Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-27 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMaterialdriven design
- CodeIMS155
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPAEM
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
- DepartmentMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 09116
- Minimum participants5
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0124 Examination, part A 3 c Grading: TH | 3 c | ||||||
| 0224 Project, part B 4.5 c Grading: UG | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Varun Chaudhary
- Assistant Professor, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Course specific prerequisites
Required is a basic knowledge in materials science and engineeringAim
Utilizing materials to their full potential both has a huge potential and is a challenge. The aim of the course is to learn and explore methodologies to develop concepts and products with new functions based on material discoveries and advancement of material properties.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Analyse technical and empirical data to understand detailed material properties- Develop the ability to connect material properties with experiential properties for innovative design
- Understand the fundamental factors that shape material experiences and how to characterise the visual and tactile properties
- Understand the interplay between material properties and the corresponding experience of the material in a function
- Apply the MDD methods to explore functions and concepts based on the properties of the materials and evaluate them functionally as well from equality, diversity and sustainable perspectives
- Gain hands-on experience using new materials to create prototypes and evaluate their performance.
Content
Technical challenges and new material concepts will be discussed using examples from the latest developments and ongoing research. The impact of these future trends on society and materials research will be discussed.Organisation
The course will be divided into lectures, home assignment/exercises, and project work.Literature
- Elvin Karana, Bahareh Barati, Valentina Rognoli, and Anouk Zeeuw van der Laan, Material Driven Design (MDD): A Method to Design for Material Experiences, International Journal of Design Vol. 9 No. 2 2015
- Materials Experience, Fundamentals of Materials and Design, Edited by: Elvin Karana, Owain Pedgley and Valentina Rognoli
- Information will be drawn from other sources, with references provided on the same slide during the lecture.
- Additional specific literature will be mentioned/handed out during the course.
Examination including compulsory elements
An approved project work (graded) is required for passing the course.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.