Dr. Matthew Sherburne and Professor Dorian Liepmann
Traditionally, biomaterials encompass synthetic alternatives to the native materials found in our body. A central limitation in the performance of traditional materials used in medical device, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical industries is that they lack the ability to integrate with biological systems through either a molecular or cellular pathway, which has relegated biomaterials to a passive role dictated by the constituents of a particular environment, leading to unfavorable outcomes and device failure. The design and synthesis of materials that circumvent their passive behavior in complex mammalian cells is the focus of the work conducted in this area and can be divided into several areas of specialization involving the MSE and BioE Departments at Berkeley.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- At least two of the following courses, totaling to at least 6 units
- BIO ENG 201: Responsible Conduct in Bioengineering
- BIO ENG C208 Biological Performance of Materials
- BIO ENG C214: Advanced Tissue Mechanics
- BIO ENG C216: Macromolecular Science in Biotechnology and Medicine
- BIO ENG C217: Biomimetic Engineering – Engineering from Biology
- BIO ENG C222: Advanced Structural Aspects of Biomaterials
- BIO ENG C223 Polymer Engineering
- BIO ENG 231: Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cellular Biology
- BIO ENG C237: Adv Designing for the Human Body
- MAT SCI 200A: Survey of Materials Science
- MAT SCI 204: Materials Characterization
- MAT SCI 205: Defects in Solids
- MAT SCI C208: Biological Performance of Materials
- MAT SCI C212: Deformation and Fracture of Engineering Materials
- MAT SCI 215 Computational Materials Science
- MAT SCI C216: Macromolecular Science in Biotechnology and Medicine
- MAT SCI 241: Electronic Microscopy Laboratory
- MAT SCI 242: Advanced Spectroscopy
- MAT SCI C250: Nanomaterials in Medicine
- MAT SCI Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces
- MAT SCI 260: Surface Properties of Materials
Dr. Matthew Sherburne, NE Professor Massimiliano Fratoni
With the demand for green energy and an ever growing societal demand for energy, nuclear energy has seen a surge in interest. This certificate seeks to address the development and deployment of materials required to bear mechanical loads, under conditions that can include aggressive environments, high temperatures, and high stresses. The need for new materials that are stronger, lighter weight, and engineered to meet lifetime requirements under demanding service conditions, is critical to continued innovation in energy conservation in addition to aerospace, transportation, infrastructure and even space travel. This certificate seeks to prepare students with the fundamentals required to contribute to the development of new materials and processing routes for structural materials and the resulting environmental impact.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- At least two of the following courses, totaling to at least 6 units:
- MAT SCI 200A: Survey of Materials Science
- MAT SCI 204: Materials Characterization
- MAT SCI 205: Defects in Solids
- MAT SCI C212: Deformation and Fracture of Engineering Materials
- MAT SCI 215: Computational Materials Science
- MAT SCI 241: Electronic Microscopy Laboratory
- MAT SCI 242: Advanced Spectroscopy
- MAT SCI 260: Surface Properties of Materials
- NUC ENG 220: Nuclear Materials
- NUC ENG 221: Corrosion in Nuclear Power Systems
- NUC ENG C226: Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- NUC ENG 290B: Special Topics in Nuclear Materials and Chemistry
NE Prof. Massimiliano Fratoni
Description: Security is a unique aspect of nuclear science and engineering that brings together technology and policy components. Very often a divide is observed between policy experts and technology experts, whereas, it is of extreme importance that they share a common language. The Nuclear Security certificate is intended to bridge those aspects requiring students to take classes and carry research that include elements of nuclear security policy and technology. This certificate will provide students with an advantage in their career both if they decide to pursue research in nuclear security as they understand the policy requirements and if they want to become policy makers as they will have a solid understanding of the technology.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- NUC ENG 230: Analytical Methods for Non-Proliferation
- If NE230 is not available can be substituted with NE C285 Nuclear Security: The Nexus Between Policy and Technology
- At least one of the following courses, totaling to at least 3 units:
- NUC ENG 200M: Introduction to Nuclear Energy and Technology
- NUC ENG 204: Advanced Concepts In Radiation Detection and Measurements
- NUC ENG 290D: Special Topics in Non-Proliferation
- PUB POL 286: US National Security Policy
Prof. Lee Fleming, Dr. Matt Sherburne, and Prof. Dorian Liepmann
Ideas can transform the world and make it a better place, however, developing an idea to the point where it makes a positive impact is a difficult and challenging process (case in point, most startups fail). The Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurial Strategy certificate is intended to give students the tools and abilities to conceive of, investigate, and develop ideas to fruition. Students who complete the certificate will become more capable change agents, well versed in Intellectual Property basics, business and technology strategies, and entrepreneurship, within both established firms and startups. This certificate will complement the technical and leadership curricula of the MEng degree and give its graduates a life-long career advantage, because they have seen a deeper application of a technological breakthrough, and considered the legal, business, and ethical implications of the technology as well.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- ENG 273 Intellectual Property Analysis and Strategy
- If ENG 273 is unavailable, any MBA 212 or 295 entrepreneurship course can substitute (subject to availability from the Haas School of Business)
- ENG 274 Commercializing Breakthroughs
- If ENG 274 is unavailable, any MBA 212 or 295 entrepreneurship course can substitute (subject to availability from the Haas School of Business)
ME Prof. Francesco Borrelli
Data science and machine learning has emerged as a new tool enabling scientists and engineers to tackle a wide variety of unsolved and emerging challenges in science and engineering. The objective of this certificate is to provide interested students with an opportunity to learn the basics of Data Science and Machine Learning and to apply them within a number of engineering subfields, including Energy, Robotics, Design and Materials.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- One 3-unit course to be chosen among the following:
- ME 249 Machine Learning Tools for Modeling Energy Transport and Conversion Processes
- ME 292B-193B Advanced Special Topics in Controls
- ME127/227 Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials
- ME231B Experiential Advanced Control Design
- One 3-unit course to be chosen among the following:
- ME 249 Machine Learning Tools for Modeling Energy Transport and Conversion Processes
- ME 276DS Statistics and Data Science for Engineers
- ME127/227 Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials
- ME231B Experiential Advanced Control Design
ME Prof. Francesco Borrelli
This certificate is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge and dive deeper in the area of Control of Robotic and Autonomous Systems.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- One 3-unit course to be chosen among the following:
- ME C231A – Experiential Advanced Control Design I
- ME C232 – Advanced Control Systems I
- ME 292A – Advanced Special Topics in Controls: Control and Dynamics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- ME 292B – Advanced Special Topics in Controls: Feedback Control of Legged Robots
- ME 236U — Control and Dynamics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- One 3-unit course to be chosen among the following:
- ME C231B – Experiential Advanced Control Design II
- ME 233 – Advanced Control Systems II
- ME 235 – Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechanical Systems
- ME 237 – Control of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
- ME 236C –Vehicle Dynamics & Control
- ME C236 / EE C291 / CE C291F Control and Optimization of Distributed Parameters System
ME Prof. Francesco Borrelli
This certificate is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge and dive deeper in the area of Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes. The goal of this certificate program is to provide students with advanced modeling skills critical to the manufacturing of state of the art devices and systems across all sectors and industries.
Requirements:
- ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as the integration course
- One 3-unit course to be chosen among the following:
- ME 280A – Introduction to the Finite Element Method
- ME C225 – Deformation and Fracture of Engineering Materials
- ME C223 – Polymer Engineering
- ME 290D – Solid Modeling and CAD/CAM Fundamentals
- One 3 unit course to be chosen among the following:
- ME C201 – Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- ME 280B – Finite Element Methods in Nonlinear Continua
- ME 227 – Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials
- ME C219 – Parametric and Optimal Design of MEMS
- ME 229 – Design of Basic Electro-Mechanical Devices
Requirements
As with all other MEng course requirements, classes must be taken for a letter grade and a student’s overall GPA must be a 3.0 or better to graduate and earn this certificate.
In addition to the one-unit integrating course, ENGIN 270I Technology Strategy, offered during our Spring Boot Camp, students must complete at least 6 units beyond the standard MEng degree requirements, in at least two graduate courses, within their expected normative time to degree.
Timeline
Students are encouraged to balance their workload and take one additional 3 unit class in the Fall semester, and one additional 3 unit class in the spring semester, along with the integrating course in Spring Boot Camp.
While we encourage students to spread out the courses over two semesters, flexibility is important for some of the certificates with fewer class options, where there might not be extensive choices for classes in both semesters.
Completion of certificate requirements must be taken within the normative time to degree; certificate requirements are not a justification for a student to extend their program length if MEng program requirements have all been met.
Eligibility
Any MEng student in good academic standing in BioE, MSE, NE, or ME. A student may pursue only one certificate. Completion is verified by the Fung Institute. There is no admissions process, and seats in required courses are on a space available basis.
To receive a certificate, a student must;
- Fill out an intent form that will be emailed from the Fung Institute in the spring semester to indicate interest in pursuing the certificate.
- Enroll in and pass (with a grade of C- or better and overall GPA of 3.0) three classes: ENGIN 270I as one of your two boot camp electives, and an additional 2 approved technical courses (6 units minimum) listed for the certificate, within the academic year.
Integration Course in Spring Boot Camp
In addition to the (at least) two technical courses, totalling at least 6 units, certificate students must take the course ENG 270I Technology Strategy for Engineering Leaders as one of their two Spring Boot Camp electives. This course will enable the student to place their technical speciality in commercial and societal context, and include the following topics:
- Managing innovation for competitive and societal advantage
- Technology life cycles, search strategies, and knowledge transfer
- Mapping a technology to its industry
- Managing intellectual property assets
- Industry analysis, barriers to entry, winner take all markets, and competitive dynamics
- Open innovation, equity, sustainability, and technology-based creation of wealth and welfare