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Forensic Engineering

Original title in Czech: Soudní inženýrstvíÚSIAbbreviation: SOIAcad. year: 2016/2017Specialisation: Property Valuation

Programme: Forensic Engineering

Length of Study: 4 years

Accredited from: 24.4.2008Accredited until: 31.3.2020

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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. A proposal of the criteria for complex valuation of listed buildings

    The thesis will deal with the development of methods used for valuation of listed buildings. The searched for methods will be those for valuation of listed buildings in connection with the property type, its size, cultural significance, the cultural significance of the area or other suitable criteria. Based on suitably selected criteria areas with similar cultural significance within the Czech Republic will be defined allowing categorization for valuation of listed buildings. Subsequently, suitable approaches which will make it possible to take account of the cultural (historic) value of the structures in comparison with the value of similar structures with no cultural significance will be searched for.

    Tutor: Schmeidler Karel, doc. Ing.arch. PhDr., CSc.

  2. A system approach to valuing personal motor vehicles

    The aim is to look into the methodology for valuation of personal motor vehicles with the emphasis on assessing the structure properties, condition and the surroundings with respect to their effect on the value of these vehicles. In assessing the structure properties, emphasis will be placed on development of methods for technical level assessment. In assessing the structure condition, focus will be given to development of methods for providing assessment and subsequent evaluation of the technical condition including the assessment of the effect of overhauls. In assessing the effects of the surroundings, the focus will mainly be on the analysis of the market and the essential factors influencing the difference between the utility and exchange values. The issues of assessing the extent of property damage will also be included.

    Tutor: Kledus Robert, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  3. A system approach to valuing utility motor vehicles

    The aim is to look into the methodology for valuation of utility motor vehicles with the emphasis on assessing the structure properties, condition and the surroundings with respect to their effect on the value of these vehicles. In assessing the structure properties, emphasis will be placed on development of methods for technical level assessment. In assessing the structure condition, focus will be given to development of methods for providing assessment and subsequent evaluation of the technical condition including the assessment of the effect of overhauls. In assessing the effects of the surroundings, the focus will mainly be on the analysis of the market and the essential factors influencing the difference between the utility and exchange values. The issues of assessing the extent of property damage will also be included.

    Tutor: Kledus Robert, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  4. Analysis and quantification of nonmaterial factors affecting the price of a residential (civil) structure

    The focus will be given to assessing the influence of qualitative factors on a structure price. The key approach will be the expression and quantification of artistic and architectural qualities for determining the value of the structure more adequately. The selection of the determinants specific for structures and their role in determining the market value.

    Tutor: Schmeidler Karel, doc. Ing.arch. PhDr., CSc.

  5. Application of the environmental forensics methods in forensic engineering

    The current rapid development of forensic science in a wide range of scientific and auxiliary disciplines aims to unify the methodological approaches not only within the EU. This is also supported by an EU resolution encouraging the member states to unify the forensic sciences by 2020. A problematic situation arises for example from the valuation of industrial areas before their modernization or purchase or from using defunct industrial zones, the so-called brown-fields. These areas are mostly devastated and with notable old ecological burdens caused mainly by contamination by a wide range of hazardous substances. The usual problems include determination of the contamination extent, proposal of measures to remedy the contamination and placing legal responsibility for the damage, which is often the subject of litigation. The aim will be, based on a thorough analysis of the system approach, to create a comprehensive set of methods and procedures, including their application for the purpose of environmental forensics, which finds application in litigation and technical expertise, especially to accelerate, unify and clarify the issues in the process of valuation and determination of liability for damage.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.

  6. Assessing the effect of the structural design on the value of the structure within its life cycle.

    One of the fundamental methods used for structure valuation is the cost method. It is based on the presumption that the value of a structure significantly depends on the cost of its acquisition. This paradigm will be tested in relation to the possibilities of various structural designs of the main structures to obtain comparable utility parameters. The utility of the structure will be assessed within the entire life cycle. The aim is to propose possible corrections for certain types of structural designs within the application of the cost method in structure valuation. For a particular type of building, the influence of the structural design on the acquisition costs, its impact on the life-cycle, the costs related to maintenance and repairs, the possibilities of disposal etc. will be compared.

    Tutor: Superatová Alena, Ing., Ph.D.

  7. Developing an algorithm for the analysis of the real estate market for valuation purposes

    Analysis of the real estate market in general forms the fundamental part of real estate valuation. However, this analysis may ultimately have an unlimited extent and depth. For the purposes of valuation there should be a particular procedure or framework. The thesis will aim to produce a recommended algorithm for experts and appraisers used in real estate valuation which will determine the levels of market analysis, substitute analysis, tools and indicators for local market identification, its supply and demand.

    Tutor: Cupal Martin, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

  8. Methodological procedures of evaluating the impact of extreme weather conditions on property damage

    Climate changes in the Czech Republic result in the increase in extreme weather conditions. Special weather conditions may , besides other things, cause significant damage to property. Some examples are gales, hailstorms, intensive rains, floods, droughts, extremely low but also high air temperatures etc. Some of these extreme weather conditions pose a safety risk for the entire area of the Czech Republic. To protect property effectively, it is necessary to know the manifestations of our climate, the trends in each meteorological element, the frequency of the extreme conditions etc. Although the results of weather development analyses are well known as well as the output of climatological models, they are not paid attention to in terms of property damage. The content of the study (the doctoral thesis) will be analyses of damage caused by extreme weather conditions. Based on statistical analyses of our climate from a long-term point of view and the point of view of the dynamics of the extreme weather conditions occurrence, the potential of possible property damage will be evaluated also in terms of estimates for the future. The output will include the development of methods not only for property damage assessment but also for defining the area with an increased potential of damage occurrence depending on extreme weather conditions.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.

  9. Modelling and prediction of the real estate market value in microeconomic context

    The market value of real property as a quantitative variable can be explained by numerous parameters based on the microeconomic essence of heterogeneity of this estate. This variable can be modelled using the statistical linear and nonlinear models in different market segments. For advanced modelling, simultaneous equation models for solving the microeconomic situations on the real estate market can be used. The objective should be to select the appropriate group of models and then test those on the selected data set. The resulting model should have good predictive properties and good applicability in practice.

    Tutor: Cupal Martin, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

  10. Risk methodology associated with valuation of environmental damage

    Risk analysis is a tool for assessing the risks related to mostly old environmental burdens of assessing damage related to environment pollution and, for example, sale of property. Such risks may have different coefficients of seriousness. These are risks of method applications, risks related to the activities of an organization that may cause the damage. Entrepreneurs handling hazardous substances or their resulting products in the form of emissions can seriously damage every component of environment. Therefore, it is necessary to find an adequate procedure for a comprehensive evaluation of the potential damages to environment with respect to the risk posed by a given entity. Risk analysis related to risk for the environment is included in the emergency planning of large enterprises in particular. The above should result in a unified procedure identifying and minimizing the risk of erroneous results when evaluating the environment and the potential damages. Also a procedure will be designed for including the potential damage to the environment in the preventive planning of enterprises of subgroups A and B with respect to the risk that an enterprise must analyse under the legal regulations concerning the prevention of serious disasters. The aim is to design a methodology for carrying out a comprehensive analysis of risks related to the methods of evaluating damage to the environment and proposing changes that should reflect in the emergency planning and its implementation when assessing the environmental damage.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.

  11. Statistical and numerical methods and diagnostic tools for developing an algorithm to estimate the market value of real estate

    The issue is based on the need to set time continuous and unbiased estimation of the market value of real property. The objective will be to propose and test the statistical and numerical methods for engaging in the process of developing an algorithm for estimation of the market value. The result will be a newly created algorithm which allows a more unbiased and a more complete estimation of that value.

    Tutor: Cupal Martin, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

  12. The impact of the structural design of investment property on its value

    Two of the basic methods used for building valuation are the cost method and the profit method. The structural design of buildings itself has a significant influence on the level of the utility parameters including the operation economy, the time of useful life, the possibility of subsequent repairs etc. The aim of the thesis is to find suitable methods allowing a purposeful modification of the valuation methods in such a way that it is possible to take account of the impact of the structural design in relation to the utility parameters of investment property within its entire life cycle based on the comparison and assessment of the properties of modern construction systems.

    Tutor: Kledus Robert, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  13. The influence of the size of a selective data file in a price comparison for an estimate deviation of the market value from the negotiated price of the real property

    The thesis will deal with the size of a selective data file of immovable property in the application of a comparative valuation method. The aim will be to find and possibly define the criterion of the optimal extent of a selective data file in this area. The key part of this thesis will be realated to statistics, selective data file testing and verifying its parameters in property valuation with special focus on immovable property.

    Tutor: Bradáč Albert, prof. Ing., DrSc.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS01Doctoral Seminary Ics0CompulsoryColC1 - 39yes
DSC01Forensic Engineering - General Methodologycs0CompulsoryDrExP - 52yes
DSB01Basic of Law for Expert Activitycs0CompulsoryDrExP - 52yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS02Doctoral Seminary IIcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 91yes
DSA02Probability and Mathematical Statisticscs0CompulsoryDrExP - 39yes
DSD03General principles of property valuationcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39yes
DSD13Building evaluation and appraisal in relation to urban planing and architectural valuescs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD06Safety of Machines and Equipment - System Approachcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD07Electrical Components of System of Manufacturing Machines Drive Units cs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD11Psychology and sociology in Forensic Engineeringcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD02Radiation and Diagnostic Methods in Quality Controlcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD01Technology of Maintenance of Concretecs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD05Theory and Construction of Machine Toolscs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD04Theory and Construction of Forming Machinescs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSD12Application of risk analysis methods in forensic engineeringcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
1. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSB02Legal Aspects of the Scientific Workcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 26yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS03Doctoral Seminary IIIcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 91yes
DSE06Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - valuation of business establishmentscs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 39yes
DSE07Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - Evaluation of Movable Propertycs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
DSE05Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - Real Estate Evaluationcs0Compulsory-optionalDrExP - 391yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS04Doctoral Seminary IVcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 117yes
2. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSJ01Foreign Language for the Doctoral Studiescs0CompulsoryDrExC1 - 39yes
3. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS05Doctoral Seminary Vcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 195yes
3. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS06Doctoral Seminary VIcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 195yes
4. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS07Doctoral Seminary VIIcs0CompulsoryColC1 - 195yes
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Number of courses Courses
1 1 - 12 DSD13, DSD06, DSD07, DSD11, DSD02, DSD01, DSD05, DSD04, DSD12
1 1 - 2
1 1 - 6 DSE07, DSE05