Duration
20h Th, 12h Pr, 0,5h FW
Number of credits
| Master MSc. in Chemical and Materials Science Engineering, professional focus in Advanced Materials - Innovative Recycling | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
A Master-level course on Advanced Materials and Biomaterials introduces students to cutting-edge materials used in medicine, engineering, and emerging technologies. It covers the design, synthesis, and characterization of functional polymers, nanomaterials, bioactive ceramics, and smart materials that respond to external stimuli. Students learn how structure-property relationships guide the development of materials for implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and sustainable technologies. The course also explores biocompatibility, surface engineering, and multi-scale modeling to understand how materials interact with biological systems. By engaging with current research and real-world case studies, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The course will be divided into five chapters: 1) Introduction (Definition and classification of advanced materials); 2. Manufacturing and engineering methods; 3. Advanced polymers and biopolymers; 4. Biofunctional ceramics, metals, and composites; 5. Nanomaterials and bio-inspired materials
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Teaching this course is essential because future engineers and scientists must be prepared to work with materials that are safer, more efficient, and more environmentally responsible. It empowers students to innovate in biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and advanced manufacturing. Ultimately, it equips them to contribute meaningfully to scientific progress and societal needs.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Chemistry (inorganic and organic) and material physics courses of the firt cycle.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
For students in Chemical Engineering - Advanced Materials and Innovative Recycling (AMIR) (5 ECTS):
- 20 h of theory
- 12 h of inversed class (Characterization of advanced materials)
- 12 h of laboratory sessions
- Visit of an industrial company or an research center (half-day).
For students in Chemical Engineering (3 ECTS):
- 12 h of theory
- 12 h of laboratory sessions
- Visit of an industrial company or an research center (half-day).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Further information:
For AMIR students :
Laboratory sessions account for 20% of the final score, which is based on the attitude and work in the laboratory, and the written report.
Project of inversed class (characterization of advanced materials) account for 30% of the final score.
A written exam is held in January, accounting for 50% of the final score.
In the case of a second session, only the project score is carried over. The written exam then counts for 70% of the final score, with specific questions on the laboratory sessions.
For Chemical Engineering students :
Laboratory sessions account for 40% of the final score, which is based on the attitude and work in the laboratory, and the written report.
A written exam is held in January, accounting for 60% of the final score.
In the case of a second session, the written exam then counts for 100% of the final score, with specific questions on the laboratory sessions.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Prof. Stéphanie Lambert : stephanie.lambert@uliege.be