Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Nanoscale Engineering
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nanoscale Engineering program at the University at Albany is an interdisciplinary program that combines foundational knowledge of physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and materials science to understand the origins of nanoscale phenomena and design engineering solutions.
Program of Study
The program brings together foundational knowledge of physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and materials science. Students will discover how these disciplines converge at the atomic scale to understand the origins of nanoscale phenomena and learn to design engineering solutions.
Math and Science Courses
- Chemical Principles of Nanoscale Science and Engineering I & II
- Chemical Principles of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Laboratory I & II
- Physical Principles of Nanoscale Science and Engineering I, II & III
- Physical Principles of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Laboratory I, II & III
- Calculus I & II
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Linear Algebra
Nanotechnology Courses
- Nanotechnology Survey
- Choose one:
- Societal Impacts of Nanotechnology
- Economic Impacts of Nanotechnology
- Disruptive Nanotechnologies
Engineering Design and Skills Electives
- Introduction to Nanoscale Engineering Design and Manufacturing
- Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers OR
- Introduction to Nanoengineering Electronics
Nanoscale Engineering Courses
- Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics of Nanoscale Systems
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Nanomaterials Mechanics of Nanomaterials
- Fluid Mechanics and Transport Processes
- Micro and Nano Materials Processing Technology
- Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
- Thin Film and Nanomaterials Characterization
- Industrial Nanomanufacturing
- Capstone Research I, II & III
Electives
- Six credits of any 400-level Nanoscale Science or Nanoscale Engineering courses
Concentrations
Choose one of the concentrations below.
Concentrations
Nanoelectronics
This concentration focuses on the application of nanoscale science to electronic components and improvements to electronics such as display, size, power consumption or speed.
Courses
- Micro and Nano Devices and Circuits
- Nanoscale Optical and Optoelectronic Devices
- Applications of Fields and Waves to Nanoscale Systems
- Nanoelectronic Devices
Nanoscale Engineering for Energy & Environment Applications
You’ll study new and emerging applications of nanoscience to various areas of the energy and environmental fields, including solar cells, fuel cells, renewable and alternate energy.
Courses
- Introduction to Solar Cell Nanotechnology
- Introduction to Fuel Cell Nanotechnology
- Renewable and Alternate Energy Nanotechnologies
- Nanoscale Chemical and Biological Sensors
Nanobiosystems Engineering
This concentration involves nanoscale engineering in health, medical, life science and pharmaceuticals through courses that focus on topics such as biomanufacturing and chemical and biological sensors.
Courses
- Nanoscale Chemical and Biological Sensors
- Advanced Materials Processing for NEMS/MEMS
- Nanobiological Systems
- Introduction to Pharmaceuticals and Biomanufacturing
Nanoscale Lithography
The Nanoscale lithography concentration involves patterning, etching or printing on a microscopic level. You’ll study various nanoscale lithography methods, including optical and electron beam of technology from electronic to biomedical.
Courses
- Nanoscale Patterning
- Light Optics for Nanoengineering
- Charged Particle Optics for Nanoengineering
Research and Facilities
The Albany NanoTech Complex, the most advanced facility of its kind in North America, is an intellectually vibrant powerhouse for research, education, development, tech acceleration, business incubation and prototyping.
You will have opportunities to work with faculty or industry leaders on specialized research in areas as diverse as semiconductor engineering, fuel cell design, devices and algorithms for quantum computing, photonics, nano-bio applications, RNA engineering, plasmonic sensors, and advancing the design and manufacturing of next generation microelectronics.
In addition to the Albany NanoTech Complex, UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) also is home to other research labs and programs:
- The Advanced Cybersecurity Research Lab (ACRL) focuses on cybersecurity, machine learning and autonomic computing approaches.
- The New York State Data Center is a partnership between the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), and New York State Office of General Services (OGS), to make government IT operations and services more efficient and reliable.
- Center for Advanced Semiconductor Power Electronics Research (CASPER) aims to advance power electronics based on wide bandgap materials.
Career Outcomes
With a bachelor’s degree in nanoscale engineering from UAlbany, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career as a scientist, researcher, professor or engineer in diverse fields such as semiconductor manufacturing, transportation, government, energy, medicine, sustainability, agriculture and aerospace.
Our graduates also pursue advanced degrees at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions.
Recent graduate employers include:
- GlobalFoundries
- Intel Corporation
- IBM
- Johnson & Johnson
- Meta
- Micron Technology
- Northrup Grumman
- Performance Logic
- Regeneron
- Tokyo Electron
Academic Program Accreditation
The BS Nanoscale Engineering program is accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.
International Students
This degree is designated as a STEM program. International students maintaining F-1 status are allowed to apply for up to 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) following completion/graduation from their degree program. Currently, this degree program is also designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an eligible degree for the F-1 STEM OPT work authorization extension; students who secure qualifying employment may be eligible to apply for the STEM OPT extension for a cumulative total of up to 36 months of F-1 OPT work authorization.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Nanoscale Engineering program at UAlbany is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and manufacture products at the nanoscale.
- To develop students' skills in designing, modeling, and fabricating nanoscale devices and systems.
- To prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing field of nanoscale engineering.
Program Description:
The Nanoscale Engineering program consists of a core curriculum of math, science, and engineering courses, followed by a series of specialized courses in nanotechnology, engineering design, and fabrication. Students also choose a concentration in one of four areas: Nanoelectronics, Nanoscale Engineering for Energy & Environment Applications, Nanobiosystems Engineering, or Nanoscale Lithography.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Math and Science Courses: Chemical Principles of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Physical Principles of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Calculus, Linear Algebra, etc.
- Nanotechnology Courses: Nanotechnology Survey, Societal Impacts of Nanotechnology, Economic Impacts of Nanotechnology, Disruptive Nanotechnologies.
- Nanoscale Engineering Courses: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics of Nanoscale Systems, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Nanomaterials, Mechanics of Nanomaterials, Fluid Mechanics and Transport Processes, Micro and Nano Materials Processing Technology, Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics, Thin Film and Nanomaterials Characterization, Industrial Nanomanufacturing, Capstone Research.
- Electives: Six credits of any 400-level Nanoscale Science or Nanoscale Engineering courses.
Structure:
The program is typically completed in four years and consists of eight semesters. Each semester typically includes four to five courses.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule varies from semester to semester.
Individual Modules:
- Nanoelectronics: This concentration focuses on the application of nanoscale science to electronic components and improvements to electronics such as display, size, power consumption or speed.
- Nanoscale Engineering for Energy & Environment Applications: This concentration focuses on new and emerging applications of nanoscience to various areas of the energy and environmental fields, including solar cells, fuel cells, renewable and alternate energy.
- Nanobiosystems Engineering: This concentration involves nanoscale engineering in health, medical, life science and pharmaceuticals through courses that focus on topics such as biomanufacturing and chemical and biological sensors.
- Nanoscale Lithography: This concentration involves patterning, etching or printing on a microscopic level.
Assessment:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects. The specific assessment methods used for each course are determined by the instructor.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty with expertise in nanoscale science and engineering. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities. The program also offers opportunities for students to conduct research with faculty members.
Careers:
Graduates of the Nanoscale Engineering program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including semiconductor manufacturing, transportation, government, energy, medicine, sustainability, agriculture, and aerospace.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.
- The program is designated as a STEM program, which means that international students are eligible to apply for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation.
- The program is housed in the state-of-the-art Albany NanoTech Complex, which provides students with access to cutting-edge research facilities.
