Code | 20-S3SPIT_T4E04 |
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Organizational unit | Doctoral School |
Form of studies | Full-time |
Level of education | Doctoral school |
Language(s) of instruction | English, Polish |
Admission limit | 1 |
Duration | 4 years |
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Education at the Doctoral School
An applicant accepted in the admission process becomes a doctoral student of the Doctoral School at the University of Silesia in Katowice and implements an interdisciplinary education program (https://us.edu.pl/szkola-doktorska/en/program-ksztalcenia/), participates in the research work of the Institute of Materials Engineering, and conducts classes with students.
The PhD student's supervisor will be dr hab. Grzegorz Dercz, prof. UŚ.
The education lasts 4 years (8 semesters). Education aims to obtain a doctoral degree awarded by the University of Silesia in Katowice.
The doctoral student is implementing their project as an international doctorate, in cooperation with universities of the Transform4Europe consortium. Some tasks are carried out at a partner university with designated advisers.
Project description
For years, there has been a dramatic increase in the demand for long-term bone and dental implants. Unfortunately, at the same time, there is a high rate of premature reimplantation; despite the efforts of scientists, medics, and medical companies, there is no ideal implant material. One of the most important problems of current solutions is the mismatch between the mechanical properties of the material and those of human bone, especially in the case of long-term bone implants. Therefore, the research plans a holistic approach to the design of long-term bone implants, considering the material's manufacturing method, structure, chemical composition, and mechanical properties.
The project relates to new materials for potential medical applications. In particular, the academic interests (and expertise) include powder metallurgy, materials testing methods, titanium alloys and derivatives, composite materials, porous materials, materials for medicine, and surface modification.
Full call with requirements and criteria
See the file: New-materials-for-medical-applications-1.pdf
Qualification criteria
The admission procedure consists of two stages
Stage I: assessment of the candidate's documents:
1. Assessment of the outline of a research proposal (0-3 points)
2. Assessment of the candidate's scientific achievements (0-2 points)
To qualify for the second stage, a candidate must obtain at least 3 points.
Stage II: interview
The interview assesses the candidate's predispositions for scientific work, knowledge of the required scope, level and use of English in scientific communication (total 0-5 points)
To complete the interview with a positive result, you must score at least 3 points.
After completing the interviews, the commission prepares a ranking list based on the points obtained at both stages of qualification, as well as a list of candidates who did not obtain qualifications due to a negative result at the first or second stage. Qualification for the Doctoral School is granted to the candidate who comes first on the ranking list.