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Nanotechnology and nanosensors are broad, interdisciplinary areas that encompass (bio)chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, electrical engineering and more. The present course will provide a survey on some of the fundamental principles behind nanotechnology and nanomaterials and their vital role in novel sensing properties and applications. The course will discuss interesting interdisciplinary scientific and engineering knowledge at the nanoscale to understand fundamental physical differences at the nanosensors. By the end of the course, students will understand the fabrication, characterization, and manipulation of nanomaterials, nanosensors, and how they can be exploited for new applications. Also, students will apply their knowledge of nanotechnology and nanosensors to a topic of personal interest in this course. ---------------- COURSE OBJECTIVES The course main objective is to enhance critical, creative, and innovative thinking. The course encourages multicultural group work, constructing international 'thinking tanks' for the creation of new ideas. Throughout the course, you will be asked to reflect upon your learning, think "out of the box", and suggest creative ideas. The course is set to encourage the understanding of: 1. The importance of nanoscale materials for sensing applications. 2. Approaches used for characterizing sensors based nanomaterials. 3. Approaches used for tailoring nanomaterials for a specific sensing application. 4. Metallic and semiconductor nanoparticles. 5. Organic and inorganic nanotubes and nanowires. 6. Optical, mechanical and chemical sensors based on nanomaterials. 7. Hybrid nanomaterial-based sensors. ---------------- We recommend that you read the following supplementary reading materials: -Jiří Janata, Principles of Chemical Sensors, Springer, 2d Edition (1989). -Roger George Jackson, Novel Sensors and Sensing, CRC Press (2004). _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Teaching Team About Professor Haick Hossam Professor Hossam Haick is an expert in the field of nanotechnology, nanosensors, and non-invasive disease diagnosis. Prof. Haick is the recipient of the prestigious Marie Curie Excellence Award, ERC Award, and the FP-7 Health Award. He is also the recipient of more than 42 international honors and prizes for his achievements, including a Knight of the Order of Academic Palms (conferred by the French Government) and the “List of the World’s Top 35 Young Scientists”, and the Discovery Award of the Bill & Melinda Gates. Prof. Haick is the founder and the leader of a European consortium of eight universities and companies for the development of advanced generation of nanosensors for disease diagnosis. He also serves as an associate editor of the two journals and serves as an advisory consultant to the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) – the world's authority for chemical information - a senior scientific advisory member of several national and international companies and institutes, and as a scientific evaluator in the European Commission. Email: hhossam@technion.ac.il _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Course Staff Meital Bar-Segev, Teaching Assistant: Received her B.A. (Cum Laude) in Chemistry and B.Sc (Cum Laude) in Materials Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (both in 2010). During her studies, she worked in a student position at Tower Semiconductors Ltd. After graduation she worked at Alfred Mann Institute in the Technion (AMIT) as a process development engineer. Currently, she performs her Ph.D. degree (direct track) in the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI) of the Technion under the supervision of Prof. Hossam Haick. The research of Meital focuses is the development of electronic skin based on nanoparticles. Abeer Watted, Teaching Assistant: Received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Transportation and Highways Engineering from the Technion. She is a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology at the Technion, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Miri Barak. She received a second master degree in Educatu in Science and Technology from the Technion in 2013. Her research focuses on science education and inquiry-based laboratories. Currently, Abeer works as a lecturer at Al-Qasemi Academic College of Education, where she serves also as the head of Civil Engineering Department. Maya Usher, Teaching Assistant: Received her B.A. and M.A. (Cum Laude) in Communication Studies from Sapir Academic College and Ben Gurion University- Israel (2009; 2013 respectively). Currently, Maya is a PhD. candidate at the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology at the Technion, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Miri Barak. Her research focuses on examining online collaborative learning in small multicultural groups. Muhammad Khatib, Teaching Assistant: Received his B.Sc in Biochemical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (2015). His final research project, conducted with Prof. Avi Schroeder, dealt with harnessing liposome-based drug delivery systems to applications in precise agriculture. Currently, he performs his Ph.D. (special track) in the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Technion under the supervision of Prof. Hossam Haick, and his research focuses on self-healing devices for monitoring infectious diseases. Miri Barak, Pedagogical Advisor: Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology, Technion- Israel Institute of Technology. She is the Head of the Science and Learning Technologies group and the advisor of graduate students. Her academic activities focus on developing, integrating, and evaluating science education curricula at school and higher education levels. Her studies involve the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), with emphasis on emerging web-2.0 and cloud applications, to foster meaningful learning and high-order thinking....

Top reviews

VP

Jun 1, 2020

Well designed introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology. Conceptual clarity and the focus of the course is remarkable.

HL

Jul 7, 2020

great course with great course information! A great supplement to anyone taking courses or needing a refresher in this area.

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May 14, 2020

I liked it, I think the exams should be less specific, maybe about a complete topic.

By Mohammad A

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Oct 16, 2019

Very nice, I am delighted to get valuable knowledge about nanotechnology. Very nice.

By Dr. C S

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Aug 17, 2025

This is excellent course . recommended for all the interested students of the area.

By Dr. A K

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May 28, 2020

Learnt much about nanomaterials synthesis and there applications in medical field.

By Sương T T T

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Oct 27, 2021

This course bring to me various knowledge about nano and sensors. Extremly useful

By Gaurav R

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Jul 14, 2020

Good Material, great animation,learning with videos makes it easier to understand

By Waqar H

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Dec 16, 2021

this professor has an amazing teaching style and has given us standard outline

By Richard J S

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Jul 15, 2024

Fun and a cousre of intrest, about nanotechnology, i think u should choise it

By Mikolai V

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Apr 21, 2021

Very good overview of the field of nano-tech, characterisation and sensors.

By Mani C K

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Jul 25, 2019

It was very helpful in understanding about the nano sensors and technology.

By Daniel W

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Nov 19, 2017

Great balance of theory and application as well as details and big picture!

By Abdul Q

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Jul 5, 2025

One of the best course to enhance skill of nanotechnology and nano sensors

By Kaushlendra K

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Jun 30, 2021

It's nice course which gives the basics of nanotechnology and nano sensors

By Rohan M

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Jul 28, 2020

Very nicely planned course materials, I've learned a lot from the course.

By Marcella M

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Dec 29, 2020

The course was very interesting and well organized. I'm glad I chose it.

By Dhruva M

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Aug 29, 2017

The course was very well composed, and the professor is one of the best.

By Dr. H T

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Jun 11, 2020

Nice course to understand the nano on nano level. Helpful for everyone.

By Kalpit G

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Jul 2, 2020

This course was very helpful as all the Coursera courses always are.

By Dr. J K B

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Jul 24, 2020

It is a good course for those who want knowledge in NanoTechnology

By vsreddy i

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Jun 19, 2020

Excellent course and really I learnt lot of things in this course.

By Efat u z

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Jun 8, 2020

One of the best courses on Nenotechlogy available in the internet

By Muhammad H J M A

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Jul 28, 2023

good course helps alot and give information about alot of things

By Oshin O

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Jul 11, 2017

Great starter course for Nanotechnology novices...an eye opener!

By Humbert N F J

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May 21, 2017

An excellent guide to Nanotechnology for young learners like me.

By Sonia T

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Jul 21, 2025

clear and concise. Professor explains the concepts in detail.