NANOTECNIA PROGRAM FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Theoretical Education MAS Level
Int. Student exchangesBach. Level
R&D stays in Europe/USA
MAS level
Applied 3D PrintingTechniques
Water purification & desalination
solar thermal driven
absorption cooling
Practical Education MAS Level
Theoretical Education
Bach. Level
Practical Education
Bach. Level
Science Basics
General goals:- Achieving theoretical & practical know-how in modern chemistry,
physics and biology at European and US Bachelor standards, as prerequisite for Master studies in science & technology
- Duration: 2 years
Main action fields:- Set-up of on-line course program in collaboration with European and US
University (under development with e.g. the University of Basel - Switzerland, FIU - USA)
- Set-up of laboratories for practical training purposes (standard level experiments)
- int. post-graduation student exchange for a 2-year study period
Possible Financing Sources- Foundations (new laboratory equipment)- CH Universities (obsolete laboratory equipment and experimental
setups) - SNF (Student exchanges)
Advanced Studies
General goals:- Advanced theoretical & practical know-how in modern scientific fields of
practical relevance- During the course, students may choose between starting up their own
high tech enterprise or obtaining a PhD degree abroad- Duration: 3 years
Main action fields:- Set-up of on-line master course program in collaboration with European
or US University (e.g. University of Basel - Switzerland, FIU - USA)- Set-up of dedicated laboratories for application oriented research in
fields of local relevance, such as:o 3D printingo Modern water purification/desalinationo Absorptive coolingo Industrial energy optimization
- 1 year of int. R&D stay in Europe or US during 2nd year of master program
Financing: idem Science Basics Module
Applied Research
General goals:- Learning platform for Master students- Developing technological skills & know-how as a prerequisite for local
setup of companies with innovative technologies- Service platform (online) for R&D needs of existing local and regional
industries
Main action fields:- 3D printing equipment & accessories- Equipment for surface characterization at mm, micron and sub-micron
length scales (topology, rheology, chemical composition, mechanical properties)
- Experimental set-up for energy efficiency testing of water desalination system components
- Experimental set-up for testing of coolant absorption/desorption efficiency under controlled environmental conditions
Financing:- Project financing organizations (KTI, NSF-USA, private foundations)