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25 Mar 2026 / News, Research

Single-layer MOF nanosheets: Great potential for versatile applications

An international team from the SNI network has succeeded in producing ultra-thin, ordered layers of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) at the interface between air and a liquid. The study opens up new avenues for the development of…

25 Mar 2026 / News

SNI Annual Report 2025 – Now Available Online!

The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) looks back on a successful 2025—marked by cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, outstanding support for early-career scientists, and close collaboration with industry and society. Our new annual…

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03 Mar 2026 / News, Research, Portraits

Christoph Gerber — a life devoted to the nanosciences

Forty years ago, Gerd Binnig, Carl Quate and Christoph Gerber published their invention of the atomic force microscope. Even at the age of 83, Gerber continues to share his enthusiasm for this special microscope, which was instrumental in…

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Events

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14 Apr 2026 09:00 - 12:00 / Events

Nano Imaging Lab User Event

24 Apr 2026 00:00 - 00:51 / Events, Public event

Industrienacht 2026

19 May 2026 16:00 - 20:00 / Events

NanoTec Apéro

02 Sep 2026 00:00 – 04 Sep 2026 13:00 / Events

Annual Meeting 2026

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Education: Bachelor's – Master's – PhD

Bachelor's Program

In the bachelor's program, students receive a broad basic education in physics, chemistry and biology. In addition, they gain insight into the work of leading nanoscientists, start their own small research projects and learn about the first industrial applications in industry.
Numerous internships in various research groups help them to find out about their own interests and to build up a network.

Master's Program

In the master's program, students choose one major and one minor subject between physics, chemistry, molecular biology and medical nanoscience. They write two project papers and a master's thesis in these subjects. International contacts of the participating researchers as well as financial support from the SNI enable students to spend time abroad.

SNI PhD School

At least seven new dissertation projects are funded each year in the SNI PhD School. The doctoral students work in different associated departments and institutions. A unique feature of the SNI PhD School is the interdisciplinary exchange between doctoral students and the diverse network.

Research

Latest research results

25 Mar 2026 / News, Research

Single-layer MOF nanosheets: Great potential for versatile applications

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Applied research in the Nano-Argovia program

Dr. Daniela Winkler und Michael Hackebeil

Cooperation with industry

The SNI promotes applied research in collaboration with industrial companies in northwestern Switzerland through the Nano Argovia program.

Members of the SNI network

Members of the network

SNI members come from various academic institutions (University of Basel, FHNW, PSI, CSEM, D-BSSE) in Northwestern Switzerland. They become members of the SNI network through participation in SNI projects or through voluntary membership.

Services

Nano Imaging Lab

The Nano Imaging Lab can offer a comprehensive imaging service thanks to the many years of experience of the staff and the excellent equipment.

Nano Fabrication Lab

The Nano Fabrication Lab bundles existing nanofabrication units and offers an excellent service around the fabrication of nanofabricated devices and components.

Workshops

Network partners of the SNI and external customers can use services of the excellent workshops and the technology department of the Department of Physics.