M2 Advanced Materials, Structure and Energy for sustainable construction

  • Places available
    30
  • Language(s) of instruction
    English
  • Enrolment type
    Formation initiale
  • Type of teaching
    En présentiel
  • Start of programme (indicative date)
Présentation
Objectives

For the Modelling and Computing for Construction Engineering Master 2 program

  • Students develop a solid foundation in scientific methodology, including bibliography analysis, experimental investigation, and the presentation of scientific results. The program develops multidisciplinary skills, combining state-of-the-art experimental tools (e.g., hybrid testing, Digital Image
    Correlation) with theoretical and numerical modeling. Key points are understanding and simulating non-linear, possibly softening, mechanical behavior of Civil Engineering materials and structures.
  • Program Objectives:
     Bridge the gap between experiments (observations, mechanical responses) and structural modeling for supporting sustainable construction,
    Prepare students for research and engineering careers involving high-performance simulation and design under complex mechanical and environmental conditions,
    Offer hands-on research experience through a supervised Scientific Training Period in a research lab,
    Propose modern, research-based and high-level courses.

For the Materials for Sustainable Construction and Environment Master 2 program: 

  • Students gain a multidisciplinary understanding of material behavior under environmental constraints,
    exploring mechanical, thermal, hydric, and morphological phenomena. Special focus is placed on the degradation mechanisms, damage, durability, and environmental impact of materials, from microstructural processes to structural performance.
  • Program Objectives:
    Provide a solid theoretical and practical foundation for research-oriented careers in sustainable construction materials.
    Cultivate critical thinking and scientific reasoning through applied and investigative learning.
    Offer hands-on research experience through a supervised internship in a research lab.
Overall organisation

The Modelling and Computing for Construction Engineering Master 2 program offers advanced training for future researchers, engineers, and designers in the mechanics of Civil Engineering materials and structures. Particular attention is paid to performance under extreme conditions that exceed standard regulatory requirements. Emphasis is placed on the design and analysis of structures subjected to complex loading, including dynamic, multi-physics, and stochastic (random) effects, as well as damage and failure of both materials and structures.

The Materials for Sustainable Construction and Environment Master 2 program is designed to train future researchers, engineers, and designers in developing and characterizing advanced materials for environmentally responsible construction. The program combines theoretical foundations, experimental practice, and research experience to address the challenges of sustainability and performance in construction materials and systems.

Course Prerequisites

To enroll in this research-oriented Master 2 program, applicants must have completed at least the first year (M1) of a master degree, with theoretical training in civil engineering.

Engineers seeking to acquire research skills related to the « Materials, Structures and Energy for Sustainable Construction » program.

Internships and supervised projects

The semester S2 (from February to August) is constituted of 30 ECTS, generally:

  • State-of-the-Art Report (STAR, 7 ECTS): Each student carries out individual bibliography research on a scientific subject, under the guidance of a member of Laboratoire de Mécanique Paris-Saclay (LMPS), UMR CNRS 9026.
  • Research for All (2 ECTS): This project aims to prepare the students for communicating scientific results related to the State-of-the-Art Report (STAR) subject, such as writing an abstract, a list of highlights, and preparing a graphical
    abstract.
  • Scientific Training Period (21 ECTS): The internship enables the student to gain research experience within a research group. A
    research project is carried out, including a bibliography and an own investigation (analytical
    development, modeling, or experiment). The Master program organizes a few collective and
    individual guidance sessions.
Transfer paths

Possible

Location
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Tuition fees

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Programme

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Modalités de candidatures
Application period
From 15/03/2026 to 15/05/2026
Admission criteria
Dossier
Compulsory supporting documents
  • Course selection sheet.

  • Rank of previous year and size of the promotion.

  • Motivation letter.

  • All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

  • Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).

  • Curriculum Vitae.

Additional supporting documents
  • VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

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