M.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering (spec. Materials for Energy)

This interdisciplinary course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary in the area of advanced materials science, with a particular focus on materials for energy-related applications. The main objective of the course is to develop expertise in materials used in energy generation, storage, and conversion, including their design, characterization, fabrication, and application in diverse energy sectors. Students will explore metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites utilized in renewable and conventional energy systems, and the role of materials science in optimizing their performance. The program will also cover modern methods for adapting material properties to meet energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental impact requirements. Key topics include material behaviour under extreme conditions, degradation mechanisms, energy storage technologies (such as batteries and supercapacitors), materials for photovoltaics, fuel cells, and thermoelectrics. The course will provide insight into the principles of energy conversion, material interactions within energy systems, and future trends in materials for the energy sector.