Construction materials and products
Qualification given: Researcher in the field of Engineering sciences
Academic degree: PhD in Engineering sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Civil Engineering
Department: Department of Construction Industry
Forms of study: full-time — 3 years / part-time — 4 years / independent degree seekers — 5 years
Construction, materials and products is a field of science and engineering where its research scope is scientific bases development for getting construction materials of different purposes and nature including the choice of raw materials, composition design, modeling, including computer modeling, physical and chemical processes management of structure formation, technology of production of materials and manufacturing of building products and structures with their use, providing high performance properties of products, structures and objects of construction.
Areas of study
- Scientific foundations for the production and application of various materials in construction.
- Synthesis of new substances and materials, studying their properties.
- Development of production technologies.
- Quality control and environmental aspects.
- Development of theories for the formation of structure and properties of materials.
- Modeling and numerical simulation of processes.
- Creation of methods for predicting the service life of materials.
Professional competencies
- Deep knowledge in physics, chemistry, materials science, and construction production.
- Understanding the relationship between the composition, structure, and properties of construction materials.
- Knowledge of modern methods for material research.
- Ability to formulate scientific problems and hypotheses in the field of construction materials.
- Proficiency in research methods and data analysis.
- Ability to develop new compositions and production technologies for materials.
- Proficiency in optimization methods and the design of technological lines and equipment.
- Knowledge of modern achievements in the field of construction materials science.
- Ability to implement innovative technologies. Assessment of economic efficiency and environmental safety.
Graduate destinations
- Work in scientific institutions and laboratories.
- Teaching and scientific supervision at universities.
- Development and commercialization of new materials and technologies.
- Work in innovation centers and research divisions of companies.
- Designing equipment for material production.
- Participation in the development of innovative construction technologies.
- Expert work in government and business structures.
- Consulting and expert services.
