Sustainable Electronics and Photonics (SEP)

Master's Sustainable Electronics and Photonics (SEP) The Evolution of OME Building on our long-standing reputation in Organic and Molecular Electronics (“OME”), this interdisciplinary programme provides the high-level professional skills needed for an international career in the cutting-edge field of thin-film electronics and modern optics. A Comprehensive Material Portfolio While organic electronics remains a major pillar, the SEP programme reflects the true diversity of the "Beyond Moore" era. Our students gain deep technical expertise across a broad spectrum of materials, focusing on the research and development of: Next-Gen Devices: Ranging from OLEDs and nanowire transistors to optical memory, biomedical devices, and high-precision sensor devices Flexible & Printed Electronics: Mastering low-temperature manufacturing for lightweight, bendable tech Advanced Materials: Investigating the physics of organics, perovskites, and metal oxides in both micro and nano dimensions Innovation with a Sustainable Perspective The field of electronics is evolving rapidly. To ensure our graduates stay ahead, we have integrated a mandatory focus on Sustainability and Resource Management alongside our core technical modules. You will explore: Ecological Considerations: Understanding the environmental impact of fabrication and material choices Circular Concepts: Introduction to resource efficiency, recycling, and reuse strategies in the electronics lifecycle Sustainable Processing: How innovative manufacturing (like printed electronics) can reduce the carbon footprint of high-tech applications. Study the Future From smart integrated systems to high-efficiency solar cells, the market for these technologies is predicted to reach hundreds of billions of EUR in the next decade. With state-of-the-art study conditions and excellent mentoring, the SEP programme prepares you to lead this growth - technically, scientifically, and responsibly. SEP (formerly OME) is one track students of the Erasmus Mundus programme can choose after their first year at KU Leuven. The programme has a modular structure and consists of lectures, exercises, seminars, tutorials, internships, lab sessions, research projects, and language courses. First Semester: Core Foundations Semiconductor Technology and Organic Semiconductors Basics of Solid State Science (Semiconductor Physics, Circuit Technology, Solid State & Quantum Physics) Materials for Nanoelectronics Physical Characterisation of Thin Films Second Semester: Specialisation Optoelectronics and Printing Technology Major Area: Choice of Electronics OR Photonics (includes a lab course) Minor Area: Nanotechnology, plus the specialisation area not chosen as the major Third Semester: Advanced Applications Concepts of Molecular Modelling Basics of Sustainability in Electronics and Photonics Additional major and minor courses Project Work: A unique, flexible module for an internship or independent research project Fourth Semester: Final Examination Master’s Thesis and Defence (Colloquium) Additional Requirement: In addition to the semester-specific modules above, students must complete one elective course at any point during their studies. Example choices include German as a Foreign Language, Current Topics in Materials Science, or Career Paths after studying SEP. PDF Download