2003
Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)
Prof.
Masahiro SUSA
I. The production of
high-quality materials necessitates strict design and control of the
process, which, in turn,
require the process modeling based upon knowledgr of physical
and chemical properties of
melts. This lecture aims at mentioning physical and
chemical properties of both
metal and oxide melts relevant to the production of metals
and semiconductors.
2003
Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)
Prof.
Tatsuo SATO
I. Advanced studies on
microstructures and properties relating with the fabrication process of
non-ferrous metals and alloys
including aluminum, magnesium and copper. Solidification,
Deformation,
Recrystallization, Phase transformation.
2005
Spring Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)
Assoc.
Prof. Yoshio NAKAMURA
I. X-ray and Electron diffraction
theories for crystals are introduced. Then, structural
characterization of metals and
alloys by using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy is
reviewed.
2003
Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)
I. Physico-chemical
properties in metal oxides are lectured based on chemical bond and
defect structure.
Advanced
Course in Physical Properties of Organic Materials
2003
Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof.
Toshimasa HASHIMOTO
I. Thermal Properties and
Analysis of Organic Materials
II. Morphology Development and Morphology-Properties
Relationship in Polymer Alloys
III. Composite Materials and Carbon Materials
IV. Crystal Structure and
Crystallization Behavior of Semi-Crystalline Polymers
V. Structure Development in
Fiber and Polymer Processing
2004
Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof.
Akihiko TANIOKA
1. Adsorption, Absorption and
Diffusion
2. Nonequilibrium
Thermodynamics
3. Memebranes
and Membrane Transport
4. Organic Materials for Fuel
Cell
5. Advanced Materials for Water
Purification
6. Thin Film Formation of
Nanofiber by Electrospray Method
2003
Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof.
Hideo TAKEZOE
I. Electronic Structure of
Solids
II. Optical
Properties of Solids
III. Liquid Crystals
1 Molecular Theory
2 Phenomenological Theory
3 Continium Theory
4 Smectic Liquid Crystals: Ferroelectricity and
Antiferroelectricity
5 Recent Topics in Liquid Crystals 1
6 Recent Topics in Liquid Crystals 2
2004
Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Jeffrey S.CROSS
I. To provide an English language environment
for learning technical English communication skills needed
for research at the graduate student level
Quality and Reliability
Engineering in Ceramics
2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Jeffrey S.CROSS
I. To introduce and apply key concepts of
quality and reliability engineering for ceramic engineers
from
an industrial view point. The course will be taught and all assignments will be
given in
English.
2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Kenji WAKASHIMA
I. Composite materials are inherently
heterogeneous materials having directional mechanical
properties;
thus their use can offer a unique design of structural components unlike with
conventional
monolithic materials having isotropic properties. This lecture provides some
elementary
pieces of knowledge in the mechanics of composite materials.
2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Eiichi YASUDA, Assoc.
Prof. Yasuhiro TANABE, Lecturer Takashi AKATSU
I. Ceramic base composites have excellent
mechanical properties and stability at high
temperatures,
and are less brittle than monolithic ceramics. In this lecture, basic concept/
technology
for designing them is discussed, and applications of them are also
2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Kunio TAKAYANAGI, Assoc.
Prof. Hiroyuki HIRAYAMA
I. This course is an introduction to the
science of solid surfaces and interfaces. It is designed for
students
of materials science. Experiment and theory are introduced for topics as
follows.
(1) Clean surfaces: (a) crystal structure
and (b) electronic structure;
(2) Adsorption: (a) physisorption
and chemisorption, (b) crystal and electronic structure,
and
(c) kinetics and dynamics; and (3) Interfaces.
2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Yoshinao MISHIMA
I. Each student enrolled gives 10min presentation
in the class on the research subject
he/she
engages. Suggestions will be given for improvement in each presentation.
Electronic Structure of Solids
2004
Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof.
Hiroyuki SHIBA
I. Basic properties of
electronic states in solids will be discussed together with some recent
topics. The subjects to be covered
include: (1) band structure of
electrons in crystals,
(2) electronic states at the
surface of solids, (3) change of electronic states due to defects, and
(4) electronic structure of
new materials (superlattices, clusters, organic metals and oxides).
2003
Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof.
Hisao YAMAUCHI, Assoc. Prof. Kazutaka NAKAMURA, Assoc. Prof. Hideki HOSODA, Assoc. Prof. Maarit KARPPINEN
Students
are exposed to state-of-the-art topics and progresses in the field of
innovative/novel
functional
materials. Both lectures and student-colloquia are given in English.
I. Fundamentals, design and advanced
processing of intelligent materials, e.g. shape memory
alloys
II. Recent
advances in "superfunctional" materials
III. Topics selected by the students for their
colloquium presentations
2003
Autumn Semester (1-0-0)
Dr.
Ayako YAMAMOTO, Visiting Lecturer, Assoc. Prof. Maarit KARPPINEN
An
interesting and attractive world of solid state chemistry will be introduced
with the focus being
on
the variation of crystal structure and functional properties associated with
oxygen
non-stoichiometry.
I. Superconductive
and related copper oxides: Material overview
II. Crystal chemistry,
synthesis and oxygen nonstoichiometry
III. Structure-property
relationships
IV. Hottest topics and new material
discoveries
Strongly-Correlated-Electron
Systems as Functional Materials
2004
Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc.
Prof. Maarit KARPPINEN, Prof. Hisao YAMAUCHI
Students
are provided with an introduction to various fundamental aspects of materials
research of
functional
strongly-correlated-electron systems.
I. Hottest topics and
latest material discoveries among strongly-correlated-electron systems
II. Superconductive, magnetoresistance and
thermoelectric materials
III. Halfmetals
IV. Atomic arrangement, bonding and
orbital occupancy
V. Material designing and
synthesis
VI. Non-stoichiometry and doping
VII. Material characterization
VIII. Guidance for literature
search and writing scientific reports
2004
Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof.
Hideomi KOINUMA, Assoc. Prof. Maarit KARPPINEN
The
purpose of the lecture is to present innovative concepts and technologies for
the exploration
and
characterization of functional materials and devices such as superconductors,
phosphors,
spintronic
oxides, and solar cells.
I. Innovative concepts and
technologies in materials science.
II. High
throughput material characterization by probe microscopes.
III. Materials dynamics
IV. Advances in materials science of
strongly-correlated-electron systems