INE 599UTopics: Micro & Surface Engineering

This course centers on the micro world of surface engineering science, emphasizing how modifying material surfaces at micro and nano scales can significantly enhance performance and durability. Techniques such as ceramic coating, micromachining, ultrasonics, and laser pulse treatment are employed to improve surface functionality. These approaches play a crucial role in the innovation of manufactured products at small scales. Applications span across high-tech sensor development, electronics, micro-engines, and hydrophobic surfaces, with relevance to various industries, including biomedical, electronics, aerospace, and ceramic coatings. Prerequisite: INE362 Manufacturing processes