MENG 31100 — Math Methods in Molecular Engineering
taught in the quarters of Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023
Course description:
This course provides an overview of the general mathematical framework required for the further study of the basic theories (e.g. thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, transport) of molecular engineering. The contents of this course mainly include differential equations, statistics, complex analysis and integral transforms, which are illustrated in the context of common problems in diffusion, heat conduction, particle transfer, chemical reactions, etc. This course will lay the mathematical foundations for the further study in other thematic core courses for the Materials Systems area, as well as in future research activities.
MENG 25140/35140 — Functional Polymers for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Technology
taught in the quarters of Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Winter 2024
Course description:
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles of the functional properties of polymers that enable their use in electronics, photonics and energy technology. The contents of this course mainly include electron and ion transport properties, relationships between chemical structures and energy band structures, photo-excitation properties, luminescent properties, thermoelectric property, ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as the associated device categories of organic field-effect transistors, organic light-emitting diodes, lasers, electrochromic devices, photovoltaic cells, and photodetectors.