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 Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program (PRODEM) of the Faculty of Engineering of the  University of Porto-FEUP aims to train highly qualified researchers in the area of Mechanical Engineering. The training is conducted by a high level study and research in a subject included in the wide range of areas covered by mechanical engineering. As a result the student should be able to carry out important research in the area of his PhD, autonomous but also at the same time several Integrator competences, promote the development of knowledge both in academic and scientific environment, as well as  in business environment.

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.

Information

• Application Procedures

• Dissertations and Theses

Contacts

Secretariat support:

Drª Manuela Santos

Phone: 22 0413474
E-mail: prodem@fe.up.pt
Office Hours: 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
Room: L008

General information

Study Plan

Certificates

Predominant Scientific Areas

Previous Courses/Cycles of Study