Study Materials Science

Auf dem Bild ist ein blauer Balken zu sehen. Verfahrenstechnik studieren.

Auf dem Bild sind Studierende der Werkstoffwissenschaft an der TU Dresden zu sehen, die in einer Praxissituation fotografiert worden

That's why Materials Science at TU Dresden!

The beauty of materials

Gefügebild Cu & CuO2 — Das Gefüge von Cu und CuO2. © IfWW

Fluoreszenzmikroskopie von humanen mesenchymalen Stammzellen auf einem Biomaterial. Die blau fluoreszierenden Zellkerne und das grün fluoreszierende Zytoskellet zeigen die enge Zusammenlagerung vieler einzelner Zellen auf der Oberfläche. © Prof. f. Biomaterialien

Platine, Multi-Energie-Laminographie — Translatorische Multi-Energie-Laminographie einer Leiterbahnebene in einer Platine © IfWW

Modell einer Gasturbine (Selektives Elektronenstrahlschmelzen und Laserstrahlschmelzen) © Fraunhofer IFAM

Gefüge AlSiMg — Das Gefüge einer AlSiMg-Legierung © IfWW

Gefügebild einer 5ct-Münze — Das Gefüge einer 5 ct Münze. © IfWW

Rasterelektronenmikroskopische Aufnahme eines knochenaufbauenden Osteoblasten auf einem Calciumphosphat-Biomaterial. Die Zelle hat ihre Fortsätze weit über das Material gespannt, um sich auf dem ebenen Untergrund „festzuhalten“. © Prof. f. Biomaterialien

LED, Multi-Energie-CT — Schnittebene durch einen LED-Leuchtkörper, Multi-Energie-Computertomographie © IfWW

Gefügebild Kupfer — Das Gefüge von Kupfer. © IfWW

Kossel SrTiO3 — Röntgenbeugungsaufnahme von SrTiO3 © IfWW

Laser Scanning Mikroskopie mit Aufsicht und zwei Schnittebenen von vereinzelten knochenabbauenden Osteoklasten auf einem Biomaterial zur Untersuchung der Resorptionsaktivität der Zellen. © Prof. f. Biomaterialien

Zellkultur von humanen mesenchymalen Stammzellen zur indirekten Biomaterialcharakterisierung. Ein dichter Zell-„rasen“ aus tausenden knochenaufbauenden Osteoblasten auf der Zellkulturschale. © Prof. f. Biomaterialien

Materials scientists work for the future!

Additive manufacturing of filigree structures by means of LMM

Additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce structures that were previously impossible or only possible at great expense. However, the processes used for this purpose usually fail in the case of very small structures and high demands on surface quality. Lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM) can solve these problems.

LMM-Modell der Dresdner Frauenkirche — Model of the Frauenkirche in Dresden, produced using lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM).

Due to the countless possible metal powders, different photopolymers and additives, different application and manufacturing parameters, there are still many questions for materials scientists to answer in order to improve the process and open up new application areas.

Biomaterials for bone healing

Rasterelektronenmikroskopische Aufnahme eines Stronitumphosphat-Biomaterials. Die kugelförmigen Mineralpartikel bestehen aus einzelnen Kristalliten, die sich zu Kugeln zusammenlagern. Darüber befindet sich ein Netz aus Zellrückständen nach der Biokompatibilitätsuntersuchung. — Scanning electron micrograph of a stronitum phosphate biomaterial. The spherical mineral particles consist of individual crystallites that assemble into spheres. Above this is a network of cellular residues after biocompatibility testing.

Biomaterials are being researched to replace body tissue or support healing processes. This happens, for example, in the case of bone through calcium phosphates, which are used after accidents, cancer or planned surgery to serve as a guide structure for new bone formation. The use of strontium phosphates can support bone healing by releasing strontium ions. For this purpose, it is necessary to know the structure of the mineral particles, the surface of the biomaterials, the time of degradation and the interaction with the cells and, if necessary, to specifically adapt individual parameters to the healing rate of the tissue.

Metal foams

Powder metallurgical technologies allow the production of cellular metallic structures. The structures produced form the basis for highly efficient electrodes for hydrogen production, for example. In addition, applications arise in fuel cell technology and water treatment.

Bild von Nickel-Schaum zum Einsatz in als Elektrode in der Elektrolyse — Metal foam with (bottom right) a coating for use as an electrode in hydrogen electrolysis.

By conducting research in this area, you could help to solve, for example, problems in the production and storage of energy through new manufacturing and coating processes for these structures.

Surface structuring with lasers

How can aircraft wings be protected from frost and ice? In the new episode of "At work with ...," Professor Lasagni shows what can be learned from surface structures in nature and how laser processes can imitate them.

Auf Arbeit mit Laserexperte Professor Lasagni © TU Dresden/ Tobias Ritz / Janett Hanitzsch

New Semiconductor

RDS-Aufnahme von GaP — From the relative position of the lines in this X-ray diffraction image, one can infer the spacing of atoms in the semiconductor under study.

It is impossible to imagine the modern world without semiconductors - one could also speak of the age of silicon. However, this currently still dominant material is slowly reaching its limits.

In the future, ever faster chips will require semiconductors based on GaAs, GaN or carbon nanotubes, for example, whose production and diagnostics will lead to constantly new challenges. Help us to solve them!

Structure of the study program

Materials science can be studied at the TU Dresden with two different degrees: Bachelor or Diploma. While the bachelor's degree after 3 years is intended for faster entry into a profession or the connection of a master's degree at other universities, the diploma program offers the proven and internationally recognized degree after a standard period of study of 5 years. The equivalence between the diploma and a master's degree is confirmed by the "Diploma Supplement" at the end of the program.

Auf dem Bild ist das Bachelor-System des Studienganges Werkstoffwissenschaft zu sehen — Ablauf des Bachelorstudiums

Auf dem Bild ist das Diplom-System des Studienganges Werkstoffwissenschaft zu sehen — Ablauf des Diplomstudiums

The study program begins with basics from the engineering sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science. After a comparable knowledge base has thus been created for all students, increasing specialization follows in the course of further studies. This includes a selection from "Fundamentals and Methods" and "Applied Materials Science". While in the area of "Fundamentals and Methods" mainly competences in the field of solid state physics, simulation as well as measurement and analysis technology are taught, in the "Applied Materials Science" competences regarding construction materials, functional materials, biomaterials and nanomaterials come to the fore.

In the 7th semester of the diploma program, a specialized internship is also carried out. As a student, you learn in this way to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during your studies in the environment of professional practice. At the end of the program, students write their bachelor's or diploma thesis. This can be carried out directly at materials professorships of the TU Dresden, other research institutes or in industry. Due to the close cooperation with non-university partners in Dresden, the Leibniz Association, the Fraunhofer and the Max Planck Society, we can offer you a modern scientifically oriented education!

Application (NC free)

Next application period for foreign applicants: 1. April to 15. Juli

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We recommend that international students take a close look at the compact page on study orientation. Various requirements are listed here. You can find further important information and conditions about the study program, such as the study requirements or deadlines, in the central Study Information System (SINS).

The diploma program in the study information system.

The bachelor's degree program in the student information system.

Details and lab tours on the pages of the Institute of Materials Science.

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