Program Overview

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Battery Science and Technology in Engineering M.Sc.

Overview

The Battery Science and Technology in Engineering M.Sc. program is a highly innovative, interdisciplinary course that prepares students for the application, research, and development of battery technology. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain of batteries, from design and development to application and recycling.

Program Structure

The program consists of a combination of compulsory and elective modules, as well as research labs and a master's thesis. The compulsory modules provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of chemistry and engineering for batteries, thermodynamics and data processing, lithium-ion batteries and battery systems, and energy storage systems. The elective modules offer a range of specialized topics, including physical and chemical methods for post-mortem investigations of batteries, battery modeling and machine learning, and advanced battery diagnostics and mobile applications.

Research Labs

The program includes three research labs, where students work on current research projects and apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting. The research labs cover topics such as chemical and physical cell and material analysis, diagnostics, modeling, recycling, and life cycle analysis.

Master's Thesis

The master's thesis is the final component of the program, where students work on a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The thesis provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to work independently and apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as natural or engineering sciences. The program is taught in English, and applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program are qualified for a range of careers in industries related to battery production, application, and recycling. Potential employers include companies in the automotive, energy, and electronics sectors, as well as research institutions and universities.

Faculty

The program is offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, with contributions from other faculties, including Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Georesources and Materials Science.

Study Abroad

The program offers opportunities for study abroad, including exchange programs with partner universities in Europe and beyond.

Contact

For more information about the program, please contact the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.

Program Details

Compulsory Modules

• Fundamentals of Chemistry and Engineering for Batteries
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Data Processing for Batteries
• Fundamentals of Lithium-Ion-Batteries and Battery Systems
• Energy Storage Systems - Future Technologies and Innovations
• Fundamentals of Battery System Design

Elective Modules

• Physical and Chemical Methods for Post-Mortem Investigations of Batteries
• Battery Modeling and Machine Learning
• Advanced Battery Diagnostics and Mobile Applications
• Advanced Battery Production Technology
• Recycling, Circular Economy and Charging Infrastructure
• Hardware of Battery Packs & Stationary Applications
• Understanding Battery Degradation
• Fundamentals of Design and Performance of Active and Passive Materials for Advanced Batteries

Research Labs

• Chemical and Physical Cell and Material Analysis
• Diagnostics
• Modeling
• Recycling and Life Cycle Analysis
• Production
• Battery Pack Design and Battery Management System
• Sensors, Measurement Devices and Electronic
• Laboratory or Field Installation or Operation of Mobile or Stationary Battery System

Master's Thesis

The master's thesis is a research project that provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to work independently and apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Proficiency in English
• GRE General Test (for applicants from non-EU countries)

Tuition Fees

There are no tuition fees for this program.

Research Areas

• Battery production and application
• Energy storage systems
• Recycling and circular economy
• Battery modeling and simulation
• Advanced battery diagnostics and mobile applications

Career Opportunities

• Automotive industry
• Energy sector
• Electronics industry
• Research institutions
• Universities

Study Abroad Opportunities

• Exchange programs with partner universities in Europe and beyond
• Research collaborations with international partners

Faculty and Research

• Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Computer Science
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Faculty of Georesources and Materials Science

Contact Information

For more information about the program, please contact the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.