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Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National Dong Hwa University began with MS program in 1997. The undergraduate program (BS) was started in 2000, and the Ph.D. program in 2002. Currently, our department has been developed into a fully integrated department with 15 full-time professors.
Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field. Materials science studies the fundamental physical and chemical basis for the controlled combination of atoms to form new compounds, phases, and microstructures, as well as the characterization of the resulting structures and properties. Materials engineering focuses on the synthesis of materials in useful quantities, and on the processing of component materials into engineering products. Materials engineering draws heavily on the fundamental knowledge gained from materials science, and adapts the processes involved for the scale and requirements of the application. There is a rich interplay between the science and engineering aspects. Basic studies frequently find ways to improve the properties of materials, and goal-oriented engineering often reveals aspects of performance that challenge the basic understanding.
A major goal of the Department is to educate students with abilities for scientific and engineering leadership. They will develop knowledge for conducting the next generation technologies, which are also essential for solving societal and environmental issues. The research academic programs unify all classes of materials and processing, including introductory courses and advanced courses in metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and electronic materials and characterization.

 

Courses

Undergraduate program
The minimum requirement for graduation is 128 credit units, 70 of which are compulsory, 21 units are elective, and 43 units from common compulsory courses. The departmental compulsory credit units include 22 fundamental courses of science, 27 core courses of Materials (1), 21 core courses of Materials (2). Students may take additional specialty courses from the following categories: nanoscience and nanotechnology, semiconductor and optoelectronic materials, and advanced materials.

Master’S program
A master thesis is required for the master’s program. The minimum requirement of 37 credits course work is required, of which 16 credit units are compulsory, while 21 credit units are elective. The master’s program normally takes 2 years to complete.

Ph.D. program
A Ph.D. dissertation is required for the PhD program. The minimum requirement of 34 credits course work is required, of which 16 credit units are compulsory, while 18 credit units are elective.
Degree Minimum Credits Required Course Credits Additional Course Credits Gen. Ed. Program
Credits
Bachelor 128 70 21 43
Master 37 16 21 0
Ph.D 34 16 18 0

 

Prospects

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is full of energy and excitement in conducting multidisciplinary research. Since the establishment in 1997, we have built our reputation as a research institute in materials research and technology development. We have been participating in many national research projects, exploring fundamental materials science and seeking possible applications. Our research topics in the near future focus on electronic materials, opto-electronics materials, nanomaterials and green materials.
The world today is in the midst of a materials revolution, the outcome of which will affect the economic well-being of all nations and all industries. For example, smaller and faster devices in the electronics industry are the results of advanced materials processing. The MSE graduates are highly demanded by industry and research institutes. They are demanded in the field of high-tech industries, i.e. microelectronics and packaging, telecommunications, optoelectronics, and micro-machining. MSE graduates are also employed in conventional industries such as ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy and their processing, electronic materials, electrical materials, powder metallurgy, ceramics, glass, cement, etc. MSE graduates can also seek opportunities in manufacturing industries ranging from energy, automobile, aircraft, shipbuilding, machinery, to national defense and environmental protection. Many MSE graduates continue pursuing advanced degrees and getting involved in advanced materials research. In the foreseeable future, the role of the materials scientists and engineers will become more and more important.

Website:http://www.mse.ndhu.edu.tw

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