Teaching

2013-Today:

General Chemistry

Course description:

Introduction to Chemistry. Atomic structure. Electron configuration. Periodic Table and periodic trends. Ionic bond versus Covalent bond. Molecular Geometry-Valence Shell Electron pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory. Valence Shell Theory. Hybridization. Molecular Orbitals. Metallic Bond. Intermolecular forces. Chemical Kinetics. Chemical Equilibrium. Solutions. Acid-Base chemistry. Oxidation-reduction reactions. Surface/structure analysis methods in materials science.

Book written by Michalis Konsolakis for this lesson: General Chemistry: Principles and Applications

Thermodynamics

Course contents:

Introduction and Basic Concepts
First law of thermodynamics-Energy Conversion and Energy Analysis
Properties of Pure Substances
Energy Analysis of Closed Systems
Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Entropy
Gas Power Cycles: Otto, Dielel, Stirling, Ericksson, Brayton
Chemical Reactions & Chemical Equilibrium

Materials Science & Technology

Course description:

Introduction to Materials Science
Atomic structure
Chemical Bonds
Metallic Bond
Structure of Crystalline Solids
Imperfections in Solids
Diffusion
Mechanical Properties
Strengthening Mechanisms
Phase Diagrams
Structure-properties-applications of Catalytic materials
Composites
Materials Properties
Materials for environmental & Energy Applications

Environmental Science & Technology

Course description:

Global Energy System & Fossil Fuels
Industry & Environment
Air pollution: sources, consequences and control technologies
Water purification
Waste water treatment
Solid waste management
Particulate Matter Emission & Control Technologies.

Catalysis for Energy & Environmental Applications (postgraduate)

Course description:

This class assesses current and potential future energy systems, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. To key role of catalysis on energy production and utilization is presented. The course includes future fuels employing catalytic processes such as biomass conversion, synthesis and conversion of biofuels, H2 production and utilization and clean carbon technologies. Introduction to traditional and new energy sources and their environmental impact will also be included. Special emphasis will be paid on the impact of fossil fuels on environmental degradation and the role of alternative energy sources toward environmental mitigation and sustainable development.

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