Nanotechnology
Prep For Those Who Want to Get Their Feet Wet
[ Ph.D. students can petition to have these undergrad courses considered in the fulfillment of a minor field requirement.]
- MSE 140, Instructor A. Minor, Nanomaterials for Scientists and Engineers
- ME 118, Instructor L. Sohn, Intro to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
- ME 119, Instructor L. Lin, Intro to Microelectromechanical Systems
- EE 143, Instructor N. Cheung, Microfabrication Technology
- Physics 137A, Instructor D. Lee, Quantum Mechanics
Seminar:
NSE students are required to register for, and attend, NSE 298.1, a weekly seminar in advances in NSE research presented by guest speakers from throughout the campus and the nano world. It must be taken for credit only once.
The journal club for DE in NSE students is offered as NSE 298 section 002, a group meeting following the seminar, on Fridays at 3pm.
Affiliated Ph.D. Programs
Students in the graduate study programs in these departments may pursue the NSE Designated Emphasis.
Ph.D. Program |
Contact Person |
Location |
Phone |
Email |
Applied Science and Technology (AS&T)
Nathan Cheung, Chair COE |
Patricia Berumen |
230 Bechtel MC 1708 |
#2-8790 |
astprogram@coe |
Bioengineering (BIOE)
Theodore Cohn, Chair, Graduate Group in Bioengineering COE |
Rebecca Pauling |
306 Stanley
MC 1762 |
#2-9931 |
rpauling@berkeley |
Biophysics
Ehud Y. Isacoff, Chair L&S |
Kate Chase |
299 LSA MC 3200 |
#2-0379 |
katechase@berkeley |
Chemical Engineering (CHEME)
Arup K. Chakraborty, Chair CHEM |
Aileen Harris |
201G Gilman MC 1462 |
#2-1533 |
aileen@cchem |
Chemistry (CHEM)
Judith Klinman, Chair CHEM |
Theodosia Valrey |
419 Latimer MC 1460 |
#2-5884 |
doty@uclink |
Earth and Planetary Science (EPS)
Barbara Romanowicz, Chair L&S |
Margie Winn |
307 McCone MC 4767 |
#2-5574 |
margie@eps |
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
S. Shankar Sastry, Chair COE |
Ruth Gjerde |
211 Cory MC 1770 |
#3-8347 |
ruthg@eecs |
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Robert Ritchie, Chair
COE |
Janene Martinez |
210 HMMB MC 1760 |
#2-0716 |
jcarolm@berkeley |
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
J. K. Hedrick, Chair COE |
Pat Giddings |
6187 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#2-5084 |
giddings@me |
Physics (PHYS)
Christopher F. McKee, Chair L&S |
Donna Sakima |
370 LeConte MC 7300 |
#2-0596 |
sakima@physics |
Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials (SEMM)
Paulo J.M. Monteiro, Chair COE |
Gloria Partee |
721 Davis MC 1710 |
#2-6463 |
partee@ce |
The DE in NSE is administered by the Graduate Group in Nanoscale Science & Engineering.
Group Chair: Professor Connie Chang-Hasnain, EECS cch@eecs
Head Advisor: Professor Peidong Yang, Chemistry
p_yang@uclink.berkeley.edu
Curriculum subcommittee Chair: Professor Peter Yu, Physics/LBNL pyyu@lbl.gov
Graduate Assistant: Avi Rosenzweig, 510-643-6681 victorr@eecs
Admission
Students admitted to, and in good standing in, Ph.D. programs affiliated with the NSE GG are eligible to participate in the NSE Designated Emphasis. Study focusing on nanoscale research should be described in a brief statement of purpose.
Requirements
One core course, two elective courses, and participation in a one-unit seminar organized by the NSE Graduate Group. The elective courses are chosen from three areas: Nanoscale Synthesis and Processing, Nanoscale Characterization, and Nanoscale Modelling.
Students will meet with a group advisor to form a study plan, and periodically check on progress towards completion.
The qualifying exam committee will include at least one faculty member of the graduate group, and the dissertation committee at least one and preferably two, to ensure that the thesis contributes in a significant manner to the field.
Completion
Upon award of the doctoral degree, the transcript record of successful participants in the NSE DE will list a Ph. D. in X with Designated Emphasis in Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
To add the DE-NSE to your degree goal record, first fill out the departmental application (which can be obtained from the NSE office in 550 Sutardja Dai Hall) and then complete the Petition to add/change Degree Goals. The Graduate Division offices degrees unit must receive the signed petition in order to update your official record.
Nanoscale Science and Engineering Graduate Group Faculty
Faculty members from eleven academic departments and Ph.D. programs have joined the Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE) Graduate Group. This group administers the Designated Emphasis in NSE, which highlights interdisciplinary research and collaboration across numerous fields in nanoscale research.
For general information, contact us at nanoinstitute@lists.berkeley.edu.
Name |
Program |
Location |
Phone |
Email |
Website |
Paul Alivisatos |
AS&T, CHEM |
B62 Hildebrand MC 1460 |
#3-7371 |
Email |
Website |
David Attwood |
AS&T, EECS |
LBNL Bldg 2 Rm 400 MC 5230 |
#486-4463 |
Email |
Website |
Nitash Balsara |
CHEME |
201C Gilman MC 1462 |
#2-8973 |
Email |
Website |
Jill Banfield |
EPS |
369 McCone MC 4767 |
#2-9488 |
Email |
Website |
Stan Berger |
AS&T, BIOE, ME |
6111 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#2-5950 |
Email |
Website |
Carolyn Bertozzi |
CHEM, MCB |
820 Latimer MC 1460 |
#3-1682 |
Email |
Website |
Jeffrey Bokor |
AS&T, EECS |
508 Cory MC 1770 |
#2-4134 |
Email |
Website |
Constance Chang-Hasnain |
AS&T, EECS |
263M Cory MC 1770 |
#2-4315 |
Email |
Website |
Nathan Cheung |
AS&T, EECS |
513 Cory MC 1770 |
#2-1615 |
Email |
Website |
Daryl Chrzan |
AS&T, MSE |
318 HMMB MC 1760 |
#3-1624 |
Email |
Website |
John Clarke |
PHYS |
349 Birge MC 7300 |
#2-3069 |
Email |
Website |
Michael Crommie |
PHYS |
366 Le Conte MC 7300 |
#2-9392 |
Email |
Website |
Hari Dharan |
ME |
5135 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#2-4933 |
Email |
Website |
Fiona Doyle |
AS&T, MSE |
216 HMMB MC 1760 |
#2-3801 |
Email |
Website |
Oscar Dubon |
MSE |
378 HMMB MC 1760 |
#3-3851 |
Email |
Website |
Daniel Fletcher |
BIOE, BIOPHYS |
481 Evans MC 1762 |
#3-3077 |
Email |
Website |
Jean Frechet |
CHEM |
718 Latimer MC 1460 |
#3-5624 |
Email |
Website |
Sanjay Govindjee |
SEMM |
709 Davis MC 1710 |
#2-6060 |
Email |
Website |
Costas Grigoropoulos |
ME |
6177 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#2-2525 |
Email |
Website |
Ronald Gronsky |
AS&T, MSE |
218 HMMB MC 1760 |
#3-9708 |
Email |
Website |
Jay Groves |
AS&T, CHEM |
MC 1460 |
#3-0186 |
Email |
Website |
Hartmut Haffner |
PHYS |
301H Le Conte MC 7300 |
#4-4299 |
Email |
Website |
Kevin Healy |
BIOE, MSE |
370 HMMB MC 1760 |
#3-3559 |
Email |
Website |
Frances Hellman |
PHYS, MSE |
317 Birge MC 7300 |
#2-6135 |
Email |
Website |
Amy Herr |
BIOE, LBNL |
308B Stanley MC 1762 |
#6-3396 |
Email |
Website |
Enrique Iglesia |
CHEME |
103 Gilman MC 1462 |
#2-9673 |
Email |
Website |
Ehud Isacoff |
MCB |
271 LSA MC 7200 |
#2-9853 |
Email |
Website |
Ali Javey |
AS&T, EECS |
506 Cory MC 1770 |
#3-7263 |
Email |
Website |
Alex Katz |
CHEME |
110A Gilman MC 1462 |
#3-3248 |
Email |
Website |
Tsu-Jae King |
AS&T, EECS |
567 Cory MC 1770 |
#3-9251 |
Email |
Website |
Kyriakos Komvopoulos |
ME |
5143 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#2-2563 |
Email |
Website |
Sanjay Kumar |
BIOE |
487 Evans MC 1762 |
#3-0787 |
Email |
Website |
Alessandra Lanzara |
PHYS |
321 Birge MC 7300 |
#3-4863 |
Email |
Website |
Luke Lee |
AS&T, BIOE |
485 Evans MC 1762 |
#2-5855 |
Email |
Website |
Seung-Wuk Lee |
BIOE |
201F Donner MC 1762 |
#486-4628 |
Email |
Website |
Stephen Leone |
CHEM, PHYS |
209 Gilman MC 1460 |
#3-5467 |
Email |
Website |
Shaofan Li |
SEMM |
783 Davis MC 1710 |
#2-5362 |
Email |
Website |
Liwei Lin |
ME |
5126 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#3-5495 |
Email |
Website |
Jeffrey Long |
CHEM |
534 Latimer MC 1460 |
#2-0860 |
Email |
Website |
Roya Maboudian |
AS&T, CHEME |
106 Gilman MC 1462 |
#3-7957 |
Email |
Website |
Gerard Marriott |
BIOE |
274 HMMB MC 1762 |
#2-5833 |
Email |
Website |
Paulo J.M. Monteiro |
SEMM |
725 Davis MC 1710 |
#3-8251 |
Email |
Website |
J.W. Morris |
MSE |
228 HMMB MC 1760 |
#2-3815 |
Email |
Website |
Susan Muller |
CHEME |
101A Gilman MC 1462 |
#2-4525 |
Email |
Website |
Claudia Ostertag |
SEMM |
721 Davis MC 1710 |
#2-0184 |
Email |
Website |
Alexander Pines |
CHEM |
D64 Hildebrand MC 1460 |
#2-1220 |
Email |
Website |
Al Pisano |
EECS, ME |
253 Cory MC 1774 |
#2-7200 |
Email |
Website |
Zi Qiang Qiu |
PHYS |
365 Birge MC 7300 |
#2-2959 |
Email |
Website |
R. Ramesh |
MSE, PHYS |
219 HMMB MC 1760 |
#2-2347 |
Email |
Website |
Sayeef Salahuddin |
EECS |
550C Cory MC 1770 |
#2-4662 |
Email |
Website |
S. Shankar Sastry |
BIOE, EECS |
231 Cory MC 1770 |
#2-0253 |
Email |
Website |
Richard Saykally |
CHEM |
D31 Hildebrand MC 1460 |
#2-8269 |
Email |
Website |
David Schaffer |
CHEME |
201 Gilman MC 1462 |
#3-5963 |
Email |
Website |
Rachel A. Segalman |
CHEME |
201D Gilman MC 1462 |
#2-7998 |
Email |
Website |
Lydia Sohn |
ME |
5118 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#2-5434 |
Email |
Website |
Angelica Stacy |
CHEM |
538 Latimer MC 1460 |
#2-3450 |
Email |
Website |
Yuri Suzuki |
MSE |
380 HMMB MC 1760 |
#3-0087 |
Email |
Website |
Umesh Vazirani |
EECS |
671 Soda MC 1776 |
#2-0572 |
Email |
Website |
Eicke Weber |
AS&T, MSE |
374 HMMB MC 1760 |
#2-0205 |
Email |
Website |
Birgitta Whaley |
AS&T, CHEM |
219 Gilman MC 1460 |
#3-6820 |
Email |
Website |
Junqiao Wu |
MSE |
322 HMMB MC1760 |
#2-4391 |
Email |
Website |
Ming Wu |
AS&T, EECS |
261M Cory MC 1770 |
#3-0808 |
Email |
Website |
Ting Xu |
MSE, CHEM |
381 HMMB MC 1760 |
#2-1632 |
Email |
Website |
Eli Yablonovitch |
AS&T, EECS |
267M Cory MC 1770 |
#2-6821 |
Email |
Website |
Peidong Yang |
AS&T, CHEM |
B68 Hildebrand MC 1460 |
#3-1545 |
Email |
Website |
Peter Yu |
AS&T, PHYS |
331 Birge MC 7300 |
#2-8087 |
Email |
Website |
Alex Zettl |
PHYS |
341 Birge MC 7300 |
#2-4939 |
Email |
Website |
Xiang Zhang |
ME |
5130 Etcheverry MC 1740 |
#3-4978 |
Email |
Website |
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