About
The Center for Micro and Nanotechnologies ZfM at Chemnitz University of Technology is an institution of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. It was founded in 1991 and is based on the Microelectronics Technical Center of the former Karl-Marx-Stadt University of Applied Sciences.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Professorships
The ZfM is supported by seven professorships, which focus their work on the related topics of
- Smart Systems Integration,
- Microsystems and Biomedical Engineering,
- Circuit and System Design,
- Electronic Devices of Micro and Nano Technique,
- Measurement and Sensor Technology,
- Power Electronics,
- Materials and Reliability of Microsystems.
Hereby, the new challenges of advancing miniaturization and, in particular, the use of new materials and operating principles in nano technologies, are addressed. The cooperation is realized in particular in the processing in the ZfM's clean rooms. An extensive portfolio of silicon-based technological processes is available here. The competencies of the ZfM employees range from electrical engineering to physics, materials engineering and chemistry, simulation methods and reliability considerations.
Contribution to the Future
The ZfM contributes to the training of tomorrow's specialists through lectures and seminars in the field of micro- and nanotechnologies, smart systems integration and micro-optical components. In particular, the implementation of internships as well as projects, master and PhD theses in our clean rooms enables both students and doctoral candidates to receive a modern, practice-oriented education. The creativity and motivation of the ZfM's staff, their personal and professional development, the promotion of young scientists, and the attractive working conditions at the ZfM, which are also attractive for top international researchers, are essential in order to fulfill this mission.