Graduate Studies

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Innovation and Practice

Research at an internationally-renowned institution

We offer both academic and industrial research allowing our students a firm grounding in theoretical and practical skills.

Forge a path that best suits your needs

The Industrial Leadership in Physics (ILP) student supplements traditional coursework and thesis research with classes in business and entrepreneurship and year-long apprenticeships with our industrial partners.

Small size, a big strength

Our faculty provides close guidance at every stage of the doctoral process. We foster a close-knit and collegiate environment;  a setting primed for excellence and advancement.

Modern infrastructure and facilities, a superior funding record

Our state-of-the-art research and teaching facility is specifically designed to promote interdisciplinary research and innovation.

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DEPOSIT SINGLE LAYERS IN GNULAB

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CREATE LITHOGRAPHIC SENSOR DESIGNS IN GNULAB

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USE A WIREBONDER IN GNULAB TO TEST SENSORS

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MAKE MICRON-SIZED PILLARS IN GNULAB

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OBSERVE NANOSCALED LITHOGRAPIC PATTERNS ON THE SCANNING ELECTRODE MICROSCOPE

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WORK ALONGSIDE STUDENTS, STAFF AND FACULTY

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SHEAR COLLOIDAL GELS AT THE ISM

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INVESTIGATE THE ORDERING OF NANOPARTICLES

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INVESTIGATE MESOSCALE PROPERTIES WITH REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS

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