Fundamentals of Microwave Heating and Applications
- 2-5 ECTS credits
- DP00BE31
Education information
Implementation date
28.09.2026 - 30.10.2026
Enrollment period
-
Education type
Field-specific studies
Alternativity of education
Optional
Location
Enrollment and further information
This course intended for Technology and Natural Science Doctoral Programme.
Maximum number of participants: 25. Enrolment will be accepted in the order of registration.
Education description
This course will introduce the participants in the fields of microwave heating systems and its applications in many scientific processes. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of microwave heating and its applications in materials processing, mineral processing, chemical reactions, waste treatment, recycling technologies, and sustainable process development.
The course covers the principles of microwave generation and propagation, components of microwave system, interaction mechanism of electromagnetic fields with materials, dielectric properties, and energy absorption mechanisms. Students will explore how microwave heating differs from conventional thermal processing and how these differences influence reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and energy efficiency.
The course combines theoretical fundamentals, experimental laboratory work, and project-based assignments to enable students to integrate microwave heating concepts into their own research.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Explain and analyze microwave generation and interaction with materials;
• Explore how microwave heating differs from conventional thermal processing and how these differences influence reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and energy efficiency;
• Familiarize with the different microwave applications in materials processing, chemical reactions, waste treatment, and sustainable recycling processes;
• Assess the suitability and limitation of microwave technology for specific applications.