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The Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering research division hosts over 70 graduate researchers specializing in areas ranging from atomic force microscopy to quantum sensors, high-speed optical components, and atomic-scale device modeling.
You'll gain access to the renowned James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) and Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre. The JWNC boasts multiple world records in nanofabrication, particularly for the performance of nanoelectronic and optoelectronic components.
In the past five years, more than 250 global corporations have partnered with the JWNC, while over 90 international universities collaborate on nanoscience initiatives. Each PhD candidate receives guidance from at least two supervisors, with one taking an active role in their research. With 50+ students in the Division, a strong sense of community develops, often leading to lasting professional relationships. You'll join a Graduate School committed to exceptional student support, fostering an intellectually vibrant environment that cultivates future leaders capable of impacting culture, society, and global economies. Our diverse cohort includes 750+ students from 50+ nations working across groundbreaking disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields. A key focus involves creating connections among students and integrating them into the University's academic community.