University Catalog 2024-2025

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Nanoengineering (MR)

Degree Requirements

Core Courses12
Select four of the following courses:
MSE 500
Modern Concepts in Materials Science
MSE 565
Introduction to Nanomaterials
MSE 791
Nonferrous Alloys
ECE/CHE 568
Conventional and Emerging Nanomanufacturing Techniques and Their Applications in Nanosystems
ISE 718
Micro/Nano-Scale Fabrication and Manufacturing
MAE 536
Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems
Technical Electives18
"Technical Electives" are approved in conjunction with the academic committee *
Total Hours30
*

"Technical Electives" may be ones in the MNAE program not used to satisfy other degree requirements or other technical courses approved by the Director of Graduate Program, Nanoengineering.

Full Professors

  • Charles M. Balik
  • Albena Ivanisevic
  • Thomas H. LaBean
  • Jagdish Narayan
  • Joseph B. Tracy
  • Daryoosh Vashaee
  • Yaroslava G. Yingling
  • Yong Zhu

Associate Professors

  • Rajeev Kumar Gupta

Assistant Professors

  • Kaveh Ahadi
  • Wenpei Gao
  • Srikanth Patala

Practice/Research/Teaching Professors

  • Claude Lewis Reynolds Jr.

Emeritus Faculty

  • Elizabeth Carol Dickey

Career Opportunities

Nanotechnological advancements have impacted every technological sector and ultimately may change aspects of our daily lives. The development of these new technologies requires innovative nanoengineers who are invested in the fields of electronics, materials, chemical technology, biotechnology and biomedical engineering. Graduates of the Master of Nanoengineering program are equipped with a solid foundation in nanoscience and nanotechnology necessary for the development of new products and procedures.

Potential careers associated with nanoengineering are as follows.

  • Research and development engineer/scientist
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Materials engineer/scientist
  • Bioinformatics
  • Chemist
  • Process engineer
  • Materials analyst
  • Professor
  • Medical doctor
  • PhD student