Master's track Materials for High Tech Systems Design
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A TRACK WITHIN THE MSC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Master's track Materials for High Tech Systems Design
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ECTS points
120
Education type
Master program
Duration
2 year
Language
English
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Ready to design the materials behind tomorrow’s high-tech systems?
Key Facts
Degree: MSc in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Materials for High Tech Systems Design (MHS)
Focus Areas: Advanced materials, structural optimization, damage detection, additive manufacturing, and system design
Core Disciplines: Materials science, continuum mechanics, computational mechanics, experimental techniques, and system-level modeling
Facilities: Multiscale Lab, Mechanical Testing Lab, Polymer Processing Lab, and high-performance computing environments
Career Outlook: High demand in automotive, aerospace, offshore, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors
What’s in it for me?
The MHS Master’s track prepares you to become a specialist in advanced engineering materials and their application in complex systems. You’ll learn to quantify, model, and optimize material properties—mechanical, thermal, and electrical—and apply them in real-world designs. Whether you're printing lightweight aircraft components or detecting failure in wind turbine blades, MHS equips you with the tools to innovate across industries.
Explore Cutting-Edge Technologies
This master’s track integrates theory, experimentation, and simulation. You’ll dive into:
- Material science and microstructural behavior
- Continuum mechanics and damage evolution
- Experimental methods for material characterization
- Computational mechanics and system optimization
- Thermal and electrical property modeling
- Advanced manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing
You’ll gain hands-on experience in specialized labs and train with both open-source and commercial simulation tools.
Why should I follow this master’s track at TU/e?
TU/e offers a research-driven, hands-on learning experience in one of Europe’s most advanced high-tech regions. Here’s what makes MHS at TU/e stand out:
- Applied learning: Courses and projects focus on real-world materials and system design challenges
- Expert engagement: Collaborate with leading researchers in materials science and mechanics
- Advanced facilities: Access cutting-edge labs and simulation platforms
- Industry connections: Work with companies in semiconductors, automotive, and additive manufacturing
- Inclusive and collaborative: Join a diverse academic community and develop your own ideas
- Impact-driven: Contribute to solving urgent societal and industrial problems through materials innovation
Whether your ambition lies in aerospace, medical devices, or high-tech manufacturing, MHS at TU/e prepares you to make a meaningful impact.
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