NanoMat: NSERC CREATE Training Program in Nanomaterials Science & Technology

NanoMat：NSERC CREATE 纳米材料科学培训计划

• 批准号: 449297-2014
• 负责人: MacLachlan, Mark
• 金额: $ 25.13万
• 依托单位: University of British Columbia
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Training Experience
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=628709
• 关键词: NanoMat; NSERC; CREATE; Training; Program

Substances with dimensions that are less than 100 nm ("nanomaterials") often have new and surprising properties, including magnetic, optical, mechanical and electronic effects. Integrating nanomaterials into devices and applications (e.g., solar cells, sensors, drug delivery) can give companies completely new market opportunities, or enhance existing technologies in ways that are not possible with traditional materials. The field of nanomaterials is rapidly expanding in parallel with the field of nanotechnology, which is anticipated to soon be a trillion dollar industry. The number of people employed in this sector is expected to multiply in the next decade, and there is an immediate need to increase the number of highly trained personnel (HQP) in this sector. In Canada alone, there are already >85 companies active in nanomaterials R&D, and this is expanding. Emerging and established companies require HQP in nanomaterials to remain competitive.NanoMat: NSERC CREATE Training Program in Nanomaterials Science & Technology is a new, innovative training initiative at UBC that will train a future generation of scientists and engineers in nanomaterials research. Trainees will undertake interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects with a focus on alternative energy, the environment, or health. They will take relevant coursework and participate in a new seminar program and professional development activities. NanoMat trainees will also interact with industry through a formal mentorship program, through seminars and retreats, and through an internship to be taken at a Canadian company or abroad. As an important component of the program, trainees will obtain hands-on training on many instruments, and they will learn about policy, ethics, and safety of working with nanomaterials. NanoMat trainees will have strong professional development skills, outstanding hands-on training in nanomaterials research, and extensive industrial contacts to facilitate their transition to the workplace. These HQP will help fill a critical need for Canadian industry and innovation.

尺寸小于 100 nm 的物质（“纳米材料”）通常具有令人惊讶的新特性，包括磁、光、机械和电子效应。将纳米材料集成到设备和应用（例如太阳能电池、传感器、药物输送）中可以为公司带来全新的市场机会，或以传统材料无法实现的方式增强现有技术。纳米材料领域与纳米技术领域同步快速扩张，预计很快将成为价值数万亿美元的产业。该行业的就业人数预计在未来十年内将成倍增加，并且迫切需要增加该行业训练有素的人员（HQP）的数量。仅在加拿大，已有超过 85 家公司活跃于纳米材料研发领域，而且这一规模还在不断扩大。新兴和老牌公司需要纳米材料方面的 HQP 来保持竞争力。NanoMat：纳米材料科学与技术领域的 NSERC CREATE 培训计划是 UBC 的一项新的创新培训计划，将培训下一代纳米材料研究的科学家和工程师。学员将开展跨学科的合作研究项目，重点关注替代能源、环境或健康。他们将学习相关课程并参加新的研讨会计划和专业发展活动。 NanoMat 学员还将通过正式的指导计划、研讨会和静修会以及在加拿大公司或国外的实习与业界互动。作为该计划的重要组成部分，学员将获得许多仪器的实践培训，他们将了解使用纳米材料的政策、道德和安全性。 NanoMat 学员将拥有强大的专业发展技能、出色的纳米材料研究实践培训以及广泛的行业联系，以促进他们向工作场所的过渡。这些总部基地将有助于满足加拿大工业和创新的关键需求。