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 Ireland
Ireland's electromobility and energy storage sector is growing, supported by national climate and transport policy, public charging infrastructure programmes and renewable electricity generation. Research institutions and companies in Ireland work on battery systems, power electronics, hydrogen technologies and grid integration. Engineers in this area contribute to charging network design, battery management, energy storage projects and the decarbonisation of transport and industry. Policy and regulation are coordinated by government departments and the national energy regulator, alongside European rules on batteries and emissions.
Fees for Ireland: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies regulate or recognise electromobility, battery and hydrogen engineering?
Sustainable energy and related policy in Ireland involves the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Engineers Ireland sets professional standards for engineers. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body, and you should verify it before enrolling.
Do Irish employers in batteries and hydrogen value private online qualifications?
Ireland has growing interest in electrification, energy storage and hydrogen, with employers in energy, transport and manufacturing. They typically prioritise experience, technical competence and relevant degrees. A private online qualification may support an application, but how it is judged is for each employer. No career outcome can be guaranteed.
Can I combine this with a job, and does the workload suit part-time study?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. You will have an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible if your employer supports energy-transition training.
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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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