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Information Bulletin on
M. Tech. (Nanotechnology)
Centre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyCentre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyCentre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyCentre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,,,,
Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi
Phone : 011-26988332, Fax : 011-26981753, E-Mail : [email protected]
M. Tech. Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology courses offer knowledge and
training on the development and modification
of devices with atomic precision where the
dimension of the systems is less than 100
nanometers. It is an interdisciplinary subject
that integrates the study of Bioinformatics
Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry as well as
other disciplines. There is a huge demand for
students who have done Nanotechnology
Courses in a good number of industries and
laboratories in India and abroad. The scope
and application of nanotechnology is wide
ranging and therefore many institutes are now
introducing degree courses in this field at the
graduate and post graduate level. Being an
interdisciplinary subject, students with a
degree in Nanotechnology can find
employment opportunities in a number of
fields.
The areas where a nano-technologist can seek
employment include electronics, chemical,
agriculture, food and beverage, genetics, bio-
technology, Space research, forensic science,
environment industry and medicine.
Prof. M. Husain, Hony. Director, Centre
for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The most important feature in the field of Nanotechnology that has attracted worldwide researchers
is the discovery of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) are currently very
attractive materials for a diverse range of applications because of their extraordinary mechanical and
electrical properties. Their applications have already been demonstrated in field emission displays,
nanoscale electronic devices, biosensors and hydrogen storage mediums. The proposed applications
of CNTs are in micro-electronics/semiconductors, conducting composites, controlled drug
delivery/release, artificial muscles, batteries, field effect transistors, nano-lithography,
nanoelectronics, data storage, magnetic nanotube, molecular quantum wires, photovoltaic,
electromagnetic shielding, cancer treatment, thermal protection, nanotube reinforced composites,
AFM tip, super capacitor, catalysts support for fuel cells, polymer composites and sensors. At the
nanoscale the surface to volume ratio becomes very large which radically change the physical and
chemical properties of the system.
Relevance of this course in Jamia
Keeping in view of the importance of Nanotechnology and the infrastructure available in Jamia, the
Department of Physics started a two-year M. Tech Nanotechnology course in 2007 with an initial
intake of 15 students, which has been enhanced to 20 students with effect from the academic year
2012-13. This innovative Masters level course is designed so as to produce highly knowledgeable
and specially trained post graduates in fast developing area of nanotechnology which is already
making major economic contributions, impacting on products ranging from satellite TV, biomedical
implants, structural and highend avionics to sunscreens and even car dashboards.
The course would equip the students with the special experimental skills to make a successful career
in the new emerging industries where reduced dimensionality plays a critical role in their products. It
is designed as a series of lecture modules covering the technologies used to design, realize and
analyze nanoscale devices, materials and systems, coupled with the general and technology
management. Apart from the lecture modules, the course is designed to provide hands on training by
way of experiments through the specially procured nano fabrication equipments commissioned in
the Nanotechnology laboratory. The students are also given exposure to the latest process design and
development technologies through project work, undertaken on both group and individual basis and
conducted in close collaboration with industries.
The Material Science Laboratory of the Department of Physics, Jamia Millia Islamia during the last
decade has been focusing its research activity mainly in the area of Nano-materials and Devices with
close collaboration with national laboratories of the country, which has resulted in to the creation of
the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The Centre will continue to have significant
collaboration with the National Laboratories like SSPL (DRDO), LASTEC, NPL, DIT, IUAC and
other CSIR laboratories apart from Academic Institutions like IIT-Delhi, Delhi University (South
Campus), IIT-Roorkee, IIT-Kanpur.
This academia – national laboratory interaction and exposure ensures that this M Tech course in
Nanotechnology combines the necessary scientific rigour with industrial relevance.
List of Equipments and Infrastructure
1. Low Pressure Phase Chemical Vapour
Deposition (LPCVD)
2. Thermal Chemical Vapour Deposition
3. Scanning Electron Microscope
4. Micro-Raman Spectrometer
5. ECR-Plasma Etching system
6. ECR-Chemical Vapour Deposition
7. I-V Characteristics (Keithley systems)
8. F.T.I.R
9. Flourescence Spectrophotmeter
10. Differential Scanning Calorimeter
11. R.F. Sputtering Unit
12. Thermal Evaporation Coating Unit
13. Spin Coating Unit
14. Close-Cycle Helium Refrigerator
15. Nano-Voltmeter
16. Current source
16. Gauss-meter
17. UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
18. LCZ meter
19. Set-up for measurement of (i) Electrical
Conductivity (ii) Photo-conductivity (iii)
Dielectric Constant (iv)Thermo-Electric
Power
20. He-Ne Laser
21. CO2 Laser
22. Vacuum furnace
23. Microprocessor Controlled furnace
24. Computational Facility with a 6-node
Computer Cluster
25. Clean Room Facility
26. Online Journal Facility
27. Dr Zakir Husain Central Library
New Equipments Procured and added to the laboratory
1. Plasma Enhanced Chemical
Vapour Deposition Unit (AIXTRON – Black Magic system)
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to impart the students a thorough background in the skills necessary
for a technically based career in the new high-tech industries, in which the manufacturing of
multifunctional devices with nanometre range dimensions is a fundamental to wealth creation.
Briefly:
1) Introduce the possibilities offered by the nano-technology revolution.
2) Introduce elemental quantum mechanical principles.
3) Detailed study on various nano-materials, principal fabrication approaches and nano-scale
characterization tools.
4) Hands-on training on nanofabrication and characterization.
Eligibility
(i) M. Sc. in Physics/Chemistry (with Mathematics up to at least Bachelor’s level) /Electronics
/Material Science/Electronic Instrumentation, with not less than 55% marks in aggregate. OR
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics & Communication/ Computer Engg.
Instrumentation or equivalent, with not less than 65 C.P.I. or 60% marks in the absolute system.
Course Structure
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Semester I (T1-01) Introduction to Solid State Physics
(T1-02) Fundamentals of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
(T1-03) Foundation in Microsystems and Nanotechnology
(T1-04) Thin Films Growth and Epitaxy
2. Scanning Probe Microscope
3. Field Emission Scanning
Electron Microscope.
(L-01) Laboratory
(S-01) Seminar
Semester II (T2-01) Nanoscale Materials and Devices
(T2-02) Nano-synthesis and Manufacturing
(T2-03) Characterization of Nanomaterials
(T2-04) Sensor Technology
(L-02) Laboratory
(S-02) Seminar
Semester III
(T3-01) Carbon nanotubes
(T3-02) Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Nanostructure
(T3-03) Nanodevices
(T3-04) Nano-circuits Design
(L-03) Laboratory
(S-03) Seminar
Semester IV
(P-01) Project
All students have to do a substantial research type project during their study period. Projects are
generally based in one of the Nanoscience/technology research groups and involve a structured
experimental investigation of a research or development nature.
Scopes of M.Tech. students in India and Abroad
There are very good career prospects for students having successfully completed their M.Tech. in
Nanotechnology from a reputed institute in India. Some of the industries in India that employ
candidates with a Nanotechnology degree include Health Industry research and consulting;
pharmaceutical; agriculture; environment industries; academic institutes; government and private
research institutes and food and beverage industries among others.
A range of opportunities awaits the candidates willing to go outside India where they can work in
the segments of nano-polymer and nano-medicine and as integration engineers also. The research
opportunities existing in the areas of nano-devices, nano-packaging, nano-wires, nano-tools, nano-
biotechnology and nano-crystalline materials, nano-photonics and nano-porous materials are to
name a few. Nanoscience and Technology Institutes, with their centers at Switzerland, Cambridge
and Massachusetts offer a lot of job opportunities. ASME Nanotechnology institute in New York
also provides job opportunities to deserving candidates.
Projects undertaken
1. Growth of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Suitable for Device Application sponsored by
D.R.D.O., Ministry of Defence, Rs. 38 Lacs.
2. Growth of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes for Semiconducting Applications, sponsored by
the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information
Technology, Rs. 3.81 crore.
The aim of the project is to synthesize and characterize single wall carbon nanotube (SWNTs) using
Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (MPECVD) technique and to study their
characteristics for semiconducing applications. It is proposed to synthesize SWNTs by microwave
plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition using mixture of hydrocarbon gases such as acetylene,
methane and ammonia on silicon substrates coated with metal nanoparticles such as Fe, Ni, Co,
FePd, FePt NiTi and other suitable combination.
Placements Students who have successfully completed the course are placed as either Scientist/Engineers in
esteemed research institutions like University of Kaiserslautern, Germany, Indian Institute of
Sciences, Bangalore, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Roorkee, National Physical Laboratory, Indian
Institute of Astrophysics, De Core Science and Technology and Faculty Members at various
Engineering Colleges, Industries etc.
Faculty Members Prof. M. Husain (Hony. Director)
Prof. M.A. Wahab (Department of Physics, JMI)
Dr. Harsh (Department of Physics, JMI / DRDO, New Delhi)
Prof. M. Zulfequar (Department of Physics, JMI)
Prof. M. Shareef (Department of Chemistry, JMI)
Dr. Azher Majid Siddiqui (Department of Physics, JMI)
Dr. M. Shahid Khan (Department of Physics, JMI)
Dr. Aurangzeb Khurram Hafiz (Department of Physics, JMI)
Prof. M.R. Khan (Deptt. of Elect. & Comm., F/O Engineering, JMI)
Dr. Ayub Khan (Department of Mathematics, Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi)
Advisors Dr. Krishan Lal (President, INSA, Ex-Chairman CODATA, France, Former Director, NPL)
Dr. Vikram Kumar (IIT-Delhi, Ex-Director, NPL)
Prof. (Dr.) S.B.Qadri, U.S. Naval Research Lab, Washington.
Prof. H.R. Khan, IVT – Institut für Ionenstrahl- und Vakuumverfahrenstechnik e.V, Germany.
Prof. Z.H. Khan (Director, CIT, JMI)
Prof. S.S. Islam (Faculty of Engineering, JMI)
Prof. Alim H. Naqvi (Coordinator Nanotechnology Program, AMU, Aligarh).
Admission Process Admission to this course is through the Entrance Test, which is usually held in the month of June.
The Application Forms are available on the website from May onwards.
Equipments Facility in Nanotechnology Lab
Scanning Electron Microscopy Set up
RF Sputtering Unit
Low Pressure CVD Unit
I-V Measurement Unit
Low Temperature Coating Unit
Spin Coating Unit
Dielectric Constant Measurement Set up
Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
Thermal Evaporation System
Close-Cycle Helium Refrigerator
DC Sputtering Unit
X-Ray Diffraction Set up
Micro Raman Set up (Applied Science F/O Engg)
ECR Plasma Etching System
Differential Scanning Calorimeter
FTIR Set up
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
Muffle Furnace