The Nanotechnology Master’s Program will find a new home within the Department of Electrical Systems and Engineering
The Nanotechnology Master’s Program will find a new home within the Department of Electrical Systems and Engineering (ESE). This transition aims to enhance our educational research efforts in semiconductors. With this natural positive evolution, the program will serve as a vital semiconductor industry and research workforce pipeline.
The current Nanotechnology Master’s program will no longer accept applications effective the Fall 2024 academic term, and will gradually phase out with our current students completing their degrees by 2026. We encourage those interested in this cutting-edge field to apply to the Electrical Engineering Master’s program in Penn Engineering. The EE master's program allows students to take nanotechnology and semiconductor classes previously offered in the Nanotechnology Master's program. We welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds, including electrical engineering and other engineering and science degrees. Please visit the ESE department website (Link) and the EE master's website (Link)
Here are some popular curriculum examples from past Nanomaster students that also fulfill the EE requirements.
ESE 5130 Principles of Quantum Technology
ESE 5210 The Physics of Solid State Energy Devices
ESE 5230 Quantum Engineering
ESE 5250 Nanoscale Science and Engineering
ESE 5290 Introduction to MEMS and NEMS
ESE 5360 Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization (Link)
ESE 5730 Chips-design
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Education, Research and Innovation
Learn Nanotechnology and Semiconductor in the World-class Facilities
WHAT WE PROVIDE
DIVERSE CURRICULUM
Cultivate a Dynamic and Interdisciplinary Learning Environment for Nanotechnology and Semiconductor through the Flexibility of the CurriculumHANDS-ON LABORATORY
Make Devices in the World-class Cleanroom and Characterize What You Made in the Nanocharacterization Facilities
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Explore Research Opportunities through Independent Study, Thesis, or Graduate Student Fellow Program
STUDENT SUPPORT
Explorer Our Student Support System to Enhance Your Achievement during Your StudiesCAREER CONSULTING
Meet with Alums and Benefit from Career Consulting Opportunities for Success in Your Future Career
NETWORKING
Enjoy Networking with Peers, Alums and Students in Other Programs
2010
Year of the First Graduation
150+
Students Graduated
39%
Pursued Ph.D.
61%
Went to Industry
WHAT It's Like To Be A Nano Student
TESTIMONIALS
Nano program helps me gain a deep and solid understanding of the semiconductor industry and the science behind it. The cleanroom experience from ESE 5360 and research experience of being a GSF are precious, and the knowledge I learned from those experiences is still helping me in industry now. Liang Li, ASML, Class of 2022
The Nanotechnology program excels in providing hands-on experience through its nanofabrication lab course and GSF program, which was extremely helpful for pursuing PhD. Yeonjoon Suh, Penn ESE PhD Candidate, Class of 2021
Practical knowledge gained from Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization course and the GSF program was extremely beneficial to my early career in the semiconductor industry. Peilin Li, KLA, Class of 2021
The Nanomaster program has provided me with numerous opportunities through its flexible curriculum and hands-on experience in cleanroom fabrication and characterization. Vishal Venkatesh, Penn ESE PhD Candidate, Class of 2018
I truly valued the Nano's flexibility and curriculum provided a solid foundation for my engineering skills both in-depth and in-breadth. Steve Liu, Ernst & Young, Class of 2018
The industry exposure in the Nanomaster's coursework and the opportunity to participate in research as a Graduate Student Fellow enabled me to confidently grow into a nanotechnology career. Georgia Griggs, Avisi Tech, Class of 2017