The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts in nanocomposite science and engineering. At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Establish a conceptual link between the well-known concepts of composite material science and newly advancing concepts of nanomaterial science and technology.

2. Approach the subject in terms of both different matrix materials and various reinforcement geometries to understand the general behavior of nanocomposites.

3. Gain fundamental knowledge about the processing methods applied to obtain multifunctional nanocomposites with various constituent phases.

4. Understand unique properties and characteristics of nanocomposites correlating them to the specific processing methods and resulting special microstructural architectures along with interfacial properties.

5. Perceive the uniqueness of natural nanocomposites in terms of their structural design and ensuing multifunctional properties which leads to the biomimetic studies to artificially achieve similar materials.

6. Get familiar with the specific engineering applications of nanocomposites and identify the advantages they provide in comparison to their conventional counterparts towards reaching ultimate engineering performance requirements.