Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Devices
The course consists of two modules: The 1st one concerns optoelectronic devices and includes theory on light modulation-detection and experimental demonstrations: Experimental demonstrations concerning wavelength multiplexing and propagation modulation in fiber and the characterization of diode lasers, semiconductor and erbium optical amplifiers, optical filters, optical chips. The 2nd one includes study, characterization and simulation of […]
Erasmus+ Traineeship
It takes place in Universities/Businesses/Organizations abroad through the ERASMUS+ Internship program that supports the development of professional skills of post-graduate students. The subject of the Internship abroad should be relevant to the subject of study in the MSc. The student may work in an institution engaged in research, provided that the subject of the Internship is […]
Advanced topics of growth, synthesis and manufacturing of materials
Course is offered only upon students’ interest. The course on “Advanced Topics of Growth, Synthesis, and Manufacturing of Materials” provides an in-depth exploration into cutting-edge techniques and methodologies in the field of material science and engineering. Over the duration of the course, spanning several weeks, students delve into advanced topics that shape the future of […]
Advanced Topics in Material Characterization: Introduction to Archaeometry
Part 1 Introduction to archaeometry, the interdisciplinary discipline that deals with the application of science in archaeology and culture. Reference to the categories of works of art and cultural heritage, with emphasis on the materials of which they are composed. Presentation of methods applied for characterization and documentation of materials in cultural heritage works from […]
Advanced Materials & Nanomaterials of Metallic Matrices
Construction alloys of Fe and Ni matrices. Martensitic transformation. Impact of impurities on metallic matrices. Stainless steels. Shape memory alloys. Strain hardening. Isothermal and continuous cooling transformation (TTT-CCT) diagrams. Engineering, marine, and general-purpose alloys of Cu matrix. Light metal alloys of Al and Ti matrices for construction, ornamental, aeronautics, and biomedical applications. Strengthening mechanisms at the […]
Advanced Methods of Transmission Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis
Course is offered only upon students’ interest. The course begins by establishing a historical context and elucidating the fundamental principles of electron microscopy, offering a comparative overview with other microscopy techniques. Subsequently, students explore the components of a Transmission Electron Microscope, gaining insights into electron sources, lenses, detectors, and imaging systems. A significant portion of […]
Advanced Computational Methods for Simulation of Functional Materials
The course offers an introduction and thorough deepening in programming techniques as a tool for solving problems in Physics of Materials. MATLAB is an advance programming platform and will be used as a planning tool. MATLAB enables the user to write code similar to the high-level programming languages, combined with a complete library of functions […]
Materials and techniques in modern biomedicine
This course consists of three modules: 1st module Introduction to structural biology: Introduction to the world of structural biology, with a focus on its importance for understanding the function of biomolecules. Students will become familiar with the use of synchrotron radiation and will have the opportunity to study real experimental data from the European Center […]
Low dimensionality materials
Low-dimensionality materials are advanced materials with at least one dimension lying in the nanoscale level. They are classified in three main categories: multilayered structures, nanodots and nanoparticles. First, the module introduces students to the fundamentals of materials physics, magnetism and nanotechnology. The second part explains the growth and characterization techniques applied in the low-dimensional materials. […]
Functional colloids, ceramics and polymers
Ceramic materials: Introduction to ceramic materials, synthesis methods, structural, physicochemical and mechanical characteristics. Diffusion and sintering. Atomic bonds, types of mesh, imperfections and their effect on mechanical properties. Advanced ceramics and applications in energy and medicine. Processing methods. Composite ceramics and methods of improving their mechanical properties. Modern research directions in advanced ceramics. Polymers: Introduction […]