Bio-Nano Materials Science and Engineering (BNMSE)

“Bio-Nano Material Science & Engineering” is a rational fusion of the disciplines of Nanotechnology and Bioengineering, which is truly interdisciplinary in nature and a unique program in AIT. It is an emerging field in science and technology developing innovative materials, devices, and processes, and creating wide range of opportunities encompassing physics, chemistry, biology, applied sciences, various engineering fields and biomedical technology. The program is designed to address the needs of future industry that require continuous development of their workforce and highly skilled leadership to direct and innovate research and development. It has a curriculum that is developed in collaboration with top researchers, industry experts and innovative educators that work in this field.

We are housed in the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and any student enrolled in this program will get a Master of Science (M. Sc.), Master of Engineering (M. Eng.), or Doctoral degrees from the School of Engineering and Technology in the Bio-Nano Material Science and Engineering field of study. Depending on their backgrounds, students can choose one of the two Areas of Specialization: Nanoengineering and Bio-Nanoengineering.

What We Offer?

The program will enhance a student’s education experience and career by offering:

A multidisciplinary learning environment

Integrated classroom-lab experience

Application-based curriculum and research

Vision towards improving society through sustainable development

An international environment

Experienced faculty and staff

Access to opportunities in the emerging job market

The BNMSE program is geared towards students with Science and/or Engineering backgrounds, but most importantly, aims to attract students who wish to make difference and try to change our world through bio-nano way.

The program is open to all Science & Engineering students.

Science – any fields of physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, applied science, materials science, engineering sciences

Engineering – electrical, electronics, computer, telecommunication, chemical, mechanical, industrial, instrumentation, materials engineering, biomedical & other related fields

Professionals – with experiences as teachers, lecturers, researchers from the above fields, data scientists, technology analysts etc.

Research Focus Area

The Bio-Nano Material Science and Engineering program is designed to find technological solutions from the materials science and engineering perspective to address complex problems with a unique approach of unified understanding of the physical world from the nanoscale to the planetary scale. We do multidisciplinary research, inspired by nature and employing nanotechnology as a tool for innovation. Some of our current research topics are:

Biosensors

Plasmonics for health monitoring

Self-healing materials

Opto-electronic devices

Self-cleaning nanostructured surfaces

Energy harvesting

Photocatalysis for air/water purification

Biomimicry & smart devices

SERS design for biomedical applications

Optical thin film coatings

Nanoscale agrochemical carriers