MSE 8803I / MSE 4803I- Fundamentals of Nanomaterials &
Energy:
The class is designed for undergraduate and graduate
students of Non-Science Majors (Liberal Arts, Architecture, Business,
Computing) interested to learn more about nanotechnology applications in
state-of the art energy-related technologies: Li-ion and other rechargeable
batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, solar cells, light emitting diodes,
piezoelectric generators, wind and geothermal energy harvesting, energy
applications of thermal interphase materials, modeling of energy materials and
devices, and others.
Unique educational opportunities offered:
• Practical
demonstrations and hand-on experience producing advanced energy materials &
working devices
• The
most advanced research directions revealed
• Broad
scope of energy-related technologies covered
• Learning
from the key experts in the energy fields
• Informal
discussions with scientists and PhD students working in these fields
• Commercialization
secrets & university-industry relations uncovered: learn how energy
technologies are entering the market place
• Relaxed
and very enjoyable learning environment
• Students
from the School of Science & School of Engineering interested in getting a
broad overview of energy-related research activities are also welcome to attend
