[MIME 212] Engineering Thermodynamics (Winter)

Fundamental principles of thermodynamics and their engineering applications are taught: First and second laws. Property relationships: free energies, chemical potentials, activities, heat capacity. Chemical equilibrium. Reaction kinetics. Phase equilibrium for a pure substance. Engineering applications: energy storage, phase diagrams.

[MIME 260] Materials Science and Engineering (Fall)

Fundamental concepts in Materials Science and Engineering are taught. Specific subjects include: atomic structure and interatomic bonding, crystal structure, imperfections in solids, diffusion, mechanical properties, fracture, fatigue, creep behavior, strain hardening, annealing , solid solutions, and phase equilibrium. 

[MIME 568] Topics in Advanced Materials (Winter)

Needs for green and sustainable energy storage; Classification of electrochemical systems; Basic electrochemistry; Operating principles of various batteries (Li-ion battery; Na-ion battery; Li-S battery, etc.); Battery components and their roles; Materials for battery components; Testing of battery materials; Synthesis of battery materials; Characterization and modeling of battery materials; Carrying out a small battery materials project; Guest lecture for battery research.

[MIME 610/710] Electrochemistry for Energy Applications (Winter)

Fundamentals of electrochemistry, Ion transport mechanisms; interfacial phenomena (electrolyte-electrolyte, electrode-electrolyte); reversible cells and potentials; electrode kinetics, overpotential, and potential-current laws; batteries; supercapacitors; and electrocatalysts.