Introduction to the Nanoscience Center
Nanoscience Center was established in 2004. Today, NSC is a mature research organization whose members belong to one or more of the three Departments of Biological and Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Many of the Center's core activities take place in the NSC Building, located in the immediate vicinity of the Department buildings.
Nanoscience is within of the JYU’s core fields (“Basic natural phenomena and mathematical thinking”), and it is one of the five core research areas of the JYU Faculty of Mathematics and Science. Its form combining researchers from three disciplines is unique in Finland, and worldwide there are only a few comparable organizations.
The prospects for the development of the field are huge and there are diverse employment opportunities for graduates as research and products development need more and more wide-ranging experts.
What is nanoscience?
- Investigation of phenomena taking place at the nanoscale
- At least one of the studied system dimensions is below 100 nm, down to the atomic scale
- The size of the system brings forth new phenomena not present in larger systems
We promote deep understanding of the studied phenomena with a strong theoretical foundation, and encourage group leaders to focus and strengthen their research to achieve leading role in their discipline.
Our value base and culture
- Foster a culture of low hierarchy
- Promote strong researcher identities at the focus areas and communications between the areas
- Provide equal opportunities at all levels (age/gender/career status/ethnicity)
Our role in society
- Educate experts and raise interest towards studying natural sciences
- Communicate research via (social) media, events and research visits
- Support commercialization of research results through JYU’s Research and Innovation Services
- Provide outside access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure
Mission
To provide nanoscientists with an enthusiastic, supportive and creative environment to carry out world-leading research. To educate multidisciplinary experts with the most recent knowhow for the benefit of the society. To communicate nanoscience to the science community and the general public.
Vision
Using methods from physics, chemistry and biology, we strive to understand and control natural phenomena at the nanoscale.
We wish to make our research findings and the expertise of our graduates available to society as effectively as possible. Embarking on a partnership with us will gain you new ideas, boost your business operations and ensure top-level expertise for your business.
We are involved in many out-reach events, for example the Researchers' Night attracts thousands of visitors of all ages. Hundreds of students and schools visit Nanoscience Center yearly. They are especially interested seeing our laboratory facilities.
Read more about the cooperation with the Faculty of Mathematics and Science
We work closely with sister organizations in research and mobility. Together we can accomplish bigger goals, such as significant funding and reach a wider audience.
