Is Dual Majoring in MechE and Physics Enough for a Career in Nanotechnology?

[Seth0Mitchell]

Will dual majoring in MechE and physics and pickup up some extra chem classes help towards working with Nanotech?

 

[chill_factor]

i do supposedly "nano" research as an undergrad and here's what i have to say:

most nanotech is based on supporting other industries. the actual market for nanoscale materials is tiny, the big market is in devices and that's beyond plain physics and chemistry.

picking a niche is hard, but i'll just say this: I don't think MechE teaches anything important for nanotech, that you wouldn't get already with a physics degree + 1 year of general chemistry and 2 biology classes.