UT-YCC | Faculty / AME

Faculty of Advanced Materials Engineering

Materials that are utilized in high-technology applications are termed advanced materials. By high technology we mean a device or product that operates or functions using relatively intricate and sophisticated principles; examples include electronic equipment, computers, fiber-optic systems, spacecraft, aircraft, and military rocketry. These advanced materials are typically traditional materials whose properties have been enhanced, and, also newly developed, high-performance materials. Furthermore, they may be of all material types, and are normally expensive. Advanced materials include semiconductors, biomaterials, and “materials of the future” (that is, smart materials and nanoengineered materials). The properties and applications of a number of these advanced materials - for example, materials that are used for lasers, integrated circuits, magnetic information storage, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and fiber optics need to study.

Processing, Structure, Properties and Performance are the main discipline of materials science and engineering and their interrelationship. There is a recognized need to find new, economical sources of energy and to use present resources more efficiently. Materials will undoubtedly play a significant role in these developments.

For example, the direct conversion of solar power into electrical energy has been demonstrated. Solar cells employ some rather complex and expensive materials. To ensure a viable technology, materials that are highly efficient and less costly in this conversion process must be developed. The hydrogen fuel cell is other very attractive and feasible energy conversion technology that has the advantage of being nonpolluting.

Environmental quality depends on our ability to control air and water pollution. Pollution control techniques employ various materials. In addition, materials processing and refinement methods need to be improved so that they produce less environmental degradation. Therefore, the roles of material engineers and metallurgists play relative to these, as well as other environmental and societal issues.

Vision

To discover, design and develop advanced materials to benefit society

Mission

To conduct research and development in new materials
To advance a fundamental understanding of materials properties, processing and applications by performing leading edge, world class research
To produce and manufacture products that serve to enhance the economic development and job creation
To create an environment that nurtures entrepreneurial researchers and encourages them to be imaginative based on discovery into products for the marketplace
To nurture young talents who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders
To advance knowledge and the frontiers of technology to meet the changing needs of society
To support and collaborate with the intimate apparel industry to achieve a sustainable progress

Degree offer Detail

B.E. (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering)
M.E. (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering)

Objectives

To produce qualified engineers with the fundamental knowledge and skills to function effectively in materials, metallurgical engineering and nonotechnology related positions in industry and government
To know students with a broad base of theoretical knowledge, concepts and skills in the area of advanced materials engineering
To recognize the students with a broad base of organizational, practical and computational skills necessary to carry out research in advanced materials engineering
To produce qualified engineers who advance in their chosen fields
To produce qualified engineers who function effectively in the global arena