Course Description for PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
- MScE7010: Basic principles in Materials Science and Engineering (2 ECTS). Introduction to fundamental principles of materials science, including atomic structure, crystal structures, and material properties, focusing on metals, ceramics, and polymers.
- MScE7011: Basic principles in Materials Science Chemistry (2 ECTS). Overview of chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and organic/inorganic chemistry fundamentals essential for understanding material properties and reactions in engineering contexts.
- MScE7012: Basic principles in Materials Science Modelling (2 ECTS). Basics of computational modelling in materials science, emphasizing numerical methods, simulation techniques, and computer-aided problem-solving in engineering applications.
- MScE7013: Basic principles in Materials Science and Processing (2 ECTS). Fundamental processing techniques in materials science, covering physical, chemical, and electrochemical methods for material extraction, refining, and manufacturing processes.
- MScE7014: Basic principles in Materials Science Solid State (2 ECTS). Solid-state materials science, focusing on crystal structures, electron behavior, and advanced materials like semiconductors and dielectric solids.
- MScE7015: Basic principles in Materials Science Characterization (2 ECTS). Techniques for characterizing materials, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and X-ray analysis, essential for understanding material composition, structure, and properties.
- MScE8021: Electrochemical methods (5 ECTS). Electrochemical methods in materials science, focusing on reactions, transport, and analysis techniques like voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
- MScE8022: Characterization techniques (5 ECTS). Comprehensive study of materials characterization techniques, including electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and X-ray methods, to analyze material properties at various scales.
- MScE8023: Materials bonding and reactivity (5 ECTS). Exploration of materials bonding and reactivity, including reaction mechanisms, photochemistry, and redox processes, crucial for advanced materials development.
- MScE8031: Micro and Nano-systems (4 ECTS). Examination of micro and nano-systems, focusing on quantum phenomena, energy conversion, and simulation at microscopic and nanoscopic scales.
- MScE8032: Science & Engineering of nanomaterials (4 ECTS). Study of nanomaterials’ properties and applications, emphasizing synthesis, characterization, and their roles in modern engineering and technology.
- MScE8033: Materials for Energy Conversion (5 ECTS). Materials for energy conversion, exploring the design, development, and application of materials in renewable energy systems and efficient energy storage.
- MScE8011: Scientific communication (3 ECTS). Scientific communication skills, covering manuscript writing, presentations, and communication strategies tailored for academia and industry.
- MScE8012: Grant writing (3 ECTS). Essentials of grant writing, focusing on developing compelling research proposals, understanding funding processes, and scientific communication for securing research funding.
- MScE8013: Research Planning (3 ECTS). Research planning methodologies, emphasizing project design, literature review, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for scientific research.
- MScE8151: Electrochemical Energy Sources (4 ECTS). Electrochemical energy sources, studying batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors, focusing on their design, function, and applications.
- MScE8152: Super-capacitors (4 ECTS). Study of supercapacitors, focusing on their design, performance, and application in energy storage systems.
- MScE8153: Applied Superconductivity (4 ECTS). Applied superconductivity, covering principles, materials, and applications in modern technology, particularly in energy and electronics.
- MScE8161: Programming and modelling (4 ECTS). Programming and modelling techniques in materials science, focusing on computational approaches to solve engineering problems.
- MScE8162: Nano-biotechnology (4 ECTS). Nano-biotechnology, exploring the intersection of nanotechnology and biology, focusing on biosensors and nano-scale materials in medical applications.
- MScE8163: Biosensors (4 ECTS). Biosensors, covering the design, development, and application of sensor technologies at the molecular level for medical and environmental monitoring.
- MScE8171: Smart Materials (4 ECTS). Smart materials, exploring materials that respond to environmental stimuli, with applications in advanced engineering and technology solutions.
- MScE8172: Atomic arrangements in solids (4 ECTS). Atomic arrangements in solids, focusing on crystal structure, defects, and their impact on material properties and applications.
- MScE9051: Research project (12 ECTS). Research project; a capstone experience involving original research in materials science, focusing on experimental, theoretical, or computational investigations.