Thermal Engineering and Fuels in Industry

The Doctoral Program in Thermal Engineering and Fuels in Industry offers a specialized scientific education for professionals who want to contribute to the development of modern technologies in energy systems, fuel chemistry, and high-temperature materials.
It is designed for those with prior technical experience who wish to deepen their expertise and take on complex research challenges, delivering innovative solutions for industrial applications.

During the program, students will master research methodologies in the fields of thermal technology, new fuel development, ceramic materials resistant to extreme conditions, and processes for material and energy recovery from waste.
Emphasis is placed on the ability to formulate scientific problems independently, propose solutions, and carry out theoretical, experimental, and computational research leading to their resolution.

The program ensures that graduates are not only theoretically proficient, but also capable of actively contributing to innovation and optimization of energy and thermal systems.
Key aspects include a focus on efficiency, fuel and energy savings, and reducing environmental impact.
Thanks to its interdisciplinary nature and connection to research projects and industrial practice, graduates acquire highly valued competencies for careers in both academia and technology-oriented industries.

Program Overview

This field connects advanced science with engineering practice.
You will focus not only on efficient combustion, the development of energy equipment, and innovation in ceramic materials, but also on utilizing secondary raw materials and renewable energy sources.

The study combines theoretical preparation with extensive research.
You’ll learn to design and test technologies that save energy, reduce environmental impact, and increase industrial efficiency.
You will have access to modern laboratories, advanced simulation tools, and cutting-edge software.

Why Study This Field?

Because energy is the key to every modern society — and you can be the one who helps produce, use, and save it more efficiently.
In an era of climate change, resource conservation, and the transition to sustainable industry, expertise in thermal engineering, fuels, and energy systems is more valuable than ever.

You will gain exceptional knowledge at the intersection of science, industry, and ecology.
The program also prepares you to present your results to international audiences — including publishing research, leading projects, and collaborating with research centers and industrial partners.

Practical Focus of the Studies

From the beginning, you’ll be part of a research team — learning not just from textbooks, but through hands-on laboratory work, experiments, simulations, and technology development.

You will focus on:

• developing more efficient combustion systems,
• optimizing heat transfer in energy and industrial applications,
• researching and applying refractory and ceramic materials,
• designing systems for waste heat recovery and alternative fuel utilization,
• modeling energy processes using computational methods,
• measuring, testing, and analyzing experimental results.

Upon completing the program, you will possess a powerful combination of theoretical knowledge, practical expertise, and scientific insight, enabling you to solve complex problems with real-world relevance. You will be able to:

• design and innovate thermal and energy systems,
• analyze the composition and behavior of fuels and materials,
• develop and test mathematical and physical models,
• perform energy balances and calculations,
• use advanced software and laboratory instruments,
• interpret data, write technical reports, present findings, and engage in professional discussions.

You will also learn to think critically, work independently and collaboratively, manage projects, and communicate results effectively in English.

As a graduate of this doctoral program, you will be in high demand across a variety of sectors. You can work as a:

• researcher or scientist in research institutions and universities,
• designer or computational engineer for energy systems,
• lead technologist in the ceramic, chemical, or energy industries,
• specialist in waste processing and utilization,
• energy engineer or technologist in power plants, heating plants, manufacturing facilities, or treatment plants,
  consultant or specialist in optimizing fuel and energy consumption,
  technical team manager or public sector expert in energy and environmental policy.

Thanks to its broad interdisciplinary scope, this program prepares you for roles in both traditional and modern industries, research institutions, and public administration — including energy engineering, automation, and project management.