Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest technical-scientific areas of knowledge assuming a predominant role in the majority of the industrial activities. However, manufacturing and process industries over the world are facing unprecedented competitiveness challenges. Companies must provide new solutions and products at an ever-increasing rate, being flexible to meet changing market conditions as fast as possible. Moreover, it is fundamental to maximize productivity by reducing waste and energy consumption and by optimizing existing physical assets and human resources. The PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aveiro aims to contribute to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and technological challenges in the Mechanical Engineering field.

The researchers undergoing a PhD program in Mechanical Engineering tackle areas from:

• Fluids and Thermal Engineering;
• Structural Mechanics;
• Mechanical Technology;
• Robotics and Industrial Automation;
• Product Engineering;
• Biomechanics;
• Nanosciences and Nanoengineering.

Cooperation and mobilizing programs with International Academic Institutions and with the industrial sector have been carried out successfully and are continuously encouraged. Moreover, the research carried out by Lecturers and Researchers currently involved in the Program has been the subject of wide national and international recognition. The Doctoral Program is well involved within the R&D activities of the Research Unit, Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA).