Mathematical Optimisation
This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). Subjects: The scope of integer and combinatorial optimization, Linear programming, Network flow problems, Integer Programming, Combinatorial optimization, Heuristic algorithms, Relaxation techniques, Dynamic programming, Introducing python and Gurobi for optimisation. Goals: capability of formulating a […]
Ceramic Materials
Kroeger-Vink notation. Quasi-chemical approach to defects population in ceramics. Kroeger-Vink diagrams. Defects energies. Mixing energy and entropy. Most important raw materials for traditional ceramics (clays and feldspars; Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride, silicon carbide and diamond (diamond-like coatins). Industrial preparations, separation and characterization of powders. Forming of ceramics: uniaxial and […]
