Metals Ceramics

AY2025/2026 Semester 1

This course aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the production, properties, and applications of metals and ceramics, focusing on their role in modern technologies and industries. By exploring the processing strategies, performance characteristics, and technological advancements of industrially important materials, you will gain the ability to evaluate material selection criteria and applicability in diverse applications before entering final-year research projects or professional attachments/internships. Emphasis will be placed on connecting theoretical knowledge with practical scenarios, fostering critical thinking on sustainable production, cost reduction, and innovative uses of these materials to address real-world challenges that you will be facing in careers.