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【Program of Solid-State Electronics】
The Solid-State Electronics Division admits 40 students annually, with the educational objective of cultivating outstanding talents equipped with comprehensive expertise in semiconductor science and technology. The core research areas encompass IC fabrication, device innovation, chip design, and quantum physics.
IC fabrication covers the complete process from a silicon wafer to a packaged, market-ready product. Students first acquire fundamental knowledge of semiconductor devices and subsequently learn essential fabrication technologies, including photomask fabrication, photolithography, ion implantation, thermal diffusion and annealing, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD), dry and wet etching, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), and device packaging. Through this systematic training, students gain a thorough understanding of the pivotal role semiconductors play in modern technology.
Device innovation spans from the widely used metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) to emerging quantum computing units. By leveraging cutting-edge physical theories to develop unprecedented devices, this field continues to drive transformative revolutions within the semiconductor industry.
Chip design focuses on developing chips with architectures tailored to diverse application requirements. Logical gates are employed to establish interconnections among devices, while both circuit efficiency and energy interference at the system level are critical considerations in the design process.
As semiconductor devices continue to scale down, classical physics is no longer sufficient for accurate analysis. Consequently, quantum physics has become a fundamental cornerstone of modern solid-state theory and an indispensable foundation for next-generation semiconductor technologies.
【Program of Nano-Sciences】
The Nanoscience Division admits 25 students per year and aims to cultivate outstanding students with strong interdisciplinary learning capabilities. Rather than concentrating on a single discipline, the program emphasizes cross-disciplinary integration, enabling students to gain informational advantages through the synthesis of knowledge from related fields.
During the first and second years, students complete foundational required courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, electronics, materials science, and programming, including laboratory-based coursework. Beginning in the third year, students select dual core tracks based on their individual interests. From four major domains—nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, nanomaterials, and nanobiotechnology—students choose two primary specialization areas.
This curriculum structure provides not only broad exposure across four nanoscience domains, but also in-depth training in two selected fields. Course selection is highly flexible and student-driven, allowing learners to freely design their academic pathways, explore their interests, and fully develop their strengths within an open and self-directed learning environment.
Global Pillar of Modern Technology — Semiconductors
