Current global problems require increasingly sophisticated materials and appropriate advanced approaches and methodologies for their manufacture. This course will look at materials design for device manufacture, manufacturing techniques and manufacturing systems that are used to deliver innovative products and devices from the laboratory to industrial production. Several key manufacturing techniques, such as nano-, electronic and sustainable manufacturing will be covered as case studies illuminating how materials and manufacturing processes affect the end performance of the product, the economics of production and the impact on society and the environment. To obtain greater insight into smart manufacturing processes, students will complete projects, literature reviews/lab reports and oral/poster presentations in specific areas of manufacturing.
This course will introduce three advanced manufacturing technologies, includingﾠ(i) MicrofluidicﾠNano-biomanufacturing; ﾠ(ii) Manufacturing of Superconductor Devices; and (iii) Electronic Manufacturing. Eachﾠtechnology will be taught over four weeks. Students will learn these technologies in relation to functional materials and advanced manufacturing processesﾠthrough lectures, hands-on experiences, lab practices, virtual industry tours and independent assessments.ﾠAfter successful completion of the course, students will have a good understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, their properties, advanced manufacturingﾠprocesses, their applications and industry roadmap with case studies.
Email any questions regarding ‘Superconductor device manufacturing' to A/Prof Hossain at the above address and face-to-face meetings available on request.
Email any questions regarding ‘Superconductor device manufacturing' to A/Prof Hossain at the above address and face-to-face meetings available on request.
Email any questions regarding ‘Electronic manufacturing' to Prof Nogita at the above address and face-to-face meetings available on request.
Email any questions regarding ‘Microfluidic Biosensor manufacturing' to Dr Dey at the above address and face-to-face meetings available on request.
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
The aims of this course are to develop a high level understanding of functional materials and some key manufacturing technologies developed in recent years and to develop greater insight into the manufacturing processes. The design concepts of three selected key manufacturing technologies and the fundamental science behind each process will be discussed in detail to develop an appreciation of how engineers and scientists have developed these advanced manufacturing technologies.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the origin and principal of superconductivity, classify superconducting materials, and interpret their functional properties.
LO2.
Evaluate the selection of materials and justify their technical properties for sustainable device manufacturing.
LO3.
Assess manufacturing processes of low and high temperature superconductors for various industrial applications.
LO4.
Implement the knowledge of material properties and economics of manufacturing processes for designing the 'smart' superconducting magnets for energy and biomedical applications.
LO5.
Understand the basic working principal of MRI in persistent mode and evaluate the use of specific superconductors in this biomedical imaging application.
LO6.
Assess and critically analyse the literature data on superconductor device manufacturing research area.
LO7.
Understand the fundamental concepts of nano-biomanufacturing and its multidisciplinary applications.
LO8.
Apply design knowledge and method selection to evaluate and recommend best manufacturing practices for miniaturized devices.
LO9.
Recognise the concept of nanoparticle engineering and understand their unique properties at nanoscale to realize the smart nano-biosensor manufacturing process.
LO10.
Generate clear ideas on the application of nanoparticles in nano-manufacturing as the form of optical readout method
LO11.
Develop capability in analysing data and critically reviewing the published literature using knowledge learned in the lectures and lab practice at the Australian National Fabrication Facility.
LO12.
Assess and critically evaluate the literature data on nano-biomanufacturing research area
LO13.
Identify, explain and synthesise the key concepts and scientific principles for electronic manufacturing processes.
LO14.
Assess current manufacturing processes for electronics packaging in terms of their importance in enabling current and emerging technologies particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile devices and other electronic devices, which are essential to Industry 4.0
LO15.
Create new ideas for overcoming the fundamental limitations associated with conventional electronic packaging systems
LO16.
Analyse the international electronic manufacturing industry (including R&D) and opportunities for Australia.
LO17.
Interact with industry representatives in projects involving the development and use of electronics manufacturing techniques.
LO18.
Assess and critically analyse the literature data on electronic manufacturing research area and peer presentations.
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Manufacturing of microfluidic nano-biosensors | 20% |
3/04/2025 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Superconductor device manufacturing | 20% |
13/05/2025 4:00 pm |
| Presentation | Electronic manufacturing - presentation | 10% |
Presentations from 10:00am 23/05/2025 10:00 am Slides due at 4:00pm 23/05/2025 |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
3/04/2025 4:00 pm
Laboratory Practice: Fabrication, characterization and applications of microfluidic nano-biosensors.
In this laboratory practice, students will particularly learn (i) an overview of the process of nano-structured biosensor fabrication (ii) a typical application of microfluidic nano-biosensors in biological sample processing (iii) an overview of biosensor integrated-SERS methodology in biosensing and (iv) analysis process of the achieved data. Student will work in groups of several students. Within each group, student will share the data obtained from the laboratory practice. However, each student is required to write and submit report independently.
This assignment consists of two parts – a literature review and a practical report. More information will be provided in the Assessment section of Blackboard.
This laboratory practice is designed for all sessions to be logically linked. Therefore, students are expected to attend the practical/demonstration sessions and compile the results into a laboratory report with a comprehensive discussion (maximum 8 pages + references + the cover page). Each report must be the student’s OWN work. Any plagiarism will be heavily penalized. University advice on plagiarism can be found in http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2988.
Please refer to Blackboard for a detailed marking criteria.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
To facilitate timely feedback to students.
A Student Access Plan (SAP) can only be used for a first extension. Extensions based on an SAP may be granted for up to seven (7) days, or the maximum number of days specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP), if it is less than seven (7) days. Any further extensions will require additional supporting documentation, such as a medical certificate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
13/05/2025 4:00 pm
Superconductors have both advantages and disadvantages compared to conventional conductors. The first advantage of superconductivity is the low electrical power consumption due to the low resistivity. Moreover, since the critical current density is quite high in magnets, applications required strong magnet like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) will require superconductors. However, the major disadvantage is low critical temperature which required the application of liquid helium for cooling purpose in applications. Application and storage of liquid helium made the process complicated and expensive.
In this laboratory practice, students will particularly learn (i) properties of different types of high temperature superconductors (ii) Testing the transport current carrying capacity in cryogenic environment (at 77K in liquid nitrogen) (iii) Analysis the transport current under bending strain effect (iv) microstructure analysis of superconductors using electron and optical microscope to investigate the current degradation after bending (v) Testing the superconducting magnet coil and generating high magnetic field (vi) data and result analysis for the laboratory report. Student will work in groups of several students. Within each group, students will share the data obtained from the laboratory practice. However, each student is required to write and submit report independently.
Please refer to Blackboard for a detailed marking criteria.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
To facilitate timely feedback to students.
A Student Access Plan (SAP) can only be used for a first extension. Extensions based on an SAP may be granted for up to seven (7) days, or the maximum number of days specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP), if it is less than seven (7) days. Any further extensions will require additional supporting documentation, such as a medical certificate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Presentations from 10:00am 23/05/2025 10:00 am
Slides due at 4:00pm 23/05/2025
Presentation length:
20 minutes in total. 15 minutes presentation (15-18 slides) and 5 minutes at the end of the presentation for questions from the audience. The presentation length may change depends on the number of students enrolled.
Slots allocation will be made available on Blackboard during Week 9. Inform course staff ASAP if unable to attend your allocated slot due to exceptional circumstances.
Recommended report outline:
Assessment:
The teaching team will assess your presentation according to the marking rubric available on Blackboard.
Choice of topic:
This will be the same article as the summary report.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Deferred presentation available in approved circumstances.
To facilitate timely feedback to students.
A Student Access Plan (SAP) can only be used for a first extension. Extensions based on an SAP may be granted for up to seven (7) days, or the maximum number of days specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP), if it is less than seven (7) days. Any further extensions will require additional supporting documentation, such as a medical certificate.
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
The nature of an oral presentation does not allow for the application of a late penalty with a sliding scale as they are presented within the allocated timeslot.
Feedback is promptly provided to students to assist them in preparation for the final examination.
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
The final exam will comprehensively test knowledge learned during the course.
Format: Multiple-choice, Short answer, Short essay
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0.00 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30.00 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45.00 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying basic requirements for a Pass. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50.00 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course. A minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65.00 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight. A minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75.00 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas. A minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85.00 - 100.00 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: High Distinction: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; the work is interesting or surprising or exciting or challenging or erudite.ﾠA minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
Identity verified assessment (IVA) will be through:
Obtaining at least 40% of the available marks in the final exam.ﾠ
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Assessment items submitted using the Turnitin link on the course Blackboard site, will check your work for evidence of plagiarism, collusion, and other forms of academic misconduct.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Micro and Nano Fabrication By Hans H. Gatzen · Volker Saile · Jürg Leuthold | https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-44395-8 | |
| 100 Years of Superconductivity and 50 Years of Superconducting Magnets By Martin N. Wilson | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6069847 | |
| Fundamentals of Lead-Free Solder Interconnect Technology Tae-Kyu Lee, Thomas R. Bieler, Choong-Un Kim, Hongtao Ma | https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4614-9266-5 | |
| Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) Manufacture Step by Step | http://www.eurocircuits.com/index.php/making-a-pcb-eductional-movies |
Information will be provided in theﾠLearning Resourcesﾠof Blackboard.
Laboratory access
Students must have completed the Student Laboratory Safety Induction, Annual Fire Safety Training and Health Safety and Wellness (HSW) to a specific laboratory induction, all accessed via Blackboard.
If you require access for experimental work, then register for an induction by searching for that laboratory at the following link: https://student.eait.uq.edu.au/urite/
Additional requirements to be inducted into each laboratory will be listed on that link.
Students can also check their HSW training card here: https://student.eait.uq.edu.au/safe
Access to laboratories will be granted after all of the specific laboratory requirements have been met.
If you have any enquiries regarding HSW please contact the School’s Technical Services Team on labsupport@mechmining.uq.edu.
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Course overview - Introduction A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Nano-biomanufacturing Dr Shuvashis Dey Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09 |
Practical |
Manufacturing of Microfluidic Nano-biosensors Dr. Shuvashis Dey, A/Prof Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09, L10 |
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Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Lecture |
Applications of Nano-biosensors Dr. Shuvashis Dey Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Practical |
Application of Microfluidic Nano-biosensors Dr. Shuvashis Dey, A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
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Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Workshop |
Problem Solving on Nano-biomanufacturing Dr Shuvashis Dey, A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
Tutorial |
Nano-BioManu Q/A/Lab report prep DR Shuvashis Dey, A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12 |
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Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Workshop |
Intro- Superconduct Device Manufact & MAGLEV Demo A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Case-based learning |
Overview Superconduct Device Manufact Project A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain, Hao Liang Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Lecture |
Design considerations-Superconduct Device Manufacturing A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Practical |
Superconduct device manufacturing and testing A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain + teaching assistant Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Lecture |
Superconductor application in energy and biomedical A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain & a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Practical |
Superconducting wire/magnet test in cryogen A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06 |
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Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Superconduct wire/magnet for persistent mode MRI A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Lecture |
Superconduct magnet for MRI A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Practical |
Superconduct microstruct characterisation using EM A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Electronic Manufacturing Prof. Kazuhiro Nogita - online or recorded due to public holiday Learning outcomes: L13, L14, L15 |
Practical |
Electronic Manufacturing for Electronic Packaging Prof. Kazuhiro Nogita and a member of the teaching team Learning outcomes: L13, L14, L15 |
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Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Lecture |
Electronic Manufacturing Industry Perspectives Prof. Kazuhiro Nogita, and Guest lecturer Learning outcomes: L16, L17, L18 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Lecture |
Discussion on presentation prep on Elecc Manu Prof Nogita and Dr Xin Fu Tan Learning outcomes: L14, L15, L16, L17, L18 |
Seminar |
Presentation on Electronic Manufacturing and Q&A Prof Nogita and Dr Xin Fu Tan Learning outcomes: L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18 |
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Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
System design engineering for industry 4 A/Prof. Shahriar Hossain Learning outcomes: L05, L12, L14 |
Workshop |
Discussion on final exam prep Shahriar Hossain Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18 |
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