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Telecommunications

Graduate profile

A PhD graduate in Telecommunications is a highly qualified expert in information and communication technologies (ICT), communication networks, and multimedia systems, with a deep understanding of current global research trends and emerging technologies. Graduates possess strong theoretical foundations combined with advanced research skills, enabling them to formulate, analyse, and solve complex and non-standard problems using original and innovative approaches. The programme prepares graduates for independent and collaborative scientific research, as well as for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, and high-technology industries. Graduates are capable of designing, analysing, and optimizing modern communication systems and networks, including wired and wireless communications, multimedia services, and data-intensive infrastructures. They demonstrate the ability to creatively apply advanced communication theories and technologies across diverse application domains. Doctoral graduates master scientific methods of basic and applied research in telecommunications and ICT. They independently conduct research with a high level of scientific integrity, critically evaluate results, and contribute original findings that advance the state of the art. Their research outputs are suitable for dissemination through international peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and professional platforms. Graduates actively follow technological and scientific developments and are committed to lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving field. In addition to technical expertise, graduates acquire strong managerial and leadership skills, including project planning, coordination of research and development teams, and effective communication with experts from different disciplines. They are prepared to apply legal, ethical, social, and economic principles in professional and research activities.

Employment profile

Graduates find employment in academic and industrial research, telecommunications and network industries, multimedia and data services, and innovation-driven technology companies. Typical roles include telecommunications systems architect, network and ICT researcher, R&D project leader, and technology strategist. Graduates are well prepared to lead large-scale research and development projects, contribute to international research collaborations, and shape the future of communication technologies, fully aligned with the doctoral (EQF Level 8) profile in telecommunications.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Information and communication technologies (ICT)
  • Communication networks and multimedia systems
  • Wired and wireless communication technologies
  • Data-intensive and high-capacity communication infrastructures
  • Advanced communication theories and system architectures
  • Scientific research trends and emerging technologies in telecommunications
  • Methods of basic and applied research in ICT
  • Legal, ethical, social, and economic aspects of ICT and research

SKILL

  • Design, analysis, and optimization of modern communication systems and networks
  • Formulation and solution of complex, non-standard research problems
  • Application of advanced communication theories to practical scenarios
  • Independent and collaborative scientific research
  • Critical evaluation of research results and scientific literature
  • Preparation of high-quality scientific publications and conference contributions
  • Project planning and coordination of R&D activities
  • Effective ommunication with multidisciplinary expert teams

COMPETENCY

  • Independent, critical, and innovative thinking
  • Ability to generate original research contributions
  • Research leadership and team coordination
  • Strategic problem-solving in complex ICT systems
  • Professional scientific communication and presentation skills
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
  • Ethical and responsible conduct in research and professional practice
  • Adaptability in rapidly evolving technological environments

Open PhD. positions

Intelligent fiber-optic measurement systems for Industry 5.0
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Multi-domain photonic device engineering for hybrid silicon-compatible integrated circuits
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Intelligent photonic device design using hybrid deep learning architectures
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Wide bandgap integrated photonic architectures for visible and quantum technologies
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Lokalizácia v mobilných rádiových sieťach 5G a B5G
Juraj Machaj

Predikcia QoE v mobilných rádiových sieťach
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Multimodálna detekcia kyberšikany v online komunikácii
Miroslav Benčo

Efektívna adaptácia a evaluácia LLM pre morfologicky bohaté jazyky s nízkymi zdrojmi
Miroslav Benčo

Optimalizácia modelov AI pre rekonštrukciu medicínskych obrazových dát
Patrik Kamencay

Výskum lokalizácie mobilných objektov s využitím informácie o stave rádiového kanála v prostredí rádiových sietí
Peter Brída

Research on mobile object localization based on radio channel state information in wireless network environments
Peter Brída

Interpretovateľné modely neurónových sietí pre sémantickú analýzu vizuálne stimulovaných mozgových signálov
Róbert Hudec

Predikcia výkonu slnečného žiarenia
Róbert Hudec

Interpretable Speech Signal Modelling for Speaker Characterization
Roman Jarina

Compact and Generalizable Neural Models for Speech and Audio Processing
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Robust and Time-Invariant Speaker Voice Modelling Using Deep Learning
Roman Jarina

Doctoral study plan

Study guide (EN version)
Curricullums

Supervisors

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Miroslav Benčo

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Daniel Benedikovič

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Peter Brída

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Milan Dado

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Róbert Hudec

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Maroš Jakubec

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Roman Jarina

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Daniel Káčik

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Patrik Kamencay

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Juraj Machaj

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Slavomír Matúška

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Róbert Hudec

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Peter Počta

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