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Electrotechnologies and materials

Graduate profile

A PhD graduate in Electrotechnologies and Materials is a highly qualified expert with advanced knowledge of materials, devices, and technologies for modern electrical, electro-optical, and photonic applications. Graduates understand the principles, properties, applications, and diagnostics of materials used in electrical engineering, electro-optics, and photonics, and are capable of applying this knowledge across both fundamental research and industrial innovation. Graduates possess deep expertise in materials production and processing technologies, including thin-film fabrication and surface engineering, and can apply these methods to the development of electro-technical materials, photonic components, optical fibers, and systems on a chip. They are capable of designing, analysing, and optimizing laser devices, optical components, and electro-optical systems for applications in telecommunications, medicine, measurement, and industrial technologies. A key competence is the ability to translate material and device concepts into functional prototypes and advanced technological solutions. Doctoral graduates are skilled in optical and material design and optimization, using advanced simulation tools, empirical data, and experimental validation. They have strong knowledge of electro-optical, fiber-optic, and sensor systems, as well as experience with a wide range of material characterization techniques, including ultrasonic, dielectric, and frequency-dependent methods under electric, optical, and magnetic fields. They are able to analyse dielectric, conductivity, and ultrasonic spectra of materials as functions of external conditions and operating environments. Graduates are experienced in high-tech laboratory research, working with advanced instrumentation such as electron microscopy, thin-film sputtering and vapor deposition systems, and atomic force microscopy. They conduct independent basic and applied research with high scientific integrity, producing original results suitable for international scientific publications, technology transfer, and industrial application.

 

Employment profile

Graduates are well prepared for careers in research and development of advanced materials and electrotechnologies, photonics and electro-optical systems, laser and sensor technologies, and high-technology industries. Typical roles include materials scientist, electro-optical systems engineer, photonic devices developer, laser technology specialist, or academic researcher. Graduates are capable of working in multidisciplinary R&D teams and contributing to the development of next-generation electrical, photonic, and material technologies, fully aligned with the doctoral (EQF Level 8) profile in electrotechnologies and materials.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Advanced materials for electrical, electro-optical, and photonic applications
  • Principles, properties, and diagnostics of electro-technical and photonic materials
  • Materials production and processing technologies (thin films, surface engineering)
  • Laser devices, optical components, and electro-optical systems
  • Optical fiber technologies and systems on a chip
  • Electro-optical, fiber-optic, and sensor systems
  • Material characterization methods (dielectric, ultrasonic, frequency-dependent techniques)
  • Effects of electric, optical, and magnetic fields on materials

SKILL

  • Design, analysis, and optimization of laser and electro-optical devices
  • Development of photonic components, optical fibers, and integrated systems
  • Optical and material design using simulation tools and empirical data
  • Experimental validation and performance analysis of materials and devices
  • Application of advanced material characterization techniques
  • Analysis of dielectric, conductivity, and ultrasonic spectra under varying conditions
  • Operation of high-tech laboratory equipment (e.g., electron microscopy, AFM, thin-film deposition)
  • Execution of basic and applied research projects

COMPETENCY

  • Independent and critical scientific thinking
  • Ability to synthesize material and device concepts into functional prototypes
  • Research creativity and innovation in materials and electrotechnologies
  • High level of experimental and analytical competence
  • Scientific integrity and responsible research practice
  • Preparation of international scientific publications and technology-transfer outputs
  • Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary research teams
  • Adaptability and lifelong learning in advanced technologies

Open PhD. positions

Návrh, príprava a charakterizácia vláknových fotonických snímačov s
využitím mikronanášania optických polymérov
Daniel Káčik

Design, fabrication, and characterization of fiber-optic sensors based on
micro-deposition of optical polymers
Daniel Kacik

Optimalizácia systémov kombinovaných povrchových úprav s utesňovacími
vrstvami pre zliatiny kovov používaných v biomedicíne
Daniel Kajánek

Návrh a charakterizácia plazmonických metamateriálov s chirálnou
odozvou
Dušan Pudiš

Plazmónový polaritón v pokročilých metapovrchoch pre extrémnu
lokalizáciu a manipuláciu svetla
Dušan Pudiš

Štruktúrne a medzifázové efekty plnív v 2K polyuretánoch a ich vplyv
na dielektrické vlastnosti, degradáciu a životnosť
Jozef Kúdelčík

ADAPTÍVNA INTERFERENČNÁ LITOGRAFIA PRE FÁZOVÉ MRIEŽKY
A DIFRAKČNÉ OPTICKÉ PRVKY
Ľuboš Šušlik

Dielektrické mikrozrkadlá na čipe pre aplikácie vo fotonických
a optoelektronických prvkoch
Ľuboš Šušlik

Magnetické mikromateriály v optických a fotonických aplikáciach
Norbert Tarjányi

Magnetic micromaterials in optical and photonic applications
Norbert Tarjányi

Experimentálne štúdium bio-plnív v moderných vysokonapäťových
izolačných systémoch
Štefan Hardoň

Doctoral study plan

Supervisors

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Branislav Hadzima

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Prof. Peter Hockicko

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Daniel Káčik

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Jozef Kúdelčík

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Ivan Martinček

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Filip Pastorek

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Dušan Pudiš

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Norbert Tarjányi

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Libor Trško

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Daniel Kajánek