Institute of materials and machine mechanics Slovak Academy of sciences

Doctoral study


Institute of Materials and Machine Mechanics is an external educational institution (see note below) for doctoral (PhD) study in study programmes:

Graduates can apply for PhD study. Foreign university diplomas must be recognized by Slovak authority as equivalent to diplomas of Slovak second degree of university education (master degree).


A condition for admission is an entrance exam consisting of professional and theoretical dispute on the topic of dissertation thesis and written test in a foreign language.
During the full-time study, doctoral student has a scholarship on the pay level of the university graduate at starting position in state service.
We can provide accommodation for full-time doctoral students.


Dissertation topics for doctoral study at IMMM SAS beginning in the academic year 2022/2023 in study program Progressive materials and material design:

Hydrogen embrittlement resistance of high-strength complex concentrated alloys
- For more information, please, contact Dr. Juraj Lapin, juraj.lapin@savba.sk.

Development of a new type of biomedical bioabsorbable Zn metal matrix composites
- For more information, please, contact Dr. Martin Balog, martin.balog@savba.sk.

Development of a new biomedical composite with TNTZ matrix and biodegradable Mg component with low modulus of elasticity and increased surface bioactivity
- For more information, please, contact Dr. Martin Balog, martin.balog@savba.sk.


Dissertation topics for doctoral study at IMMM SAS beginning in the academic year 2022/2023 in study program Engineering technologies and materials.

Deformation and fracture of complex concentrated alloys for hydrogen applications
- For more information, please, contact Dr. Juraj Lapin, juraj.lapin@savba.sk.
 

Information about PhD applicant admission and application form for study in study field 36 Engineering are published on web site of Faculty of material science and technology STU and/or Faculty of mechanical engineering STU. The application is to be send to the respective faculty address.

In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact the scientific secretary: alena.opalkova-siskova@savba.sk.
Note:
According to Slovak legislation, PhD study in Slovakia may be provided by universities, only. Research institutions may participate on PhD study programmes of universities as external educational institutions. PhD study programmes consist of study and scientific parts. When a research institution participates on a study programme of a university, the complete scientific part of the study programme is performed in the research institution.