The course introduces advanced manufacturing and characterization skills for fundamental research and emerging applications. This course includes fundamental theory and practical hands-on labs and projects for the students to
acquire the basic knowledge of advanced manufacturing skills, including laser engraving, transfer and cutting, CNC, waterjet cutting, UV and electron-beam lithography, dry etching, nanoimprint lithography, metal 3D printing, and
stereolithography. The students will acquire knowledge through lectures and practical hands-on labs, and will be fully prepared for future hands-on research and entrepreneurship projects.