This course is a hands-on introduction to atomic force microscopy (AFM). It consists of lectures and practical exercises involving actual AFM use, macroscopic mechanical models of AFM, and computer simulations. Most lab work and the capstone research project will be done in teams of two or three students.

This is an introductory course in the field of surface modifications and properties. The goal is that the students get acquainted with a number of important techniques for the functionalization of surfaces on substrates ranging from metals to inorganic/ceramic materials to polymers. The course covers both the more traditional techniques that are widely used today for industrial applications (e.g.,

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This course teaches the basics of surface and interface science and technology, including surface modifications and forces. It covers various analytical techniques to study surface and interface properties, and explores phenomena of applied relevance like friction, lubrication, phoresis, and wetting where surfaces play a crucial role.