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Held at the UTown campus of the National University of Singapore (NUS), this once-in-a-lifetime event gathers more than 400 young researchers from 57 countries alongside 20 of the world's leading scientific minds -Nobel, Turing, and Millennium Technology Prize laureates - to explore emerging trends, future breakthroughs, and research tackling global challenges. 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Such practical training is a core element of the MSI curriculum, bridging materials chemistry, engineering principles, and real-world applications.",[28,1084,1085],{},"These laboratory activities provide a strong foundation for students' future work in construction materials, concrete technology, and advanced binder systems, in both academic research and industry.",[28,1087,1088],{},[223,1089],{"alt":1090,"src":1091},"Hands-on Learning in Inorganic, Non-Metallic Binders: MSI Students in Action - Illustration 1","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders-img-1.jpg",[28,1093,1094],{},[223,1095],{"alt":1096,"src":1097},"Hands-on Learning in Inorganic, Non-Metallic Binders: MSI Students in Action - Illustration 2","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders-img-2.jpg",[28,1099,1100],{},[223,1101],{"alt":1102,"src":1103},"Hands-on Learning in Inorganic, Non-Metallic Binders: MSI Students in Action - Illustration 3","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders-img-3.jpg",[28,1105,1106],{},[223,1107],{"alt":1108,"src":1109},"Hands-on Learning in Inorganic, Non-Metallic Binders: MSI Students in Action - Illustration 4","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders-img-4.jpg",{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1111},[],"2026-02-04","Discover how VGU Materials Science Master students practice mixing, casting, and analyzing inorganic non-metallic binder systems in state-of-the-art labs.","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders-cover.jpg",{},"\u002F_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders",{"title":1059,"description":1113},"_activities\u002Fnon-metallic-binders","DER_rH5vwBFippikrVRFCXNoXSSuzUxd2-FD6zVWpy0",{"id":1121,"title":1122,"body":1123,"category":536,"date":828,"description":1268,"extension":14,"highlighted":16,"image":1269,"meta":1270,"navigation":16,"path":1271,"seo":1272,"stem":1273,"__hash__":1274},"activities\u002F_activities\u002Fpolymer-labs.md","Laboratory activities of the Polymer course - MSI intake 2024",{"type":7,"value":1124,"toc":1263},[1125,1128,1135,1142,1148,1156,1163,1166,1172,1175,1181,1187,1195,1206,1209,1215,1218,1224,1230,1238,1248,1251,1257,1260],[146,1126,1122],{"id":1127},"laboratory-activities-of-the-polymer-course-msi-intake-2024",[28,1129,1130,1131,1134],{},"As part of the ",[160,1132,1133],{},"Polymer"," course, students of the MSI intake 2024 participated in a series of laboratory sessions designed to enhance their understanding of polymer material properties, measurement techniques, and modern analytical methods. 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Under the supervision of Professor Sven Henning, the activities not only strengthened theoretical foundations but also enhanced students' experimental skills and analytical competencies, building a solid basis for future coursework, research projects, and professional development in materials science.",{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1264},[1265,1266,1267],{"id":1138,"depth":11,"text":1141},{"id":1177,"depth":11,"text":1180},{"id":1220,"depth":11,"text":1223},"Learn how VGU Materials Science Master students characterize polymers using tensile testing, rheometry, and SEM under German professor supervision.","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fpolymer-labs-cover.jpg",{},"\u002F_activities\u002Fpolymer-labs",{"title":1122,"description":1268},"_activities\u002Fpolymer-labs","f9X9Xp8fPc1hzkLMvvybfmavA7gc-1ZoXdIPUW39y4Q",{"id":1276,"title":1277,"body":1278,"category":536,"date":1310,"description":1311,"extension":14,"highlighted":178,"image":1312,"meta":1313,"navigation":16,"path":1314,"seo":1315,"stem":1316,"__hash__":1317},"activities\u002F_activities\u002Fpowder-metallurgy.md","MSI Students Explore Powder Metallurgy and Material Testing in State-of-the-Art Labs",{"type":7,"value":1279,"toc":1308},[1280,1283,1285,1291,1294,1305],[146,1281,1277],{"id":1282},"msi-students-explore-powder-metallurgy-and-material-testing-in-state-of-the-art-labs",[28,1284,1277],{},[28,1286,1287],{},[223,1288],{"alt":1289,"src":1290},"MSI Students Explore Powder Metallurgy and Material Testing in State-of-the-Art Labs - Illustration 1","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fpowder-metallurgy-img-1.png",[28,1292,1293],{},"Binh Duong, VGU. 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Students used ball milling to prepare samples at various time intervals (1h, 2h, 5h, and 20h) and studied the effect of different milling durations on the material properties.\nKey activities included machine theory teaching and training, along with practical daily lab examples:",[154,1295,1296,1299,1302],{},[157,1297,1298],{},"XRD Analysis: To identify lattice size and volume changes as a function of milling time.",[157,1300,1301],{},"SEM Observation: Examining the morphology and microstructure changes at different milling stages.",[157,1303,1304],{},"Particle Size Analysis: Observing the reduction in particle size with increased milling time.",[28,1306,1307],{},"Insights into Material Properties\nThe students investigated the thermo-mechanical processes that occur during powder milling and observed the formation of different phases after heat treatment.\nThe key to this activity is understanding the effect of Vanadium substitution into the Molybdenum lattice point via multiple examination processes. Firstly, it is agreed with the theory that at early stages, the more milling time leads to a smaller particle size. XRD data support the conclusion of multiple supersaturated microstructures mixing during mechanical force application. The SEM images revealed distinct lamellar microstructures formed during the initial 1-2 hours of milling. However, the 15h and 20h samples were, unfortunately, oxidised and cannot be observed properly.\nStudents were also introduced to the potential applications of powder metallurgy in industrial component production, where materials are processed below their melting points. The lab session provided them with hands-on experience in XRD data analysis, particle size measurement, and SEM observations.\nWhat's Next for MSI Students?\nWith each experiment, students gained deeper insights into the practical aspects of materials science, preparing them for future careers in research, industry, and academia. By understanding the behaviour of materials under various processing conditions, they are better equipped to innovate and contribute to the development of advanced materials.\nAs they move forward, students will continue to explore other critical areas such as nanoengineering, metallurgical processes, and materials characterization in future lab sessions.",{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1309},[],"2025-06-25","Learn how VGU Materials Science Master students synthesize Mo-V-Si-B alloys using powder metallurgy and XRD characterization in advanced lab sessions.","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fpowder-metallurgy-cover.jpg",{},"\u002F_activities\u002Fpowder-metallurgy",{"title":1277,"description":1311},"_activities\u002Fpowder-metallurgy","RSRl2I2_a8kChuX2H30g9AbXfgpDEYAhDKLK7SC8s5g",{"id":1319,"title":1320,"body":1321,"category":175,"date":1364,"description":1365,"extension":14,"highlighted":178,"image":1366,"meta":1367,"navigation":16,"path":1368,"seo":1369,"stem":1370,"__hash__":1371},"activities\u002F_activities\u002Fprogram-overview.md","Elevate Your Expertise: The VGU Master of Materials Science Program",{"type":7,"value":1322,"toc":1362},[1323,1326,1329,1332,1335,1338,1344,1347,1350,1356],[146,1324,1320],{"id":1325},"elevate-your-expertise-the-vgu-master-of-materials-science-program",[28,1327,1328],{},"Our MSI 2025 team is now at the end of the second module \"Metal\". On 29th October, we got the opportunity to know more about our \"Flying Faculty\" partner at the Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, specifically, the Chair of Metallic Materials.",[28,1330,1331],{},"Our unique program features a \"Flying Faculty\" model, meaning the member of OVGU will join us at VGU campus in Vietnam. This ensures that your education is not just theoretical, but deeply rooted in active, industrial-standard research and development.",[28,1333,1334],{},"Beyond the Lecture Hall: Direct Access to Global Research Leaders",[28,1336,1337],{},"Our faculty, including leading experts like those from the Chair of Metallic Materials, do more than just deliver in-depth lectures. They are actively shaping the future of materials science through highly sophisticated, interconnected research projects.\nIn this seminar, our flying faculty introduced their current research portfolios, such as:",[208,1339,1342],{"className":1340,"code":1341,"language":213},[211],"- Computational Material Design: Learning how to apply atomistic calculations and simulation methods to predict phase diagrams and microstructures, essential for modern alloy development.\n\n- Microstructural Engineering & Performance: Analyzing the complex connections between processing (e.g., advanced heat treatments, specialized forging), resulting microstructure, and critical properties like corrosion resistance in specialized steels (e.g., dishwasher-resistant cutlery) and biomaterials (e.g., CoCrMo for prosthetics).\n\n- Sustainable Materials: Engaging with critical, industrial-relevant work like the science of \"dirty alloys\"—investigating the effects of impurity elements to enable the creation of new, high-performance alloys from recycled aluminum.\n",[215,1343,1341],{"__ignoreMap":10},[28,1345,1346],{},"By directly introducing you to these Chair research projects, you will gain an unparalleled understanding of the rigorous methodologies, academic standards, and technological challenges that drive contemporary materials research. This integrated approach prepares you not only to understand the concepts but also to be immediately aware of the possibilities to apply them in your future career or doctoral studies.",[28,1348,1349],{},"Join the VGU MSI program and transform from a student of materials science to an active participant in its evolution.",[28,1351,1352],{},[223,1353],{"alt":1354,"src":1355},"Elevate Your Expertise: The VGU Master of Materials Science Program - Illustration 1","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fprogram-overview-img-1.jpg",[28,1357,1358],{},[223,1359],{"alt":1360,"src":1361},"Elevate Your Expertise: The VGU Master of Materials Science Program - Illustration 2","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fprogram-overview-img-2.jpg",{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1363},[],"2025-11-05","Explore how the VGU Materials Science Master program and its German flying faculty partner, OVGU Magdeburg, prepare students for global research careers.","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fprogram-overview-cover.jpg",{},"\u002F_activities\u002Fprogram-overview",{"title":1320,"description":1365},"_activities\u002Fprogram-overview","DPMKeO-ePipb4Rn2MAEMAuKe2KXvoItroaOv7PyjjFc",{"id":1373,"title":1374,"body":1375,"category":536,"date":1471,"description":1472,"extension":14,"highlighted":178,"image":1473,"meta":1474,"navigation":16,"path":1475,"seo":1476,"stem":1477,"__hash__":1478},"activities\u002F_activities\u002Fresearch-labs.md","MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs",{"type":7,"value":1376,"toc":1468},[1377,1380,1387,1390,1396,1402,1405,1411,1417,1423,1429,1435,1441,1447,1453,1456,1462],[146,1378,1374],{"id":1379},"msi-students-dive-into-hands-on-learning-in-research-labs",[28,1381,1382,1383,1386],{},"The Master of Science in Materials Science (MSI) students at Vietnamese-German University (VGU) have just completed an exciting milestone in their educational journey with the ",[160,1384,1385],{},"Research Lab: Properties, Testing, and Analytics"," module.",[28,1388,1389],{},"This hands-on lab course, which took place in the state-of-the-art VGU facilities, allowed students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. With masks on and under strict safety protocols, students participated in a range of practical tasks designed to give them a deep understanding of materials' behavior and testing methods.",[28,1391,1392],{},[223,1393],{"alt":1394,"src":1395},"MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs - Illustration 1","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-img-1.jpg",[197,1397,1399],{"id":1398},"experiential-learning-at-its-best",[160,1400,1401],{},"Experiential Learning at Its Best",[28,1403,1404],{},"During this module, MSI students worked in different laboratories focused on key aspects of materials science:",[28,1406,1407,1410],{},[160,1408,1409],{},"Powder Metallurgy & Mechanical Alloying",": Understanding the fundamentals of material synthesis.",[28,1412,1413],{},[223,1414],{"alt":1415,"src":1416},"MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs - Illustration 2","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-img-2.jpg",[28,1418,1419,1422],{},[160,1420,1421],{},"Heat Treatment & Metallography",": Exploring the property changes of metals through heat treatment and sintering processes, examining microstructures and characterizing materials.",[28,1424,1425],{},[223,1426],{"alt":1427,"src":1428},"MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs - Illustration 3","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-img-3.jpg",[28,1430,1431,1434],{},[160,1432,1433],{},"Employing Special Analytical Methods",": Analyzing the structure and morphology of powder metallurgically processed materials by using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and particle size measurements.",[28,1436,1437],{},[223,1438],{"alt":1439,"src":1440},"MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs - Illustration 4","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-img-4.jpg",[28,1442,1443,1446],{},[160,1444,1445],{},"Building Future Experts:"," The hands-on experience in these laboratories enables students to develop practical skills that are essential for their future careers in research, development, and industry. This course lays the groundwork for students to become leaders in the field of materials science, equipping them with the tools to innovate and solve real-world problems.",[28,1448,1449],{},[223,1450],{"alt":1451,"src":1452},"MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs - Illustration 5","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-img-5.jpg",[28,1454,1455],{},"\"We believe that practical, lab-based learning is crucial for our students to not only understand the theoretical aspects but to also experience and analyze real material behaviors. This is the key to developing future material scientists and engineers,\" said Dr. Georg Hasemann, Research Labs's lecturer.",[28,1457,1458],{},[223,1459],{"alt":1460,"src":1461},"MSI Students Dive Into Hands-On Learning in Research Labs - Illustration 6","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-img-6.jpg",[28,1463,1464,1467],{},[160,1465,1466],{},"Looking Ahead: Graduate-Ready and Industry-Prepared"," As MSI students advance in the program, they will continue to build on these experiences, leading to their master's thesis, which involves independent research and potential collaborations with industry and international research groups.",{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1469},[1470],{"id":1398,"depth":289,"text":1401},"2025-06-10","Learn how VGU Materials Science Master students conduct properties testing and analytics in metallurgy, heat treatment, and advanced microscopy labs.","\u002Fimages\u002Facademic_activities\u002Fresearch-labs-cover.jpg",{},"\u002F_activities\u002Fresearch-labs",{"title":1374,"description":1472},"_activities\u002Fresearch-labs","Nght8YdXf3TWdFIVmJeR2tS2QgEmAcjLwEpj1063MpA",{"id":1480,"title":1481,"body":1482,"category":536,"date":1530,"description":1531,"extension":14,"highlighted":178,"image":1532,"meta":1533,"navigation":16,"path":1534,"seo":1535,"stem":1536,"__hash__":1537},"activities\u002F_activities\u002Fsem-xrd-tour.md","MSI Students Dive Deep into Materials Characterization with SEM and XRD Lab Tour",{"type":7,"value":1483,"toc":1527},[1484,1487,1490,1493,1497,1503,1506,1509,1515,1521],[146,1485,1481],{"id":1486},"msi-students-dive-deep-into-materials-characterization-with-sem-and-xrd-lab-tour",[28,1488,1489],{},"On March 17th, students from the Master of Science in Materials Science (MSI) program at Vietnamese-German University (VGU) participated in an exciting lab tour led by Dr. Ulf Betke. 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The company representatives also introduced modern technologies and operational systems applied in industrial paper production.",[28,1554,1555],{},"The field trip enabled students to observe how principles of materials science and engineering are implemented in real industrial environments. 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Daniel Juhre","\u002FLecturer_Avatar\u002FDaniel Juhre.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nm.ovgu.de\u002Fnm\u002Fen\u002F",{},"\u002F_research\u002Fcomp-mech","DFG projects on rubber fatigue; polymer aging simulations.","Các dự án DFG về độ mỏi của cao su; mô phỏng quá trình lão hóa polyme.",{"title":1596,"description":10},"_research\u002Fcomp-mech","Bộ môn Cơ học Tính toán",[1613,1614,1615,1616],"Constitutive modeling of polymers and elastomers","Finite Element Method (FEM) code developments","Multi-physical field couplings (electro-viscoelasticity)","Anisotropic fracture behaviors in biological tissues",[1618,1619,1620,1621],"Xây dựng mô hình cấu trúc cho polyme và chất đàn hồi","Phát triển mã nguồn Phương pháp Phần tử Hữu hạn (FEM)","Liên kết trường đa vật lý (hiện tượng nhớt đàn hồi điện)","Đặc tính phá hủy dị hướng trong các mô sinh học","n1wo2jkHY8O0gzlWV4fgyQ9ljsWspjaaLiFszqxd4a8",{"id":1624,"title":1625,"body":1626,"cover_image":1630,"description":10,"extension":14,"head":1631,"head_avatar":1632,"link_to_introduction":1633,"meta":1634,"navigation":16,"path":1635,"projects":1636,"projects_vi":1637,"seo":1638,"stem":1639,"title_vi":1640,"topics":1641,"topics_vi":1646,"__hash__":1651},"research\u002F_research\u002Feng-mechanics.md","Chair of Engineering Mechanics",{"type":7,"value":1627,"toc":1628},[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1629},[],"\u002Fimages\u002Fresearch\u002Feng-mechanics.png","Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. 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Thorsten Halle","\u002FLecturer_Avatar\u002FThorsten Halle.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.metalle.ovgu.de\u002F",{},"\u002F_research\u002Fmetallic","High-strain-rate impact testing; metallic phase transformations.","Kiểm tra va đập tốc độ biến dạng cao; chuyển pha kim loại.",{"title":1683,"description":10},"_research\u002Fmetallic","Bộ môn Vật liệu Kim loại",[1700,1701,1702,1703],"Design of advanced high-strength steels and metal matrix composites","Dynamic mechanical behavior (split-Hopkinson pressure bar)","Microstructural changes during severe plastic deformation","Additive manufacturing post-processing treatments",[1705,1706,1707,1708],"Thiết kế thép cường độ cao và vật liệu composite nền kim loại tiên tiến","Đặc tính cơ học động lực học (sử dụng thanh ép Hopkinson)","Thay đổi vi cấu trúc trong quá trình biến dạng dẻo nghiêm trọng","Các phương pháp xử lý sau sản xuất bồi đắp (in 3D kim loại)","gK6bkHbiW9whVqnmqASmfmF16UX3HlaXixoEqnK2Ifs",{"id":1711,"title":1712,"body":1713,"cover_image":1717,"description":10,"extension":14,"head":1718,"head_avatar":1719,"link_to_introduction":1720,"meta":1721,"navigation":16,"path":1722,"projects":1723,"projects_vi":1724,"seo":1725,"stem":1726,"title_vi":1727,"topics":1728,"topics_vi":1733,"__hash__":1738},"research\u002F_research\u002Fnon-metallic.md","Chair of Non-Metallic Materials",{"type":7,"value":1714,"toc":1715},[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1716},[],"\u002Fimages\u002Fresearch\u002Fnon-metallic.png","Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Michael Scheffler","\u002FLecturer_Avatar\u002FMichael Scheffler.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ceramics.ovgu.de\u002F",{},"\u002F_research\u002Fnon-metallic","Waste-to-ceramic thermal barriers; filter systems for molten steel.","Lớp chắn nhiệt từ chất thải gốm; hệ thống lọc cho thép nóng chảy.",{"title":1712,"description":10},"_research\u002Fnon-metallic","Bộ môn Vật liệu Phi kim loại (Gốm sứ)",[1729,1730,1731,1732],"Polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) and porous cellular structures","Recycling of industrial wastes into functional insulation components","Surface coating and functionalization of structural ceramic filters","Bio-compatible ceramic scaffoldings for bone engineering",[1734,1735,1736,1737],"Gốm nguồn gốc polyme (PDCs) và cấu trúc tế bào xốp","Tái chế chất thải công nghiệp thành các cấu kiện cách nhiệt chức năng","Phủ bề mặt và chức năng hóa bộ lọc gốm cấu trúc","Khung gốm tương thích sinh học cho kỹ thuật mô xương","rBV5fqW_VfI_MUE9cmdp0e_W5co3HitHbUzkCe9-yiw",{"id":1740,"title":1741,"body":1742,"cover_image":1746,"description":10,"extension":14,"head":1747,"head_avatar":1748,"link_to_introduction":1749,"meta":1750,"navigation":16,"path":1751,"projects":1752,"projects_vi":1753,"seo":1754,"stem":1755,"title_vi":1756,"topics":1757,"topics_vi":1762,"__hash__":1767},"research\u002F_research\u002Fsolid-state.md","Chair of Solid State Physics",{"type":7,"value":1743,"toc":1744},[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":1745},[],"\u002Fimages\u002Fresearch\u002Fsolid-state.png","Prof. Dr. rer. nat. 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