Introduction

The PhD programme in Process, Energy, and Automation Engineering focuses on sustainable solutions for energy, off-shore, and process industries based on a cross-disciplinary approach.

The programme is taught in English and is offered in close cooperation with regional R&D institutions and industries.

The PhD programme is highly internationally orientated with many students coming from abroad. We welcome applications from cooperating universities all over the world.

Target Group and Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a masters degree or equivalent in technology or science. To be admitted the applicant must demonstrate sufficient funding. TUC offers a number of scholarships which regularly are advertised on the web (www.hit.no, see Job Vacancies).

Careers and further opportunities

The PhD-title is international renowned and qualifies for an academic career as well as specialist jobs in industry and research.

The successful candidate can find employment within the government, academic institutions, many industries, or research institutes in Norway or internationally.

Curriculum and structure

Mandatory Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V) D0308 Matrix Methods 5.00 O             D0110 Process Analytical Technology 5.00 O             D0611 Theory of Science and Ethics 5.00 O             Total: 0 0 0 0 0 0 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Electives Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V) D0408 Mechanics of Particulate Solids 10.00 V             D0410 Fluid-Particle Multiphase Flow 10.00 V             D0508 Bioenergetics 10.00 V             D0608 Biofilm Processes 10.00 V             D0708 Convective Heat and Mass Transfer 10.00 V             D0908 Natural Gas Conversion 10.00 V             D1108 Advanced Combustion 10.00 V             D1208 Advanced Multivariate Data Analysis 10.00 V             D1308 Magneto Thermal Calculations 10.00 V             D1408 Multi Sensor Data Fusion – Using Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks 10.00 V             D1608 System Identification 5.00 V             D1908 Gas Treating 10.00 V             Total: 0 0 0 0 0 0 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

INFORMATION Students must choose either Process Analytical Technology or Matrix Methods.

A number of PhD courses are offered by TUC. A few of these are mandatory courses, whereas most of them are electives (see tables below). In addition, the PhD student may take relevant PhD courses at other institutions or courses with individual curricula.

The programme has three years duration: It consists of 2.5 years individual thesis work and PhD-level courses of in total 30 credits.

Compulsory courses:

• Philosophy of Science and Ethics (5 credits)
• Matrix methods or Process data analysis (5 credits)

Select among several courses within Data analysis, Modelling, Process Technology, and Energy Technology suited to the candidate’s individual topic.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean