Lectures

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• Basics of Electricity and Electrical Circuits
• Introduction to Photovoltaics
• Efficiency and Performance

Expected effect:

It’s a foundational course designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of basic electrical principles and the fundamentals of solar energy technology. 

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Fabrication and characterization methods in silicon and perovskite photovoltaics

Expected effect:

The students should get a broad overview of the main PV technologies, with the focus on silicon and perovskite technologies. The topics discussed will be again highlighted in the laboratory tour.

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• Introduction to metal organic frameworks (MOFs)
• Basics of gas adsorption in nanopore environment
• Translating adsorption to measurable sensor signal

Expected effect:

Participants will learn about the physicochemical properties of metal organic frameworks and how can these be utilised in the next generation of chemical gas sensors. The course will cover the structural and chemical properties of metal organic frameworks, the physics of gas adsorption in nano-sized pores and translation of adsorbed quantity to measurable signal (optical or electrical) of a sensor.

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• What is a startup?
• Startup development
• Startup ecosystem
• Fundraising

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By the end of the lesson, students will understand what defines a startup, its development stages from concept to growth. They will also gain knowledge about the startup ecosystem, learning how different stakeholders and organizations collaborate to support and nurture startups.

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• Introduction to X-ray Diffraction
• Fundamentals of Crystallography
• Sample Preparation, Data Collection and Analysis
• Case Studies and Applications.

Expected effect:

At the end of the lectures, the participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of powder X-ray diffraction and its applications.
2. Gain basic knowledge on how to prepare samples and collect high-quality data, including necessary instrumentation.
3. Gain basic knowledge on how to analyse and interpret diffraction patterns.

Recognize when X-ray techniques could be used to solve real-world problems in material science.

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This course presents the basic principles and techniques used in the growth of single crystals. Students will learn the various methods of crystal growth, their applications, and the underlying physical and chemical principles.

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Explain crystal growth methods and the underlying principles of thermodynamics and kinetics.

•  Describe the relationship between growth parameters, growth methods, and the resulting properties and quality of crystals, and evaluate and select the appropriate crystal growth method for specific applications.
• Present and discuss crystal growth issues scientifically, both orally and in writing.

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This course provides an introduction to superconducting materials, focusing on the types of superconductors, their synthesis and characterization, as well as their potential impact on the development of electronic devices and other applications. It is designed to be accessible to all disciplines and levels of experience without requiring advanced knowledge of physics.

Expected effect:

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• Describe the difference between normal and superconducting metals.
• Understand the most important theories to explain superconductivity.
• Explain type-I and type-II superconductivity.
• Understand the basic superconductor parameters.
• Describe various synthesis and characterization methods for superconductors

Describe applications of superconductivity, including superconducting wires, magnets, Maglev trains, SQUIDs, tomographs, and superconducting electronics.