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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

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
0 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
4 November 2025 – 19 January 2026
Study period
2 February – 12 June 2026
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Twente
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Learning outcomes

Work in multidisciplinary teams

The learner can work in multidisciplinary teams

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Develop nanotechnology solutions

The learner can develop nanotechnology solutions adapted to fulfill development goals

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Develop intercultural teamwork skills

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

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Implement sustainability concepts

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

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Practice how to collaborate remotely

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

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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

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Develop Sustainable Nanotechnology Solutions with a Global Team

This course challenges you to co-create innovative, eco-friendly products using nanotechnology tools. Working in international and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll tackle real-world challenges with guidance from expert teachers. Your mission: to design a green product that contributes to solving society’s most pressing issues.

Why Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in sustainable development, offering solutions for clean water, air, and energy—key pillars of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. By integrating advanced technology with a multidisciplinary approach, this course equips you with the skills to address global challenges collaboratively.

What You’ll Do:

  • Focus on three key areas: Develop sustainable products targeting water purification, remediation, and reuse; air purification; and energy solutions.
  • Apply what you learn: Use life cycle analysis and recyclability principles to design impactful solutions.
  • Collaborate globally: Work in an international team to solve problems and learn to navigate cultural and time-zone differences.

Skills You’ll Gain:

Through a challenge-based learning approach, you’ll master teamwork, time management, and product development. You’ll also learn to apply academic knowledge to real-world problems, ensuring your solutions are both innovative and actionable.

Join this Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) course and be part of a global effort to create a sustainable future through nanotechnology! For more information, contact Arturo Susarrey Arce (a.susarreyarce@utwente.nl).

Hosting university

University of Twente

University of Twente

Associated Partners

Kaunas University of Technology
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona