Deformation Processing of Metals and Alloys

As part of the Master’s program, students learn about the key stages of manufacturing castings, designing foundry tooling and modeling the processes of melt-filling of casting molds, and the features of the formation of the structure of castings and defects in castings. While working on their own research projects, students develop new materials and alloys using modern digital foundry technologies, make a forecast of future material properties, create prototypes of castings, and use additive manufacturing technologies. Students also investigate the properties of synthetic diamonds, jewelry and decorative minerals, establish regularities of mineral and alloy properties when creating artistic and technical products.

The program is focused on training specialists in research, development and improvement of technological processes for the production of non-ferrous, rare and noble metals and alloys, such as platinum, gold, copper, nickel, and titanium. These materials are actively used in the electrical, nuclear and aerospace industries. Students of the program also study additive manufacturing technologies, for example, the use of non-ferrous metal for the production of products using powder metallurgy and as an anti-corrosion coating. As part of research and development work, students develop new technological processes, identify physical and chemical regularities to improve production efficiency and competitive properties of the developed materials.

In the context of the transition to Industry 4.0, industrial production is changing approaches to planning and realization of logistics processes, including taking into account the steady trend towards green logistics. In the framework of the program students learn to analyze the market of natural and secondary resources of metals and materials, manage the flow of technological products, raw materials and energy, forecast the quality of products and provide the portfolio of orders for industrial enterprises. Special attention during the full-time training is paid to the application of new technologies in metallurgy, including the stages of industrial and global recycling, ensuring safe functioning and development of industrial cities and megacities.

High-tech metals are rare-earth and rare metals that are used to impart unique properties to products and materials. Such metals are used in power engineering, mechanical engineering, aircraft construction, medicine and other industries. The goal of the Master’s program is to prepare in-demand specialists for innovative technological areas that ensure the implementation of the concept of sustainable development in key areas: green chemistry, energy, transport. The program subjects are taught by experienced industry practitioners and mentors from specialized partner companies. During their studies, master’s students undergo practical training at companies producing non-ferrous, rare and noble metal products, as well as receive grant and scholarship support. Graduates of the program build a career as engineers and project managers capable of creating modern processes, products and materials based on new physical principles.

The Master’s program is focused on training specialists in research and development of advanced metallic, ceramic and composite materials and coatings for aerospace, nuclear industry and medicine. Students get acquainted with the basics and problems of materials science, high-temperature synthesis of unique alloys, 3D modeling for selective laser fusion technologies and automated manufacturing processes. Graduates of the program are in demand in various industries in Russia and abroad, continue their scientific careers in the organizations of Rosatom State Corporation, Roscosmos State Corporation, institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and as postgraduates of NUST MISIS.

The Master’s program in Innovative Technologies for Steel and Ferroalloys Production trains in-demand professionals for the metallurgical industry — technologists, engineers, and researchers capable of solving non-standard industrial challenges. Students learn modern technologies for producing high-quality products, including expensive ultra-low-carbon steel grades required in automotive manufacturing, engineering, oil extraction, and related fields. Future specialists study advanced methods to improve product quality, reduce defects, and optimize the content of harmful impurities (such as sulfur and phosphorus). Theoretical modeling is carried out using modern software tools, including Thermo-Calc and proprietary departmental developments. Faculty includes experts with real industrial and research experience.

Production of Metallized Raw Materials is the first Master’s program in Russia focused on direct reduced iron (DRI/HBI) technologies in the context of transitioning to hydrogen metallurgy. The program offers four educational tracks to choose from, covering metallurgy processes, automated control systems, power supply, and equipment design. Training is conducted in partnership with Metalloinvest company, including internships and research in laboratories. Graduates are in demand as specialists in the implementation of advanced metallurgical technologies, engineers, and equipment designers. Top-performing students receive enhanced scholarships from the industrial partner.