Education

Master thesis topics

The CoCooN research group offers several master thesis subjects every year. An overview of the topics for the academic year 2024-2025 is listed below. Click on a subject to see more details and don't hesitate to contact us if you have further questions.

Gaining fundamental insight in Atomic Layer Deposition

• In situ measurement techniques for atomic layer deposition: a big data approach
• Coatings with atomic precision for enabling the observation of Gravitational Waves

Materials for nano-electronics and sensors

• Atomic Layer Deposition of Cobalt for applications in the semiconductor industry
• Characterisation of smart glass: pushing towards sustainable windows
• Small and sensitive: multiple protection strategies for light emitting quantum dots
• Selector devices: key components in next-gen memory technology

Materials for lithium-ion batteries for energy storage

• Atomic Layer Deposition of functional coatings for Lithium-ion batteries
• Protection of lithium anodes by atomic layer deposition of metal oxides
• Thin film technology for on-chip batteries

Materials for electrolysis of hydrogen as sustainable energy carrier

• Atomic layer deposition of metal sulphides for energy applications
• Surface physics of electrodes for green hydrogen production

The full overview of master thesis subjects is available on the Department website of Solid State Sciences.

Summer internships

Interested in an internship in the fields of semiconductor physcis, materials sciences or thin film technology at a company or research institute? Do not hesitate to contact Prof. Detavernier to learn about the possibilities.