Applied Physics and Materials Science

Ceramics, Polymers, and Hybrid Materials

Ceramics are materials made from inorganic, non-metallic compounds—like clay, glass, or advanced ceramics—which are processed at high temperatures. They are typically hard, heat-resistant, and chemically stable. Examples include:

• Traditional ceramics, such as porcelain and bricks.

• Advanced technical ceramics, like silicon carbide (used in high-temperature engines), bioceramics (for bone implants), and piezoelectric ceramics (found in sensors and actuators).
  In this track, presentations will explore how to engineer ceramic materials with enhanced to

• Polymers are large molecules made of repeating units (monomers), forming plastic, rubber, and many bio-based materials. Depending on their chemistry, polymers can be flexible, lightweight, stretchy, or biodegradable. Common examples:

  • Plastics (like polyethylene, polystyrene).

  • Engineering polymers (such as nylon, polycarbonate).