Ph.D.Energy and Process Engineering
The aim of the doctoral study program is to educate highly qualified experts who are able to carry out basic and applied research and development, including the subsequent transfer of knowledge to industry, according to the needs of future employers and their demand, focusing on the areas of large-scale conventional and nuclear power engineering and central heat supply, process engineering focused on the classical processing industry (chemical and food), and environmental technology, which is focused on the issues of conceptual designs and evaluation of technical equipment intended to modify the state of the indoor environment.
In addition, experts are able to turn their attention to the current and future needs of industry and society in areas focused on the concept of smart sustainable decentralized energy, alternative energy sources, CCS/U technology, biotechnology and biorefineries for waste processing, recycling of raw materials, processing of substances with high added value, e.g. pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, plastics, particle composites and nanocomposites, as well as reducing the energy intensity of environmental technology systems. The common basis of expertise developed within the study is deep knowledge in the areas of fluid mechanics and thermomechanics, heat and mass transfer often accompanied by physicochemical changes in the studied systems and their specific application to the design of entire industrial systems and investment units as well as the construction of individual facilities with a view to reducing raw material and energy intensity and minimizing waste generation.
Graduate profile
Energy and Process Engineering graduates are capable of conducting both basic and applied research and development, converting knowledge into reality with a focus on industries related to energy, process engineering and environmental technology. The shared basis of the graduates? expertise is profound knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermomechanics, heat and mass transfer, often accompanied by physical and chemical changes in studied systems, and their specific applications in the design of comprehensive industrial systems and investment projects as well as the construction of specific equipment having regard to material and energy reductions while preserving an optimal environment and to minimalization of produced waste. Development and efficient use of alternative sources of energy is another common characteristic.
Energy studies provide the graduates with comprehensive knowledge of the production and use of energy from exhaustible, renewable and alternative sources. They are prepared to devise technical designs of energy technology, designs and construction of specific energy machines, equipment and systems suitable for remote as well as decentralized production units, as well as to consider the economic and environmental perspectives of operations. Attention is also paid to the design, construction and operation of systems for rational use of energy, particularly in the area of cooling systems, heat pumps and pneumatic and hydraulic machinery. In process engineering, graduates gain knowledge and skills related to complex processes, technology and equipment required for development of traditional manufacturing focused on the production and processing of primary material (chemicals, food, raw materials) as well as for industrial implementation of the latest technology such as CCU, biotechnology and biorefineries for waste processing, material recycling, processing of compounds with high value added (special chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, plastics, particle composites and nanocomposites).
Environmental technology emphasizes development in the area of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, heat supply equipment, use and development of alternative sources of energy, as well as equipment for the protection and monitoring of outside air pollution and noise and vibration reduction. Environmental technology focuses on areas relating to development of modern technology and system design methods (BIM) as well as responsible energy management in technology R&D while continuously struggling for improvements in the energy performance of buildings and integrated systems.
Doctoral graduates possess profound knowledge to complete the most challenging research tasks as well as experience with the latest experimental and diagnostic methods and world-class pilot and operating equipment. This allows them to tackle complex tasks in development of new technology and equipment on a theoretical level as well as to experimentally verify their conclusions by designing and realizing experimental equipment, conducting an evaluation and producing generalized results. Given the complexity of the latest technology that the education focuses on, emphasis is placed on strengthening the links among the particular areas of the doctoral study programme as well as on fostering interdisciplinary connections on the level of related fields. Relying on this knowledge, graduates are able to comprehensively solve, objectively evaluate and formulate the attained original results of scientific research assignments. Also, they are able to present or realize the same on an international scale, taking into account intellectual property issues. Programme graduates are suitable candidates for jobs in the field of basic and industrial research and development, new technology design and implementation, and management of complex industrial systems. Other opportunities can be found in the academic sector and other institutions focused on science, R&D and innovations on the national and international level.
Application
| Applications start | 1st September 2025 |
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| Applications end | 15th October 2025 |
| Start of study: | 21st September 2026 |
Admission requirements
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Contact
| Degree level | Ph.D. |
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| Study duration | 4 years |
| Language | English |
| Place | Prague |
| School fees | € 38 per year |