Project : Multifunctional materials

Subjects (modified each year) involving theoretical and practical facets are attributed to groups of 2 or 3 students. They have to investigate (literature survey, propose and carry out experiments...) the problem under the supervision of a senior researcher. The results are presented in a written scientific report.

Apply the acquired knowledge of the previous years to solve or contribute to solving a specific and original material science problem

Project

Contribution to the teaching profile

• This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes

  • Reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)

  • Conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorization in industry and society

  • Correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper

  • Present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience

  • Collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team

  • Develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional

  • Think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information

  • A creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society

  • A critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others

  • Consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects

  • The flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context

  • An attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career

  • An integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology

  • Insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

The references are specific to each subject.

Contacts

Prof. Marie-Paule Delplancke (ULB): phone 02/6502902; email: mpdelpla@ulb.ac.be; office UD1-115; secretary office: phone 02/6502952

Prof. Bruno van Mele (VUB): phone 02/6293276, email: bvmele@vub.ac.be

Method(s) of evaluation

• Other

Other

The written report and an oral presentation of the results (15 min presentation + 15 min questions) are evaluated as well as the work performed in the laboratories during the realization of the project

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

1/3 lab work + 1/3 written report + 1/3 oral presentation

Language(s) of evaluation

• english