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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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