Objectives
The PhD in Materials Science and Engineering aims to provide a solid background in the field of Materials Science and Engineering and its applications. In this context, it intends to make an approximation of knowledge areas , which are of extreme importance for the industry based on knowledge and innovation, and which will, without a doubt, be the big brand of training and education of the XXI century. It is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary area of great value to all Engineering fields.
Beyond the primary objective, the now proposed PhD intends to respond to the need to have PhDs holders with a multidisciplinary comprehensive training, capable to operate in processing areas, in the functionality and design of new materials and their integration into systems and devices. They should also be able to deal with the need to advance the implementation of new techniques for processing materials, the macro and nano scales relevant to engineering. In this context fall within areas associated with: Chemical Engineering, as is the case of mesomorphs polymers and materials and their applications in various fields of industry; Electronic Engineering, such as semiconductor materials and their applications and processes of microelectronics; Mechanical, as is the case with the functionalization and processing of metallic materials, and new composite materials and glass ceramic; Metallurgical Engineering; Life Sciences, as in the case of biomaterials and tissue engineering; renewable energy, as in the case of the photovoltaic; environment, such as recycling and waste recovery, among others.
To better pursuit these objectives, there must be advanced training in this multidisciplinary field, bringing together the knowledge of cross-sectional areas to different Engineering fields, complemented with proper training in management, entrepreneurship and citizenship.
To better pursuit these objectives, there must be advanced training in this multidisciplinary field, bringing together the knowledge of cross-sectional areas to different Engineering fields, complemented with proper training in management, entrepreneurship and citizenship.
Well grounded argument capacity in the most current scientific knowledge.
Conscious attitude on science and social ethics issues.
Proactive approach in knowledge transfer 'from the laboratory to industry'.
Responsible attitude in sustainability issues of associated technologies and materials applications.
Good articulation between joint work group work and individual initiatives.
Good experimental work planning, execution and analysis.
Advanced knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering.
Habit of keeping track regarding the frontiers of knowledge.
Capacity to implemente innovative solutions to complex problems in Materials Engineering.
Integrated and critical view of science and engineering materials and their applications.
Complete domain of methods and ability to conduct research.
Students concluding this PhD will have adequate training to continue their research or research and development in public and private institutions or to create their own companies.
Career opportunities
Various industries (ceramics and glass, polymers and molds, automotive and aerospace, engineering, electronics and computers, etc.) in the area of R & D, Research and Education, Consulting, Entrepreneurship.
