Bionik/Biomimetics in Energy Systems

University of Applied Sciences: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

Study locations: Villach

Topic: Technology, Engineering

Duration of studies: 4 Semester

Type of study course: Master degree programme

Graduation: MSc

Link to courses of study: www.fh-kaernten.at/biomimetics

Study language: English

Short description:

At the beginning of the 21st century our industrial society is confronted with major challenges in regard to energy and environment. Using new insights from the developing cross-sectional discipline Biomimetics, we can utilize strategies and procedures which have been successfully developed by nature over four billion years of evolution. The international Master program “Bionik/Biomimetics in Energy Systems” focuses for the first time in Europe on the area of Biomimetics and Energy. As a branch of Biomimetics, it researches energy transformations in living organisms in order to develop similar technical systems and devices for energy production. The following questions are therefore of current relevance: How do natural power systems work? What energy strategies does nature follow and how does it regulate its energy resources? What future technologies and systems can be derived for the benefit of humanity? Which new technical energy systems can you as a future energy expert develop from these findings? How could a solar – industrialised world look like? Based on nature’s model what kind of energy future is possible and can a solar bionics strategy for the “energy fate” of future generations be defined? If you are interested in these topics and questions, then “Bionik/ Biomimetics in Energy Systems” at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is the right Master program for you! Taught in English.

Study focus:

Bionik, Energy Systems, Solar Technology, Photovoltaics, Alternative Energy, Mikro-/Nano Solar Technology, Photonics, Biomaterials,

Tuition fees: 363,36 Euro

Organisation form: Full-time

Number of study places per year: 25

Application deadline: August