Materials Science (PhD)
Solidify your career in an industry crucial to further development in nanotechnology, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and medical technologies.
Overview
Increase your knowledge of materials science expertise, conduct and disseminate advanced-level research in materials science.
Study the physics and chemistry of matter, the real-world applications in engineering, and how materials are used in industrial manufacturing processes.
Gain a deeper understanding of the following approved fields of study: structure and properties, emerging materials and methods, interfaces and coatings.
Benefit from a unique perspective not available in other North American universities in this field as it applies to the mining and mineral processing sector.
Discover a variety of distinct, yet complementary, research areas and approaches in a wide breadth of research interests and academic disciplines.
Key Features
Career Opportunities
Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to: materials engineer, metallurgist, product/process development scientist, research scientist (physical sciences), technical sales engineer.
Many careers can be found in the public and private sector.
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Program DetailsFaculty Members
Vasu Appanna
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Nelson Belzile
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
François Caron
School of the Environment
M'hamed Chahma
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Krishna Challagulla
Bharti School of Engineering
Gennady Chitov
Department of PhysicsEduard Guerra
Bharti School of EngineeringRedhouane Henda
Bharti School of Engineering
Helene Joly
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
Patrick Julig
School of Northern and Community Studies
Andrew McDonald
Harquail School of Earth SciencesLouis Mercier
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Ralf Meyer
Department of Mathematics & Computer ScienceJoy Munro
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Jeffrey Shepherd
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Graeme Spiers
School of the Environment