Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Phd in materials engineering

The full course workload of the doctoral study program has been assigned 180 ECTS credits. The program of study comprises active teaching and work towards doctoral dissertation. Active teaching is composed of lectures and research work relevant to the study. Active teaching is delivered in the first three semesters. Active teaching in the first year encompasses compulsory and elective courses, the total workload being at least 50 ECTS credits. Active teaching in the third semester of studies encompasses preparation and sitting for final examination, which is equivalent to a workload of 30 ECTS credits. The final examination is supposed to demonstrate candidate's scientific maturity and also to show scientific justification of the topic of the candidate's doctoral dissertation. Successfully defended final work is a prerequisite for submitting the topic of doctoral dissertation. The last year of study is dedicated solely to the preparation of the doctoral dissertation.

The study program is intended to educate doctors of science that will have knowledge and abilities to analyze the existing materials and also to modify them and develop new ones, as well as to assume an active role in the society as torch-bearers of sustainable development. The objective is that doctors of science of this scientific area may successfully solve problems relative to the use of wide range of materials by introducing materials that are more suitable for specific purposes, thereby honouring the imperatives of energy efficacy and sustainable development, and also by developing new processes for materials processing and recycling as well as by developing new materials. In addition, the program of study is aimed at equipping the students with the knowledge not only about the role of chemical processing industry in the society and its impact on the environment but also about the role and responsibility of engineers in the development of the whole society and in giving oppoortunity for improved and safe conditions of living. The ultimate objective is that doctors of science in materials engineering are in that way qualified for assuming a leading role both in manufacturing organizations and in scientific research institutions in the field but not of less importance, in social organizations that deal with problems of chemical industry, science and sustainable development of the entire society.

By completing the doctoral study program the students gain general knowledge and competences: - knowledge and competence for devising original scientific research; - communication and social skills for clear presentation of results and conclusions as well as for formulation of problems and approaches to problems solving; - ability for critical and creative thinking, as well as contribution to the development of scientific thought; - ability to organize knowledge from various fields into a coherent framework for problem solving; - competence for independent and team work, as well as for heading the scientific research. Students also gain specific professional abilities in the field of Materials Engineering: - proficiency in the analysis of existing materials and possibilities of their application; - in depth knowledge for modifying existing materials and development of new materials in order to achieve their more efficient use; - thorough knowledge and competence for the application of materials engineering in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; - in breadth knowledge for participating in the development of new, cleaner, integrated and sustainable production processes.

Graduates in bachelor and master academic study programs of at least 300 ECTS.

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