Postgraduate Courses

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Show thermodynamic relationships between state variables.
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  Solve problems on enthalpy, entropy, free energy, and work/heat processes.
• 3.
  Draw phase diagrams and predict physical properties of materials.
• 4.
  Use thermodynamics to predict the evolution of chemical and electrochemical processes in closed systems.
• 5.
  Use statistical methods to describe equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamic phenomena.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe and explain the properties, applications, and synthesis mechanisms of important classes of materials, including supramolecular assemblies, crystals, porous materials and polymers.
• 2.
  Propose a general synthesis for different classes of materials.
• 3.
  Provide mechanisms to explain formation.
• 4.
  Explain the physical principles of key techniques for characterizing materials.
• 5.
  Describe the working principles of various characterization techniques.
• 6.
  Identify suitable characterization techniques for the analysis of various materials and provide justifications for the choice.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Analyze structure-property relationships of materials across multiple length scales from molecular to macroscopic dimensions.
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  Design materials and structures for specific device applications using fundamental engineering principles.
• 3.
  Evaluate appropriate characterization techniques and fabrication methods for different materials systems.
• 4.
  Apply materials selection strategies to solve complex engineering problems in energy, information, and biomedical applications.
• 5.
  Interpret experimental data from various characterization methods to assess materials properties and performance.
• 6.
  Integrate knowledge of emerging materials platforms to propose solutions for current technological challenges.
• 7.
  Present technical materials concepts effectively through oral and written communications.
• 8.
  Demonstrate effective teamwork skills in collaborative materials engineering projects.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe what nanotechnology is and why it is important.
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  Distinguish between the top-down and bottom-up approaches in nanotechnology and understand the principles of tools used in the bottom-up approach.
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  Explain the process of self-assembly and describe the process of synthesizing “Self-Assembled-Monolayers”.
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  Describe the development of carbon nanotubes, their structure and major methods of synthesis.
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  Show how nanomaterials could be synthesized by the sol-gel methods via the liquid and aerosol routes.
• 6.
  Describe the structure and methods of synthesis of nanoporous and mesoporous materials and show how nanoporous membranes may be synthesized.
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  Show novel applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in energy and environmental contaminant detection devices.
• 8.
  Show novel applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in biological, medical devices and sensors.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Articulate the overall approach to materials-centered product design from conceptualization to product launch.
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  Apply the tools and methodologies used in product design, development and commercialization.
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  Design molecular products, formulated products, functional products and devices with specified product performance by accounting for the material properties, the governing physicochemical phenomena, and the product structure, form, shape or configuration.
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  Make significant contributions to a materials-centered entrepreneurship project.
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  Determine whether a product project should be undertaken by considering the financial return and other non-financial issues.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various soft matter systems, including synthetic polymers, biopolymers (proteins, DNAs, RNAs), liquid crystals, surfactants, and colloids, and articulate their unique characteristics and applications.
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  Synthesize and apply fundamental concepts from physics, chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering to analyze and interpret the behavior and properties of soft matter systems.
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  Evaluate key materials science and engineering principles relevant to soft matter, including self-assembly, phase transitions, and glass transitions, and assess their implications for materials design and functionality.
• 4.
  Utilize practical engineering principles to design, manipulate, and optimize soft matter systems for various applications, demonstrating proficiency in experimental techniques and methodologies.
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  Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze case studies, interpret experimental data, and propose solutions to real-world challenges related to soft matter, demonstrating the ability to think creatively and analytically.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Analyze the fundamental principles of materials science and their relevance to artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
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  Understand the mathematical principle of deep learning methods.
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  Use numerical methods to calculate material properties.
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  Apply machine learning to predict material properties and behaviors by learning from simulation and experimental data.
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  Develop a project that utilizes AI tools for materials design, demonstrating the ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe the roles of biomaterials in advancing modern medicine.
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  Identify the methods for preparation and assessment of biomaterials.
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  Outline design principles for major applications of biomaterials.
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  Appreciate the regulatory hurdles for commercialization of biomaterials.
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  Identify the GMP principles for manufacturing biomaterials.
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  Communicate knowledge learnt from class via oral presentation and written report.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain key mechanisms for drug action, measurement, and administration routes.
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  Explain the SELECT criteria for commercial API synthesis and workup.
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  Classify and identify different solid forms of APIs and explain their importance for the manufacture and product quality of drugs.
• 4.
  Design and analyze pharmaceutical crystallization processes and workup steps.
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  Describe several key trends of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
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  Synthesize and explain the formulation of various liquid-dosage forms.
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  Synthesize and explain formulations of oral solid-dosage forms and design a process sequence for tablet manufacturing.
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  Synthesize and explain the main formulation strategies and the manufacture of controlled-release formulations.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify the concepts and principles of polymerizations.
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  Explain widely used synthetic methods for polymerizations.
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  Describe ways to analyze properties to understand morphology and structures.
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  Recognize polymer as advanced materials.
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  Identify porous crystalline polymeric materials for applications in energy and the environment.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe fundamentals of electrochemical energy technologies and use electrochemistry to explain reaction mechanism.
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  Explain the design principles of fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, etc.
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  Study in depth a particular energy topic and write a review/give a presentation.
• 4.
  Select active materials and test them for various electrochemical energy devices.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the properties of the sun and the sunlight.
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  Explain the difference between photovoltaic and photothermal energies.
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  Explain the basic principles of photovoltaic and photothermal devices.
• 4.
  Explain the key science concepts related to the materials and device engineering of solar cells.
• 5.
  Use established methodologies to quantitatively solve the key engineering parameters for solar energy utilization.
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  Produce a report and presentation related to a key topic of solar technologies.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify structures and understand general properties of common polymers.
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  Describe the entropy driven characteristics of polymer systems both in bulk state and in polymer alloys.
• 3.
  Identify typical characteristics of polymer morphology, amorphous and semi crystalline state.
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  Identify polymer chain entanglements and thermal transitions.
• 5.
  Describe advanced applications of polymers in different areas.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the fundamental principles of ionic transport and electron–ion coupling in iontronic devices.
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  Compare various electrolytes and electroactive materials, identifying their benefits and limitations in different applications.
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  Apply core design considerations to integrate electrolytes, conductors, and interfaces into functioning iontronic systems.
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  Analyze experimental and computational data from characterization techniques to optimize iontronic device performance.
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  Evaluate potential solutions in energy, sensing, and bioinspired iontronic technologies, addressing scalability and sustainability.
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  Formulate research proposals or design projects that highlight emerging opportunities and challenges in iontronic materials and applications.
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  Discuss ethical, regulatory, and societal considerations in the development and commercialization of iontronic technologies.
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  Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to address complex iontronic problems, integrating insights from materials science, engineering, and entrepreneurial perspectives.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe the basic principles and major phenomena encountered in polymer flow and processing.
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  Identify in-depth knowledge of design and analysis of the major polymer processing processes: extrusion and injection molding.
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  Identify polymer process techniques: bottle and film blowing, calendaring, fiber forming, compression molding and transfer molding, etc.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify the most recent progress in materials engineering.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Acquire and process data from experiments or computations in the realm of materials engineering.
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  Develop practical skills of modern analytical, experimental, and computational techniques in materials engineering.
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  Develop the skills to concisely communicate the outcome of a research project in a report and presentation.
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  Effectively utilize academic literature and gathered knowledge to support a research project.
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  Critically reflect on observations and data to solve open-ended problems.
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  Engage in professional discussions with peers on topics in materials engineering.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Develop design skills by performing a conceptual design of a process and/or product in materials engineering.
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  Acquire and process data from experiments or computations for the purpose of design.
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  Develop the skills to concisely communicate the outcome of a design project in a report and presentation.
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  Acquire practical skills and knowledge required for materials process/product design through self-learning.
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  Critically reflect on observations and data to solve open-ended design problems.
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  Communicate and cooperate effectively in a team.