For more details on the courses, please refer to the Course Catalog
| Code | Course Title | Credit | Learning Time | Division | Degree | Grade | Note | Language | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESC4013 | Artificial intelligence-based structure analysis | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | - | No | |
| Scanning transmission electron microscopy is one of the analytical instruments for science that has undergone a steep change in the 2000s. Machine learning is becoming an essential technology in analytical science dealing with atomic structure image-based data and is one of the fastest growing topics in materials data science. This is because electron microscopic imaging-based material structure analysis inevitably requires a large amount of data processing and professional human effort. This class will introduce machine learning combined with image simulation techniques to understand the process of building an algorithm for signal enhancement, automation, and efficient analysis of material structure data obtained by scanning transmission electron microscopy. It aims to secure research capabilities that further strengthen our understanding of fundamental relationship between the atomic structure and the physical properties in nanomaterials. This class will provide a series of scanning transmission electron microscopy principles and machine learning basics, allowing students to learn how efficiently atomic structure and the resulting physical properties are interpreted based on machine learning assisted automated process for massive structural data produced by microscopy experiments combined with computational simulation and modeling techniques. This class also discusses high-level approaches to machine learning-based atomic simulation, material imaging, and spectral analysis | |||||||||
| ESC4014 | Introduction to Electronic Materials and Devices | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | Korean | Yes | |
| This course will introduce the basic properties of electronic materials in the context of the requirements of harvesting energy sources. The main focuses in this course are materials for low-power electronic and photovoltaic devices and thermal energy harvesting. The course contains three parts: i) introduction to basic concepts in solid materials (e.g. electrical and thermal properties), elementary quantum physics, the modern theory of solids; ii) materials and devices for low-power electronic and photovoltaic devices; iii) thermoelectricity. Some advanced topics will be also covered. The physics and chemistry of semiconductor devices will be covered, from p-n junction to heterostructures. The class is designed for last-year undergraduate and graduate students with different backgrounds. | |||||||||
| ESC4015 | Fundamentals and Applications of Information Display | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | English | Yes | |
| A display is a device illustrating information by converting electricity into light. This course learns the basic principles of the elements constituting display technology and introduces the latest display technology trends. Students can obtain the basic knowledge of display materials and devices, structure of displays, and color engineering to realize them into displays. In addition, the latest technology trends in display fields such as OLED and QD-LED will be introduced. | |||||||||
| ESC4016 | Energy and Entropy System | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | - | No | |
| This lecture is about the advanced thermodynamics. Especially, we will learn about the entropy, the fundamental driving force in various physical and chemical system, in terms of statistical thermodynamics. Based on the understanding of entropy, I will explain the basic principles of phase transition, solid alloy, chemical reaction, heat engine, and semiconductor doping. | |||||||||
| ESC4017 | Introduction to Low Power Computing | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | English | Yes | |
| This lecture is about the basic structure of the computing system and operation principles of semiconductor devices inside computers. Especially, we will learn about the power consumption during the computation and future technologies for the low-power computing. | |||||||||
| ESC4018 | Fundamentals and Applications of Energy Materials | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | Korean | Yes | |
| The lecture will introduce the fundamentals of material science and theoretically understand the various physical and chemical properties of materials that are widely used for energy field such as conversion, generation and storage. To achieve the high efficiency and performance of energy materials, fundamentals of materials science, materials properties and materials engineering would be introduced. From the understanding of material science, the operating mechanism of key state-of-the-art materials in energy conversion, production and storage fields will be discussed together with ideas for improving energy efficiency and performance of materials in each field based on the theoretical and experimental viewpoints. | |||||||||
| ESC4019 | Perovskite based Optoelectronics | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | Korean | Yes | |
| Perovskite materials have been widely employed in diverse optoelectronic devices due to their outstanding optical and electrical properties such as easily tunable bandgap, long carrier lifetime and solution process at law temperature. Based on solid-state physics and quantum mechanics, this course aims not only to study basic properties of perovskite materials but also to understand optoelectronic applications. This lecture includes a thorough introduction to halide perovskite materials, their synthesis and dimension control. Also, practical discussion of solid-state photophysics and carrier transfer mechanisms in perovskite semiconductors. Lastly, coverage of new materials and their commercial and market potential in areas like solar cells, light-emitting diodes, photodetector and thermoelectric devices. | |||||||||
| ESC4020 | Introduction of Materials and Science for Engineering | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | 1-8 | English | Yes | |
| Materials engineering and science is a field of study that investigates the characteristics, structure, manufacturing, processing, and performance of materials. This discipline plays a crucial role across various industries by developing new materials and enhancing existing ones. In this course, students develop the ability to interpret all aspects of material properties from a scientific perspective. Fundamental principles of material properties are learned, enabling students to understand the correlation between various physical and mechanical properties of materials and their internal structures. This knowledge will be helpful for developing new materials. | |||||||||
| ESC5002 | Nanomaterials for Energy I | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | - | No | |
| This introductory course provides details of a variety of nanomaterials used for energy production, storage, transmission and conservation. Synthesis, characterization and transfer of nanomaterials used for energy sources such as solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries will be the main focus of this course. Lab visits are planned as a part of the curriculum. | |||||||||
| ESC5003 | Fuel Cells, Batteries and Supercapacitors I | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | - | No | |
| This course will cover fundamentals of electrochemical storage and generation of electricity. Topics will include introduction into electrochemistry and structure and kinetics of charge transfer at the electrode / electrolyte interface. Electrochemical technologies utilized in the batteries and supercapacitors will be explained. This will be followed by operational principles of fuel cells, electrocatalysis of fuel cell reactions, and experimental methods in low temperature fuel cells. | |||||||||
| ESC5005 | Energy and Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | English | Yes | |
| This course provide a general introduction to the chemical principle of energy materials associated with the formation of energy material and reaction, which is common subject in energy production, transformation, storage, and system. | |||||||||
| ESC5009 | Fuel Cells, Batteries and Supercapacitors II | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | - | No | |
| This course will cover engineering and technology development aspects of fuel cells. Topics will include modeling analyses of fuel cells from half-cell to systems; fuel technology: storage, transmission, distribution and safety; current status and techno-economic assessment of six leading fuel cell technologies; and real world applications of fuel cell power plants and sources. Benefits of nanomaterials in fuel cells construction will be discussed as well. | |||||||||
| ESC5010 | Energy Science Seminar | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | - | No | |
| Seminar for the recent energy research : Experts on energy production, storage, conversion/efficiency and system will be invited and deal with the recent problems. This is the basis course that students learn the present status and challenge of energy field and develop the new technology. | |||||||||
| ESC5015 | Introduction to Thermoelectric Materials Devices | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | English | Yes | |
| The subject studies the characteristics and synthesis of new functional thermoelectric materials which are based on conventional thermoelectric materials, nano, and fusion technology. Plus, various applications with thermoelectric materials will be discussed. | |||||||||
| ESC5016 | Nanomaterials for EnergyⅡ | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-8 | - | No | |
| This advanced course is a sequel to Nanomaterials for Energy I and will expose the students to the state of the art methods used for application of nanomaterials for green energy. The topics will focus on toxicity of nanomaterials, methods of increasing self sustainability and minimizing environmental ramifications during energy production, saving, storage and transmission. | |||||||||