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 : cnsntjmi@gmail.com

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