Nanoparticles: from fundamentals to applications
MSE-673 / 2 credits
Teacher(s): Amstad Esther, Invited lecturers (see below), Leemans Jari, Stellacci Francesco
Language: English
Frequency
Only this year
Summary
This Summer School examines important scientific aspects regarding the development, characterization and application of nanoparticles for medical applications and provide an in-depth review of corresponding fundamentals.
Content
Material synthesis €“ inorganic nanoparticles (Jari Leemans, EPFL); Physical, chemical characterization of inorganic nanomaterials (Lionel Maurizi, University of Bourgogne); Challenges in the synthesis and characterization of 2D materials (Giacomo Reina, Empa); Material synthesis and characterization €“ organic nanoparticles (TBC); Bio-inspired processing (Esther Amstad, EPFL); Microfluidics (Andrew de Mello , ETHZ); Surfaces and Interfaces (Francesco Stellaci, EPFL); Nanomaterials-Cell interactions (Peter Wick, Empa); Principles in nanosafety research (Peter Wick, Empa); Measurement science and reliability (TBC); GMP and upscaling (TBC); Regulatory science (Scott McNeil, University of Basel); mRNA Vaccines/Pharmacopoeia (Gerrit Borchard, University of Geneva).
These lectures will be complemented by a site visit as well as talks on starting a company (Startup Launchpad, EPFL) and non-linear career paths (Georgette Salieb-Beugelaar, FH Muenster).
Keywords
Nanomaterials, nanoparticles, material synthsis, nanosafety
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Prospective students should have completed an undergraduate degree in materials science, chemistry, physics or some other relevant field.
Assessment methods
Oral presentation
Resources
Websites
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Exam form: Oral presentation (session free)
- Subject examined: Nanoparticles: from fundamentals to applications
- Courses: 30 Hour(s)
- Project: 6 Hour(s)
- Type: optional