Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS II

Department: Materials Science & NanoEng

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: "Quantum materials for disruptive technologies". Quantum materials currently represent a fast-growing area of research in materials science. Many known materials such as Heusler alloys and thermoelectric materials are now studied under the purview of quantum materials to exploit their potential in quantum information science. Many new topological materials (e.g., NaZnBi, MnBi2Te4) are being identified with exotic properties offering the potential for new applications. Perovskites have emerged as the promising solar cell material and as a replacement for the traditional silicon based solar cells. New functional materials, tailored to the applications, will be discovered using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. Topological design of layered materials, such as the core-shell architectures, will be a new tool to leverage topology-property relationships and discover new applications or as an upgrade for existing designs. In this course we will examine the emerging materials for applications in diverse areas such as energy, electronics, health, quantum information science. An important component of the course would be to expose students to design material solutions to invent new applications and/or to innovate for disruptive technologies. This will be a 3-credit hour course. Repeatable for Credit. Repeatable for Credit.