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)