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Earning a Master's degree usually requires two years of study. Metallurgical engineers are in global demand, with our program's graduates enjoying superior employment rates and more competitive starting salaries compared to most other undergraduate degrees. Our department boasts internationally recognized faculty members who foster an innovative educational atmosphere through their teaching excellence. Undergraduate research opportunities further equip students for professional success.
Faculty and students commonly focus on these key areas:
Mineral processing: particle fracture analysis, size reduction techniques, process modeling, operational fluid dynamics, flotation methods, surface chemistry applications, and innovative system designs.
Hydrometallurgy: metal recovery techniques, concentration methods, purification processes, electroplating, and corrosion studies.
Pyrometallurgy: high-temperature reaction thermodynamics, reaction rate analysis, and process simulation.
Physical metallurgy: powdered metal techniques, non-destructive testing methods, magnetic material development, and rapid cooling applications.
Advanced inorganic materials: nanoscale material fabrication, nanostructured composites, and magnetic material innovation.