Graduate School Course Program 2008
Brinell
Centre Graduate School Course Programme 2008
The Brinell Centre Graduate School has been expanded during 2008 with the help of the Vinnova financed BrinellVinn programme. In addition to the Brinell Centre the following organisations participate in the programme -Hero-M, Vinnova Excellence Centre The following five courses are planned in the Brinell Centre Graduate School during 2008. Nanoscale
Materials Innovation: Driving New Frontiers in Technology
7.5 credits ECTS. This course has already started. Responsible teacher: Prof. Venkat Rao Materials Optimisation
This course demonstrates how properties of alloys can be computed and optimised. In addition high level training in Maple and Matlab is included. Further info can be found in the attached PM. This course starts on March 26. Registration by March 17 Responsible teacher: Prof. Rolf Sandström Scanning Probe
Microscopy
This course gives essential knowledge about this advanced experimental technique. Demos and laboratory exercises are included, see attached info. This course starts on March 25. Registration by March 10. Responsible teacher: Doc. Lyubov Belova. International, invited scientist will also give lectures in the course. Scientific
leadership and project management
Aspects that concern scientific management and project handling will be covered in the course. This type of management should be distinguished from the management of major commercial projects which is something entirely different. Planning, organisation and administration of research work and how results are documented are discussed. 4.5 credits ECTS. Examination by writing a project report. The course will start in September. Registration of interest by June 1. Responsible teacher: Prof. Rolf Sandström. The main lecturer will be an invited guest. Electron
microscopy for high performance steels and other alloys
The course covers advanced transmission and scanning electron microscopy and is directed towards the characterisation of high performance alloys. A survey is given of the theory for electron optical imaging, diffraction methods and use of Kikuchi-lines (EBSD) to extract crystallographic information. In addition energy dispersive (EDS) and wavelength dispersive (WDS) spectroscopy and energy filtering (EFTEM) are discussed. Basic principles of quantitative image analysis as well as specimen preparation will be covered. Practical training "hands-on" is an essential part of the course. 6 credits ECTS. The course starts at the end of October. Registration of interest by June 1. Responsible teacher: Prof. John Ågren
Registration to all courses is essential. The deadlines are given above. Send the registration by email both to the responsible teacher and to me. Course participants that are not graduate students will normally have to pay a fee of 6000 SEK for each course.
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NANOSCALE MATERIALS INNOVATION: DRIVING NEW FRONTIERS IN TECHNOLOGYTo expose the scientific community
to some of outstanding recent developments in materials science expected to
inspire new technologies, a new graduate level course called 'Nanoscale
Materials Innovation: …the drive towards new frontiers in Technologies’ is
being organized. An interdisciplinary Course open
to graduate students, and Industrial personnel of engineering and other
scientific disciplines. Listen to the Pioneers in some of
the fascinating materials developments, whether you are taking the course for
credits or not. It is a unique opportunity to be exposed to state of the art
topics with a promise to advance the Frontiers in Technology. FIRST LECTURE will start on Feb
12, 10 am at Brinellv. 23, Rm B22 Topics and Lecturers (3 lectures each):
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Revolutionary Future Prospects for
Solid State Lighting Shuji Nakamura, (UCSB, USA)
,winner of the Millennium Technology Prise 2006, for his Invention of
revolutionary new light sources: blue, green, and white light-emitting diodes
and the blue laser diode. ·
Materials for extreme
environmental conditions in biological life * ·
Challenges in Bulk Glassy Metals
of the future Lindsay Greer, Univ of Cambridge,
UK ·
Magnetic field induced Shape
Memory Foams, alloys… Peter Muller (ETH Zurich, and
Boise Univ, Idaho) ·
Multiferroics / Magnetoelectrics
-the new challenges in Sensors, Devices MRAM.. James L. Scott (Cambridge
University, UK) ·
Materials Design of New Steels Pavel A. Korzhavyi (MSE,KTH) ·
Modelling complex materials for
multicomponent Novel Systems., Umesh Waghmare (JNCASR, Bangalore,
India) ·
Multifunctional Chemical Sensors:
Challenges from emerging technologies Raju Raghurama (Honeywell Research
labs, Bangalore, India). ·
Non Phonon mediated
Superconductivity Vidya Madhavan (Boston College,
USA) Register for the course through the Course Coordinators:
Schedules:
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Responsible teacher |
Professor Rolf Sandström, tel 790 8321, email rsand@kth.se |
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Responsible for exercises |
Hans Magnusson, tel 790 9193, |
Register your participation by email to Rolf Sandström by March 17
Course literature:
Lectures, presentation of home
work, part 1
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Date |
Topic |
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Wednesday
26/3
9-11 |
Introduction to mathematical optimisation. Target functions.
Constraints. Linear programming. The simplex method. Dual systems. |
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Friday
28/5 9-11 |
Quadratic programming. Curve fitting. Least
squares method. Chebyshev method |
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Thursday
3/4 9-12 |
Non-linear optimisation. Unconstrained
minimisation. Lagrange. Newton methods. Line search. |
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Friday
4/4 13-16 |
Constrained minimisation. Frank-Wolfe method.
Penalty functions |
Lectures, presentation of home
work, part 2
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Date |
Topic |
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Friday
11/4 9-12 |
Phase equilibria. Alloys based on elements in
solid solution |
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Friday
18/4 9-12 |
Composition-microstructure-property relations.
Particle strengthened alloys |
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Wednesday
23/4
9-12 |
Material selection and design optimisation I |
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Friday
25/4 9-12 |
Material selection and design optimisation II |
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Tuesday
29/4 9-12 |
Minimisation of environmental impact |
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Tuesday
6/5 9-12 |
Reserve |
Rome: Lectures are given in the conference room 408, Brinellv. 23, 4 tr.
Home work
At the lectures, homework will be distributed. The results should be presented at the next lecture.
Computer exercises (M122)
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Date |
Topic |
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Thursday
27/3 9-12 |
Handling of matrices in Matlab (tutorial) |
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Monday
31/3 9-12 |
Tutorial with Maple |
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Monday
7/4 9-12 |
Linear programming with Maple |
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Monday
14/4 9-12 |
Curve fitting |
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Thursday
17/4 9-12 |
Non-linear programming |
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Monday
21/4 9-12 |
Optimisation of stainless steels |
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Wednesday
23/4 13-16 |
Optimisation of aluminium alloys |
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Monday
28/4 9-12 |
Thermo-Calc |
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Monday
5/5 9-12 |
Aluselect |
Examination
Properly carried out homework and
presentations as well as computer exercises are the requirements for the
fulfilment of the course.
SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY
Scanning
Probe Microscopy (SPM) is a family of cutting-edge techniques which are a
cornerstone tool in nanotechnology that is widely used for the nanoscale
characterization, measurement and modification or fabrication of
nanostructures. Besides obtaining true 3-dimensional reconstruction of the
morphology of the surfaces, a wide variety of physical properties can be
imaged across the surface, like electronic, magnetic, mechanical and
viscoelastic properties, distribution of electrical charge and potential. In
this course we will cover the theory of tip-sample interactions, design of
scanners and probes, introduction to static AFM modes including
force-distance curves, contact mode imaging, set point and error signals, and
friction force imaging, introduction to dynamic AFM modes – including AC mode
imaging, phase contrast imaging, effects of frequency tuning, dynamic–force
distance curves and basics of electronic, magnetic and electrostatic force
imaging, mapping of surface potential, characterization of local mechanical
and viscoelastic properties and nanoindentation.
Implementation
of these techniques for analysis of metals, ceramics, polymers, biological
and hybrid materials will be discussed. Invited lectures will be given by
some of world’s leading experts in the field. A set of demonstrations of SPM
instruments and different imaging modes will be offered. A limited amount of
students will be accommodated for laboratory exercises. Students with
different backgrounds: Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
are encouraged to attend. The lectures will be opened for everyone and all
interested to learn more about these fascinating tools and their role in
frontier research are most welcome!
6
credits ECTS. Examination based on quizzes and lab reports
Course
starts on March 25.
To
register for the course please send email to both Course Coordinators by
March 10:
Lyubov Belova: belova@mse.kth.se
Rolf Sandström: rsand@kth.se
SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Background
After finishing their studies, most PhD-students soon become managers. Often they get this type of job without much training in how to do it. This course gives a concentrated guide on the best way to manage a small industrial unit or research group. The specific focus will be on the management of R&D organisations.
Managing research and development (R&D) units
concerns the coordinating and integrating the work of highly trained and
often autonomous personal. The
manager should provide order, aim and strategy under conditions of uncertainty
which is inherent in R$D enterprises. It is hoped that this course will help
to improve future management and strengthen the productivity and promote
excellence.
Many of
the issues in this course are highly relevant also for PhD-students in their
present position. How the research work should be organised, how the
creativity of the group and individual is stimulated, what type of conflicts
can appear and how are they avoided, how can the input and output of
information be increased, how do I satisfy those who have financed the
project are all examples of items that are important both for a research
leader and an individual scientist.
The
course contains
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a theoretical section based on the course literature
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exercises illustrating the use of basic methods
· practical examples from different types of research organisations
Lectures and exercises
Prof. Rolf Sandström, rsand@kth.se, tel. 790 8321 (examiner)
Prof.
Bertil Aronsson, Swerea KIMAB, tel. 440 4893
Pasi Kangas, pasi.kangas@sandvik.com
Pavel Novak, pavel.novak@sandvik.com
Dennis
Andersson, dennis@kth.se , tel. 790 8320
Part 1
Different types of research and development, effectiveness of research organisations
Part 2
Team building, leadership style, managing conflicts, performance appraisal, organisational change, why projects
Part 3.
Technology transfer, strategic planning for R&D organisations
Part 4
Experience from different types of research organisations
Part 5
Project initiation,
pre-study, project planning
What is a project, objectives and goals, project pro and cons, the role of the contractor, developing a winning proposal, milestones
Part 6.
Project planning and
execution
Project plan, work breakdown structure (WBS), activity planning, schedule, project tools, budgeting, Project organisation, management, establishing the group, review model, results, schedule, cash flow, final report, implementing the results, evaluating the project, closure
7. Management of
research projects, strategic planning
8. Project management in
industry
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Schedule |
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Date |
9.15-12 |
13.15-15 |
15.15-17 |
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Oct 30 |
Part 1 (RS) Lecture and exercises |
Part 2a (RS) Lecture and exercises |
Part 3 (BA) |
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Nov 6 |
Part 2b (RS) Lecture and exercises |
Part 4 (RS) Lecture |
Part 4, (DA) Exercises |
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Nov 27 |
Part 5 (RS) Lecture and exercises |
Part 8a (PK) |
Part 6a (RS) Lecture and exercises |
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Dec 11 |
Part 6b, (RS) Lecture and exercises |
Part 8b (PN) |
Part 7 (RS) Lecture and exercises |
Room
Conference
room, 4th floor, Materials Science and Engineering building, Brinellvägen 23,
KTH
Home assignments
Three home assignments should be performed that should add up to a project report
Examination
Presence at the lectures and exercises and an approved project report
Course literature
RK Jain, HC Triandis, Management of Research and Development Organizations, Wiley 1997
Bo Tonnquist, Project management,
Erik Ernö-Kjölhede, Project management theory and the management of research projects, 2000 (http://msrc.mui.ac.ir/Education/online education/management/Project Management Theory.pdf)
Course registration
Course registration is
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE STEELS AND OTHER ALLOYS
6 credits (högskolepoäng)
Responsible teacher: John Ågren (john@kth.se, 08-790 9131)
Assistant teacher: Annika
Borgenstam (annika@mse.kth.se, 08-790
8396)
This new course is directed towards the characterization
of high performance alloys, primarily steels. It covers transmission- and
scanning electron microscopy. The theoretical basis of imaging and
diffraction is reviewed. The use of Kikcuchi patterns to extract
crystallographic information (EBSD) is discussed. Chemical analysis based on
so-called EDS, WDS and EELS is briefly covered. The use of FIB and some
general issues on specimen preparation are discussed. In addition there are
totally 6 h demos and hands on training.
The lecturers are well known experts in their fields and
come from KTH, Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT), Swerea-KIMAB, Stockholm
University (SU) and Chalmers institute of technology (CTH). All lectures are
in the conference room 4:th floor, Brinellvägen 23 and start at 13.15.
Schedule
13 Nov. 13-15: Electrons and their interaction with
materials - Pavel Korzhavyi, KTH
17 Nov. 13-15: Diffraction and crystallography - Pavel
Korzhavyi, KTH
18 Nov. 13-15: Transmission electron microscopy - Ping
Liu, SMT
20 Nov. 13-15: Transmission electron microscopy – cont. -
Ping Liu, SMT
24 Nov. 13-15: Scanning electron microscopy - Jacek
Komenda, Swerea-KIMAB
25 Nov. 13-15: Scanning electron microscopy cont. - Jacek
Komenda, Swerea-KIMAB
28 Nov. 13-15: EBSD - Lena Ryde, Swerea-KIMAB
4 Dec. 13-15: Chemical analysis, WDS and EDS, and FIB -
Lyuba Belova, KTH
5 Dec. 13-15: High-resolution transmission electron
microscopy - Osamu Terasaki, SU
15 Dec. 13-15: EELS and EFTEM - Mats Halvarsson, CTH
19 Dec.: Deadline for home assignment
Hands on and demos (2h, 5 persons per
group):
12 Dec. 10-12, 13-15
15 Dec. 10-12
TEM - Fredrik Lindberg, Swerea-KIMAB
SEM - Oskar Karlsson, Swerea-KIMAB
FIB - Lyuba Belova, KTH
Literature: Goodhew et al.: Electron Microscopy and
Analysis (3:rd edition), Taylor and Francis, London 2001
Material handed out.
Examination: You have to participate in at
least 8 of the 10 lectures and all of the 3 Hands on and demos. A home
assignment must be handed in 19 Dec. at latest.
Information about the course program will
automatically be sent to all staff and students within the Brinell Centre.
Other persons interested in obtaining this material should contact the
secretary of the Brinell Centre: Dennis Andersson, Phone: 08-790 8320, Fax:
08-20 31 07, E-mail: dennis@kth.se
For general information: Contact Prof. Rolf
Sandström, director of the Brinell Centre, Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, KTH, Phone: 08-790 83 21, Fax: 08-20 31 07, E-mail: rsand@kth.se
Dennis Andersson 080307