PhD in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ostrava, Czech Republic
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
CZK 500 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The branch develops manufacturing technologies in mechanical engineering by deepening the knowledge of natural and economic disciplines. The latest knowledge and methods of research in the field of technological processes and their management are developed and applied. The aim of the study is to acquire competencies and abilities for independent and team scientific and creative work. The graduate is prepared for research and teaching professions in structured departments of scientific and academic institutions and other technically oriented subjects and companies.
Hard skills
- Knowledge of process optimization
- Preparation of production
- Knowledge of the quality system ČSN EN ISO 9001
- Design of technological workplaces
- Ability to compile a report on the result of technical experiment
- Metrology
- Procedures for introducing a product into series production
- Knowledge of methods for evaluating mechanical properties of technical materials
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering technologies
- Knowledge of machine tool construction
- Knowledge of materials
- Orientation in the processing of materials and input raw materials
- Assessment of formability of materials
- Designing production
- Reading technical documentation
- Project management
- Nondestructive testing - ultrasound
- Production organization and management
- Lifetime optimization
- Production quality management
- Design of technological processes of production
- Orientation in technical drawings
- 2D design programmes
- Industrial engineering
- CNC machining technology
- Experience with corrosion tests of materials
- Orientation in properties and use of molding materials
- Procedures for production of machined parts
- Quality control
- Knowledge of construction of forming machines
- Orientation in the production and modifications of metallic materials
- Knowledge of non-destructive testing
- Orientation in regulations, legislation for metrology, quality for the Czech Republic, and legislation common in the Union
- Creation of technical reports
- Business administration
Admissions
Curriculum
- English Language Dr.
- French Language Dr.
- German Language Dr.
- Russian Language Dr.
- Spanish Language Dr.
- Basic Methods of Statistical Data Analysis in Practice
- Computer Support of Machining Process
- Construction of Cutting Tools and Fixtures
- Engineering Metrology and Technical Measurements
- Evaluation Methods of Measurement of Physical Quantities
- Experimental Methods in Machining
- Experimetal and Numerical Methods in Forming
- Mechanical Engineering and Unconventional Materials
- Metal Forming Science and Technology
- Metals Formability
- Methods of Optimization
- Numerical Methods
- Organization and Economy of Engineering Production
- Projection of Production Systems
- Quality Management
- Theory and Technology of Machining
- Theory of Surface and Technology of Surface Engineering
- Theory of Technological Processes
- Theory of Welding
- Welding Technology and Equipment
Program Outcome
Study Aims
The branch develops basic engineering technologies by deepening the knowledge of natural sciences such as applied mathematics, physics, technical mechanics, cybernetics, and theory of technological processes. The aim of the study is to educate scientists in the field of production technologies, namely forming, welding, machining, assembly, surface engineering, management, organization and design of engineering production. Theoretical training is focused mainly on natural and technical sciences, which are the foundations of the field. Practical training is focused especially on methods and means of physical and numerical modelling of technological processes. The study develops the scientific foundations of the field in order to strengthen the development of applications between the field of study and other scientific fields.
Graduate's Knowledge
Graduates will acquire a broad physical-technological basis in the field of new engineering technologies, their equipment and automation. They will gain a comprehensive overview of experimental and numerical methods of scientific research in the field of production processes and technologies. The student demonstrates the acquired level at the state doctoral examination and the elaboration and defence of the dissertation.
Graduate's Skills
Graduates of the doctoral study program in Manufacturing Technology will acquire the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience necessary for independent scientific work in various fields of study: forming, welding, machining, assembly, surface engineering, management, organization and design of engineering products.
Graduate's General Competence
The aim of the study is to acquire competencies and abilities for scientific work in the field, namely in a creative way:
- Apply theories and principles of production processes
- Design and interpret numerical and experimental methods of analysis of production processes
- Propose methods to investigate the development of material properties in the production process and their prediction
- Integrate material properties evaluation into technological design.
Graduate's Skills
Graduates of the doctoral study program in Manufacturing Technology will acquire the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience necessary for independent scientific work in various fields of study: forming, welding, machining, assembly, surface engineering, management, organization and design of engineering products.
Career Opportunities
Graduate's knowledge
Graduates will acquire a broad physical-technological basis in the field of new engineering technologies, their equipment and automation. They will gain a comprehensive overview of experimental and numerical methods of scientific research in the field of production processes and technologies. The student demonstrates the acquired level at the state doctoral examination and the elaboration and defense of the dissertation.
Graduate's skills
Graduates of the doctoral study program in Manufacturing Technology will acquire the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience necessary for independent scientific work in various fields of study: forming, welding, machining, assembly, surface engineering, management, organization, and design of engineering products.
Graduate's general competence
The aim of the study is to acquire competencies and abilities for scientific work in the field, namely in a creative way:
- Apply theories and principles of production processes,
- Design and interpret numerical and experimental methods of analysis of production processes,
- Propose methods to investigate the development of material properties in the production process and their prediction,
- Integrate material properties evaluation into technological design.
Program Admission Requirements
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