About AMIR EM Master

Erasmus Mundus AMIR Master Programme: Integrating Chemistry, Material Science, and Sustainability for Circular Economy

In 2021 the AMIR Master Programme obtained the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) label from the European Commission recognizing the Excellence of the AMIR Master Programme, already successfully implemented as a 2-years course of study since 2017. 

The AMIR-EM’s four main disciplines targeted are: chemistry, chemical engineering, material science and engineering. AMIR-EM will enhance their competitiveness by integrating these disciplines with sustainability, recycling and circular economy considerations. Cross-fertilisation will be assured through the joint an interdisciplinary approach, through the invitation of renowned external scholars and through a thorough selection of students. 

AMIR-EM will provide higher education on recycling of raw materials, in particular sophisticated advanced materials with currently low recycling rates. These include multiple material types, including metals, minerals, polymers and ceramics. Products consisting of these materials are sold in multiple markets such as telecommunication, mobility, housing and energy supply. Therefore, AMIR-EM addresses important issues of innovative recycling and material chain optimisation for end-of-life products and the design of products and services for the circular economy.