Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Materials Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-12-15 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This Ph.D. program in Materials Science and Engineering offers a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of materials science, including ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors. Students engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborate with industry partners, and have access to state-of-the-art facilities. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, development, and academia, with potential career paths in materials engineering, research science, and professorship.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
- Ceramics
- Computational material science
- Composites
- Corrosion
- Electrical, optical, magnetic materials
- Growth and synthesis
- Joining
- Materials for energy
- Metals
- Materials characterization and microscopy
- Nanomaterials
- Phase transformations
- Photonics
- Polymers and biomaterials
- Materials for nuclear energy
- Quantum computing
- Self-assembly
- Semiconductors
- Structural materials and mechanical properties
- Surfaces and interfaces
- Sustainability
- Thin films
- Wear
Structure:
- Face-to-Face
- Evening/Weekend
- Online
- Hybrid
- Accelerated
Course Schedule:
Program:
Materials Research Seminar
(12 credits)
Materials Core Courses
(29 credits)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Thermodynamics of Solids
- Structure of Materials
- Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations
Graduate Level Math Course
(students may only count one of the following as materials core course)
- Engineering Analysis I
- Intermediate Problems in Chemical Engineering
- Methods of Applied Mathematics 1
- Methods of Applied Mathematics-2
- Theoretical Physics-Electrodynamics
Materials Electives Courses
(36 credits)
Additional Coursework and/or Research Credits
(425 credits)
Breadth Requirement
(9 credits) Program:
Materials Research Seminar
(6 credits)
Materials Core Courses
(23 credits)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Thermodynamics of Solids
- Structure of Materials
- Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations
Materials Electives Courses
(36 credits)
Additional Coursework and/or Research Credits
(425 credits)
Breadth Requirement
(9 credits)
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
Materials Research Seminar:
- Students present their research and discuss current topics in materials science and engineering.
Advanced Polymeric Materials:
- Covers the synthesis, characterization, and properties of polymeric materials.
Thermodynamics of Solids:
- Examines the thermodynamic principles governing the behavior of solids.
Structure of Materials:
- Explores the atomic and molecular structure of materials.
Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations:
- Investigates the principles and applications of phase transformations in materials.
Engineering Analysis I:
- Introduces the fundamental principles of engineering analysis.
Intermediate Problems in Chemical Engineering:
- Covers advanced topics in chemical engineering.
Methods of Applied Mathematics 1:
- Provides an introduction to the mathematical methods used in applied mathematics.
Methods of Applied Mathematics-2:
- Continues the study of mathematical methods used in applied mathematics.
Theoretical Physics-Electrodynamics:
- Examines the fundamental principles of electrodynamics.
Materials Electives Courses:
- Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
- Polymeric Materials
- Nuclear Engineering Materials
- Principles of Corrosion
- Introduction to Thin-Film Deposition Processes
- Deformation of Solids
- Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction
- Introduction to Ceramic Materials
- Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Introduction to Computational Materials Science and Engineering
- Advanced Metal Casting
- Welding Metallurgy
- Materials for Elevated Temperature Service
- Fundamentals of Heat Treatment
- Rock Mechanics
- Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Thermodynamics of Solids
- Heterogeneous and Multiphase Materials
- Materials Fundamentals
- Structure of Materials
- Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology
- Fundamentals of Atomistic Modeling
- Properties of Solid Surfaces
- Advanced X-ray Scattering Methods in Materials Science and Engineering
- Mesoscale Modeling of Materials
- Structural Analysis of Materials
- Imperfections and Mechanical Properties
- Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations
- Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
- Molecular Modeling of Materials
- Special Topics in Materials Science
- Biological Interactions with Materials
- Tissue Mechanics
- Chemical Biology
- Polymer Science and Technology
- Advanced Colloid and Interface Science
- Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
- Chemistry of Nanoscale Materials
- Chemistry of Polymers
- Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules
- Instrumental Analysis
- Solid State Electronics
- Crystal Chemistry
- Thermal Physics
- Solid State Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Advanced Solid State Physics
Assessment:
Qualifying Exam:
- Students must pass a qualifying exam in Materials Science and Engineering within 13 months of starting their first semester.
Preliminary Exam / Thesis Proposal Exam:
- Students must pass a preliminary exam / thesis proposal exam by the end of their fourth semester.
Thesis Defense:
- Students must prepare a doctoral dissertation, present it in a public seminar, defend it in closed examination by their doctoral committee, and deposit it with the Graduate School.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Laboratories
- Research projects
Faculty:
- Michael Arnold
- Sue Babcock
- Chang-Beom Eom
- Paul Evans
- Padma Gopalan
- Sindo Kou
- Rod Lakes
- Dane Morgan
- John Perepezko
- Kumar Sridharan
- Donald Stone
- Izabela Szlufarska
- Dan Thoma
- Paul Voyles
- Xudong Wang
Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary research
- Collaboration with industry partners
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Research scientist
- Development engineer
- Materials engineer
- Professor
- Consultant
Opportunities:
- Employment in academia, industry, and government
- Opportunities for postdoctoral research
- Fellowships and grants for research and professional development
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