DOCTORATE IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY

 School of Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral Degree Curriculum for a Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry    Major:Applied Chemistry School Number: B20804

1. Education Objectives

Upon completion of the doctoral program in applied chemistry (Environmental Behavior of Materials and Surface Engineering), students should possess a high level of creativity and ability in their scientific research practices. Students will acquire a solid, fundamental knowledge of chemistry, including fundamental theories, laboratory research skills, engineering technical knowledge and an understanding of how to effectively apply computers to applied chemistry problems. Students should acquire fundamental scientific thinking and learn proper scientific practices when pursuing fundamental basic or applied research. The skills learned should allow the student to independently and creatively participate in research, learn how to take change of larger research projects, pursue effective technological development projects and practice good scientific research skills and professional ethics. The skills and abilities that students will gain from this program will allow them to take part in electrochemical and fine chemical scientific research, education, technological development and engineering management.

2. Research Areas

1) Electrochemical Corrosion

2) Material Corrosion Processes and Control

3) Detection and Monitoring of Material Behavior in Various Environments

4) Metallic Materials Surface Modification

5) Materials Surface Electrochemistry

6) High Performance Coatings

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.