Highlights
Tuition fee
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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
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Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The students of this Integrated Silicon Photonics (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) will have the opportunity to learn the latest device design and fabrication of the integrated silicon photonics chips, and explore the applications based on their own interests.

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Overview

Integrated silicon photonics has sparked a significant ramp-up of investment in both academia and industry as a scalable, power-efficient, and eco-friendly solution. At the heart of this platform is the light source, which in itself, has been the focus of research and development extensively. 

They tackle this from two perspectives: device-level and system-wide points of view. In the former, the different routes taken in integrating on-chip lasers are explored from different material systems to the chosen integration methodologies. 

In the latter, they seek system-wide applications that show great prospects in incorporating photonic integrated circuits (PIC) with on-chip lasers and active devices, namely, optical communications and interconnects, optical phased array-based LiDAR, sensors for chemical and biological analysis, integrated quantum technologies, and finally, optical computing. Learn all these things during this  Integrated Silicon Photonics (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) .

Recommended Student Background

  • Semiconductor physics
  • Integrated photonics
  • Optics engineering

Programme Structure

  • The students are expected to acquire the basic knowledge of the design of the integrated silicon photonics chips, proficient skills of device designs using simulation tools, hand-on experimental experiences of optoelectronic device characterizations, and conference/journal publications.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Application deadline: all year around

Language

English
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact details of 3 referees
  • Official English language test score

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    Free

Additional Details

  • This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000. 

Living costs

Thuwal

Saudi Arabia
2270 - 3445 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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