The multidisciplinary doctorate degree in microsystems engineering builds on the fundamentals of traditional engineering and science combined with curriculum and research activities addressing the numerous technical challenges of micro- and nano-systems. These include the manipulation of electrical, photonic, optical, mechanical, chemical, and biological functionality to process, sense, and interface with the world at a nanometer scale. This nanotechnology Ph.D. program provides a foundation to explore future technology through research in nano-engineering, design methods, and technologies and their integration into micro- and nano-scaled systems.The microsystems engineering doctorate includes the following areas of research:Microsystems engineering builds on the fundamentals of traditional engineering and science to process, sense, and interface with the world at the micro- and nano-scales. Innovative research programs span across fields of biomedical, electronic, photonic, mechanical, materials, and computing engineering and sciences. Research opportunities span multiple areas of expertise, including:NanoBio DevicesBiomedical MicrosystemsNanoPhotonicsThin-Film ElectronicsPhotovoltaics and Optoelectronic Devices and the Nanopower Research LabsNanopatterning, Nanolithography, and MaterialsMulti-Agent Bio RoboticsNanoelectronic DevicesSemiconductor Photonics and ElectronicsNano-optomechanicsMicroscale Bio SeparationsCarbon NanotubesColoids and Surface ScienceThermal Analysis, Microfluidics, and Fuel CellsFluorescent SpectroscopyRenowned, multidisciplinary faculty from RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering and College of Science who share resources and expertise over a wide variety of micro- and nano-scale technologies.Unique state-of-the-art research laboratories–including a semiconductor and microsystems fabrication clean-room (RIT Nano Fab)–constitute part of the research facilities, providing students access to the most advanced micro- and nano-electronic processing capabilities.Explore applications of microsystems and nanotechnology through close collaboration with industry and government laboratories.Graduates have discovered exciting opportunities in new technology frontiers