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Sustainable Nanotechnology

Sustainable Nanotechnology

Help co-create sustainable solutions using nanotechnology tools.
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Description

From chemical to materials sciences and engineering, this course empowers you to assess whether current processes and technologies are genuinely sustainable critically. You will work in an international, multidisciplinary team to tackle real-world challenges, guided by experienced teachers. Because the importance and interpretation of sustainability differ across nations, students will share their own perspectives to develop new propositions for improving existing process technologies within a challenge-based framework. Through a knowledge-utilization approach, you will apply academic insights to evaluate sustainability strategies and design innovative solutions. By the end, you’ll master teamwork, time management, and product development, preparing you to lead sustainable innovation worldwide.

The Team

Teamchers

These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.

LP
Linlin Pei
Teacher
LK
Leonie Krab-Hüsken
Teacher
AA
Arturo Susarrey Arce
Teacher
JR
Jaime Bonilla Ríos
Teacher
DM
Daniel Campos Moreno
Teacher
SS
Sumesh Sukumara
Teacher
Agnė Šulčiūtė
Teacher
BA
Brigita Abakevičienė
Teacher
AD
Alberto Mendoza Domínguez
Teacher

Learners

6 learners
Study period
2 February – 12 June 2026
Study format
Online
Application period
4 November 2025 – 19 January 2026
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Twente
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Value and progress

Work in multidisciplinary teams

The learner can work in multidisciplinary teams

ESCO SKILLS

Develop nanotechnology solutions

The learner can develop nanotechnology solutions adapted to fulfill development goals

ESCO SKILLS

Develop intercultural teamwork skills

The learner can develop intercultural teamwork skills through problem-solving with peers

ESCO SKILLS

Implement sustainability concepts

The learner can implement sustainability concepts in the nanotechnology domain using life cycle analysis and recyclability aspects

ESCO SKILLS

Practice how to collaborate remotely

The learner can practice how to collaborate remotely with peers from different countries and time zones

ESCO SKILLS

Explain sustainability concepts in the context of nanotechnology

The learner can explain sustainability concepts in the context of nanotechnology

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Explain the relationship between sustainability and nanotechnology

The learner can explain the relationship between sustainability and nanotechnology concepts

ESCO SKILLS

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Hosting university

University of Twente

University of Twente

Associated Partners

Kaunas University of Technology
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Technical University of Denmark