The existing physical and technological infrastructure of the MSc program includes a lecture room equipped with modern teaching tools, as well as a dedicated space (computer lab) with up-to-date computing equipment (computers installed with specialized software, printers, internet access, and a projector).
The experimental training of students is conducted in research laboratories, enabling them to gain hands-on experience in current cutting-edge research activities.
Table 1: Teaching infrastructure for the operation of the MSc program “Advanced Functional Materials”
| Needs | Infrastructure |
| Teaching Space | A 25-seat classroom on the second floor of the new building of the School of Sciences (equipped with computer, projector, and whiteboard). |
| Computer Lab | A 15-seat computer lab on the 4th floor of the new building of the School of Sciences, used for teaching purposes and student access. |
| Computational Infrastructure | Access to and use of the institutional high-performance computing cluster “Aristotelis“. |
| Electronic Databases | Access to databases of crystallographic, physical, and chemical properties of materials. |
| Print and Electronic Library | A rich and up-to-date print library is available at the Department of Physics, along with extensive electronic resources accessible via Heal-Link |
The physical and technological infrastructure of the MSc program ensures the smooth operation of teaching activities and is considered sufficient for the future. The laboratory infrastructure includes a wide range of systems for material development, processing, and characterization. A significant part of the equipment was acquired through funding from the EPEAEK program of the Ministry of Education, as well as from research projects undertaken in recent years by the program’s teaching staff, focusing on Materials Science and Technology.
The MSc program is supported by the fact that the faculty members involved have been active for decades in the research field of Physics and Materials Technology. Their research covers characterization, processing, and development of bulk materials, thin films, and nanomaterials using a broad spectrum of techniques.
The research output is of an international standard, as evidenced by the large number of original publications in international journals and conference proceedings. Additionally, strong collaborations have been developed with research centers and universities abroad, as well as with industrial entities on both a local and national level. This expertise, along with the department’s long-standing experience in postgraduate education, is made available to MSc students to ensure the highest possible quality of training.
As an example, students have access to the equipment of the certified research laboratories listed in the table below, where they conduct experiments and simulations as part of laboratory courses and diploma thesis projects.
Table 2: Research infrastructure supporting the operation of the MSc program “Advanced Functional Materials”
| Research Infrastructure | Ιστοσελίδα |
| Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Structural Characterization of Materials (OGG: 221A_9-10-1997) | Links |
| Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Solid State Physics (OGG: B 1744 – 07.05.2020) | Link |
| Laboratory of Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (OGG: 2112/B/05-06-2019) | Link |
| Laboratory of Optics and Spectroscopy (OGG: 4192/B/27-12-2016) | Link |
| Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices (OGG: 4192/B/27-12-2016, Renaming Gazette: 3574/B/26-09-2019) | Link |