Metallurgical Technology

The Doctoral Program in Metallurgical Technology is a highly specialized and interdisciplinary field focused on a deep understanding of the production, processing, and properties of metallic materials — from iron alloys to non-ferrous metals.
Thanks to its broad scope and direct link to industrial practice, this program holds a unique position within Czech higher education.

The program emphasizes research and innovation in modern metallurgy, covering not only the production of iron, steel, aluminum, and copper, but also advanced approaches to forming, casting, and process optimization.
A key part of the studies is independent scientific research, carried out in collaboration with state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with modern experimental, simulation, and analytical tools that meet international research standards.

Graduates of this program are prepared to tackle demanding scientific, research, and industrial challenges in metallurgy, foundry engineering, process technology, and materials development.
The program is designed for technically oriented professionals who want to deepen their expertise, expand their research qualifications, and contribute to the development of new materials, technologies, and production strategies in line with the needs of modern industry and the circular economy.

Program Overview

Metallurgical Technology is an exceptional field — not only within the Czech Republic.
You’ll study the entire life cycle of metallic materials: from melting and casting to forming and final production. This is not just theory — you’ll work with real materials, real processes, and real challenges.

Through partnerships with industrial companies and foreign universities, you’ll gain knowledge ranging from fundamental principles to advanced numerical simulations (using tools such as ANSYS Fluent, MAGMASoft, or ProCAST).
You’ll also participate in research projects with tangible impact, whether within international grants or direct industrial collaborations.

Why Study This Field?

Because no industry can exist without materials — and someone must design, test, and optimize them.
In the Doctoral Program in Metallurgical Technology, you’ll learn not only to understand complex production processes but also to manage, improve, and innovate them.

If you’re drawn to research, development, technology, or education, this program offers the space to grow.
You’ll also gain valuable international experience through internships at foreign universities and collaboration with international research teams.

Practical Focus of the Studies

Theory is the foundation — but practice is what makes the difference.
In this program, you will:

• work with professional modeling and simulation software (e.g. ProCAST, QuikCAST, MAGMASoft),
• analyze material properties in modern laboratories,
• design technological procedures for producing steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and metallic foams,
• test formability, plasticity, and deformation behavior of metals,
• participate in internships in industrial companies and foreign research institutions.

You will gain not only deep theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience, applicable in all areas of the metallurgical industry.

As a graduate, you will be able to:

• design, manage, and optimize complex metallurgical processes,
• use advanced simulation tools to improve production operations,
• apply scientific principles to solve technological challenges,
• evaluate and interpret research results and turn them into concrete innovations,
• present professional findings to experts and the general public (including in English),
• work independently or as part of a team, lead research groups, and manage projects.

Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Metallurgical Technology have wide-ranging opportunities across industry, research, and education. Typical career paths include:

• Head technologist in a foundry, rolling mill, or forge,
• Research scientist in development centers and institutes,
• Project manager in technology companies,
• Lecturer or research fellow at a university,
• Specialist in the development of new materials and technologies.

Whether you prefer working in the field, in the lab, or in academia, this program offers a meaningful and intellectually challenging career in a field essential to modern industry.