Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics.
• Acquire knowledge about adhesion and stiction.
• Learn the applications to MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/BioNEMS.

Course Description

This course provides attendees with a basic working knowledge of nanotribology and nanomechanics and applications of MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/BioNEMS. The course concentrates on the recent research carried out using scanning probe microscopy.

Course Materials

• Online Course/Program includes link to PDF notes file

• In Person Course/Program includes printed notes

Who Should Attend?

Scientists, engineers, and technicians/technologists who are involved in design, selection of materials/coatings and study of failure mechanisms of various mico/nanodevices, especially in magnetic storage devices, MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/NEMS applications.