The curriculum concentrates on the comprehensive study of materials properties and failure processes from the point of view of physics and physical metallurgy. Students should develop capability to apply their knowledge in inventive manner to new technologies and materials, such as plasma spraying, special methods of thermo-mechanical and thermo-chemical treatment, etc. Special attention is paid to the degradation processes and to the synergetic effects of various materials properties on material failure. The subjects of study are metallic and non-metallic materials, e.g., structural ceramics, polymers, amorphous and nanocrystalline materials and intermetallics.
The Ph.D. programme requires proficiency in mathematics and physics at the MSc. degree level obtained from Faculty of Science or Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

prof. RNDr. Miroslav Liška, DrSc.

1. Degradation processes of kinematic parts of turbo charger units

   The topic shall thoroughly examine and make understanding of the degradation processes of hot turbocharger kinematics parts and by use of this knowlede, suggest and test new materials or surface finishes allowing the increase of working temperatures.

   Tutor: Jan Vít, doc. Ing., Ph.D.