Semiconductors: Introduction, n-type and p-type semiconductor materials (organic and inorganic), difference between organic and inorganic semiconductors. Organic photovoltaics – working principle and applications of Poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) as a donor and PhenylC61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) as an acceptor.

Energy Storage Devices: Introduction, classification of batteries-primary, secondary and reserve battery, characteristics – capacity, power density, shelf life & cycle life. Construction and working of lithium-ion battery and its advantages in EV applications. Construction and working of ultra-small asymmetric super capacitor and its applications in IoT/wearable devices.

Energy Conversion Devices: Introduction, construction, working principal, advantages and limitations of solar photovoltaic cell (PV cell). Working principle and applications of Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based energy harvesters.

Nano materials: Introduction, size dependent properties of nanomaterials – surface area, catalytic, optical properties and electrical conductivity. Synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles by solgel method and its uses in sensor applications.

Quantum Dot Materials: Introduction, types, optical and electronic properties of quantum dots (QDs).

Inorganic Quantum Dot Materials (IQDMs): Introduction, synthesis and properties of silicon based QDs by sol gel method and Cd-Se Quantum Dots by hot injection method and applications in optoelectronic devices.

Organic Quantum Dot Materials (OQDMs): Introduction, synthesis and properties of chitosan-carbon quantum dots hydrogel and its applications in next-generation flexible and wearable electronics. Synthesis and properties of Graphene Quantum Dots using citric acid method and its applications in emerging electronics.

Stretchable and Wearable Microelectronics: Introduction, basic principle and working of lithography for micro-patterned copper deposition. Synthesis, properties and applications of PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) and its uses in e-skin (electronic skin) and RFID applications.

Polymers: Introduction, synthesis, conduction mechanism of polyaniline and its electronic devices applications. Molecular weight of polymers: Number average and weight average molecular weight of polymers-numerical problems. Synthesis and properties of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and its applications in E-nose devices.

Polymer Composites: Introduction, synthesis and properties of epoxy resin-magnetite (Fe₃O₄) composite (ultrasonication method) for sensors applications. Synthesis and properties of Kevlar Fiber Reinforced Polymer (KFRP) for smart electronic devices applications.

Electrode System: Introduction, types of electrodes, overview of Nernst equation, reference electrode-construction, working and applications of calomel electrode. Ion selective electrode- definition, construction, working of glass electrode, determination of pH using glass electrode. Construction and working of concentration cell and numerical.

Sensing Methods: Introduction, principle and instrumentation of colorimetric sensors; its application in the estimation of copper in PCBs. Principle and instrumentation of potentiometric sensors and its application in the estimation of iron in steel, conductometric sensors; its application in the estimation of acid mixture in the sample.

Corrosion Chemistry: Introduction, electrochemical theory of corrosion, types of corrosion, differential metal corrosion in electronic circuits and differential aeration corrosionwaterline and pitting corrosion. Corrosion control- galvanization, anodization, cathodic protection and impressed current method. Corrosion penetration rate (CPR) – definition, importance and weight loss method-numerical problems.

Metal Finishing: Introduction, technological importance of metal finishing, difference between electroplating & electroless plating, electroplating of chromium for hard and decorative coatings, electroless plating of copper on PCBs.

E-waste: Introduction, sources of e-waste, need of e-waste management & effects of e-waste on environment and human health. Extraction of gold from e-waste from bioleaching method.