A sequence of experiments based on processing methods used in industry. Plant visits with oral and written reports. Seminars and discussions by...
Fundamental physics of materials used in non-fossil energy technologies.
Introduction to numerical modeling of heat and mass transfer processes, microstructure development in alloys, interface properties and simple atomic...
Structure of amorphous and crystalline polymeric materials; mechanical, electrical and optical properties, and their modification through processing....
The unique properties of structural and functional ceramics are explored, including ferroelectric, piezoelectric and magnetic ceramics, clays,...
Intrinsic properties of matrix materials and fibres; mechanics and thermodynamics of interfaces; mechanical properties and fabrication of engineering...
Projects, in cooperation with industry, involving materials design in manufacturing, complemented by lectures in group problem solving and design...