byGaganDeep
Updated on - 29 Jun, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science is a 3-5 year doctoral level program that deals with the study analysis and research of the chemical and physical characteristics or the micro structure of materials. The curriculum includes specialized courses in such fields as materials physics, thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, ceramics and composites, polymers, biomaterials, nano-materials. Students obtain research experience and use research facilities including materials growth and characterization facilities.
The major entrance examinations that are acceptable for admission into Ph.D. Material Science programme include GATE, CSIR NET, TIFR GS, GATE & IIT JAM, JEST, GPAT and other individual entrance test / interview of the respective institute in combination with the assessment of the academic performance and statement of purpose.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctoral |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields, with a minimum required percentage (usually 55-60%), and sometimes relevant research experience |
| Top Colleges | MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Stanford University, University of California Berkeley, University of Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University |
1. Completed a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree program in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, and so on with at least 60% marks from a recognized university.
2. Some of the tests include national or state level entrance examination for admission in programs like GATE/NET or any examination conducted by the institutes providing Ph.D. in Material Science.
3. Selecting the students meeting the following criteria: entrance exam, average scores in bachelor, research proposal, and interview conducted by the selection committee of the respective institute.
4. A minimum of 2 years of research/industry experience might be sought by some institutes, but is not mandatory.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the strong fundamentals in Physics, Chemist, Maths and characterization techniques.
6. Desire to learn, capacity to study, drive to research, and clear communication skills.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Materials Synthesis | Sol-gel synthesis, Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), Nanomaterials synthesis |
| Characterization Techniques | X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Atomic force microscopy (AFM) |
| Physical Properties of Materials | Mechanical properties, Electrical properties, Magnetic properties, Thermal properties, Optical properties |
| Nanostructured Materials | Nanocomposites, Nanowires, Nanotubes, Quantum dots, Applications of nanomaterials |
| Materials for Energy Applications | Solar cells, Batteries and supercapacitors, Fuel cells, Thermoelectric materials |
| Polymer Science and Engineering | Polymer synthesis, Polymer characterization, Polymer blends and composites, Biodegradable polymers |
| Biomaterials | Implant materials, Tissue engineering scaffolds, Biocompatibility, Drug delivery systems |
| Computational Materials Science | Density functional theory (DFT), Molecular dynamics simulations, Materials informatics, Machine learning in materials science |
| Environmental Aspects of Materials | Recycling of materials, Green materials, Life cycle assessment, Sustainable materials development |
| Research Methodology in Materials Science | Literature review, Experimental design, Data analysis methods, Scientific writing in materials science |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Electronic Materials | 5,00,000 - 15,00,000 |
| Biomaterials | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Nanomaterials | 5,50,000 - 16,00,000 |
| Photonic Materials | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Structural Materials | 4,50,000 - 13,00,000 |
| Functional Materials | 5,00,000 - 15,00,000 |
| Computational Materials Science | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Materials for Energy Applications | 5,50,000 - 16,00,000 |