Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering(in English)

Program Overview
Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering have played important roles in many scientific and technologic fields. The research areas are centered, but not limited, on energy, materials, sensors and nanotechnology. This program provides an opportunity for students to systematically study the fundamentals and practice of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering as well as the new frontiers and related areas.

A graduate can obtain a Master degree by working for a professor who is specializing in electrochemical science or engineering. The program's duration is 2 or 3 years with the thesis required for the degree. It aims to strengthen the students with the capabilities of problem solving and independent researching in both academies and industries in the future.

Core course descriptions
Electrode Kinetics: The course includes 6 chapters. 

Chapter 1: Structure and Property of Metal/Electrolyte Interface, 

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Electrode Kinetics, 

Chapter 3: Electrocatalytic Reaction, 

Chapter 4: Dissolution and Deposition of Metals,

 Chapter 5: Semiconductor Electrode Process. Reference Book: Allen J. Bard and Larry R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications and Teaching Materials of Xiamen University.

Electrochemical Methods: The course will introduce the experimental techniques and applications of various research method. The course is divided into 3 parts: 

Part 1: Electrochemical polarization, transient methods, impedance; 

part 2: Spectro-electrochemical techniques; and part 3: Micro- and nano-electrodes and electrochemical scanning probe microscopy . 

Reference Book: Allen J. Bard and Larry R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications and Teaching Materials of Xiamen University ..

Comprehensive Experiments
The course covers all the subjects of Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. It founds on the specialized basic as well as reflects the new develop of advanced subjects and the overlapping and integration between subjects. The objective aims to train students with systemic and professional experimental skills and interdisciplinary collaboration. Reference book: Zunben Wang, Comprehensive Experiment, Science Press.

Degree Awarded

Master's Degree of Engineering.