Master degree program
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Engineering Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. Able to show knowledge and understanding of conceptual, theoretical and practical methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials for specific scientific-technical and scientific-pedagogical tasks in the field of nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
2. Use physical and chemical methods of obtaining nanoobjects and their composites for solving applied problems, as well as methods for describing the structures, structures, composition, morphology and other properties of nanomaterials based on electron and probe microscopy and modern spectroscopy methods.
3. Use fundamental and modern knowledge in related fields of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in the field of nanostructured education.
4. Interpret modern scientific concepts and theories within the research context in the field of nanomaterials and nanotechnology to analyze the results of scientific research and educational work.
5. To identify similarities and differences between the world and Kazakhstan science in the field of innovative technology in order to create new functional nanomaterials.
6. Apply modern information technologies for search, storage, processing and transfer of a necessary new scientific and innovative form of activity for experimental and theoretical research for development and improvement of methods of synthesis of nanostructured composite materials by means of plasma chemical technology.
7. Practice professional skills in scientific-technical and scientific-pedagogical activity for solving problems in interdisciplinary fields of nanotechnology.
8. Draw conclusions on the results of the study, to make independent decisions in solving problems of obtaining nanomaterials with specified properties on the basis of the knowledge and to justify them.
9. Critically evaluate modern scientific concepts and theories in the field of nanomaterials and nanotechnology to determine the object and subject of independent research.
10. Develop research algorithms for obtaining and modifying nanostructured composite particles.
11. Generate new ideas and knowledge by conducting original scientific theoretical and experimental research in related fields of nanomaterials and nanotechnology, the results of which are presented in the abstracted publications.
12. Analyze the priorities of educational and research activities for decision-making and participation in their implementation, the manifestation of the conjugation of personal interests with the needs of society, to be able to report on the results of research in the scientific community at international conferences, to protect and defend their point of view.


Program passport

Speciality Name
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
Speciality Code
7M07120
Faculty
of Physics and Technology

disciplines

Basics of Nanotechnology in Materials Science
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of the discipline: mastering modern aspects of the use of specific practical methods of implementation of nanotechnology in materials science. The discipline will consider the following aspects: classification of nanomaterials, nanoclusters, methods of synthesis of nanomaterials, self-assembly and self-organization in nanotechnology.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course forms knowledge about the history and theory of science; on the laws of the development of science and the structure of scientific knowledge; about science as a profession and social institution; оn the methods of conducting scientific research; the role of science in the development of society.

Nanomedicine based on plasma technology
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline provides an interface between nanotechnology and life science, this module introduces the methods of cell treatment using plasma, plasma sterilization, application of atmospheric plasma systems for skin treatment and major trends of nanotechnology development in medicine. The aim is to introduce the existing methods used in nanomedicine.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the research culture of the future specialist, and to study the theoretical and methodological principles of organizing research activities in the context of the development of science and society. The discipline is aimed at developing the ability to conduct independent scientific research using methods and techniques of analysis, and information scientific resources.

Pedagogy of Higher education
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.

Plasma technology for the reconstruction of the surface materials
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline gives an understanding of the mechanisms of interaction of plasma with the surface of various materials. Their influence on changes in the structure and properties of the treated sample. Diagnostic methods. Also touched upon computer simulation methods for the study of complex systems. The purpose of the course is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms of interaction of plasma with matter, the impact on the properties of materials.

Psychology of Management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course reveals the subject, the basic principles of management psychology, personality in managerial interactions, personal behavior management, psychology of managing group phenomena and processes, psychological characteristics of the leader's personality, individual management style, psychology of influence in management activities, conflict management.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Advanced composite nanomaterials
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to form the ability of creative thinking in the master's students, combining the fundamental knowledge of the basic laws and methods of obtaining composite materials. As well as mastering modern methods of studying the properties of composite materials, their advantages and limitations. Will be studied: hybrid nanomaterials, anisotropy of properties, two-component and three-component nanocomposites.

Basics of nanotechnology of consolidated materials
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline - the formation of graduate students ability to critically analyze the effect of granularity of consolidated materials on their mechanical properties. Purpose of the discipline: mastering the basic methods of obtaining ultrafine-grained materials and consolidated materials and the study of their mechanical properties. Will be studied: powder technology, condensation and evaporation, ultrafine grained structures, intense plastic.

Crystal Physics and Structural Analysis of Nanomaterials
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to form an ability of graduate students to independently study the structure of crystals and anisotropic polycrystalline aggregates by measuring a variety of properties of anisotropic media using acoustic, optical, diffraction and other methods. Such topics as X-ray structure analysis, peculiarities of the structure of nanomaterials, etc. will be discussed.

Experimental methods for the study of nanomaterials and nanostructures
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply the methods of research of nanomaterials to assess their nanostructures. Discipline is aimed at developing the skills and abilities of undergraduates in choosing methods for analyzing and diagnosing the structure, chemical composition, morphology of nano-objects and materials. The course covers: the classification and application of diagnostic methods and tools for the study of nanomaterials; fundamentals of technology and theory; software for diagnostics of materials; the basic principles of the formation of images of the structure, the methodology of experimental research.

Nanoelectrtonics for industry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is the master's knowledge of the principles of nanoelectronic devices and devices. The module will consider modern plasma etching methods of integrated circuits, transistors and microprocesses, etc., as well as methods of diagnostics of the plasma environment in the process of etching and nanotechnology processes that are used or have prospects for application in the technology of electronic engineering products.

Nanostructured materials in construction
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - This course provides basic concepts and applications of nanomaterials in the field of construction. The aim is to train specialists with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the technology of obtaining and researching nanomaterials and nanostructures in construction. Will be studied: methods of obtaining and methods of creating nanomaterials for applications in construction.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Nanomaterials
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline aims to acquire new knowledge and form the ability of future specialists to independent critical thinking and understanding of the key worldview concepts in the field of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. The history of development of nanomaterials and nanostructures bases, priority directions of nanotechnology, physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials, physical and chemical bases of basic methods of nanostructures creation will be considered.

Physical fundamentals of microelectronics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline - to form the skills of undergraduates to work with various semiconductor devices, with a deep understanding of the physical processes occurring in them. Also the formation of future specialists the ability to independent critical thinking and understanding of the current state of semiconductor physics. Such fundamental topics as: band theory of semiconductors, transport phenomena in semiconductors, etc. will be studied.

Synthesis of carbon composite nanomaterials in a plasma medium
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to form an understanding of the properties of gas-discharge plasma and modern methods of synthesis of carbon nanomaterials in the plasma environment. The course studies methods of low-temperature plasma research, properties of carbon nanomaterials, methods of synthesis of carbon nanomaterials, methods of study of obtained carbon nanomaterials.

Technology of manufacture of semiconductor nanostructures
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a master's holistic systematic view of the known methods of formation and synthesis of new semiconductor materials with different functional properties. Purpose of the discipline: mastering methods of obtaining heterostructures based on semiconductors, quantum dots, quantum rods, two-dimensional semiconductors and porous silicon. The following will be explored: UV lithography, Hydrothermal synthesis, physical deposition, and epitaxy.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years