Short Courses & Workshops in Nanofabrication & Micro/Nanotechnology

The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) at Georgia Institute of Technology invites participants to its series of short courses and workshops focussed on micro-/nanofabrication, lithography, additive manufacturing, soft lithography and laser micromachining. These events are designed for researchers and industry professionals who are working in nanotechnology, device fabrication, wafer-level engineering, and nano-enabled systems.

Event Details

About IMS and the Training Program

The Institute for Matter and Systems at Georgia Tech is dedicated to bridging materials, devices and systems research — and part of its mission is to train the next generation and equip professionals with the skills needed for micro- and nanotechnology fabrication. +1
Through the short courses and workshops, IMS opens up its world-class cleanroom, advanced facilities and fabrication workflows to both academic and industry participants. These are highly relevant for anyone working in nano-electronics, wafer-level miniaturization, nanomaterials device fabrication or microfluidics technology.

What You’ll Get From These Courses

• Hands-on fabrication experience: Many of the workshops incorporate actual cleanroom work; for example the “Microfabrication” short course offers a 2-day mix of lectures and lab fabrication inside IMS’s cleanroom.

• Core nanotechnology-relevant fabrication techniques: Topics include photolithography, thin film deposition, etching, packaging, metallization, soft lithography (e.g., for microfluidics) and laser micromachining. +2matter-systems.gatech.edu+2

• Device context and application relevance: The courses are designed to help participants connect fabrication techniques with device applications — e.g., microfluidics using soft lithography, nanofabrication using EBL workflows for photonics, sensors or nano-devices. +1

• Access to state-of-the-art facility: Since IMS has one of the advanced university cleanrooms, participants benefit from exposure to real nano/microfabrication infrastructure—valuable for research and industry.

• Networking & professional development: These courses allow for interacting with peers, industry professionals and academic researchers, which is helpful especially if you’re working in nano-electronics, semiconductor miniaturization or nanoscience.

Who Should Attend

• Research scientists, post-docs or graduate students working in nanotechnology, nanomaterials, wafer-level engineering, nano-electronics or device fabrication.

• Industry engineers or technical staff from micro/nano-fabrication companies, semiconductor or MEMS/ NEMS firms who wish to upgrade their process skills in lithography, cleanroom workflows or additive/nano fabrication.

• Professionals looking to transition into nanotechnology fields—especially those interested in wafer-level engineering, lithography, microfluidics or laser fabrication for nano-enabled devices.

• Educators or lab managers seeking hands-on understanding of cleanroom fabrication processes and nanotechnology training for their students.

Benefits & Highlights

• Short-format intensive programs: many are 1- or 2-day workshops, making them feasible for busy professionals.

• Combined lecture + laboratory: The mix ensures you’re not just learning theory but doing real fabrication. +1

• Focus on nanotechnology aspects: Though the title may say “microfabrication”, the techniques and emphasis are directly relevant to nanoscience, nanotechnology, device miniaturization and cleanroom nanofabrication workflows.

• Cost tiers for different audiences (industry vs academic) — accessible for various participants.

• Relevance to nano-enabled device fabrication: From EBL for nanostructures to soft lithography for microfluidics, these skills align with wafer-level engineering and nano-electronics.

• Located at a leading research institution, offering exposure to cutting-edge R&D environment and potential collaboration possibilities.

Application / Registration Instructions

Visit the IMS website under “Short Courses & Workshops” for the current offerings: IMS Short Courses & Workshops
Choose the course you’re interested in (e.g., Microfabrication, Additive Manufacturing & Soft Lithography, EBL Workshop) and complete the registration form.
Ensure you check:

• Registration deadlines

• Fee category (Georgia Tech rate / Academic / Government / Industry)

• Prerequisites (some familiarity with fabrication may be expected)

• Dress code / cleanroom access requirements (e.g., for Microfabrication course there is a dress code for the cleanroom)

• Location details, parking, and schedule.

Reference Links

• IMS – Short Courses & Workshops page: /short-courses-and-workshops

• Short Course | Microfabrication: /events/short-course-microfabrication +1

• Short Course | Additive Manufacturing & Soft Lithography: /events/short-course-additive-manufacturing-soft-lithography-0

• Short Course | Electron Beam Lithography: /events/short-course-electron-beam-lithography

Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational purposes only. Please verify all details (dates, fees, registration deadlines, prerequisites) on the official IMS website prior to registration.

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