Kestora College
MASTERSchool of Science

Master of Science in Chemistry and Materials Science

Duration

2 Years

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Back to Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering

Program Faculty

Prof. Vesa Lehmann

Professor

Prof. Hugo Lange

Associate Professor

Prof. Satu Fontaine

Associate Professor

Advanced Chemistry

  • Advanced Physical Chemistry: Quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: Organometallics and bioinorganic chemistry.
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry: Stereochemistry and synthesis.
  • Chemical Kinetics & Reaction Mechanisms: Detailed pathway analysis.
  • Advanced Analytical & Instrumental Methods: Leading-edge techniques.

Advanced Materials Science

  • Advanced Solid State Chemistry: Defect chemistry and transport.
  • Advanced Materials Thermodynamics: Nanoscale thermodynamics.
  • Electronic & Optical Materials: Semiconductors and photonics.
  • Magnetic & Superconducting Materials: Quantum materials.
  • Biomaterials: Materials for medical applications.
  • Energy Materials: Batteries and fuel cells.

Specialization Tracks (Electives)

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanofabrication Techniques
  • Nanocharacterization

Energy & Sustainability

  • Materials for Energy Storage
  • Solar Cell Materials
  • Catalysis & Surface Science
  • Green & Sustainable Materials

Polymers & Soft Matter

  • Polymer Chemistry & Physics
  • Rheology & Soft Materials

Research & Professional Development

  • Advanced Research Methods: Grant writing and experimental design.
  • Scientific Writing & Ethics: Publishing research.
  • Graduate Seminar: Discussing recent literature.

Capstone

  • Master’s Thesis / Dissertation: Comprehensive research project.
  • Research or Industrial Internship: Optional advanced placement.