Short Courses

The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Sharif University of Technology hosted a three-day laboratory safety course in February 2023. The course was attended by 12 students and university personnel, focusing on various aspects of laboratory safety, particularly the risks associated with working with nanoscale materials. The opening day featured Dr. Shahnaz Ghasemi, a respected professor from the Energy, Water and Environment Institute at Sharif University, who provided comprehensive explanations of the factors underlying accidents in research laboratories. Dr. Ghasemi also discussed preventive measures and coping strategies to mitigate the occurrence of such incidents. On the following day, Ms. Mirzakhani, an expert from the Fire Department, delivered a lecture covering different fire categories, preventive techniques, and fire extinguishment methods. Practical fire extinguishing exercises were conducted near the Aerospace Engineering Department at Sharif University, with active participation from all attendees. The final day of the course included a presentation by Dr. Leila Shushtari, a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Dr. Shushtari addressed the hazardous implications of working with nanoscale materials and provided a thorough explanation of preventive measures and coping mechanisms. The participants then underwent a comprehensive assessment, and those who successfully passed were granted a license certifying their eligibility to access the laboratory.

       
 

A one-day lecture and workshop on 3D printing and tissue engineering was held on 18th July 2018 by the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, with the presence of more than 70 interested researchers in this field. In this workshop, Dr. Lobat Tayebi, a faculty member at Marquette University's School of Dentistry in the United States, first spoke about innovative methods such as 3D printing and microfluidics for using biological materials to produce biological structures in dentistry and medicine, and explained the latest achievements of her research group. Following the lecture, a 3D printing workshop was held with an introduction to tissue engineering and various types of soft and hard tissue engineering, and the produced samples were presented. Finally, researchers from Omid Afarinan Engineering Company, a university startup company, presented their latest products in the field of bioprinters.

           
 

The specialized workshop "Introduction to Molecular Dynamics Simulation using LAMMPS software" was held at the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in December 2013 with the presence of more than 130 interested participants. The main topics covered in this educational workshop were:
 

In order to enhance the scientific level of researchers in the field of nanoscale solar cell technology, the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Sharif University of Technology held a one-day workshop on "Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells" with the presence of more than 80 interested participants in October 2013. The main topics covered in this educational workshop were:

• Training on the fabrication and analysis of dye-sensitized solar cells (presented by Mrs. Ghahari)

• Training on the measurement of electron density and distribution of electron traps in solar cells (presented by Dr. Mohammadpour)

• Training on electrochemical impedance analysis (presented by Dr. Samadpour)

• Training on absorption calculations and light management in dye-sensitized solar cells (presented by Dr. Dabirian)

Link: http://ncl.sharif.ir/nssc92/workshop.htm

   
 

The following management courses were held in collaboration with the Sharif University of Technology Entrepreneurship Center in 2011 at the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to familiarize experts in the field of nanotechnology with management skills:

• Business Plan Course (presented by Mr. Fardis)

• Principles and Techniques of Negotiation Course (presented by Mr. Fardis)

• Online Entrepreneurship Course in Nanotechnology (presented by Mr. Ahmadi)

• Commercialization and Wealth Creation from Nanotechnology Course (presented by Mr. Kanaani)

 

The Introduction to Nanotechnology Course was held at the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in 2008, with the following subtopics:
 

The course aimed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of nanotechnology and its various subfields. It covered topics such as the principles and techniques of nanoscale fabrication, characterization methods for nanostructures, nanobiotechnology applications, nanoelectronics and nanocomputing. The course was designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in nanotechnology or related fields, as well as for those who wanted to gain a basic understanding of the field.