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This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of synthesis of nanomaterials, nanocomposites and hierarchical materials with nanoscale features. The course will include the synthesis of nanomaterials by using physical and chemical methods. The synthesis of nanomaterials by biological methods will be also included. The course will also provide the students with a necessary background for understanding various nanomaterials characterization techniques, including optical confocal and electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopes such as scanning tunneling microscope, the x-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, spectroscopies, etc.

Faculty : Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences

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This course includes green synthesis of different classes of nano-materials. The use of renewable sources to obtain nanomaterials of dif-ferent classes from simple metal and metal oxide nanoparticles to com-plex bioinspired nanomaterials, economic contributions of nanoscience to green and sustainable growth, and more. The green synthesis of na-nomaterials including algae, plants, and other chemical methods are discussed.

Faculty : Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences

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This course will introduce the fundamentals underlying the formation of nanostructured membranes applied in filtration and separation such as ultrafiltration, microfiltration, nanofiltration, pervaporation, reverse os-mosis, gas separation, hemodialysis, electrodialysis, drug delivery and sensors. Polymeric membranes will be discussed in detail. Also, the course will review the interfacial polymerization and sol-gel processing to prepare thin film composites and ceramic membranes. A special em-phasis will be given on the membrane transport theory, and on how its principles are applied to the various filtration separation applications.

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This course includes students participation in Project-Based Learning activities in new advanced topics related to the field of Nanoscience research, suggested by the student’s supervisors. Students will be en-couraged to demonstrate knowledge and skills by working for an ex-tended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Student’s evaluation will be based on the presented written materials and his/her participation in discussion sessions.

Faculty : Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences

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For the Thesis Master’s in Nanoscience, students will be trained, with the help of their supervisors, to perform a literature review, identify im-portant issues in a specific field and understand the scientific approach to research questions in Nanoscience, carry out a scientific study and appropriately managing the obtained data. Also, students will be trained to appreciate the ethics involved in Nanoscience research, and to ex-press themselves clearly in science (when speaking and writing). The students will be trained and encouraged to prepare their work for publi-cation in high impact scientific journals. The student will be guided to submit a research thesis not exceeding 60,000 words, including tables, figures, and footnotes, and present an appropriate defense in an oral examination.