Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Extended hours for *Qualified Users – 24/7
*Qualified user is defined as any individual who has successfully completed the UPenn /SEAS/EHRS course instruction and orientation programs.
Easy Access to World-Class Resources
The Singh Center supports nanotechnology innovation by providing easily accessible fabrication, characterization and measurement of nanomaterials and devices in a single, central location for both nanoscientists and nanoresearchers.
Club Nano Program – Industry Users
For details, please visit https://www.nano.upenn.edu/about/club-nano/ or contact Gerald Lopez.
Access to Quattrone Nanofabrication, Nanoscale Characterization, and Scanning and Local Probe Facilities
- Contact the facility to discuss project feasibility and for design assistance
- Quattrone Nanofabrication Facility: Eric Johnston
- Scanning & Local Probe Facility: Matt Brukman
- Nanoscale Characterization Facility: Doug Yates
- Go to the online portal https://iris.nano.upenn.edu/ and submit an access request
- Complete and submit the downloaded user form provided
- For external users, complete an external user agreement
- Attend a facility specific orientation (QNF only) and safety class. Receive training on equipment
Access to the Property Measurement Facility
Contact propertymeasuregroup@nano.upenn.edu to discuss project feasibility and for design assistance.
Facility Fees
Singh Facilities Charges |
Internal/External Academic Users
|
External Industry Users |
| Quattrone Nanofabrication Facility | ||
| Clean Room | $35/hr | $70/hr |
| Door Charge | $35/hr | $70/hr |
| Equipment Charges | Range $15/hr to $50/hr | Range $45/hr to $150/hr |
| Cap – Lab Access | Yes, $6000/semester/user | No |
| Cap – Equipment Use | Yes, $6000/semester/user | No |
| Staff Rates | $50/hr | $80/hr |
| Laser/Soft Litho Facility | $15/hr | $45/hr |
| Door Charge | $15/hr | $45/hr |
| Equipment Charges | Range $15/hr to $25/hr | Range $45/hr to $75/hr |
| Cap – Lab Access | Yes, $6000/semester/user | No |
| Cap – Equipment Use | Yes, $6000/semester/user | No |
| Staff Rates | $50/hr | $80/hr |
| Nanoscale Characterization Facility | ||
| Equipment Charges | Range $35/hr to $50/hr | Range $210/hr to $300/hr |
| Staff Rates | $50/hr | $100/hr |
| Scanning Probe Facility | ||
| Equipment Charges | Range $30/hr-$35/hr | Range $125/hr to $200/hr |
| Staff Rates | $50/hr | $75 |
Total fees are available at: https://iris.nano.upenn.edu/
Penn Card Request
Visiting users, please complete this form and email it to the applicable staff member two weeks before your first visit to Penn. This will provide us with time to have it processed before your visit.
Account Information
Our IRIS system should process your information smoothly, but in the event you need to re-submit or make a change, you are welcome to use this form for your details to be entered by us.
Safety
Please visit the facility page the you intend to work in and familiarize yourself with the safety procedures, and follow its instructions at all times.
Events
The Singh Center for Nanotechnology provides an ideal atmosphere to host conferences, seminars, and catered functions for most size events. Three additional conference rooms throughout our center are equipped with the most advanced technology to ensure the success of your event. To contact us about the available options to meet your specific needs, please contact seas-space@seas.upenn.edu.
Filming and Photography
Filming and Photography is not permitted in the Singh Center for Nanotechnology without express permission.
