The Mechanical Engineering doctoral programme (PRODEM) of the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto – FEUP trains leaders in Mechanical Engineering through high level research. It benefits from the tradition of Mechanical Engineering research and education at FEUP and was recently reformatted as a consequence of the Bologna process, also including a component of lectures further to the main activity ‐ research.

 

Mechanical Engineering R&D at FEUP is carried out in a variety of contexts, particularly R&D Units recognized by the Portuguese Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, based at FEUP itself or in R&D institutes associated to FEUP, such as INEGI.

 

As one of the senior Engineering specialties, Mechanical Engineering represents a vast area of knowledge, permanently rejuvenated through the appearance of new fields of interest and new increasingly powerful numerical and experimental tools.

Objectives

The Doctoral Programme in Mechanical Engineering (PRODEM) at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) aims to train highly qualified researchers in the field of Mechanical Engineering. The training is carried out through advanced study and high-level research on a topic within the broad spectrum of areas covered by Mechanical Engineering. As a result, students are expected to be capable of independently conducting relevant research in the field of their PhD. In addition to scientific knowledge in specific areas, the programme aims to enable students to develop various skills, including analytical capability, critical thinking, teamwork, personal management and resilience, effective communication in diverse contexts, and the application of ethical principles and research integrity. The objective is that the skills developed can be applied to foster the advancement of knowledge both in academic and business environments.

 

Fields of Specialization

The topics addressed in PRODEM include, but are not limited to:

• Adhesive Joints
• Automation and Control
• Biomechanics
• Computational Mechanics
• Dynamics of Structures and of Mechanical Systems
• Energy Systems
• Experimental Mechanics
• Fluids Mechanics
• Fatigue
• Friction and Tribology
• Industrial Design
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanics of Composite Materials ´
• Non-linear Mechanics
• Optimization
• Robotics 

Employment Prospects

Career opportunities include teaching at universities and polytechnic institutes, imparting knowledge and guiding future generations of mechanical engineers. However, the education system does not absorb all individuals who currently obtain doctoral degrees. Other career paths include research and development in public or private institutions and the establishment of startups, where doctoral graduates can explore innovative ideas and emerging technologies to develop solutions for industrial and societal challenges.

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• Dissertations and Theses

Contacts

Secretariat support:

Drª Ana Coutinho
Drª Rosa Silva


Phone: 22 5081751/1642
E-mail: prodem@fe.up.pt
Office Hours: 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
Room: L007

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