Course Description
Unlock the world of ceramics with this beginner-friendly course designed to provide a solid foundation in ceramic materials and processing
You’ll start with an introduction to ceramic materials, exploring their properties, composition, and applications. The course will guide you through key forming and shaping techniques, as well as the critical processes of drying, firing, and sintering. Finally, you’ll gain an understanding of testing and quality control methods to ensure the performance and reliability of ceramic products. Perfect for beginners, this course offers a comprehensive look at ceramics, from raw materials to finished products, equipping you with the knowledge to confidently explore this fascinating field.
Topics include:
- Introduction to ceramic materials
- Raw materials, characteristics, etc.
- Batching, mixing, and body preparation
- Forming and shaping
- Drying
- Firing and Sintering
- Testing and Quality Control
Course Format
Virtual | May 20, 21, and 22, 2025
*Employees of ACerS Corporate Partners receive the discounted Individual Member rate. Sapphire Corporate Partners receive an additional 20% discount; Diamond Corporate Partners receive an additional 30% discount. Please contact Customer Service or 614-890-4700 to register employees at the discounted Corporate Partner rates.
William Carty, Ph.D.
William M. Carty joined the faculty at Alfred University in 1993 and achieved the rank of Professor in 2002, McMahon Professor in 2010, and Chair of Ceramic Engineering and Glass Engineering Science (2008 and 2010). He received a B.S. (1985) and M.S. (1987) both in Ceramic Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Washington (Seattle, 1992).
Carty joined Alfred University following a one-year post-doctoral position at Koninklijke/Shell-Laboratorium, Amsterdam (The Netherlands). His current research interests are ceramic processing and microstructural evolution (in both traditional and advanced ceramic materials); tailoring microstructures and porosity for specific applications; the connection between strength and processing; glass batch reactions and melting; and the development of sustainable ceramic manufacturing processes (i.e., energy efficient and environmentally-sound). In addition to teaching and research, he is a world-recognized expert and consultant in porcelains and glazes, ceramic processing, and ceramic manufacturing.
