Electronics News
Archive : 22 November 2014 год
Chalmers University of Technology is launching a web based programme which will introduce engineers to the world of graphene science and technology.
"This is a new and different way for us to take on the role of knowledge disseminator in our society", says Maria Knutson Wedel, vice president for undergraduate and master's education at Chalmers. "Previously, we have primarily shared knowledge on a local and national level. The technology today enables global knowledge sharing – we can reach people who need the knowledge in question, no matter where they are located."
The course will be led by Jie Sun, assistant Professor in the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory of Chalrmer's Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience. Those signing up for the 10 week course will learn about the fundamentals of graphene and emerging practical applications. Topics planned for coverage include material properties, electronics, physics, physical chemistry, synthesis and device fabrication and application.
According to Chalmers, those who complete the course will be able to assess if and how graphene can be used in different electronic products to improve, enhance or add new properties.
Students are expected to allocate six hours a week to the course, which comprises lectures, interactive video tutorials and exercises. Students will work on a homework assignment or quiz each week.
Author
Graham Pitcher
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk
"Quite often that person is someone we regard as an unsung hero, but, this year, our winner is very highly regarded. This person is one of the busiest men around but still makes time to serve on the ESCO Council."
Meanwhile, Dyson won the award for Company of the Year. Judges commended the company's plans to double the size of its UK research centre and the success of the 360 Eye robotic vacuum cleaner.
Boyd noted: "Tonight we honour a company whose success we can all celebrate in 2014, a company which can be held up as an exemplar – to inspire others and symbolise the ever increasing value of electronics to our economy, industry and society."
The full list of winners is:
• Contribution to Industry: Sir Hossein Yassaie
• Company of the Year: Dyson
• Young Engineer of the Year: James Pallister, Embecosm
• Innovation: Cambridge CMOS Sensors
• Innovation in Power Electronics: Mentor Graphics
• Semi360: Imagination Technologies
• Product Excellence: BAE Systems
• Collaborative R&D Achievement: Eltek Semiconductors
• Low Power Design innovation: ARM
• Manufacturing Site of the Year: Landis & Gyr
• Manufacturing Supplier of the Year: Multi-lab
• University Research group award: PEATER Group, University of Warwick
Author
Graham Pitcher
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk