This course explores the engineering principles and techniques used to transform raw ceramic powders into high-performance advanced ceramics. Students learn how particle characteristics, forming strategies, and processing parameters influence microstructure and final properties. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between materials design, processing control, and functional performance, supported by hands-on exercises and problem-solving sessions.

1.     (To refresh concepts from Fundamentals of Materials Engineering) Callister William D., Rethwisch David G., Fundamentals of materials science and engineering. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley. 2008. https://katalog.bibliothek.kit.edu/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=309052&query_desc=callister

2.     Richerson David W., Modern ceramic engineering. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2018. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1802218 *

3.     Bansal Narottam P. and Boccaccini Aldo R., Ceramics and composites processing methods. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley. 2012. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/karlsruhetech/detail.action?docID=817471 *

 * Access possible via KIT Network.

Notice: the course starts on 04.11.2025!