The formation is backed by the 2 MSMP Lab. Plateforms :
Manufacturing processes: Modern and efficient experimental means, allowing the implementation of instrumented processes at scale 1, the conduct of experimental physical analyses, the formalisation and modelling of physical and mechanical phenomena arising during the implementation of manufacturing processes (machining, additive manufacturing, foundry...).
Characterizations and Treatments of materials : Optimisation of microstructures in order to improve mechanical properties. Microstructure characterization tools and corresponding methods developed (X-ray diffraction, observations and physicochemical analyses, thermal, thermo-chemical and mechanical treatments, multi-scale mechanics and surfaces)
Knowledge assessment
The knowledge and skills acquired are evaluated through traditional examinations and continuous assessment. Grades earned through continuous assessment are not subject to a second session. The specific rules for evaluation are approved each year by the steering committee. An exam session is organized at the end of the first semester. A catch-up session is held 15 days after the last examination in the initial exam session.
Each teaching unit is graded from 0 to 20, and the procedures for validating the TUs are those in force in the ENSAM Teaching Rules. The evaluation procedures are specified by each TU coordinator. For lecture courses, the test may include one or two written exams, at the discretion of the TU coordinator. Training, projects, and courses are evaluated both on the basis of continuous assessment and a final project (report and/or oral presentation).
Teaching methods
Traditional teaching methods (lectures/courses, training, projects) are used in this program. However, new approaches, such as flipped classrooms, active projects, etc. are used as complementary teaching methods in some TUs.
Opportunities
This program aims to train future PhD students and research engineers with high qualifications in their specialities. The working methods and the skills acquired will allow students to have a career in: i) major manufacturing companies in several sectors, such transport or energy; ii) research laboratories in mechanical or/and materials engineering. Hard knowledge on technical skills will complete their training.
Another objective is to train future engineers with expertise in materials sciences and advanced manufacturing. The goal is to prepare students for a career in industry with a scientific approach in the fields of the matter transformation or/and part manufacturing. These approaches will complete the technical expertise acquired during the industrial/research project.
ADMISSION
Admissions criteria
- Foreign and French students may apply to the program
- M1 graduates only (or ENSAM PGE 2nd year students) in mechanical engineering, materials sciences or manufacturing
- English level: the minimum requirement is TOEFL iBT 81/120 (or equivalent) or IELTS 6.0
- Admission is based on academic excellence, motivation of the candidate, and coherence of their professional project.
Application deadline
- ENSAM PG2 student : 2B choice (internal procedure), professional experience is not guaranteed except research internship in a company
- Other students : see application from here (opening in February)
Partners
Scientific support :
- MSMP : Mechanical Surfaces and Materials Processing Lab., EA7350, Aix-en-Provence, Châlons-en-Champagne, Lille
- TESS-TAMU (Texas A&M University) Center for Intelligent Multifunctional Materials and Structures – CiMMS, Institute for Manufacturing Systems – IMS, College Station, Texas, USA
Universities : University of Bristol, Danish Technical University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University.
Industrials : Airbus, Renault, PSA, CEA, Safran, Thyssen Group, LISI Automotive, Essilor, Saint-Gobain, Sateco, STIL Compagny
Institutionals : Cluster Safe, Henri-Fabre Project, IRT M2P.
Target companies
Companies in the automotive, rail, aeronautics, space, steel, energy sectors.
Examples of internships/projects
- Stress relaxation in welded joints, application for automotive – PSA
- Nitriding of tool steel, effect of alloying elements – LISI automotive
- Effect of nitriding during electric steel plate fabrication – Thyssen Group
- Data-driven tribo-peening process qualification – Saint Gobain
- Smart functionalization of casting materials for storage and transportation of hydrogen, Saint-Gobain
- Design innovative molding solutions to achieve tire performance, Michelin
- Application of Directed Energy Deposition for the repair of surfaces and tribological behaviour, Texas A&M University
Practical information
- Teaching language: English
- Number of hours: 300 hrs. of academic classes
- ECTS credits earned: 60
- Annual cost: tuition fee for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA citizens: around €243/academic year. Must be paid by registration day at the latest.
- Social security costs may be added (maximum €217)
- Program location: Aix-en-Provence
To apply online : admissions
Contact
Please send the necessary documents to Dr. Sébastien Jégou to the following address :
Campus Arts et Métiers, 2 cours des Arts et Métiers F-13167 Aix-en-Provence, France
Key-words
Materials Science, Manufacturing, Numerical methods, Big data, Mechanics, Modelling, Residual stress modelling, Kinetics, Phase transformations, Mechanical Behaviour, Experimental investigations, Mechanics of materials, Digital manufacturing, IT, Computer simulation, Industry 4.0, Innovative manufacturing, Digital Twinning, Manufacturing Creativity, Manufacturing tribology, Friction, Machining, Casting processes and simulation, materials properties, materials design.