The Thesis-Based Master's Program in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering was opened by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) General Assembly on January 19, 2022.
Almost everything used in daily life consists of materials. These materials are either naturally occurring or artificially obtained through various production methods. The production of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials using various raw materials, as well as the development and characterization of their properties, is the focus of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Initially known as Metallurgical Engineering and focusing on basic engineering materials, the program has now expanded to encompass a much broader range of programs: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Materials Science, Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Ceramic Engineering.
In many engineering fields and beyond, the development of new designs with superior properties is only possible through the development of new materials. Recent advances in many fields, including nanotechnology, nuclear technology, semiconductor technologies, energy storage technologies, biotechnology, and more, are a result of this.
In recent years, the importance of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering has steadily increased both globally and in our country, and as a result, people trained in this field have found employment opportunities in a wide variety of manufacturing sectors at a higher rate than in the past. Due to the increasing use of materials in daily life and advanced technology, parallel to the development of our country in many fields, especially industry, it is crucial to train knowledgeable and well-equipped R&D personnel who can monitor the ever-accelerating scientific and technological advances in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Consequently, it is necessary to train engineers with postgraduate degrees in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering who can successfully participate in production, application, and R&D activities in various industrial and research institutions at national and international levels.
Despite being a young university, Hitit University has made significant contributions to the regional economy, particularly by taking notable steps in collaboration with industrial organizations. It was selected as the University in Turkey to Specialize in Mechanical and Manufacturing Technologies by being among 15 universities participating in the Higher Education Regional Development-Focused Mission Differentiation and Specialization Project conducted by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). All these developments will facilitate R&D activities within the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Master's Program and lead to numerous collaborations.
Given the industrial structure of Çorum, the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering master's program will enroll students, not only training personnel to meet the national and international demand for highly qualified engineers, but will also contribute to further advancing Çorum's industry.
