Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Metallurgy, with a focus on Engineering of Metalworking and Foundry Technologies and Materials, is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in modern metalworking technologies. The program includes the CDIO concept, which aims to educate students in engineering activities according to the "Plan - Design - Produce - Apply" model.

Key Features

• The program encompasses a wide range of profiled disciplines, including:
  • Computer modeling of foundry processes
  • CAD of foundry production
  • Metallurgical expertise
  • Improvement of the continuous technology for steel production
  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Foundry defects and quality control of castings
  • Modeling and optimization of non-ferrous metal production
  • Modeling and optimization of steel and alloy production processes
  • Continuous processes in steel production
  • Modern problems of ferrous metallurgy
  • Complex use of raw materials in non-ferrous metallurgy
  • Resource saving and ecology of metallurgical processes

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as:

• Head of the production department
• Leader of a specialized (production-operational) unit in industry
• Leader of the technological unit of an enterprise (head of the shop, senior master, production master)
• Project manager
• Head of the central laboratory of production

Research Areas

The program involves significant research projects, including:

• Development and improvement of integrated metallurgical technologies to enhance the quality of steels and alloys
• Joint activities with the committee on foundry and forging production of the Association "League for Promoting Defense Enterprises"
• Metallurgical expertise and quality management of metal products
• Development of methods for evaluating the quality of steel and alloy structures using the Thixomet image analyzer
• Computer modeling and design of foundry processes
• Computer modeling of phase formation processes in liquid and solidifying steels and alloys
• Development of a technological regulation for the production of electrolytic aluminum
• Optimization of the choice of calcined anodes in aluminum production

Facilities and Partnerships

The program utilizes advanced technological laboratories equipped with laboratory setups, including electric furnaces, thermostats, electrolysis cells, semi-industrial and laboratory induction and arc furnaces. Partnerships with leading companies such as PAO "Severstal", PAO OMZ "Izhorskie Zavody", OMZ "Spetsstal", and RUSAL provide students with practical experience and research opportunities.

Program Management

The program is led by experienced professionals, including:

• Matveev Igor Alexandrovich, Program Director
• Ryaboshuk Sergey Vladimirovich, Program Manager

Conclusion

The Master's program in Metallurgy offers a comprehensive education in metalworking technologies, preparing graduates for careers in industry and research. With its strong focus on practical skills, research, and partnerships with leading companies, the program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain expertise in metallurgy and engineering.