MLU Halle starts new graduate program in micro- and nanotechnology!

MLU Halle starts new graduate program in micro- and nanotechnology!

The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) is making a name for itself with a new graduate program in micro- and nanotechnology. From now on, specialists will be trained here, with proper financial support: a total of 1.6 million euros will flow from the European Social Fund (ESF+) and the state of Saxony-Anhalt into this promising project. dubisthalle.de reports that this program includes not only five positions for doctoral students, but also a postdoc position that will contribute significantly to research and teaching.

The heart of this training will be the practical training in the MLU clean room. There, students are directly familiarized with the renowned technology, which will enable them to work on five different research projects on nanostructuring. What topics are the focus? This includes the development of more efficient solar cells and spintronic components as well as advances in silicon-based nanophotonics. All of these projects rely on the university's existing cleanroom infrastructure, which covers almost a complete nanostructuring process chain. This approach is no coincidence: some of the projects build on MLU's research success as part of the Excellence Strategy, which further underpins the academic success of the program.

Growing need for experts

Micro and nanotechnology is an area with increasing demand for highly qualified specialists. It is therefore no wonder that MLU focuses on the structured training of doctoral students. The postdoc position will not only implement your own research project, but also support teaching in the “Physics and Nanotechnology” degree program. This combination promises exciting developments for the future of technology.

Another aspect that should not go unmentioned is internationalization, which is very important in the master's program in micro- and nanotechnology at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. From 2023, there will be increased collaboration with a Canadian partner, the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique in Montreal. Students have the chance to obtain a double degree by spending the first year at their home university and the second year with their partner. sci.hm.edu emphasizes that international experiences are viewed as valuable and are supported by lectures in English and various opportunities abroad.

Opportunities for all students

The MLU and the Munich University of Applied Sciences are committed to the goal of offering students the best possible access to high-quality education. Those interested in the master's program should note that if they do not achieve the required final grade in the previous course of study, an aptitude test can be carried out. hm.edu informs that an admission interview will be carried out to assess the professional qualifications, in which good knowledge of mathematics, basic physics and basic knowledge of semiconductor technology will be required.

In summary, it can be seen that both the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg and the Munich University of Applied Sciences are responding to the challenges of modern technologies and are responding to the growing need for well-trained specialists with innovative programs. The coming years promise exciting developments in this regard.