Master in "Soft Matter Science and Engineering"

About

Soft Matter Science is a highly interdisciplinary field comprising fundamental Physics, challenging Chemistry and a wide range of applications related with Materials and Chemical Engineering as well as Biology and Bioengineering.

The aim of the Soft Matter Science & Engineering Postgraduate Program is to provide students with the needed skills to pursue successful careers or further advanced studies in the highly interdisciplinary field of soft materials. The educational and research activities of the program provide an integrated approach and in-depth training, with emphasis on conducting innovative research in a variety of soft matter fields, including (but not limited to) synthesis and characterization, polymers, colloids, composites, interfacial properties, materials for energy, biomimetic materials, responsive networks, materials for biological or biomedical applications, eco-friendly and sustainable materials, recycling, rheology and processing.

The Postgraduate Program is organized and hosted by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Crete. It is based in Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

Faculty

Univ. of Crete, Department of Materials Science and Engineering

• M. Chatzinikolaidou
• M. Vamvakaki
• E. Filippidi
• E. Glynos
• G. Petekidis
• A. Mitraki
• D. Tzeranis
• D. Vlassopoulos

Univ. of Crete, Department of Applied Mathematics

• E. Harmandaris

Univ. of Crete, Department of Chemistry

• S. H. Anastasiadis

FORTH, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser

• K. Chrysopoulou
• E. Pavlopoulou

National Technical University of Athens, School of Chemical Engineering

• N. Chronis
• D. Theodorou

University of Athens, Dept. of Chemistry

• E. Iatrou
• M. Pitsikalis
• G. Sakellariou

University of Ioannina, Dept. of Physics

• G. Floudas

National Hellenic Research Foundation

• S. Pispas

Univ. of Patras, Dept. of Chemical Engineering

• V. Mavrantzas
• Y. Dimakopoulos

Ben Gurion Univ. of the Negev, Dept. of Chemical Engineering

• R. Yerushalmi-Rosen

Univ. of Cyprus, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics

• G. Georgiou

Indian Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering

• Y. Joshi

Univ. of Napoli Federico II, Dept. of Chemical, Material and Production Eng.

• G. Ianniruberto

Courses

Admissions

Graduates of the first cycle of studies of any Institution have the right to apply for the program. International students should have a degree equivalent.

Eligible candidates should hold a degree in Sciences or Engineering. Good knowledge of English (B2 level and above) is required. Candidates who have not graduated during the application period will be considered, but possible eventual enrollment is subject to receiving their first degree until the end of October of the enrollment year.

The academic criteria that are taken into account for the selection, as defined in the Postgraduate Studies Regulations, include the undergraduate degree, recommendation letters, grades in courses relevant to the program, the senior thesis (if applicable), as well as the applicant’s relevant research or professional activity (if applicable).

Details of the Postgraduate Program

Successful completion of the Program leads to a Postgraduate Diploma (MSc) after 4 semesters of study that include mandatory attendance of courses (2 semesters) and submission and oral defense of a Master's Thesis (2 semesters). Internships will be offered in the summer period between the first and second year. The program is in English and requires full-time participation. As part of their training, postgraduate students assist in the instruction of undergraduate courses.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees are 3500€ for the entire program. Scholarships may be available.

Timetable

Winter Semester

How to Apply

Please gather the following documents:

• Application.
• Detailed CV.
• Report of interests.
• Diploma supplement.
• Up to three (3) letters of recommendation. They should be sent directly from the authors to the postgraduate secretariat.
• Certificate of good knowledge of the English language (B2 level and above).
• Any other document the applicant considers to be evidence of scientific excellence and quality.

The application must include an e-mail account, from which the applicant will be informed about the progress of his/her application.

Applications and supporting documents are submitted exclusively online to the postgraduate secretariat before the deadline.

For more information, please contact the Secretariat of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Mr. Ch. Stratigis (tel. +30 2810-394272, stratigis@materials.uoc.gr) or the Director of Postgraduate Program on Soft Matter Science & Engineering, Prof. D. Vlassopoulos (dvlasso@materials.uoc.gr).