Smart materials are a novel class of materials characterized by new and unique properties that can be altered in response to environmental stimuli. They can be used in a wide range of applications since they can exceed the current abilities of traditional materials especially in environments where conditions are constantly changing. This course is designed to provide an integrated and complete knowledge to smart materials and structures, which makes a strong foundation for further studies and research on these materials. Topics include: design, manufacturing, properties of smart materials; Electrical, thermal, magnetic and optical active smart materials systems; Examples are piezoelectrics, ferroelectrics, electrostrictive materials, shape memory materials, magnetostrictive materials; self healing and optical activated materials; Design, and optimization of smart materials based devices and their applications.