Technology and Application of Inorganic Engineering Materials (TAIEM)

Inorganic engineering materials such as steel and ceramics cover all the strategic industries and are key materials for transport sector, energy technology, machine and plant construction, and the building industry. A true understanding of mechanical, thermal, chemical, and functional properties at nano-, micro-, and macro-levels followed by the chemical and physical interactions at interfaces/surfaces of the inorganic engineering materials is an invaluable tool for their continuous development and technology optimisation. Course objectives TAIEM graduates will be able to: Solve general and specific problems in the steel and ceramic producing industries Select suitable steel and ceramic materials for a specific application Evaluate properties of steels and ceramics on several scales and estimate their behaviour under real industrial conditions Detect and solve problems relating to the technology and applications of steels and ceramics Manage a technology-oriented research project Job opportunities Iron and steel-making industry Metal processing industry Ceramic and refractory industry Recycling and extractive industry Universities and research institutions First semester: The Master's programme starts with a core curriculum on metallic, ceramic and refractory materials, thermodynamics, and heat and mass transfer. The aim is to bring all students up to the same level of knowledge, which will be strongly built upon in the lectures of the following semesters. During the second and third semesters, students learn to apply the theoretical knowledge to real applications via laboratory and practical courses. A research seminar and a "Journal Club" enable them to share their insights and grasp the current developments in the field of materials technology.  Furthermore, students will learn or improve their German language skills by attending organised language courses for two semesters. This will help them to explore and understand the culture of Germany. The students will have to select one of two blocks of elective modules: “Advanced Engineering Background” or “Technology Background”. The modules from these blocks cover emerging topics, such as thermodynamic simulation, simulation of metallurgical processes, training in particle technology and fluid dynamics, economics, and business administration. The fourth semester is designated for the Master's thesis.