Inorganic Technologies and Non - metallic materials

Study program Inorganic Technologies and Non - metallic materials is part of study field Inorganic technolgy and Materials

The graduate masters scientific methods of research in the preparation of new non-metallic inorganic materials. He is able to independently solve the problems of the development of inorganic technologies, including the reduction of waste generation and solutions for their recovery. He has special knowledge in the field of glass. He has deep theoretical knowledge in the field of thermodynamics and kinetics and is able to solve challenging engineering problems in technical practice. He actively masters computer technology and informatics. He is able to actively work in a team, forecast developments in his field and perform project management. His theoretical knowledge is a prerequisite for application in research and development workplaces in the academic sector, industry and interdisciplinary disciplines.

Learning outcomes and outputs

1. Systematic understanding and acquisition of skills and methods

Graduate:

-  has deep theoretical knowledge in the field of thermodynamics and kinetics   

   and is able to solve challenging engineering problems in technical practice,

-  masters the methods of studying the structure and properties of materials,

-  has special and in-depth knowledge in the field of research and development

   of glass, progressive ceramic materials with specific functional properties and

   functional coatings, with a comprehensive understanding of the broader

   context in the field,

-  has a practical experience in research in the field of high temperature

   processes,

-  masters scientific research methods in the field of preparation of new non-

   metallic inorganic materials,

-  demonstrates a systematic understanding of the field of study of non-metallic

   inorganic materials and masters relevant research methodologies,

-  is able to work effectively with professional literature and to extract from it

   targeted information relevant to its scientific-research activity,

- masters the ethical principles of scientific work and actively uses them in its  

   research and publishing activities.

2.Application of knowledge  

   and understanding

Graduate:

- independently designs and implements research activities while maintaining

  the integrity of the research plan,

- critically evaluates and proposes new research concepts and procedures,

- independently solves the problems of the development of inorganic

  technologies, including the reduction of waste production and the solution of

  their recovery, such as the reduction of the environmental impacts of these

  technologies,

- supports technical and societal progress in the concept of the knowledge

   society,

- his/her theoretical and practical knowledge enables his/her application in

  research and development workplaces in academic workplaces, in industrial

  development and in interdisciplinary fields.

3. Creation of opinion 

Graduate:

- independently plans research activities, performs the necessary practical

  experiments using modern experimental and analytical techniques, analyses

  and statistically evaluates the obtained results, according to which is able to

  draw substantiated conclusions,

- predicts the choice of a suitable material in view of its complex production and

  utility properties for the selected application, or applications, while assessing

  its impact on the environment in terms of the requirements of the circular

  economy,

- solves research problems by integrating comprehensive knowledge and

  synthesizing valid conclusions and recommendations.

4. Communication 

Graduate:

- has the ability to communicate constructively with its colleagues and the wider

 scientific community,

- is able to present the basic ideas of research activities to the professional and

  lay public,

- actively masters a foreign (especially English) language and can actively use it

  in communication within an international team, as well as in disseminating the

  results of their research in oral (presentation) and written (in the form of

  scientific or professional publication),

- contributes with its results to the expansion of the current state of knowledge:

  it documents this fact by publishing the results obtained at international

  conferences and in renowned scientific journals,

- actively masters computer technology and is able to use it in an appropriate

  manner in communication within the international team, as well as in the

  analysis, evaluation and presentation of the results of his/her scientific research

  activities,

- is able to actively work in a team, forecast developments in his/her field and

  manage a small research team.

5. Ability for further 

    education  

Graduate:

- is prepared for the career of researcher and for further career and personal

  growth in the academic sphere, or in the field of industrial research and   

  development,

- while maintaining the ability to work in a team, demonstrates a high degree of

  independence, as well as the ability to quickly and effectively learn and master

  new issues using theoretical and practical experience and skills acquired during  

  the study,

- is prepared to make a significant contribution to technical development and social progress, whether in scientific research or in professional practice.

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