The laboratory plays a vital role in the education and training of future metallurgists and materials scientists.
Through coursework, laboratory work, and research projects, students learn about the fundamental principles of metallurgy and the specific challenges associated with extreme environments.
We have already successfully concluded the first & second editions of the course “Metallurgy in Extreme Environments”!
The anonymous and independent evaluation by the students was outstanding: they gave the highest possible recommendation with some extremely nice remarks!
Stay tuned as we will re-offer the course for the Winter Semester 2026/2027!
General Description
| Title | Metallurgy in Extreme Environments |
| Number | |
| ECTS | 4 |
| Offered in | Winter semester 2026-2027 |
| Lecturer | Tunes, Matheus A. |
| Organisation | Chair of Nonferrous Metallurgy |
| Curriculum |
Course Description
| Content | Why the mechanical behaviour of an alloy degrades when hydrogen ingress its structure? How Solar protons can destroy satellite materials and jeopardize space missions? Can we design new materials capable of enduring high-temperature plasma and particle irradiation in a thermonuclear fusion reactor? In this course, you will learn the principles of metallurgy in extreme environments. Multiple materials characterization techniques, materials selection and design will be introduced and discussed. The course is divided in three greater areas: Materials for Hydrogen Energy, Materials for Space Applications, Materials for Fusion Energy. |
| Previous Knowledge Expected | Basic knowledge of physics, materials science, and physical metallurgy. |
| Objective | After completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify and describe multiple mechanisms that cause materials degradation. Understand the major challenges associated with materials design for hydrogen energy, fusion energy, and space applications. Effectively think in new strategies to mitigate materials degradation mechanisms using both fundamental and modern principles of metallurgy. Explore prospective careers in either scientific research or industry involving the application materials under extreme environments. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Teaching and learning method | Multimedia-supported |
| Course management assisted by moodle | Yes |
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| Course Criteria & Registration | For all MU students |
Exam Information
| Prerequisites according to curriculum | |
| Assessment (Exam Method and Evaluation) | Students will choose among topics, write an essay, and present a seminar lecture. |
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