Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials and Nanostructures
Summer School 2024: U of T and McGill Workshop
The Summer School for Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques is a three-day event from June 25 to 27, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, hosted by the University of Toronto and McGill University through the Open Center for the Characterization of Advanced Materials (OCCAM) and the Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC). This summer school is the second U of T–McGill Electron Microscopy Workshop. The first was at McGill in 2023.
Over the three days, participants can attend keynote talks from leading researchers showcasing the latest research trends on techniques and methodologies in electron microscopy and semiconductor processing, including electron tomography, electron holography, volume electron microscopy, photolithography, and multiple high-end deposition and plasma-etching systems.
On the first day, you'll be introduced to various fabrication techniques. The second and third days will be an advanced workshop on the latest electron microscopy developments. But it's not just about theory — you'll also get hands-on experience. You'll attend in-person demonstrations on semiconductor fabrication techniques such as sputtering, e-beam lithography, and etching at TNFC on Day 1. The fabricated structures will then be characterized using the electron microscopy equipment in OCCAM on Days 2 and 3.
Additionally, you'll also acquire hands-on experience on the characterizations techniques for nanomaterials suitable for the construction of high-capacity batteries and Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor structures. The school is suitable for new and experienced users and is structured to provide skills in electron microscopy and semiconductor processing techniques.
But it's not just about the learning — the Summer School for Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques also provides ample networking opportunities. You'll have the chance to connect with other academic researchers and industry professionals, fostering new collaborations and expanding your professional network. Overall, the event brings together scientists, engineers and researchers working in electron microscopy and nanofabrication to exchange knowledge, share ideas and advance the field.
Registered students, academics and professionals alike, will be awarded with a certification in Advanced Fabrication and Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials and Nanostructures upon completion of the 3-day workshop.
Registration Fee: Industry $500, University $100
Sponsor
Speakers
Professor Raynald Gauvin
McGill University
Liza-Anastasia DiCecco
Penn State
Nicolas Piché
Comet Holding
Professor Maureen Lagos
McMaster University
Irina Stateikina
C2MI
Professor Gisele Azimi
University of Toronto
Workshop Schedule
| TUESDAY, JUNE 25 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 | THURSDAY, JUNE 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30-10:15 | Wai Tung Ng (GaN Power Transistors) | Raynald Gauvin (SEM/EDS) | Liza-Anastasia DiCecco (Liquid microscopy) |
| 10:15-10:30 | BREAK | ||
| 10:30-11:15 | Irina Stateikina (MEMS microfabrication) | Jane Howe (In situ techniques) | Gisele Azimi (Battery) |
| 11:15-12:00 | Maureen Lagos (Advanced TEM techniques) | Nicolas Piché (Image processing) | Peter Brodersen (Surface characterization) |
| 12:00-1:30 | LUNCH | ||
| 1:30-4:30 | TNFC Demo (Semiconductor fabrication) | OCCAM Demo (Electron microscopy) | OCCAM Demo (Surface characterization) |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 25 | |
|---|---|
| 9:30-10:15 | Wai Tung Ng (GaN Power Transistors) |
| 10:15-10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:30-11:15 | Irina Stateikina (MEMS microfabrication) |
| 11:15-12:00 | Maureen Lagos (Advanced TEM techniques) |
| 12:00-1:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30-4:30 | TNFC Demo (Semiconductor fabrication) |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 | |
|---|---|
| 9:30-10:15 | Raynald Gauvin (SEM/EDS) |
| 10:15-10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:30-11:15 | Jane Howe (In situ techniques) |
| 11:15-12:00 | Nicolas Piché (Image processing) |
| 12:00-1:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30-4:30 | OCCAM Demo (Electron microscopy) |
| THURSDAY, JUNE 27 | |
|---|---|
| 9:30-10:15 | Liza-Anastasia DiCecco (Liquid microscopy) |
| 10:15-10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:30-11:15 | Gisele Azimi (Battery) |
| 11:15-12:00 | Peter Brodersen (Surface characterization) |
| 12:00-1:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30-4:30 | OCCAM Demo (Surface characterization) |