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The PhD in Nanotechnology is designed to stimulate the value chain, using the foundation of nanoscience to generate groundbreaking scientific knowledge that encourages the development of innovative nanotechnology-based products and/or services, and also identifies entrepreneurial opportunities with nanotechnological bases.


Graduates from the Ph.D. in Nanotechnology are scientists who create knowledge to establish novel and innovative technologies that are relevant for the materials and manufacturing sectors, and understand basic phenomena within the field of Nano sciences. They work as leaders or as collaborators within national and international research groups, on areas such as Nano materials, Nano sensors and Nano photonics, among others.

The findings of their discoveries are important outcomes which should be submitted for peer-reviewed and academic publication, patents or conference proceedings. This knowledge transference as well as all of their professional activities follows legal, ethical and official norms.

  • Access to highly competitive jobs in higher education institutions, research centers, and technology-based industries.
  • Participation in multidisciplinary projects with specific objectives oriented to science and nanotechnology applications.
  • Development of innovative research projects in your area of specialization, which can lead to entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • The teaching body is made up of researchers, all of them belonging to the Mexican National System of Researchers, or SNI.
  • Access to networks of national and international initiatives of scientific collaboration.
  • Students are benefited by the long term agreements of scientific collaboration that Tecnológico de Monterrey has with internationally prestigious universities, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), among others.

Tecnológico de Monterrey is accredited by associations such as: SACS*, CIEES, SEP, and CONACYT**

The PhD program in Nanotechnology is designed for candidates with proven academic ability, creativity, motivation and potential to carry out investigations revealed in original works that contribute to enrich the field of nanotechnology.

 In the case of DNT, it has an adequate mechanism for selecting applicants who considered the relevant aspects to identify the academic profile, as the research necessary for outstanding performance.

Admission application deadline: October 16, 2026

View the full call for applications here.

The requirements for the Doctoral admission process are:

  • Incoming academic: GPA 90/100 or its equivalent on official grading scales, as a reference point for your prior academic record.
  • Required academic degree: Bachelor's degree certificate/transcript. See the legalization or apostille requirements in the documents section of the call.
  • Graduate Admission Test (PAEP) or GRE equivalent: Valid graduate admission test score.
  • Admission interview: You will be interviewed by one or two faculty members; if required, you will also complete an asynchronous interview on the Kira Talent platform.
  • Letters of recommendation: In accordance with current institutional guidelines. Two letters are required, using the format available in the online application.
  • Research proposal: In accordance with current institutional guidelines.
  • Statement of purpose: In accordance with current institutional guidelines.
  • English language certification: Required level: B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale. See authorized exams in Annex II.
  • Portfolio of evidence: Research experience, academic output, project participation, and evidence of scientific potential.


* This admission process is subject to change without prior notice by the Admissions Committee.

** Admission is the first step; afterwards, you will be able to enroll in your chosen doctoral program.

COURSE PLAN

MODALITY

Face to Face


DURATION

4 years


TAUGHT AT


PERIOD

Semester

GRADUATE PROFILE

 At the completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Understand the application of basic sciences and research methodology techniques on areas of Nano materials, Nano sensors and Nano photonics.
  • Use research skills including materials preparation, characterization, critical evaluation, laboratory safety and experimental planning.
  • Design experiments from the identification of the problems to the interpretation of results.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with their peers: mentors, research community, society and grant proposals.
  • Make decisions with scientific judgment and critical thinking in their practice as researchers following legal, ethical and government regulations.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM'S COUNCIL
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Alan Osiris Sustaita Narváez

Alan Sustaita PhD, is currently Researcher Professor of School of Engineering and Scien...

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Alex Elias Zuñiga

Dr. Elías graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1983 from Tecnológico de Pachuca then, ...

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Alfonso Avila Ortega

Alfonso Avila received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Tecnologico d...

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Andrea Guevara Morales

Dra. Andrea Guevara Morales graduated from Mechatronics Engineering at Tec de Monterrey...

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Daniel Olvera Trejo

Daniel holds degrees in Mechatronics Engineering and a Doctorate in Engineering Science...

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Edgar López Mena

My current work is focused to produce and analyze materials to be used as Thin Film Tra...

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Fernando Jaime Rodríguez Macias

Prof. Fernando Rodriguez-Maci as research focuses on the synthesis of nanostructured ma...

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Francisco Delgado

Francisco Javier Delgado Cepeda is Physicist, graduated from Universidad Autonoma Metro...

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Gerardo Antonio Castañón Avila

Gerardo Castañón, member of the national research system in Mexico (level2). Member of ...

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Grissel Trujillo De Santiago

Grissel Trujillo de Santiago is a Professor at the School of Engineering and Sciences a...

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Héctor Alán Aguirre Soto

Alán was born on April 4, 1985 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Alán studied the Inter...

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Horacio Vieyra Ruiz

Dr. Horacio Vieyra Ruiz is a Professor and Researcher in the Department of Mechanics an...

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Alan Osiris Sustaita Narváez

Alan Sustaita PhD, is currently Researcher Professor of School of Engineering and Scien...

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Alex Elias Zuñiga

Dr. Elías graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1983 from Tecnológico de Pachuca then, ...

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Alfonso Avila Ortega

Alfonso Avila received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Tecnologico d...

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Andrea Guevara Morales

Dra. Andrea Guevara Morales graduated from Mechatronics Engineering at Tec de Monterrey...

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RESEARCH

The PhD in Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary program that focuses on the following areas of generation and/or application of knowledge: 

  • Advanced materials with enhanced physical and chemical properties, micro and nanofabrication processes.
  • Nanosensors and nanosystems with very high sensitivity, selectivity, portability, and very low energy consumption.
  • Nanophotonics and Quatum Systems including linear and non-linear optics, plasmonics, spintronics, among other areas.


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