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Materials Science and Engineering
duration
4 years
fees
full tuition coverage
scholarship
from 75,000 rub/month
benefits
private medical insurance (in accordance with Skoltech policy)
language
English
upcoming deadline
application period for 2024 is now closed
about the program

The Skoltech PhD program in Materials Science and Engineering is the interdisciplinary program that covers the competences at the junction of physics, chemistry, chemical and mechanical engineering. Its main goal is to educate in the fundamental principles and modern applications of the physico-chemical design, synthesis and characterization of the materials as alternatives energy sources and storages, modern electronics, catalysis and other technologies.

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The program provides its graduate with the following skills
1
theoretical understanding of the nature of the materials and chemical substances in use for alternative energy generation and energy storage
2
knowledge of novel electronic and photonic devices, biomedical applications, sensing, catalysis and other prospective fields, as well as of the physical and chemical processes behind the respective technologies
3
understanding of the materials structure-property relations
4
capability of choosing and using proper physical and chemical approaches for material synthesis and modification to reach the target material properties
5
experience of using the modern laboratory equipment for material synthesis and fabrication, structure characterization, physico-chemical and mechanical measurements, as well as for testing device prototypes with the novel materials
6
competences in modern methods of material structure, property and function modeling, the use of respective software, development of the multilevel modeling of materials and their functions
7
implementation of the artificial intelligence methods and effective use of computational infrastructure

future career

industry
career at the private and state industrial enterprises within materials fabrication and production of the devices based on novel functional materials
science
post-doctoral researchers in Russian and foreign universities and research centers, especially those oriented on innovative solutions in the development and applications of novel materials
startup
starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, mentors, and investors

about Skoltech

Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering PhD programs in 7 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.
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A PhD student meets coursework requirements, performs research work, and prepares a thesis for the defense in accordance with the Individual Study Plan during the doctoral education at Skoltech.


Research area:

1.4.4 Physical Chemistry

2.6.6 Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies

PhD Thesis

PhD students are expected to produce an original PhD thesis, publish the results of their independent research in peer-reviewed academic journals, and present them at reputable international conferences.

Coursework

The PhD student takes courses at the doctoral level at Skoltech to meet the coursework requirements. A plan for coursework should be developed in consultation with the supervisor following a PhD program curriculum (year of admission 2024).

Research

The research is the key part of the doctoral studies. It is expected that the PhD student starts his/her thesis research at Skoltech immediately after the start of the program and devotes to it most of his/her time within the doctoral study.


The results of the thesis research are a high quality thesis, publications of research papers in peer-reviewed academic journals, presentations at reputable international conferences, and applications for grants and patents.

Publications and Conferences

2 papers affiliated with Skoltech in journals indexed in Web of Science;


2 conference presentations at a reputable conference.

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application
The application period for Skoltech PhD programs is now closed. To apply for the 2025 start, check back in autumn.
application period is now closed
contacts

address: Bolshoy Boulevard, 30, bld.1 

Skolkovo, 121205, Russian Federation

Room R3-2026


We are more than happy to meet visitors Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00. Please arrange a visit 48 hours in advance by contacting admissions@skoltech.ru.

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