Polymer Composites for Electronics

3 Units

This course introduces theoretical and practical principles for engineering polymer materials within the context of electronics technology. Students will explore the electronic properties of polymers and their composites, including dielectric, conductive (electronic and ionic), and semiconductive behavior, as well as various characterization methods, and delve into the physics/engineering of exemplary multi-material devices. Through lectures, problem-sets, hands-on experiments, and a final design project, students will learn how to tailor and process polymer composite materials for a range of electronics applications. The course will begin with fundamental concepts from electromagnetism and build towards more complicated topics of technological relevance for energy, healthcare, and robotics. Offered as EMAC 382 and EMAC 482 . Prereq: Graduate student standing.