1. Systematic understanding and acquisition of skills and methods

–  has deep theoretical knowledge in the field of thermodynamics and kinetics and is able to solve challenging engineering problems in technical practice,

–  masters the methods of studying the structure and properties of materials,

–  has special and in-depth knowledge in the field of research and development of glass, progressive ceramic materials with specific functional properties and functional coatings, with a comprehensive understanding of the broader context in the field,

–  has a practical experience in research in the field of high temperature processes,

–  masters scientific research methods in the field of preparation of new non- metallic inorganic materials,

–  demonstrates a systematic understanding of the field of study of non-metallic inorganic materials and masters relevant research methodologies,

–  is able to work effectively with professional literature and to extract from it targeted information relevant to its scientific-research activity,

– masters the ethical principles of scientific work and actively uses them in its  research and publishing activities.

– independently designs and implements research activities while maintaining the integrity of the research plan,

– critically evaluates and proposes new research concepts and procedures,

– independently solves the problems of the development of inorganic technologies, including the reduction of waste production and the solution of their recovery, such as the reduction of the environmental impacts of these technologies,

– supports technical and societal progress in the concept of the knowledge society,

– his/her theoretical and practical knowledge enables his/her application in research and development workplaces in academic workplaces, in industrial development and in interdisciplinary fields.

– independently plans research activities, performs the necessary practical experiments using modern experimental and analytical techniques, analyses and statistically evaluates the obtained results, according to which is able to draw substantiated conclusions,

– predicts the choice of a suitable material in view of its complex production and utility properties for the selected application, or applications, while assessing

its impact on the environment in terms of the requirements of the circular economy,

– solves research problems by integrating comprehensive knowledge and synthesizing valid conclusions and recommendations.

– has the ability to communicate constructively with its colleagues and the wider scientific community,

– is able to present the basic ideas of research activities to the professional and lay public,

– actively masters a foreign (especially English) language and can actively use it in communication within an international team, as well as in disseminating the results of their research in oral (presentation) and written (in the form of scientific or professional publication),

– contributes with its results to the expansion of the current state of knowledge: it documents this fact by publishing the results obtained at international conferences and in renowned scientific journals,

– actively masters computer technology and is able to use it in an appropriate manner in communication within the international team, as well as in the analysis, evaluation and presentation of the results of his/her scientific research activities,

– is able to actively work in a team, forecast developments in his/her field and manage a small research team.

5. Ability for further education

– is prepared for the career of researcher and for further career and personal growth in the academic sphere, or in the field of industrial research and  development,

– while maintaining the ability to work in a team, demonstrates a high degree of independence, as well as the ability to quickly and effectively learn and master new issues using theoretical and practical experience and skills acquired during  the study,

– is prepared to make a significant contribution to technical development and social progress, whether in scientific research or in professional practice.