D = Full-time

E = External

Metallurgy

Learning objectives

The graduate has a deep knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in the field of: metal production, metal casting, foundry, production and application of non-metallic materials, chemistry, physical metallurgy, high-temperature processes, thermal engineering and metallurgical energy; has an overview of current technical innovations in the field of designing research and development, respectively.The graduate has a good understanding of the current technical innovations in the field of metallurgy. The student has a detailed knowledge of the methods and means of control and simulation of processes; stationary and dynamic analysis of the studied processes, assessment of thermal stresses, flow, dynamics of hydromechanical and thermodynamic systems, heat and mass transfer, as well as the interaction of transfer phenomena with chemical reactions. It provides a detailed knowledge of the mathematical apparatus and principles necessary for the design and implementation of numerical and physical simulations of metallurgical processes. The student is proficient in the means of mathematical modelling and logical principles of processes at a high level.

The graduate is a top professional capable of independently solving problems of science and research or other very demanding tasks of practice; establishes scientific hypotheses or assumptions for solving problems directed towards the development of the field and practice, proposes scientific procedures for testing hypotheses, is able to present and defend his/her solutions before the professional community, to conduct a discussion about them in a foreign language, is able to write and publish a scientific thesis and to publish his/her own original results in a peer-reviewed journal at the national or international level, is able to contribute creatively and substantially to new solutions, has a high capacity for self-education to achieve a high degree of flexibility in the labour market, has good organisational skills, and has a well-developed ability to assimilate new information and to solve new technical problems; is able to practically use, develop and elaborate computer-based approaches in solving technical problems; is able to use basic and specific experimental methodologies and independently carry out even challenging experiments in the laboratory, is able to process and evaluate experimental results at a high professional level; is able to carry out independent, original and peer-reviewed, internationally publishable research that goes beyond the current frontiers of knowledge in the field. Analyses results and proposes solutions, optimisation, intensification of processes. Solves by means of mathematical modelling of thermo-technical processes. Analyses the energy intensity of processes and presents proposals for solutions. Proposes, submits and provides solutions to projects.

Metallurgical technologies and digital transformation of industry

Learning objectives

Graduates of the third-level study program Metallurgical Technologies and Digital Transformation of Industry have in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in the fields of metal production and casting, production and application of non-metallic materials, chemistry, physical metallurgy, high-temperature processes, thermal engineering, metallurgical energy, digitization and informatization of industry, industrial data flow, and environmental sustainability of industrial production. Graduates are well acquainted with current technical innovations in the field, which enables them to effectively participate in research and development projects as well as in the development of professional practice. They have a detailed command of methods and tools for process control and simulation, stationary and dynamic analysis of studied processes, data analysis and evaluation, assessment of thermal stress, flow, dynamics and hydromechanical and thermodynamic systems, heat and mass transfer, and interactions of transfer phenomena with chemical reactions. They have a detailed command of the mathematical apparatus and principles necessary for the design and implementation of numerical and physical simulations of metallurgical processes. They have a command of mathematical modeling tools and the logical principles of processes at a high level.
Graduates are outstanding experts capable of independently solving scientific and research problems, as well as highly demanding practical tasks. They formulate scientific hypotheses and assumptions for solutions that contribute to the development of the field and practice, and propose scientific procedures for verifying these hypotheses. They know how to present and defend their solutions before the professional community, lead discussions in a foreign language, and write and publish scientific papers, with their results published in peer-reviewed journals at the national and international level. They are able to contribute creatively to new solutions and have a high capacity for self-education, which allows them to be flexible in the labor market. They have good organizational skills and the ability to accept new information and solve new technical problems. They use, develop, and apply computer approaches in solving professional problems, master basic and specific experimental methodologies, and are able to independently carry out demanding experiments in the laboratory, while being able to process and evaluate the results at a high professional level. They conduct independent, original research that exceeds the current boundaries of knowledge in the field and is publishable in peer-reviewed journals at the international level. They analyze results and submit proposals for the solution, optimization, and intensification of processes, solve high-temperature processes using mathematical modeling, analyze the energy intensity of processes, and submit proposals for solutions. They propose, submit, and ensure the solution of projects.
 

Materials science

Learning objectives

Graduates have in-depth knowledge of materials, their chemical composition, structural composition, and the physical basis of the mechanical and functional properties of materials. They can creatively apply this knowledge to solve application, technological, and conceptual projects in materials production that go beyond the scope of an engineering approach, to conduct research and development in materials, and to create, develop, and deepen new knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering. In the field of materials science, they are able to select specific and appropriate scientific methods for basic and applied research into the structure and properties of materials, material processing, degradation and limit states of materials, and the prediction of their behavior under various conditions. They have the ability to creatively apply their own findings obtained from monitoring the latest trends in science and research and their comprehensive research when independently solving scientific tasks and the most demanding tasks of technical practice in the field of mechanical engineering. Based on their outputs and findings, they are able to design, verify, and implement new research and work procedures.
Graduates of this study program are able to formulate new hypotheses and strategies for further research in the field of various types of materials and the development of the study field. They have analytical skills and master selected research methods, which they use in the development and research of new materials and technologies for their production and processing. They are able to carry out analysis and research projects, modeling, measurement, data collection and processing using modern information tools and analytical techniques.

Graduates have independent, critical, and analytical thinking skills, which they are able to apply in the dynamically changing conditions of mechanical and metallurgical production and materials research. They are able to independently present the results of research and development in the field of materials science to the national and international professional community and in prestigious scientific journals in a foreign language. When formulating research and development objectives and interpreting their results, they take into account social, scientific, and ethical aspects. They are able to determine the focus of materials research and development, innovate, coordinate, and manage a work and scientific research team in the relevant production and scientific field. Graduates of the doctoral study program have basic theoretical and practical pedagogical experience for professional pedagogical activities and can use it in professional education at secondary vocational schools and technical universities in the field of mechanical engineering and materials engineering.  
 

Innovative recycling and environmental technologies

Learning objectives

Graduates of the study program have a deep, systematic, comprehensive, and complex set of theoretical and practical knowledge of the processes of production, treatment, processing, and recycling of raw materials, waste, metals, or other materials with the aim of obtaining and effectively utilizing raw material resources or energy, environmental technologies, and elemental and phase analysis of substances. They have a perfect command of and know how to use identification and analytical methods and are able to clearly interpret the relationship between the composition, structure of materials, physical, chemical 
and technological properties of raw materials, waste and materials of various types and characteristics, thermodynamic and kinetic variables and the subsequent behavior of components in the processing process, or predict the behavior of the system. Knows and is able to mutually integrate, creatively modify, and innovate research and development methods in solving complex problems within the study program and field. Is able to work completely independently and systematically with a focus on the processing of primary and secondary raw materials, material recycling of consumer and industrial waste, with special emphasis on metal and metal-bearing waste and environmental technologies used in pollution control and environmental protection. They have the competence to design, construct, and use more complex equipment and to appropriately use software products focused on thermodynamics and process simulation for the study and development of new innovative methods of processing and recycling raw materials and predicting the behavior of studied systems and material flows in practice. They have exceptional experimental skills and are able to formulate, design, verify, and evaluate new hypotheses, concepts, strategies, methodologies, analyses, and innovative raw material processing processes with regard to environmental, economic, material, and energy aspects and balances, environmental protection, the circular and low-carbon economy, and the strategic objectives of the EU, and to verify their applicability in practice. He is able to solve and creatively apply physical treatment processes, preparation of raw materials and waste, methods and procedures of pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, electrometallurgical or combined processing of raw materials and waste with the aim of finalizing the end product, as well as develop and apply environmental technologies in the treatment and processing of wastewater, soil, or air. Graduates are able to design and implement their own creative professional and scientific activities. They are able to solve tasks in a broader context, assess and modify their own professional activities in accordance with the strategic objectives of the national economy of the Slovak Republic and the European Union in the field of critical and strategic raw materials and metals for the EU, and environmental, ethical, and social criteria. In their work, they are able to synthesise procedures or develop new ones, or modify and improve existing ones, based on their own knowledge of the laws of processes, taking into account the scientific foundations of the latest trends in the world. They have the competence to plan and initiate solutions to complex problems and projects and to clearly formulate research and development goals and methods. They are able to respond to the demands of research or practice and are able to push the boundaries of knowledge through their own creative professional and scientific activities and are able to clearly and critically define the benefits of their research. They are able to integrate appropriately into the work environment and work in a research team or lead scientific and production teams. They demonstrate competence in management and teaching skills in the education of specialized subjects such as progressive methods of processing and obtaining raw materials and waste. They are also competent in clearly and comprehensibly presenting scientific outputs and critically evaluating the benefits of their own research and development or professional issues falling within the field of the given discipline and related disciplines. They are competent in deep self-education, the creation of professional publications and education, and are able and prepared to support technical progress and development in the field.