The main research lines are as follows: Research Line Topics addressed Advanced technologies Orthogonal polynomials. Numerical squares. Interpolation. Special functions. Laser materials processing. Computer vision: texture analysis. Optical metrology. Automatic control systems. Biomedical technologies. Statistical methods. Industrial processes Electronic AC power conversion. Corrosion in concrete. Oxide formation for batteries. Metal matrix composite materials reinforced with fibers or nanometric particles. Coatings, sol-gel, paints, oxide converters. Characterization, modification and behavior in service of materials. Acoustic wave sensors. Quartz Microbalance (QCM) Sensor Applications. Industrial organization. Advanced mechanics. Thermal and fluid engineering. Electric engineering. Electronic instrumentation, processing and control systems based on embedded platforms.

A follow-up and assessment will be carried out in each transversal training course offered by the Academic Commission. In any case, students will be assessed by taking individual exams, carrying out work and / or developing laboratory practices. The grading system for these courses will be expressed as a final grade pass / fail according to current legislation. Once the transversal training courses have been taught, the students must carry out the assessment according to the Academic Planning. Academic Planning Year 2016/2017 Academic Planning Year 2017/2018 Academic Planning Year 2018/2019 Academic Planning Year 2019/2020 Academic Planning Year 2020/2021

In general, to access an official doctoral program it will be necessary to be in possession of the official Spanish degree of Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, and Master’s Degree, or equivalent, provided that at least 300 ECTS credits have been passed in these two university studies together. Likewise, those who are in any of the following cases established in section 2 of article 6 of Royal Decree 576/2023 of July 4 may have access: Be in possession of official Spanish university degrees or equivalent Spanish degrees provided that at least 300 ECTS credits have been passed in these two university …

Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial process of research or creation Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research Ability to carry out critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages of regular use in their international scientific community Ability to promote, in academic …

Doctor from the University of Vigo with advanced multidisciplinary training aimed at promoting research in the field of new technologies and industrial processes. He/She is a specialist and practical researcher of high technical and scientific level who applies the analytical methods of industrial engineering, develops applied research, and applies technology to solve complex problems, providing new knowledge and solutions in the field of advanced technologies and industrial processes.

In those cases in which the student does not meet any of the admission conditions, the Academic Commission may admit the student as long as they meet the access requirements and the Academic Commission considers that their training is sufficient to face the completion of the Doctoral Thesis with guarantees of success. In these cases, the Academic Commission (CAPD) may establish the need to pass training complements during the doctoral program. The basic competencies established by RD 861/2010 and the competencies established in Order CIN / 311/2009 of 9th February, are considered prior competencies required for admission to the program, …

Academic Year 2015/2016 Places Available 20 Demand 18 No. of newly enrolled students 17 Total number of students enrolled 38 % of foreign students enrolled 10,53 % of students from other universities 5,88 % of students enrolled part-time 42,1 % of students with a scholarship or pre-doctoral contract 15,79 % of program students who carried out research stays 7,89 % of thesis supervisors with living six-year terms 85,11 Satisfaction of doctoral students with studies in the first year 3,3 Satisfaction of doctoral students with studies in the third year 4,12

The students of the Doctoral Program must accredit in the first two years obtaining 9 ECTS in transversal training courses. Annually, the Academic Committee will make public the offer of these courses well in advance. The courses offered are the following: Introduction to research (3 ECTS) Investigation methodology Bibliographical sources Dissemination and publication of results Protection of results and intellectual property Research in engineering: relations with companies The Galician, Spanish and European R + D + i system Technology transfer to companies Docents: Juan María Pou Saracho, José Carlos Prado Prado Computer tools for research (3 ECTS) Problem analysis Modeling …

In order for students to make adequate use of their doctoral studies in the Doctoral Program in Research in Advanced Technologies and Processes in Industry, the following entry profiles are recommended: Be in possession of a University Bachelor Degree regulated by the R.D. 1393/2007 and be in possession of the Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Vigo. Be in possession of a long-cycle degree regulated by the University Reform Law (LRU), such as Industrial Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Mining Engineer, Bachelor of Physical Sciences, Bachelor of Chemical Sciences.

Function in contexts where there is little specific information Finding the key questions to answer in order to solve a complex problem Design, create, develop and undertake novel and innovative projects in the field of knowledge Work both as a team and independently in an international or multidisciplinary context Integrate knowledge, face the complexity, and formulating judgments with limited information A critique and intellectual defense of solutions