Master

engineering sciences

coMputationaL MateriaLs science

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p aCaDeMIC aDVICeDr. Egle DietzenFaculty of Mechanical, process and energy engineering institute of Mechanics and Fluid dynamics Lampadiusstraße 409599 Freiberg

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Master CurrICuluMSemester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

Goal:• Bring all the students to the

same level• Provide background on Materials

studied at TU Freiberg

Goal:• Learn numerical tools• Theoretical framework

Goal:• Specialised numerical tool• Theoretical framework• Experimental testing methods

for model validation

Goal:• Research

Experience

S1.1 Introduction to Scientificprogramming

S1.2 Fundamentals of Micro-structures

S1.3 Thermodynamics of MaterialsS1.4 Mechanics of Materials

S2.1 Selected Topics of Solid State Physics

S2.2 Continuum Mechanics S2.3 Fracture Mechanics

Computations

S3.1 Plasticity

Master Thesis

S3.2 Stochastic for Materials Science

S3.3 High Performance Computing

S2.4 Numerics of PDE S3.4 Experimental Methods• Mechanical Testing• Microstructural Analysis

S2.5 Molecular dynamicsS2.6 Selected Topics of the

Finite Element MethodS2.7 Dislocation Theory

S1.5 Properties of Materials• Metallic Materials• Semiconductors• Ceramic Materials

S3.5 Discrete Element MethodsS3.6 Personal Programming

Project

S1.6 Soft Skills• German as a second language• Scientific English

Resarch Seminar and Journal Club

Background lift theory simulation tools

Material Properties experimental tools Mathematical tools;

tu BergaKadeMie FreiBerg – a good choice

FaCts aBout tHe unIVersItY q founded in 1765, the world‘s oldest mining science university q campus university with an own educational and research-mine q about 5,400 students q cooperation with universities in 60 countries all over the world and

dual degree programs q four core fields – geo, material, energy, environment – give the

tu Bergakademie Freiberg a unique profile as the university of resources q excellent job opportunities thanks to a practical approach to education,

intensive mentoring and a short duration of study q ranks amongst the ten strongest research universities in germany due to

third-party funding per professorstuDent lIFe

q City of Freiberg – charming medieval city center with original architecture within the preserved city walls

q various cultural offers and leisure facilities q low cost of living q university sport center offers over 50 different sports q university of top-class sports

WhY studYing cMs at the tu BergaKadeMie FreiBerg

q You learn how to develop engineering models based on physics fundamentals. q Contrary to most other computational engineering programs, the CMs program

at tuBaF is focused on all modeling techniques for materials behavior. q the program allows you to “learn by practice”, i. e. to gain a lot of experience

by developing your own simulation tool. q there is no tuition fee. q We offer students jobs, directly associated with research projects in the insti-

tutes. thus you can learn and earn money! q after master thesis, scholarships for excellent students will be available to conti-

nue as PhD for another three years.

InternatIonal Master PrograM “CoMPutatIonal MaterIals sCIenCe”nowadays, the technological progress of modern society requires talented engineers that are best equipped with basic knowledge in natural sciences and skills in informatics. emerg-ing fields and challenging technologies in engineering are often associated and faced with material issues. one important issue is the development, processing and application of new high-tech materials with innovative mechanical, thermodynamic and electronic prop-erties. these goals require predictive simulation tools to understand and to design the structure and properties of materials at all length scales. nowadays, powerful numerical methods and computing facilities allow to simulate material behaviour starting from the atomic level over discrete microstructures up to very large engineering components.at tu Bergakademie Freiberg, we bring together experienced researchers and lecturers from different scientific communities to offer our graduate students the education needed for a successful career in modern materials science.

Facts

Minimum Conditions of Admission: Bachelor degree or an equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other comparable studies. GPA ≥ 75%, max 2 years after the last graduate degree. TOEFL with at least 79 points (internet based), 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper based) or equivalent tests. Duration: 4 semestersLanguage: englishDegree: Master of science (M.sc.)Beginning of program: winter term Application deadline: 15th april for non eu citizens

15th august for eu citizens

speciFics oF the Master prograM

Since winter semester of 2011/2012, the TU Bergakademie Freiberg is offering the inter-national master program on Computational Materials science. this program provides for about 20 selected students the unique opportunity to explore a wide range of length scales through an inter-disciplinary curriculum. theoretical concepts will be illustrated in the lec-tures by cutting-edge research applications. During the research seminars the students will have the possibility to interact with leading scientists and experienced engineers from in-dustrial partners outside of the university. By the end of the two years master program, the graduates will have the scientific qualification to bridge the links between Mechanical en-gineering, Materials sciences and solid state Physics. their most important benefit is how-ever, that graduates will have acquired the capability to simulate material behaviour by several computational methods.

the prograM

Generalities • all the lectures are given in english• a minimum of 4 semesters is required to complete the program

First Semester • Background courses will be offered to bring all the students to the same level in

fundamental disciplines• all the materials of interest at tuBaF will be discussed

Second Semester • advanced topics on mechanical engineering and solid state physics• students will become familiar with most important modelling tools:

• Molecular Dynamics in solid state Physics• Finite element Method in Continuum Mechanics

Third Semester • students can specialize in one simulation method• In Personal Project students have to improve their programming skills• advanced class in the field of Plasticity• additional modeling methods (DeM, crystal plasticity)• advanced class on High Performance Computing

Fourth Semester • the last semester is dedicated to the master thesis

Requirements for Graduations • By the end of the third semester, the students must complete the Programming Project.

It consists of programming one numerical kernel tool (choice between FeM, MD or DeM), writing the documentation and verifying its correctness.

• In the Journal Club students learn literature research and review.• the research seminar is for presentations of students and external guest scientists.

Further informations see q http://tu-freiberg.de/international-masters-program-in-computational-materials-

science

opportunities aFter graduation

the graduates will be well prepared to pursue their successful careers in academia or re-search centers. In addition, they will fulfill the requirements to work in many industrial areas such as automotive, metallurgy, microelectronics, materials manufacturing and processing or safety assessment.