Research areas
(1) Energy conversion materials and devices
Focusing on the application of solar energy, thermal energy, etc., research the design and construction of new energy conversion materials based on photoelectricity, photothermoelectric, thermoelectric, piezoelectric and other properties, combined with the latest nanomaterials and thin film preparation technology, discover and develop new energy materials, and apply them to high-efficiency solar photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric devices, micro-nano energy conversion devices, etc. Research and reveal the interrelationship between the structure (crystal structure, defect structure, surface structure, microstructure) and mass, charge, and heat transport performance of energy conversion materials, and provide a scientific basis for the design of new materials and the improvement of existing materials; Research on basic physical and chemical problems in the process of material preparation, develop accurate and controllable preparation methods for material composition, structure, shape, and size, and study innovative processes with low cost and independent intellectual property rights. Specific research contents include:
Semiconductor thermoelectric conversion materials, piezoelectric energy capture, transducer materials and devices, key materials research in nuclear energy and wind energy large-scale equipment, theoretical research on energy conversion materials, etc.
(2) High-efficiency energy storage materials and devices
Aiming at the intermediate link from energy generation to use, the effective storage methods and ways of energy are studied, focusing on the integrated technology of storage or conversion and storage of electric energy. Focusing on the key support directions of the country and Shanghai in the energy field, carry out research on high-efficiency energy storage materials and devices in the fields of supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogen storage materials, and develop new energy storage materials and technologies. The specific research contents are as follows: key materials and technologies of supercapacitors, lithium-ion battery materials and devices, fuel cell related materials, and theoretical research of energy storage materials.
(3) Advanced thermal management materials and systems
Based on the basic principles of thermodynamics, the heat transfer basis of efficient energy transfer, and the system integration and optimization technology, this direction develops new thermal management materials based on the basic molecular structure characteristics and basic thermal and physical properties of materials, and studies the composition, structure, heat capacity, specific thermal conductivity, thermal impedance, thermal expansion coefficient and other properties of materials. On the other hand, according to the relevant principles of heat transfer, the structure of the thermal management system of the device is optimized. It aims to improve heat dissipation performance, improve thermal safety and device work efficiency, and realize efficient energy utilization through optimization research of thermal management materials and systems. Specific research contents include: carbon-based composite thermal conductive materials and thermal structure design, new phase change thermal management materials, high-efficiency thermal insulation materials, thermal physical property evaluation of thermal management materials, etc.
In 2018, Teachers in this program won the first prize of the Shanghai Natural Science Award.
Academic Years
3-6 Years
Total Credits
17 Credits
Main Courses
Fundamental of Materials Science, Modern Instrumental Analysis for Materials, Functional Materials, Computation and Simulation of Materials, Solid phase Transformation and Diffusion, Frontier in Materials Science, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Integral Equations and Inversion, Advanced Heat Transfer, Advanced Thermodynamics, Evolutionary Calculation, Principles of System Dynamics, Functional Analysis (II), Computational Materials Science, Nanomaterials, Advanced Materials Physical Chemistry, Solid State Physics, Crystals Science, Polymer materials science, etc.
Enrollment Targets and Requirements
Graduates who have had Master’s degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
