The doctoral study programme is focused on the preparation of scientific and research specialists in various fields of microelectronics and technology for electrical engineering. Particularly in the theory, design and testing of integrated circuits and systems, in semiconductor devices and structures, intelligent sensors, optoelectronics, electrical technology materials, industrial processes and electric power sources. Doctoral studies are closely associated with scientific and research activities of the faculty staff. The aim is to provide the PhD education (to the graduates of master's programme) in all subareas of microelectronics and deepen the theoretical knowledge (especially in mathematics and physics), teach the PhD students to the methods of scientific work, and provide them with special knowledge and practical skills (both obtained mainly during their researching activities associated with solving dissertation thesis issues). Current and expected future trends play an important role, particularly in electronics and communication technology. Due to the developed theoretical education of high quality and specialisation in chosen field of study the PhD graduates are sought as specialists in all areas of electrical engineering.The aim is to provide the doctor education in all these particular branches to students educated in university magister study, to make deeper their theoretical knowledge, to give them also requisite special knowledge and practical skills and to teach them methods of scientific work.

The doctors are able to solve scientific and complex engineering tasks from the area of microelectronics and electrical technology
Wide fundamentals and deep theoretical basis of the study program bring high adaptability and high qualification of doctors for the most of requirements of their future creative practice in all areas of
microelectronics and electrotechnology.
The doctors are competent to work as scientists and researchers in many areas of basic research or research and development, as high-specialists in the development, design, construction, and application areas in many institutions, companies, and organisations of the electrical and electronics research, development, and industry as in the areas of electrical services and systems, inclusively in the special institutions of the state administration. In all of these branches they are able to work also as the leading scientific-, research-, development- or technical managers.

The graduate of the doctoral study programme is able to solve scientific and complex engineering tasks in the field of microelectronics and technology for electrical engineering. The graduate has reached a high level of general theoretical knowledge in the branch and is further specialized in the area of his/her dissertation thesis.
Having broad theoretical knowledge, the PhD graduate is capable of meeting work requirements of both fundamental and applied research. The PhD graduates are sought out as specialists in all branches of microelectronics and technology. They are able to work as research workers, as members of management staff in fundamental or applied research, as design, construction or operation specialists in various research and development institutions, electronics manufacturing firms, and to work for various users of electronic systems and devices. They will be able to employ advanced technology everywhere in a creative way.

prof. Ing. Vladislav Musil, CSc.

1. Analyze of Temperature Behavior in Microelectronics Systems

   The aim is to study and analyze the possibility of using simulation to optimize the design of microelectronic assemblies and packages. It is believed the use of ANSYS or other software for specific applications using modern methods of packaging ( BGA , QFN , CSP , MCM , WLP , SOP , etc. ).

   Tutor: Szendiuch Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

2. Ceramics based micro optomechanical structures

   Works will be focused to the study of the hybride structures based on the LTCC ceramics with optical elements for controll of light and sensing.The core will be the evaluation of the feasibility and features of the active bending and distorting LTCC structures with piezolayers for optical switching, modulation and resonators and of the passive bending and distorting LTCC structures with membranes and micro springs for sensing.

   Tutor: Urban František, doc. Ing., CSc.

3. Clock signal distribution in multi-dimensional memory structure

   Distribution of clock signals in multi-dimensional memory structure for minimal delay

   Tutor: Šteffan Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

4. Degradation of solar cells

   Degradation of solar cell.

   Tutor: Vaněk Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

5. Detection of photons in high pressure conditions of environmental scanning electron microscope.

   Newly designed detector of photons in high pressure conditions wil be realised and tested.

   Tutor: Neděla Vilém, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D., DSc.

6. Fuel cells with acidic electrolyte

   In practice are using acid fuel cells only of PEM type, the main disadvantage is the high corrosivity of most metals. The main topic will be research of possible use of lead in fuel cells with acidic electrolyte.

   Tutor: Bača Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

7. Infrared micro-detector based on new materials and MEMS technology

   The aim of the work is finding of new materials with good thermal properties as high temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) or utilizing other phenomena as pyroelectricity or thermoelectricity to increase sensitivity to adsorbed infrared wavelengths. Materials will be deposited as thin films using PVD or CVD techniques. The material will be applied on tailored membranes using MEMS technology at TU Brno and evaluated. Specific materials such as aluminium nitride, can be provided by prof. Ulrich Schmid from TU Vienna.

   Tutor: Hubálek Jaromír, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

8. Investigation of materials with several oxidation states for the use in sources for energy storage.

   This research is focussed on investigation of charging and discharging redox salt solutions that are capable of repeat charging and discharging. Initial research will focus on solutions of vanadium salts with the possibility to expand to other systems. The aim of the research will be to understand the relationship of the design and efficiency and longevity of the proposed systems. The experimental methods will include all the modern instrumental techniques of electrochemistry and materials science.

   Tutor: Novák Vítězslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

9. Methods for determine reliability of solder joint in electronic

   Theoretical study failure phenomenas of solder joint using in electronic. Measuring and simulation (ANSYS) reliability of real solder joints. Determine of diagnostic methodology and define reliability. Determine of fatique coefficients. Core of disertability: Original calculating methodology for determine of fatique coefficients for specific application.

   Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

10. Modification of phtoactivity of ceramic materials using modification of solutions in the reaction system.

    The work is focused on the study of photoelectroactivity of ceramic materials immersed in solution systems. These systems will be modified to understand the efficiency of their composition on photoactive current. This will be used for optimization of both the ceramic materials and the solutions, usable for photocatalytic conversion.

    Tutor: Novák Vítězslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

11. Nanofibers systems for electrode materials

    Research polymeric nanofiber systems for use in the new generation of electrode materials. Finding suitable combinations together with liquid electrolytes including ionic liquids

    Tutor: Vondrák Jiří, prof. Ing., DrSc.

12. Nanomaterial-based sensors for detection of volatile organic compounds from breath

    Monitoring of airway inflammation and oxidative stress can be helpful in the diagnosis of various (not only) pulmonary diseases such as lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and respiratory tract infections. Current available techniques to directly measure these important phenomena in the airways are bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage and biopsy. However, these techniques are too invasive for repeated routine use, especially in children. Therefore, there is a demand for non-invasive analysis of inflammation and oxidative stress in the lungs via exhaled breath analysis. Profiles of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are potentially able to accurately diagnose various pulmonary diseases. VOCs are a diverse group of carbon-based chemicals that are volatile at room temperature. The source of exhaled VOCs can be exogenous, i.e. due to pollutants taken up from the environment, or endogenous, i.e. those formed in the body during several physiological and pathophysiological processes. Despite some promising findings, multiple challenges such as further standardization and validation of the diverse techniques need to be mastered before VOCs can be applied into clinical practice. The VOCs analysis is very complex and many aspects have to be taken into account. The aim of the thesis is study and preparation of sensitive material for detection of a disease specific breathprint, i.e. a complex mixture of exhaled VOCs.

    Tutor: Drbohlavová Jana, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

13. Nanoparticles for properties modification of solder pastes using in electronic

    To understand mechanism which influence in behaviour of soder paste. Experiments with various types of nanoparticles added into solder paste. The properties of solder paste will observe. It will be mainly stability, wetability, reliability and melting point. Disertability core: Results of work would be determine of ingredient or technological procedure, which rapidly increase god properties.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

14. Nanostructured layers of active materials of lead-acid batteries.

    For lead-acid battery is achieved only limited utilization of the active material, which is around 40%. A possible way to overcome this limitation is the transition from micro to nano particle size of active materials (especially PbO2), which occurs due to an increase in the active surface with the result of higher yield. The task of research to preparation of nanostructured active materials sizes and verify the above hypothesis.

    Tutor: Bača Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

15. New circuit principles for low-voltage low-power analog circuits design.

    Utilizing new circuit principles for low-voltage low-power analog circuit design. These circuits serve mainly in biomedical area. Theoretical design and experimental evaluations using program Cadence with technology 0.35 um from Amis.

    Tutor: Khateb Fabian, prof. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

16. New concept of IR absorptive film on bolometer membrane

    The work is directed to study of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) phenomena for increasing absorption of infrared (IR) wavelengths. The work will be focused on modelling and simulation of absorption efficiency of several nanostructures to absorb wide range of IR wavelengths. The best results of simulation will be verified on device fabricated using MEMS technology and methods of nanostructuring (e-beam or FIB). The technology will be discussed with prof. Ulrich Schmid from TU Vienna.

    Tutor: Hubálek Jaromír, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

17. New electrolytes based on ionic liquids for electrochemical power sourcees

    New liquid electrolytes based on ionic liquids. Investigation of conductivity of ionic liquids pure, with additon of salts and liquid solvents. Verifying of applicability for electrochemical power sources.

    Tutor: Sedlaříková Marie, doc. Ing., CSc.

18. New electrolytes based on ionic liquids for electrochemical power sourcees

    New liquid electrolytes based on ionic liquids. Investigation of conductivity of ionic liquids pure, with additon of salts and liquid solvents. Verifying of applicability for electrochemical power sources.

    Tutor: Sedlaříková Marie, doc. Ing., CSc.

19. New electrolytes based on ionic liquids for electrochemical power sourcees

    New liquid electrolytes based on ionic liquids. Investigation of conductivity of ionic liquids pure, with additon of salts and liquid solvents. Verifying of applicability for electrochemical power sources.

    Tutor: Sedlaříková Marie, doc. Ing., CSc.

20. New gel electrolytes containing Li and/or Na salts

    Development of new polymer electrolytes based on methacrylate polymer aprotic solvents and salts of lithium and/or sodium. Suitable preparation procedures will be verified and the fundamental electrochemical properties will be estimated. This will comprise measurements of conductivity, potential windows using inert electrodes and the properties of a suitable electrochemical process in these electrolytes. Simultaneously, new additives will be tested with the aim of improvement and potential use of these materials.

    Tutor: Vondrák Jiří, prof. Ing., DrSc.

21. Nonconventional semiconductor structures for now-voltage integrated circuits

    Nonconventional semiconductor structures for low-voltage integrated circuits. Theoretical design, simulations, and experimental evaluations of designed integrated circuits with low-voltage and low-power.

    Tutor: Musil Vladislav, prof. Ing., CSc.

22. On chip integrated supercapacitors

    The aim of the work is focused on the development of silicon integrated supercapacitor based on new materials for electrodes and electrolytes. The study will consist of new principles of energy storage enabling faster charging. The materials will be characterized for the properties. The procedure of supercapacitor manufacturing on a chip using MEMS technology will be developed and evaluated. The procedure will be discussed with prof. Ulrich Schmid from TU Vienna.

    Tutor: Hubálek Jaromír, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

23. Research of microelectronic circuits for fibre-optical sensors

    Research, development and design of new microelectronic circuits for optical-fibre sensors. Research of optical sensing principles of the physical quantities and new methods of evaluation of sensors signals. Using of own microelectronic circuits for optoelectronic systems controlling and processing of the optical signals.

    Tutor: Kadlec Jaroslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

24. Residue Number System for using in digital systems

    Residue Number System Based Building Blocks for Applications in Digital Signal Processing

    Tutor: Šteffan Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

25. SMART microsystems

    SMART microsystems for using in Internet of Things

    Tutor: Šteffan Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

26. Study of advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion cells operating at voltages approaching 5 V

    Synthesis and characterization of the properties of the advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion cells based on compounds of lithium and transition metals. The study will be focused on optimalization of their properties, search for suitable dopants and the study of suitable electrolytes.

    Tutor: Vondrák Jiří, prof. Ing., DrSc.

27. Sudy of solderability for packages with small terminal spacing

    The work is focused on three areas. Study of the formation mechanism of the solder joint during reflow and definitions of key factors to focus on application quantity of solder paste. Optimization of the amount of solder paste for small dimensions and its influence on the shape of the solder joint. Effect of controlled atmosphere to produce very small joints. Various factors are monitored, such as diffusion, wettability, formation of intermetallic layers, etc.

    Tutor: Szendiuch Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

28. Surface plasmons based Fibre sensors

    The goal of the works is to study methods and ways of the optical coupling between the core of the fibre optic waveguide and the surface plasmons and vice versa.The expectations are to evaluate the viability of the coupling by the tilted fibre Bragg gratings and the coupling by the geometrical microstructures machined on the surface or in the bulk of the fibre cladding.The works shall open the ways to realisation of the fibre structures with surface metal layers giving the bidirectional coupling of the core modes to the surface plasmons. The structures shall be used for the design of the chemical fibre optic plasmonic sensors.

    Tutor: Urban František, doc. Ing., CSc.

29. Techology for printed electronics

    Printed electronics is developing rapidly and reaches into all areas of use of electronics, because it allows to produce electronic equipment in an unusual way, in large volumes and usually at very low cost. It is based on the use of new, organic, materials and new or adapted methods of printing. Currently there are already well-developed methods of mass production and development focuses on the design of the equipment. Further extension of application possibilities is expected after the introduction of 3D printing methods.

    Tutor: Boušek Jaroslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

30. The of the photoactive properties of the ceramic materials by the impedance and photoimpedance spectroscopy

    The work is focused on the study of photoactive properties of ceramic materials using impedance and photoimpedance spectroscopy. These methods allow a detailed description of the mechanisms and subsequent optimization of the composition of the studied materials.

    Tutor: Novák Vítězslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

31. The properties of intermetallic layers of leadfree solder joints in microelectronics

    The topic of the proposed dissertation is focused on the definition, development and validation of intermetallic layers models in lead-free soldered joints. The aim of this work is the definition of the constants and the input data for simulation, develop a model, which including electrical, thermal and mechanical phenomena, and the compare its properties (strength, stress ...) to the selected type of real lead-free soldered joint. The ANSYS program will be used for modelling and simulation.

    Tutor: Adámek Martin, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

32. Theory and application of mem-systems

    Developing the theory of mem-systems, focusing on memristors, with the aim to find such links between the mathematical models and the system behavior both in the time and frequency domains, which are important for the effective design of new application circuits.

    Tutor: Biolek Dalibor, prof. Ing., CSc.

33. 3D printing of nanosurfaces for sensor applications

    Study 3D printing possibilities of nanosurfaces for sensor applications. Propose the 3D printing methodology of various types of nanosurfaces, fabricate 3D printing device and fabricate series of different types of pressure sensors. Measure the produced sensors and compare the results regarding the applications areas.

    Tutor: Háze Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.