PhD in Metallurgical Technology

• English Language Dr.
• French Language Dr.
• German Language Dr.
• Russian Language Dr.
• Spanish Language Dr.
• Contemporary Steelmaking Processes in BOF and EAF
• Forging
• Forming Theory
• Mathematical Modeling of Forming Processes
• Metallic Technical Materials
• Metallurgical Formability
• Metallurgy and technology of ...
• Metallurgy and Technology of Non-ferrous Alloys for Castings
• Metallurgy of Pure Metals and Special Alloys
• Molding Sands and Binding systems
• Physical Chemistry
• Plasticity and structure-forming processes at metal-forming
• Rolling
• Secondary Metallurgy
• Statistical Processing of Experimental Data
• Steel Casting and Crystallization
• Structure and Properties of Non-Ferrous Metals
• Technological and Environmental aspects of Ironmaking
• Theory of foundry processes in casting production.
• Theory of Ironmaking Processes
• Theory of Production of Non-Ferrous Metals
• Theory of Steelmaking Processes
• Use of modelling a simulation methods in metallurgy

Hard Skills

• Optimization of the course of metallurgical processes in steel production and casting
• MAGMASoft simulation programme
• Assessment of formability of materials
• Procedures for the production of pressure castings
• Evaluation of deformation behaviour of metallic materials
• Optimization of the steel casting process using SW ProCAST and QuikCAST
• Simulation of forming processes using PC programmes
• Knowledge of casting technology
• Design of technological processes of production
• Knowledge of basic metallurgical factors influencing the formability of sheet metal
• Orientation in modelling of volume-forming processes
• Optimization of extract drawing processes
• Knowledge of metallurgical processes in metal production
• Orientation in properties and use of moulding materials
• Optimization of refining processes in the production of molten metals using SW ANSYS Fluent
• Knowledge of plasticity
• Knowledge of steel production technology in converters

Study Aims

The main goals of the study in the four-year doctoral study program Metallurgical Technology result from the need to fulfill the relevant profile of the graduate.

The main goal of the study program is to educate graduates with broad theoretical knowledge in the field of metallurgical technology, supplemented by specific practical knowledge and skills from training in laboratories, practice in industrial enterprises with metallurgical technologies, and from internships at foreign universities and research institutes. from scientific research cooperation in international scientific teams.

By completing theoretical and technological subjects according to the individual study plan and preparing a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a supervisor, the student demonstrates the ability to creatively expand their knowledge of the field, demonstrates the ability to independent creative work in solving challenging technological tasks of industrial practice and demonstrates the ability to cooperate in tasks, both within the university and in international cooperation.

The study program educates top experts who will be able to apply themselves in the scientific, research, development, and production spheres in highly professional and leading positions in the field and in related fields.

The doctoral study program Metallurgical Technology is based on the current doctoral study field of the same name accredited at FMMI VŠB-TUO. The study program follows on from the master's study program in Metallurgical Engineering, which is offered in three specializations "Modern technologies of metal production", "Foundry technologies" and "Forming of progressive metal materials".

Graduate's Knowledge

Graduates receive a wide theoretical knowledge in specialized fields of science of individual departments of faculty that guarantee this field of study. A profound theoretical foundation in the field of metallurgy of production and processing of metals and non-ferrous metals, their casting and forming is complemented by knowledge of production technology and processing of liquid and solid materials based on iron and non-ferrous metals. The attention is also devoted to the numerical and physical modeling of metallurgical processes. An integral part of the study is orientation on the environmental aspects related to metallurgical production.

Graduate's Skills

Graduates can expand their field of knowledge through original research based on the principles of scientific work obtained during the study. They can develop and evaluate theories, concepts, and methods of the branch, including the definition of branches or their inclusion in the broader area.

Graduate's General Competence

Graduates learn the principles of scientific work as a part of a research team and are able to independently solve a partial problem of basic and applied research, formulate a scientific or technical problem, critically evaluate the results published in the monitored area, search for original solutions and discuss their opinions with the scientific community on the international level and also with the general public.

Professions

• Metallurgical operation technologist
• Rapid prototyping technology engineer
• Forming technology manager
• Researcher
• Foundry technologist
• Non-ferrous metal technologist
• Leading technologist
• Technologist-metallurgy
• Materials production technologist

Graduate's Employment

Top experts with creative inventions will be able to apply their knowledge in the scientific, research, development, management and production sector in the respective branches as well as in related branches.