Considerations on the mechanisms for optimizing the relationship between the science and engineering of metallic materials from the perspective of the professional development at university level

Abstract

The paper presents a few considerations regarding the engineering training in the field of metallic materials, according to the present situation in Romania. It presents the following aspects: the issue of engineering training at the specific transition from the centralized economy to the market economy functionalities; problem-solving through personal experiences related to engineering in recent years; structuring the specificities in materials engineering; calibration of the training systems; determining the blueprint of training systems; considerations on the evolution of training systems; conclusions and assessments regarding the priorities of the structure of training in materials engineering. The general conclusion, by addressing the activities carried out within the analysis, is the necessity, at least in Romania, to respect the specifics of engineering activities and to avoid overlaps with what works at the level of “material science”. This is true for all levels of engineering training: bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctoral studies.