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Training Programs & Short Courses

ESTG offers periodic short courses and intensive workshops designed for students, researchers, and industry professionals. Courses combine lectures with practical, hands-on sessions in our labs. Beyond research, ESTG is deeply committed to capacity building and education, offering specialized training programs to harness the power of nanotechnology, membrane science, and sustainable technology.

Featured Courses & Workshops

Intensive Course on Nano-Biotechnology

Duration: 5 days
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in life sciences or engineering
Sponsored by: AGYA (Alexander von Humboldt Young Academy)
Overview: This intensive course offers hands-on training in nanobiotechnology, focusing on practical laboratory skills, biological applications, and device fabrication.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn sample preparation for SEM/AFM, biofunctionalization techniques, basic data interpretation, and safety protocols for nanoparticle handling.

Membrane Technology for Water Purification

Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: Basic chemistry or engineering background
Overview: A comprehensive workshop covering theory and practice of membrane systems, including design, testing, and performance evaluation for oil/water separation, antibiotic removal, and desalination.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain the ability to design simple membrane tests, analyze flux/rejection performance, understand fouling mechanisms, and evaluate membrane materials.

Solar Energy Systems Design Workshop

Duration: 4 days
Prerequisites: Basics of thermodynamics and physics
Overview: A modular course on designing and modeling solar thermal collectors, photovoltaic modules, and hybrid systems. Participants learn about system sizing, cooling strategies, and local climatic data integration.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, participants can design a small PV-thermal prototype and perform a basic performance simulation using local climatic data.

Advanced Microscopy Techniques

Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: Basic materials science background
Overview: Hands-on training in SEM, AFM, and sample preparation techniques. Participants will work directly with our instruments and learn best practices for materials characterization.
Learning Outcomes: Master sample preparation, instrument operation, data acquisition, and interpretation for materials analysis.

Benefits of Joining Our Training Programs

Expert Instruction

Learn from ESTG's experienced faculty and researchers who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research and have published extensively in top-tier journals.

Hands-On Experience

Access to our advanced laboratories and instrumentation, including SEM, AFM, DLS, UV-Vis, contact angle, porometer, and more. Practice with real samples and equipment.

Certification

Receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course. Contact us to confirm university credits or professional development recognition.

Networking Opportunities

Network with international partners, funding agencies, and fellow researchers. Build professional connections that can lead to future collaborations.

How to Register

Step 1: Email the course name and your CV to [email protected] with subject line: "Training Registration - [Course Name]".
Step 2: We will review your application and send you confirmation, course schedule, and payment details.
Step 3: Limited seats available; registration is on a rolling basis. Early registration is recommended.
Note: For custom training or bespoke courses tailored to your institution's needs, please contact us to discuss requirements.