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* Smart Materials and Manufacturing

Smart materials are characterized by new and unique properties that can be altered in response to environmental stimuli. They can be used in a wide range of applications since they can exceed the current abilities of traditional materials especially in environments where conditions are constantly changing. Smart manufacturing refers to the use of the holistic integration of modern technologies with the data analytics, automation and computing to form a new efficient and adaptable manufacturing framework. This course is designed to provide an integrated introduction to smart materials and manufacturing, and provide a strong foundation for further studies and research. Topics include: smart materials processing and design; mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical smart materials systems with applications in sensors, soft robotics, energy systems; introduction to industry 4.0 and Smart Factory, Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, advanced human-machine interfaces, wearables, smart sensors, smart machines.