DOCTORATE IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

 School of Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral Degree Curriculum for a Ph.D. in Materials Science

Major; Materials Science

School Number: B20801

1.    Education Objectives

Upon completion of the doctoral program, a doctoral student should possess a sense of responsibility to society, a world view and a creative, innovative spirit in order cultivate superior talent and ability. Doctoral students must pursue all aspects of their work using scientific thinking, by practicing effective scientific research methods and by employing their broad knowledge of fundamental materials theories and strong professional knowledge. They must be familiar with and grasp many aspects of their discipline’s current developments and must be adept at employing scientific and technological practices to guide scientific development. Graduates must be able to direct scientific research, and technological development projects. They must rigorously pursue the truth, collaborate with colleagues, and be willing to dedicate themselves to the scientific spirit and cultural and human development.

2.    Research Areas

1)      Metals: Metallic Material Structural Control, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Phase Changes, Metallic Surface Treatments, Biomedical Metallic Materials, etc.

2)      Ceramics: Structural Ceramics, Functional Ceramics, Superhard Materials, 0-,1- and 2-dimensional materials, Light-emitting semiconductor materials, etc.

3)      Polymers: Polymer Structure and Properties, Biomaterials, Organic Photoelectric and Functional Polymeric Materials, etc.

4)      Composites: Metal Matrix Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Polymer Matrix Composites, Bio-composites, Textile-based Composite Materials, etc.

5)      Material Corrosion and Control: Electrochemical Corrosion, Material Corrosion Protection and Control, Surface Modification, etc.

3.    Courses Offered

The total number of credits required for the completion of a doctoral degree is a minimum of 15, with at least nine credits of core courses, at least four credits of technical elective courses and two credits of required courses.