Training Courses
The Nano-Bio-Sci Diploma program is one of the major programs UNESCO-NECTAR is preparing to implement in Egypt, the Arab States, and Africa are under its Regional initiative UNESCO-NECTAR. The proposed program is planned for 9-12 months and is expected to produce graduates with up-to-date understanding of the emerging field of nano and/or bio-nanotechnology as well as an appreciation for the different applications of these innovative technologies to develop new products and enhance our local industries.
The diploma program is multi-disciplinary and is designed for graduate students with a graduate degree in biology, medicine, physics, chemistry or engineering. It offers a unique blend of specially selected activities, including lectures, lab work, field trips to different factories and R&D graduation project with an innovative component. For this reason, graduates who will take the nanotechnology modules are likely to be in high demand amongst forward-looking companies. The relevant industries include pharmaceuticals, chemicals, petrochemicals, energy & water services, oil production, opto-electronics, electronics, information technology, fertilizers, surface coating, construction technology, food industries and automotive. Furthermore, the modules will also be ideal for the continuing professional development of industrial staff.
Nano-scale phenomena underlie many of the properties and interactions of matter, and thus the sciences of physics, chemistry, and biology. Studying these fields, and paying attention to the developments in nano-sciences that advance them and the applications in nanotechnology that they support, can provide any college science student with a solid foundation for a broad range of careers. Potential fields of study include but are not limited to: Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Environmental Science; Agricultural Science; Engineering; Medicine; Law & Forensic Science; Business; Ethics
To obtain the Nano-Bio-Sci Diploma degree, the student is required to complete a total of 36 credit hours including 45 credit hours for the course work, 12 credit hours for Laboratory work and from 12 to 21 credit hours for the graduation project.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in each course and a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in all the course work will be required to graduate.
Defending and passing the graduation project with a B+ grade.
The Nano-Bio-Sci Diploma program will offer three tracks in three different nano disciplines and three laboratory courses as follows:
This track aims to provide overall knowledge in nano-science and nanotechnology and to develop trained and skilled professionals in the area of nanotechnology. The curriculum is designed to give an in-depth understanding the optical, electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties of nano-materials. Also the nano-tools, implications of nano-materials, their synthesis and designing, characterization, fabrication techniques, and how to modify the surface of such materials in order to be applied in various fields like nano-electronics, textiles, environment, automobiles, nano-medicine, nano-biotechnology and tissue engineering among others. Students with chemistry, physics, material science or chemical engineering background can apply to enroll in this diploma track.
This track aims to provide a deep and broader understanding and hands-on experience in Nano-Biotechnology. This expertise will give a competitive edge in R&D in pharmaceutical and biotechnological Industries. Nano-biotechnology looks at some of the emerging life science applications of nanotechnology and nano-science. Nano-biotechnology integrates the design of new materials and devices with the exquisite specificity of biological molecules, enzymes and cells. This track covers the applications include new types of biomaterials, and nano-materials to be use for biomedical imaging and early diagnosis of diseases, sensors, therapy and smart drug and gen delivery. Students with biology background such as graduates from medicine, pharmacy, dental, biology, and agriculture can apply to this diploma track.
This program aims to provide a deep and broader understanding with hands-on experience on concepts of nano-materials to be used in engineering applications such as nano-materials for construction and green building, materials for electronics, surface-coating and smart alloys. This track covers, understanding basic principles of electronics and applications of Nanotechnology in semiconductor, healthcare industries with hands on training and simulation and modeling of Nano Electronic devices. Students with engineering background can apply to enroll in this diploma track.
The Students will take three Laboratory courses, the first one related to the fabrication of different nano-materials and how to control their size, shapes and chemical composition. The second course including the characterization and investigations tools of nano-materials such as TEM, SEM, STM, AFM, and XRD. The third course is an elective that the student will choose according to her/his area of specialty and will mainly aim at teaching how to modify the surface of the nano-materials to fit her/his selected area of application.
The diploma program also includes eight mandatory modules of laboratory work that each student will need to finish before s/he proceeds to the final requirement of the industrial graduation project.
The Higher Council for the Diploma Program supports the synergy between the academy and the industry for mutual scientific and technological development. This shall be granted in the form of field visits to the relevant production facilities and companies to investigate possible venues for innovative development of new products and/or processes using new nano-materials.
The graduation project of the student will be in the form of R&D project to find a cost-effective solution for a well-identified problem within a specific industry. This research project will be supervised by both one of the program teaching staff as well as one member of our international scientific board. These research projects are expected to have a great impact for the industry, economics and the whole society. Please note that Intellectual property rights for any new product or process that develop within the diploma program through any of the research projects shall be equally distributed among the following three groups: group of researchers involved, laboratory or research laboratory, and the diploma program executing parties.
Program Overview
Nanotechnology 101 Training Program has been designed to raise the awareness of the different industrial sectors to the availability of cheaper new and innovative materials and processes through nanotechnology, and the many possibilities that this technology could be brought to enhance their industries and increase the quality of many of their national products and the prospect of nationally establishing these new technologies. The program is also an eye-opener to the importance of educating a new generation of researchers and young engineers in a cross-disciplinary approach to better prepare our young graduates for the diversity and quality of skills needed to enhance our industry, economy and society.
The program, which consists of a total of four courses of 12 credit hours each, is intended for technical staff and college graduates with one of the following backgrounds: agriculture,….., medicine, pharmaceutical, etc.. The contents of the four courses, whose details are given below, have been carefully reviewed and endorsed by UNESCO-NECTAR prominent experts in the nanotechnology field around the world.
Program Courses
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Introduction to Nanotechnology |
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The course aims to generate an understanding of the physical, chemical and electronic structure of the nano-materials and to provide an overview of the current state of the art in the wide-range and rapidly developing field of nanotechnology. |
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ASSEMBLY & FABRICATION OF NANO-MATERIALS |
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This course will address the state of the art of designing nanomaterials, and their surface modification and assemblies to be used for different applications. |
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CHARACTERIZATION OF NANO-MATERIALS |
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To introduce the potential research into how to characterize nano-materials, different techniques to determine the particle size and shape of the nano-materials, surface morphology and to insure the sample quality will be studied. |
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SPECIALIZED APPLICATION OF NANO-MATERIALS |
According to the applicant specialization, s/he might choose an elective course that fits her/his research needs. We offer three tracks 1- Nano-biotechnology; 2- Bio Nano-materials for Agricultural use and related food industries; 3- Nano-materials for Engineers |
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Track 1 |
Nano-Biotechnology and Bio-medicine |
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This course will address the state of the art in nanotechnologies and nano-medicine, and their ongoing applications focused on addressing the use of nano-materials in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The course will cover also all aspect of using nano-materials as drug carrier, gen delivery, biomarkers, cosmetics, …etc. |
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Bio Nano-materials for Agriculture Use and Food Industries |
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To introduce the potential research areas that would have a significant impact on agriculture and food industries, such as; using these new nano-structural materials as a marker for gen delivery and Nucleic acid bioengineering, or as a smart treatment delivery systems, nano-bio processing, bio-analytical nano-sensors, nano-materials and bio-selective surfaces, bio-sepration, water purification and treatment, food additives and safety control, insect control,…. Etc. Toxicology test for all of these new nano-materials has to be determined according to international protocol and the safety level has to be estimated. |
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Track 3 |
Nano-materials for Engineers |
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Nanotechnology engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering field which simultaneously draws from and benefits areas such as materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, and biology. Indeed, it is all about generating new solutions based on atomic- and molecular-scale manipulations. The usage of nano-science and nanotechnology in engineering directly links academic research in nano-science and nanotechnology to industries and daily life. As a result, numerous nano-materials, nano-devices and nano-systems for various engineering purposes have been developed and used for human betterment. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Nanotechnology 101 Training Program will be offered six times annually during the following periods:
September - October;
November – December;
January - February;
March - April;
May – June.
July – August.
Interested Applicants should register online at http://www.nanotecheg.com/tp.aspx and duly fill out the application form found on the website. Each applicant should also send a copy of her/his degree and a letter from her/his employer approving their participation in the seminar. The program fees should be received within 2 weeks from receiving the confirmation email for the applicant's registration and inclusion in the seminar roaster.
3,000 EGP for national studentsThe program fees are as follows:
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Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications |
Objectives |
This course will address the state of the art in nanotechnologies and nanomedicine, and their ongoing applications focused on addressing the use of nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The course will cover also all aspect of using nanomaterials as drug carrier, gen delivery, biomarkers, cosmetics, …etc. |
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practical training:
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Fees |
1500 LE |
Number of hours |
30 hrs |
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Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications |
Objectives |
This course will address the state of the art in nanotechnologies and nanomedicine, and their ongoing applications focused on addressing the use of nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The course will cover also all aspect of using nanomaterials as drug carrier, gen delivery, biomarkers, cosmetics, …etc. |
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practical training:
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Fees |
1500 LE |
Number of hours |
30 hrs |
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Nanotechnology for Revolutionizing Agriculture and Food Industries |
Objectives |
To introduce the potential research areas that would have a significant impact on agriculture and food industries, such as; using these new nanostructural materials as a marker for gen delivery and Nucleic acid bioengineering, or as a smart treatment delivery systems, nanobioprocessing, bioanalyticalnanosensors, nanomaterials and bioselective surfaces, biosepration, water purification and treatment, food additives and safety control, insect control,…. Etc. Toxicology test for all of these new nanomaterials has to be determined according to international protocol and the safety level has to be estimated. |
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Number of hours |
30 hrs ( including practical training) |
Fees |
1500 LE |
