Nano Science and Engineering
Introduction
The Nano Science and Engineering (NSE) major is based on an interdisciplinary curriculum that spans basic science, applied principles, and nano-applications. Experiment-oriented courses held in cutting-edge facilities to promote fundamental research ability and problem-solving skills. This major meets the educational needs for various nano-related fields such as, semiconductors, displays, nanomaterials, photonics, nano-bio, and nano-electronics. Students interested in innovative solutions to the tech world’s major challenges are best suited for this demanding program. Education in the NSE major will lead students to the forefront of the global nanotechnology industry.Download NSE Degree Requirements
Curriculum
The NSE major is composed of basic courses, advanced courses, and applied courses that cover the disciplines fundamental to scientific inquiry such as, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Students start with the basics-thermodynamics; organic, inorganic, and polymer chemistry, electromagnetism, applied biochemistry, and quantum mechanics for understanding nanoscale phenomena-and progress on to more and more complex subjects-nanoscale solid state physics; nano-bio system; nano-optics; nano-photonic systems; introductory nano-semiconductors; and other courses on various nanoscale principles and their applications. Along with these basic and applied classes, the program provides foundational education through hands-on experimentation to deepen the students’ understanding of the nanoscale world and to promote practical research.
Careers
Nanotechnology will be the engine of new growth in the coming century; therefore, our NSE students will be eligible for a broad range of career paths. Since nanotechnology is essential for advanced technologies in an array of sectors-such as displays, semiconductors, chemicals, materials, bio, energy and IT electronics-students have the opportunity to work for large domestic and international institutions, both public and private. Following undergraduate studies in the NSE, students can pursue more advanced research in graduate programs at universities in Korea and abroad.
Faculty
World-class faculty members from diverse fields and with experiences from related academic disciplines provide education for the NSE major. Also, professionals and researchers from related industry and research institutes participate in educating and practicing on the industry trend and the development of future nanoscience and technology.