Course teacher(s)
Guy VAN ASSCHE (Coordinator)ECTS credits
4
Language(s) of instruction
english
Course content
The Advanced Materials course focuses on the development and application of modern materials and innovative material concepts.
Current topics include:
- nanocomposites
- materials for (organic) solar cells
- self-healing materials.
For the different topics, two major story lines will unfold:
- How do the chemical structure of the material, the microstructure formed, and the processing of the material influence the final material properties?
- How can we study the materials, to get insight into the structure-processing-property relations and into the design of materials with a higher performance? Attention is paid to what is feasible in an industrial environment and how different techniques could be used for process monitoring, quality control, or R&D.
The course aims at giving the student a better understanding of advanced materials’ research in academia and industry and insight in recent developments in this field.
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
Specific to the course, the students are expected to be able to:- gain insight in new developments in advanced materials and materials technology,
- discuss these developments for the material classes encountered in the course,
- critically evaluate the prospects and threats of modern material developments,
- develop a research strategy for the development of innovative materials and their applications and a feasible path for its elaboration,
- select experimental techniques to study these materials and interprete the results obtained
- interact with specialists in industrial or academic material’s research.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Required and Corequired knowledge and skills
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
Teaching methods and learning activities
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
Interactive lectures with powerpoint presentations.
Case-studies and/or company visits.
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
Digital course material (Required) : Advanced Materials, Course slides, G. Van Assche, Available on Canvas - VUB
Course notes
- Université virtuelle
Contribution to the teaching profile
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
- Correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
- Collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
- Work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting
- A creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
- The flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
- An integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
- Insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology
Other information
Additional information
The classes will take place at the VUB Main Campus - Brussels: Campus map | Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Contacts
Prof. Guy Van Assche - guy.van.assche@vub.be
Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Dept. Materials and Chemistry (MACH)
Building G - Room G.9.54
Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussel
phone: +32-485-023728
Campus
Other campus
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- Oral examination
Oral examination
- Examination with preparation
- Open question with long development
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
The official course page for 27-28 can be found at VUB: Advanced materials
The course is assessed through an oral examination with written preparation.
Students get one theory-oriented (60%) and one application-oriented (40%) question.
Extensive answers are prepared in writing and discussed orally.
Language(s) of evaluation
- english