Developing a novel nanoparticle detection technology

Nanotechnology has attracted exponentially increasing interest from scientists working in many different fields including biology, medicine, material science, physics and chemistry.  Using nanotechnology, scientists can fabricate materials and construct devices at nanometer scales, one billionth of a meter. New properties of nanometer materials have been discovered and many nanodevices with novel features have been invented. The primary goal of this project is to develop an optical method for sensitive detection of nanoparticles.  Computer simulation and optical experiments will be carried out to prove a novel working mechanism for selective detection of nanoparticles.  
 

Student Tasks and Responsibilities: The student will develop a computer program to simulate a sensitive system to selectively detect nanoparticles mixed with other big particles.  Throughout this project, the student will have the opportunity to enhance his/her computer programming and signal processing skills and learn some basic knowledge of nanotechnology and optics.