Engineering Physics and Nanotech

[Nikitin]

Hi. I am in my 3rd year in my engineering physics program (it's a 5-year education). Right now I'm supposed to choose my field of specialization, and the one I'm leaning towards is nanotech. So a few questions:

1. How good are the opportunities for employment in nanotechnology? Should I get a phD if I want to make it big?

2. How ripe is the industry for entrepreneurship? Have any serious companies sprung up yet?

3. Does anybody know of any other career paths that are particularly fitting for an engineering physics graduate?

thanks in advance for all replies :)

 

[Nikitin]

Is there some reason nobody is answering? Perhaps I was unclear?

 

[Astronuc]

Hi. I am in my 3rd year in my engineering physics program (it's a 5-year education). Right now I'm supposed to choose my field of specialization, and the one I'm leaning towards is nanotech. So a few questions:

1. How good are the opportunities for employment in nanotechnology? Should I get a phD if I want to make it big?

2. How ripe is the industry for entrepreneurship? Have any serious companies sprung up yet?

3. Does anybody know of any other career paths that are particularly fitting for an engineering physics graduate?

thanks in advance for all replies :)

Does the 5-year EP program lead to an MS degree? In what particular area(s) of EP is one interested?

Here is a list of companies or research institutions employing nano-technology.
http://www.nanoindustries.com/links/companies.html

There are many opportunities in many fields, e.g., medicine, agriculture, materials, electronics, manufacturing, . . . .

3D printing is an emerging area related to nano-technology.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedo...vilization-changing-revolutionary-next-phase/

Nanotech, or the manipulation of matter on atomic and molecular scales, is currently used to describe micro-scale technology in everything from space technology to biotech.
As such, nanotech has already changed the world. But the fruition of atomically precise manufacturing (APM) — nanotech’s next phase — promises to create such “radical abundance” that it will not only change industry but civilization itself.

ASME Nanotechnology Institute
https://community.asme.org/nanotechnology_institute/default.aspx

 

[Nikitin]

Yes, it leads to a MS. Thank you so much for the info!

 

[Matrix0]

1. The opportunities for employment in nanotechnology are constantly growing as the field continues to advance and expand. Many industries, including healthcare, energy, and electronics, are incorporating nanotechnology into their products and processes. A PhD in nanotechnology can definitely open up more opportunities for higher-level positions and research positions in this field.

2. The industry for entrepreneurship in nanotechnology is still in its early stages, but there are certainly opportunities for startups and new companies in this field. Many universities and research institutions have technology transfer programs that help researchers and entrepreneurs bring their nanotechnology innovations to market. Some successful companies in the nanotechnology industry include Nanosys, Zyvex Technologies, and Nanofilm.

3. Engineering physics graduates have a diverse set of skills that make them well-suited for various career paths. Some common career paths for engineering physics graduates include research and development in industries such as aerospace, energy, and healthcare, as well as consulting, teaching, and entrepreneurship. With a background in both engineering and physics, you can also pursue a career in interdisciplinary fields such as materials science, biophysics, or renewable energy.