Methods of analysis and modeling of materials and surfaces:

  • Statistical methods
  • Artificial intelligence methods
  • Expert systems
  • Genetic algorithms
  • Neural networks
  • Numerical techniques
  • Process system design
  • Mould flow analysis
  • Engineering design
  • Technological design
  • Materials design
  • Modelling of behaviour of materials
  • Materials and engineering databases
  • Computer-aided materials selection
  • Computer-aided materials design
  • Computer-aided manufacturing
  • Computer-integrated material processing
  • Computer-aided learning and teaching

Manufacturing and processing of materials:

  • Casting
  • Powder metallurgy
  • Welding
  • Sintering
  • Plastic deformation
  • Heat treatment
  • Thermo-mechanical treatment
  • Thermo-chemical treatment
  • Thin and thick coatings and other methods of surface treatment
  • Advanced manufacturing technology
  • Machining
  • Laser treatment
  • Electron beam treatment
  • Processes for nanomaterials synthesis
  • Nanomanufacturing and nanotechnology
  • Micromanufacturing
  • Electronic packaging technology
  • Quality assessment
  • Green manufacturing
  • Surface engineering
  • Societal and educational implications