Habilitation and inauguration subject materiály
Basic information
Guaranted by: Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringStudy field: Mechanical Engineering
Academic degrees: doc. prof.
Scientific board of faculty
Link to current hablitation and inaugural criteria
A link to the previous text with an indication of validity
Rules and procedures of the habilitation procedure and the inauguration
Link to completed procedures and their results
Additional information on faculty web
Persons responsible for the habilitation and inauguration subject
- prof. Ing. Jarmila Trpčevská, CSc.
- prof. Ing. Oksana Velgosová, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Jana Bidulská, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Karel Saksl, DrSc.
- doc. Ing. Martin Fujda, PhD.
Description
The field of materials—often referred to as materials science, the study of materials, or materials engineering—represents a multidisciplinary intersection of natural, biomedical, and information sciences with technical disciplines. Contributions to the body of knowledge in this field come not only from metallurgical, mechanical, electrical, civil, and wood-processing engineers but also from physicists, astrophysicists, chemists, computer scientists, and experts from other disciplines. Internationally, the field is prevalent primarily in technologically advanced countries. Methodologically, it encompasses research activities based on calculations derived from physical or chemical principles, advanced experimental procedures, and the comprehensive, sophisticated description of technological processes, as well as the translation of acquired knowledge into innovative solutions and their transfer to industrial practice. Thematically, the field focuses on the development of modern material systems for space and defense applications, advanced medical implants and diagnostic devices, microchips, nanosensors, superconductors, and other structural and/or functional systems. Material concepts for energy harvesting and storage from renewable sources—including fusion reactors—also constitute a key theme of the field. To meet the needs of the Košice region, Slovakia, and the broader European economic and research area, the field systematically prepares new associate professors and professors who are proficient in theoretical disciplines, computer-aided activities (including numerical simulation and process control), and the mastery of experimental and testing techniques (including non-destructive testing). They possess an aptitude for innovation and the transfer of knowledge into practice. They are well-versed in structural and functional materials of diverse chemical and structural compositions—including nanomaterials, advanced hybrid materials with balanced strength and ductility, thin films, and corrosion-resistant materials. They understand the specific characteristics of thermal and/or deformation-induced processes involved in material forming, heat treatment, and welding. Furthermore, they possess knowledge regarding mass-produced and high-consumption materials, which remain significant from both economic and societal perspectives. A key objective of the field is to establish and maintain the human resources necessary to implement modern approaches in higher education. Consequently, high standards are set for future associate professors and professors regarding not only their scientific profiles but also their pedagogical competence and organizational skills. The aim is for them to motivate students during the educational process through their professional expertise, comprehensive overview of the field, and personal example. Thanks to highly qualified associate professors and professors, students in materials-oriented study programs across all three levels of higher education can more readily adopt innovative approaches to solving production problems or operational research tasks. This enables them to find employment at companies and institutions such as USS, s.r.o. Košice, Železiarne Podbrezová, a.s., OFZ Istebné, Slovalco, a.s., SPP, a.s., OFZ a.s., SMZ Jelšava, Getrag Ford Transmissions Slovakia, s.r.o., Spinea s.r.o., and the Institute of Materials Research of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (ÚMV SAV) in Košice, as well as at other organizations in Slovakia or abroad.List of 3rd-degree study programs in the same field of study:
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Process Engineering
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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Computer Aided Manufacturing Technologies
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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Computer Aided Manufacturing Technologies
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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Quality and Safety (kvalita a bezpečnosť)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Process Engineering
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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Industrial Manufacturing Management
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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aplikovaná mechanika (Applied mechanics)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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Industrial mechatronics (priemyselná mechatronika)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, english language, slovak language |
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strojárske technológie a materiály (Mechanical engineering technologies and materials)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Manufacturing Technologies
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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energetické stroje a zariadenia
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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energetické stroje a zariadenia
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, english language, slovak language |
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Industrial Manufacturing Management
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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Quality and Safety (kvalita a bezpečnosť)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, english language, slovak language |
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inžinierstvo prostredia
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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aplikovaná mechanika (Applied mechanics)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, english language, slovak language |
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priemyselné inžinierstvo
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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Industrial mechatronics (priemyselná mechatronika)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, english language, slovak language |
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strojárske technológie a materiály (Mechanical engineering technologies and materials)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, english language, slovak language |
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náuka o materiáloch
Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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priemyselné inžinierstvo
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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náuka o materiáloch
Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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inžinierstvo prostredia
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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výrobná technika
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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výrobná technika
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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Manufacturing Technologies
Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |
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časti a mechanizmy strojov
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, external form of study, slovak language |
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časti a mechanizmy strojov
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study field Mechanical Engineering, 3. degree, present form of study, slovak language |