Graphene and nanotechnology course applied to EV
Online course of 300 hours in graphene and nanotechnology applied to EVs, structured in 6 modules covering carbon nanomaterials, synthesis and characterisation, nanotechnology in batteries, electric vehicle applications and safety, regulation and market, with an assigned technical tutor.
Graphene and nanotechnology course applied to EV — studying from Australia
Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.
Fees for Australia: A$868 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.
What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?
Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.
Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the properties of graphene and other carbon nanomaterials.
Interpret synthesis and characterisation techniques.
Analyse applications of nanomaterials in batteries.
Identify uses of nanotechnology in the electric vehicle.
Assess exposure risks and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate technology readiness and industrial scale-up.
Propose viable applications of nanomaterials in vehicles.
Who it's for
- Nanomaterials researchers.
- Advanced materials engineers.
- Characterisation laboratory technicians.
- Battery R&D engineers.
- Nanomaterial safety officers.
- Automotive innovation consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the chemicals and materials sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/TS 80004-13 (nanotechnology vocabulary, graphene and related 2D materials)
- Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) (registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals)
- Commission Recommendation of 10 June 2022 (definition of nanomaterial)
- ISO/TS 21356-1 (structural characterisation of graphene)
- ISO/TR 12885 (health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies)
- ISO/TS 12901-2 (occupational risk management applied to engineered nanomaterials, control banding)
- IEC TS 62607-6-4 (key control characteristics of graphene, surface conductance)
- OriginPro
- Gwyddion
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- Materials Studio
- ImageJ
6 modules
1.1The nanoscale and surface effects1.2Structure and properties of graphene1.3Single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes1.4Graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide1.5Graphene nanoplatelets1.6Electrical and thermal properties1.7Mechanical and barrier properties1.8Classification of graphene-based materials1.9Commercial quality and variability1.10Case study: datasheet of a commercial graphene
2.1Mechanical and liquid-phase exfoliation2.2Chemical vapour deposition2.3Chemical and thermal reduction of graphene oxide2.4Functionalisation and dispersion2.5Raman spectroscopy of graphene2.6Electron and atomic force microscopy2.7BET specific surface area2.8Sheet electrical conductivity2.9Standardisation of characterisation2.10Lab: interpreting Raman spectra of graphene
3.1Conductive additives with nanotubes3.2Graphene in cathodes and anodes3.3Silicon nanostructures3.4Nanoscale particle coatings3.5Separators with nanomaterials3.6Nanostructured current collectors3.7Improving fast charging3.8Heat dissipation in cells3.9Experimental evidence versus expectations3.10Practical exercise: estimating the effect of a nanotube additive
4.1Graphene supercapacitors4.2Reinforced structural composites4.3Thermal management with graphene-based materials4.4Anti-corrosion coatings with graphene4.5Tyres and elastomers with nanofillers4.6Flexible sensors and printed electronics4.7Electromagnetic shielding with nanocomposites4.8Lightweight wiring with nanotubes4.9Weight reduction and its impact on range4.10Case study: analysis of a commercial graphene application
5.1Toxicology of nanomaterials5.2Occupational exposure and control measures5.3European definition of nanomaterial5.4REACH registration of nanoforms5.5Life cycle assessment of nanomaterials5.6Production scale-up and costs5.7Graphene supply chain5.8Patents and industrial property5.9Technology readiness and industrial adoption5.10Workshop: risk assessment of a nanomaterials laboratory
6.1Selecting the application to be studied6.2State of the art of the solution6.3Selecting the nanomaterial6.4Characterisation plan6.5Estimating technical benefits6.6Safety and regulatory analysis6.7Economic viability and scale-up6.8Conclusions of the study6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OriginPro, Gwyddion, COMSOL Multiphysics, Materials Studio and ImageJ, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: interpreting graphene characterisation results, assessing exposure risks in the laboratory and a feasibility study of a vehicle application. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO/TS 80004-13, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Commission Recommendation of 10 June 2022, ISO/TS 21356-1, ISO/TR 12885, ISO/TS 12901-2, IEC TS 62607-6-4.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with OriginPro, Gwyddion, COMSOL Multiphysics, Materials Studio, ImageJ, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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