Master of Science Program

Skoltech CEE

The core aspects of the Materials Science program are:

• Cutting edge research in Materials Science
• Covers the lack of modern materials science educational programs in Russia
• interdisciplinary mix of engineering and natural sciences that is unique among universities in Russia and beyond
• Industrial immersion
• Entrepreneurship and innovation component
• Renowned faculty with international experience and collaborations

Content
The curriculum of the program provides both a broad and integrated overview of materials science and the opportunity for in-depth study of a particular problem emphasizing either theory or experimentation under the guidance of a research supervisor.

Materials Science MSc Program Structure

Learning & Professional outcomes
A successful graduate of the program will know and be able to:

• Apply knowledge of fundamental science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve complex materials and devices problems;
• Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
• Function in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Communicate effectively;
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern technological tools necessary for engineering practice;
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.

Career opportunities and paths
Students graduating with a Master of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering are in great demand throughout the national and international high-tech market.

Career paths:

1. PhD positions in academic & research institutions;
2. Specialist positions in the directions of engineering, manufacturing and support in various fields (batteries, solar cells, etc.) as well as Skolkovo resident companies and startups.

Faculty

Program Director Keith Stevenson Professor, Associate Provost, Dean of Research, Director of the Skoltech Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage and the Skoltech Center for Energy Systems

Program Coordinator Andriy Zhugayevych Assistant Professor

• Artem Abakumov, Professor
• Evgeny Antipov, Full Professor
• Alexei Buchachenko, Professor
• Alexander Korsunsky, Professor, Head of Hierarchically Structured Materials lab (HSM)
• Artem R. Oganov, Professor, Member of Academia Europaea, Professor of Russian Academy of Sciences
• Alexander Shapeev, Assistant Professor
• Sergei Tretiak, Adjunct Professor
• Pavel Troshin, Associate Professor
• Andriy Zhugayevych, Assistant Professor

Research
Main research areas:

• Materials and devices for energy conversion and storage
• Materials and devices for optoelectronics
• Nanomaterials
• Materials synthesis and characterization
• Materials modeling

Academic partners:
MSU, MIT, MIPT, Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology

Industrial partners (signed Memorandum of Understanding):
Systems for Microscopy and Analysis (SMA)

Industrial partners:
TEEM, Tagras, Kamaz, Samsung, Bosch

Summer internships:
SMA, Nissan, Titan, InEnergy, Spectralaser, Gaspromneft NTC, Los Alamos National Lab, etc.

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