The course is designed to develop methodological approaches in advanced materials research, organization and planning as well as skills in documentation and presentation of a selected topic. It is aimed to allow students to gain self-confidence and ability to solve emerging problems in materials science and engineering based on experimental and analytical approaches. The course is specifically designed to bridge theoretical knowledge and practice, stimulate the student’s ingenuity, and build up skills in conducting independent materials research and creating novel materials and nanomaterials.