Inorganic Chemistry is a broad discipline encompassing synthesis, characterisation, and theoretical understanding of solid compounds. A central focus is the connection between crystal structure and properties and applications. The chemical compounds (materials) range from advanced ceramics and alloys to materials that are comprised of both organic and inorganic building blocks. We produce the materials in the form that is best suited to promote the properties in focus, either to obtain more fundamental insights into the material or for making the material more functional or for making new compounds with new combinations of properties. We emphasise breadth in synthesis, from tightly sintered ceramics, single crystals, coating/film and membranes, to nanoparticles and nanopowders. The possibilities within characterisation and modelling are equally plentiful.
As a master's student you will join one of our research groups. Our research groups work with a broad range of problems related to topics such as fuel cells, batteries, catalysts, sensors, solar-cell materials, magnetic materials, and much more. A common denominator is new and better materials for climate and environmentally-friendly energy technology. The research teams are active in a range of significant national efforts in these fields and collaborate extensively with scientific and industrial bodies throughout the world. This opens up many possibilities for spending a period studying abroad and for collaborating with industry during your studies.
Most of our students find employment in research and development in the private sector, or as researchers at research institutions and universities, often subsequent to doing further research and completing a PhD.