Combined study

4 years

prof. Ing. Martin Hartl, Ph.D.

Chairman :
prof. Ing. Martin Hartl, Ph.D.
Councillor internal :
doc. Ing. Jaroslav Katolický, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Jiří Pospíšil, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Radomil Matoušek, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Pavel Hutař, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Petr Blecha, Ph.D., FEng.
prof. Ing. Petr Stehlík, CSc., dr. h. c.
Councillor external :
Ing. Jan Čermák, Ph.D., MBA (Koyo Bearings Česká republika)

The main goal of the doctoral study programme is, in accordance with the Higher Education Act, to train highly qualified and educated professionals who are capable of independent scientific, research and creative activities in the field of design and process engineering. The graduates are equipped with knowledge and skills that enable them to work at Czech or international academic institutions or research institutes. The programme focuses on theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience in the field of doctoral studies. Cooperation with international research institutes is highly supported. The study programme is designed to fulfil demands and meet societal and industry requirements for highly educated and qualified professionals in the fields of design and process engineering.
Doctoral study programme is primarily based on research and creative activities of doctoral students. These activities are intensively supported by student participation in national and international research projects. Research areas include design (analysis, conception, design of machinery, vehicles, machine production and energy) and process engineering (analysis, design and projection of processes in the engineering, transport, energy and petrochemical industries).

A graduate of the doctoral study programme is a highly qualified expert with broad theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which enables him/her to carry out creative and research activities both independently and/or in a scientific team. The graduate is acquainted with current findings in the field of design and process engineering and is able to apply the knowledge in his/her research or creative activities. The graduate is also able to prepare a research project proposal and to oversee a project. At the same time, the graduate is able to make use of theoretical knowledge and transfer it in practice. Moreover, the graduate can adapt findings from related disciplines, cooperate on interdisciplinary tasks and increase their professional qualifications. The graduate participation on national and international researches and cooperation with international research institutions contributes to higher level of their professional competences. This experience allows graduates not only to carry out their own scientific activities, but also to professionally present their results, and to take part in international discussions.
The graduate can demonstrate knowledge and skills in three main areas and the synergy produces great outcomes.
1. Broad theoretical knowledge and practical skills closely related to the topic of the dissertation (see below).
2. Professional knowledge and skills necessary to carry out scientific work, research, and creative activities.
3. Interpersonal and soft skills and competencies - the graduate is able to present their ideas and opinions professionally, is able to present and defend the results of their work and to discuss them and work effectively in a scientific team or to lead a team.
According to the topic of the dissertation, the graduate will acquire highly professional knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, in particular in design and operation of machines, machinery, engineering processes and vehicles and transport vehicles. Thanks to the broad knowledge and skills, graduates can pursue a career in research institutes in the Czech Republic and abroad, as well as in commercial companies and applied research.

A graduate of the doctoral study programme is a highly qualified expert with broad theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which enables him/her to carry out creative and research activities both independently and/or in a scientific team. The graduate is acquainted with state-of-the-art findings in the field of design and process engineering and is able to apply the knowledge in his/her research or creative activities. The graduate is also able to prepare a research project proposal and to oversee a project. At the same time, the graduate can make use of theoretical knowledge and transfer it in practice. Moreover, the graduate can adapt findings from related disciplines, cooperate on interdisciplinary tasks and increase their professional qualifications. The graduate typically finds a job as a researcher, academic personnel, computer scientist or designer. The graduate is also well equipped with skills and competences to perform well in managerial positions.

See applicable regulations, DEAN’S GUIDELINE Rules for the organization of studies at FME (supplement to BUT Study and Examination Rules)

The rules and conditions of study programmes are determined by:
BUT STUDY AND EXAMINATION RULES
BUT STUDY PROGRAMME STANDARDS,
STUDY AND EXAMINATION RULES of Brno University of Technology (USING "ECTS"),
DEAN’S GUIDELINE Rules for the organization of studies at FME (supplement to BUT Study and Examination Rules)
DEAN´S GUIDELINE Rules of Procedure of Doctoral Board of FME Study Programmes
Students in doctoral programmes do not follow the credit system. The grades “Passed” and “Failed” are used to grade examinations, doctoral state examination is graded “Passed” or “Failed”.

Brno University of Technology acknowledges the need for equal access to higher education. There is no direct or indirect discrimination during the admission procedure or the study period. Students with specific educational needs (learning disabilities, physical and sensory handicap, chronic somatic diseases, autism spectrum disorders, impaired communication abilities, mental illness) can find help and counselling at Lifelong Learning Institute of Brno University of Technology. This issue is dealt with in detail in Rector's Guideline No. 11/2017 "Applicants and Students with Specific Needs at BUT". Furthermore, in Rector's Guideline No 71/2017 "Accommodation and Social Scholarship“ students can find information on a system of social scholarships.

1. Additive production of support systems for CNC machine tools

   At present, traditional material such as cast iron and steel is used for the supporting system of CNC machine tools (bed, column). The use of modern materials such as high-quality UHPC concrete is now offered. Thanks to this material, it is possible to use additive production (3D printing), using by robots. The aim of this dissertation is to design such a method of production using a system approach. The output will be a specific methodology of their creation.

   Tutor: Marek Jiří, prof. Dr. Ing., Ph.D., DBA

2. Computational modelling of hybrid turbocharger rotor dynamics with the inclusion of electromagnetic interactions

   The aim of the work is to simulate the dynamic behaviour of hybrid turbochargers and analyse the electromagnetic interactions due to coupled electric motors. The research activities include the development of efficient computational models describing interactions between the rotor and electric machine, analysis of energy flows in turbocharger, mainly from turbine to electric engine. It is assumed to use multibody dynamics software (ADAMS), finite element methods (ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Maxwell) within commercial software with subsequent validation through targeted engineering experiment. The validated computational model will then be applied to a real turbocharger and verified by technical experiments on an experimental test rig. Close cooperation with an industrial partner and real application of the results of the work is expected during the study. The study includes a long-term internship at a world-renowned research institute abroad, regular participation in international conferences in the field and publications in journals.

   Tutor: Novotný Pavel, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

3. Real-time Dispatching Optimization

   Operative dispatching control is used for the optimization of various systems, for example in logistics (airline dispatching, train dispatching) or elevator dispatching. These systems often contain challenging properties such as a large number of possible states, nonstationarity, unobservability of states, or the need for computing solutions in real-time. The aim of this research is the development of new techniques for real-time dispatching problems based on dynamic programming and reinforcement learning.

   Tutor: Šeda Miloš, prof. RNDr. Ing., Ph.D.