Basic concepts of metal physics and ceramics, plus their related technologies.

This course explores molecular and microstructural design principles that enable adaptive functions and enhanced properties in biological and bio-inspired materials. It covers out-of-equilibrium molecular mechanisms and design principles affecting mechanical, optical, and surface properties. Students learn how these principles apply to synthetic systems, linking structure to performance.

Introduction to ceramic processing

Introduction to ceramic processing.

Understanding of the electrical, dielectric and magnetic properties of functional ceramics for materials engineers, physicists and electrical engineers. An introduction is given to modern ceramics materials with multiple functions.

This course is an interdisciplinary colloquium on Additive Manufacturing (AM) with focus on simulation and biohybrid robotics. Internationally renowned experts from academia and industry present cutting-edge research, highlighting the state-of-the-art and frontiers in the field.

Basic concepts of materials processing of metals, ceramics and polymers.

Physical properties and fracture mechanics of brittle materials.Introduction to polymers.

The aim of this course is to understand the principles of material design and selection, and apply them in a number of relevant case studies related to energy, health, information technology, etc. Examples will include all materials classes. It discusses the design challenges that arise when a combination of properties and geometries are required for a specific application.

This course provides a basic foundation in materials science for mechanical engineers. Students learns how to select the right material for the application at hand. In addition, the appropriate processing-microstructure-property relationship will lead to the fundamental understanding of concepts that determines the mechanical and functional properties.