Materials Science (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.1001

The PhD in Materials Science - Engineering track is part of a program offered jointly by the three University of Alabama system campuses. In this program, faculty members from various departments on each campus constitute the materials science faculty. Students pursue topics related to the science of materials, placing special emphasis on materials processing, the production of new materials, and on the application of materials to the needs of technology.

Credits

66 credits

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In-Person

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Materials Science (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.1001

Credits

66 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsMonitoringSystems AnalysisActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringScienceSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

MathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsChemistryDesignProduction and ProcessingGeographyCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEducation and TrainingBiologyPhysicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityNear VisionMathematical ReasoningFar VisionOriginalityFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detecti
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Operate remote sensing equipment on drones to collect data in areas that are difficult to access or require high-resolution imagery.
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental sampl
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make reco
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, an
Test metals to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio
Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of
Research or design methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop products, such as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.
Review and select materials for products to meet product design and cost requirements.
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, ther
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineeri
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb platform development softwareDocument management softwareSpreadsheet softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer based training softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareCharting softwareProject management softwareContent workflow softwareProgram testing softwareDevelopment environment softwareGeographic information systemOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareData base management system softwareExpert system software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer numerical control CNC lathesComputer numerical control CNC millsComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersAirfield lighting equipmentAnemometersDJI GS ProDigital camerasDroneDeployField computersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGamma ray scintillometersGeophysical magnetometersGlobal positioning system GPS devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGround control targetsHyperspectral imaging equipmentLanding padAbsorbance spectrophotometers

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