This course will equip learners with the following competencies:
- To understand the principles of thin-film deposition to advance epitaxial growth techniques and their applications in the microelectronics and lighting industry.
- To examine advanced characterization techniques for materials analysis, covering techniques ranging from macroscopic to nanoscopic length scales.
- To apply advanced analytical techniques for material analysis. Possible techniques include: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; Auger electron spectroscopy. X-Ray diffraction, Ion Beam analysis and Mass spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy; Scanning Electron Microscopy; Transmission Electron Microscopy; X-ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy; Rutherford Backscattering and PIXE.
- To perform basic interpretation of measured spectrum that would be encountered in analysis and authentication arising from manufacturing and production of advanced and emerging materials and devices.
The target learner profile is mid-career engineers, specialists, technicians.
Pre-requisites
The minimum entry requirement is a BSc in Physics or B. Eng or related degree, or minimum of two years working in a related industry.
Prepare learners to perform their responsibilities in the following job roles:
- Semiconductor physics researchers, device engineers, process engineers
- Electronics QA & QC engineers
- Optics or laser scientist
- Semiconductor Technologists/Specialists
Programme Structure and Details
| Faculty | Course Title | Course Duration (Hours) | Course Dates |
| Faculty of Science | Fundamentals on Epitaxial Thin Films | 19.5 | Day 1: 25 Feb (Thurs), 8.30am – 4pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 2: 04 Mar (Thurs), 8.30am – 4pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 3: 11 Mar (Thurs), 8.30am – 4pm (with 1 hour lunch break) |
| Faculty of Science | Advanced Analytical Techniques for Characterization | 16.0 | Day 4: 18 Mar (Thurs), 8.30am – 3.30pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 5: 25 Mar (Thurs), 8.30am – 3.30pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 6: 1 Apr (0.5 day), 8.30am – 12.30pm |
| Faculty of Engineering | VSCEL Focused Concepts and Fundamental Applications | 24.5 | Day 7: 6 Apr (Tues), 9am – 4.30pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 8: 13 Apr (Tues), 9am – 4pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 9: 15 Apr (Thurs), 9am – 4pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 10: 19 Apr (Mon), 9am – 4pm (with 1 hour lunch break) |
| Faculty of Science | Techniques for Material Analysis through Experimentation (Lab work) | 10.0 | Day 11: 22 Apr (Thurs), 8.30am – 3.30pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Day 12: 23 Apr (0.5 day) (Fri), 8.30am – 12.30pm |
The mode of delivery is face to face.
Learners will be assessed in the following ways:
- Tutorials
- Assignments
- Quizzes
The department plans to have at least 1 run of the course in the PC each year, and at least 20 intake per run.
The maximum candidature period for learners to complete the component courses for the PC is 24 months.
Learners will be awarded the Professional Certificate when they successfully complete all required component courses within the stipulated maximum candidature period, and apply to the administrative unit for the PC.
The administrative unit for this PC is the Department of Physics. This programme is led by a team of professors/lecturers from Department of Physics:
- Prof SOW Chorng Haur
- A/Prof TOK Eng Soon
- Prof Andrew WEE
- A/Prof Thomas OSIPOWICZ
- A/Prof Jeroen Van KAN
- A/Prof WANG Xuesen