Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, alumni of the METU Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Doctorate program:

1. can clearly define scientific and/or technical problems/issues in metallurgical and materials engineering field; develops novel and systematic research methods and procedures in resolving these.
2. develop new and/or original ideas and methods for developing advanced engineering materials; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs. 
3. have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations.
4. have the ability and proficiency in following the up-to-date scientific literature in metallurgical and materials engineering field.
5. are aware of interdisciplinary nature of metallurgical and materials engineering, and can develop basic and/or applied research projects with such characteristics and be the leaders in such groups.
6. are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field. 
7. are effective and successful in translating knowledge and educating new researchers, technical staff and engineers.
8. can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively.