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Forensic Engineering

Original title in Czech: Soudní inženýrstvíÚSIAbbreviation: SOIAcad. year: 2015/2016Specialisation: Property Valuation

Programme: Forensic Engineering

Length of Study: 4 years

Accredited from: 24.4.2008Accredited until: 30.4.2016

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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. A system approach to valuing moulding machines

    The aim is to look into the methodology for valuation of moulding machines (or specific types of moulding machines) with the emphasis on assessing the structure properties, condition and the surroundings with respect to their effect on the value of these machines. In assessing the structure properties, emphasis will be placed on development of methods for technical level assessment. In assessing the structure condition, focus will be given to development of methods for providing assessment and subsequent evaluation of the technical condition including the assessment of the effect of overhauls. In assessing the effects of the surroundings, the focus will mainly be on the analysis of the market and the essential factors influencing the difference between the utility and exchange values. The issues of assessing the extent of property damage will also be included.

    Tutor: Kledus Robert, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  2. A system approach to valuing personal motor vehicles

    The aim is to look into the methodology for valuation of personal motor vehicles with the emphasis on assessing the structure properties, condition and the surroundings with respect to their effect on the value of these vehicles. In assessing the structure properties, emphasis will be placed on development of methods for technical level assessment. In assessing the structure condition, focus will be given to development of methods for providing assessment and subsequent evaluation of the technical condition including the assessment of the effect of overhauls. In assessing the effects of the surroundings, the focus will mainly be on the analysis of the market and the essential factors influencing the difference between the utility and exchange values. The issues of assessing the extent of property damage will also be included.

    Tutor: Kledus Robert, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  3. A system approach to valuing utility motor vehicles

    The aim is to look into the methodology for valuation of utility motor vehicles with the emphasis on assessing the structure properties, condition and the surroundings with respect to their effect on the value of these vehicles. In assessing the structure properties, emphasis will be placed on development of methods for technical level assessment. In assessing the structure condition, focus will be given to development of methods for providing assessment and subsequent evaluation of the technical condition including the assessment of the effect of overhauls. In assessing the effects of the surroundings, the focus will mainly be on the analysis of the market and the essential factors influencing the difference between the utility and exchange values. The issues of assessing the extent of property damage will also be included.

    Tutor: Kledus Robert, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  4. Analysis and assessment of environmental influences affecting real estate prices

    Next to the factors affecting the price of property such as the locality, place of property and related factors such as civic amenities and accessibility, evaluating the presence of conflicting groups affecting the safety and standard of living in a given locality, the quality of construction work, equipment, design solution of a real estate, its historic value, size and the area of the surrounding land, a very important role is also played by the environmental factors such as emissions, noise, areas with special protection modes. The aim is to analyse and, subsequently, evaluate the environmental factors that can significantly influence the resulting price of a property as well as to propose a methodology for assessing non-tangible property.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.

  5. Analysis and quantification of nonmaterial factors affecting the price of a residential (civil) structure

    The focus will be given to assessing the influence of qualitative factors on a structure price. The key approach will be the expression and quantification of artistic and architectural qualities for determining the value of the structure more adequately. The selection of the determinants specific for structures and their role in determining the market value.

    Tutor: Schmeidler Karel, doc. Ing.arch. PhDr., CSc.

  6. Analysis of aspects affecting the prices of building lots

    Valuation of building lots based on price provisions valid in the Czech Republic is conducted using a comparative method based on using the market index, location and limiting aspects. The aim is to test the general usability of this method in relation to its possible use for setting the market value of these lots. There will be market research in a particular region and focus on the analysis of the significance of the features used, their suitability and ways of their quantification. General usability will be tested when applying the method on valuation in other regions in the Czech Republic.

    Tutor: Superatová Alena, Ing., Ph.D.

  7. Analysis of factors effecting the rent rate for premises in administrative buildings

    The aim is to develop methods for dealing with problems related to determining the rent rate for premises in administrative buildings. Currently, there is no obligatory or recommended methodology for dealing with problems of this kind. The research already conducted by doctoral students for their dissertations was only aimed at renting flats. This research will be based on market research and the focus will be on defining a system of significant variables in such a way that the essential price determining factors are taken into consideration and on proposing suitable valuation procedures taking account of the specifics of the property in question.

    Tutor: Superatová Alena, Ing., Ph.D.

  8. Application of the environmental forensics methods in forensic engineering

    The current rapid development of forensic science in a wide range of scientific and auxiliary disciplines aims to unify the methodological approaches not only within the EU. This is also supported by an EU resolution encouraging the member states to unify the forensic sciences by 2020. A problematic situation arises for example from the valuation of industrial areas before their modernization or purchase or from using defunct industrial zones, the so-called brown-fields. These areas are mostly devastated and with notable old ecological burdens caused mainly by contamination by a wide range of hazardous substances. The usual problems include determination of the contamination extent, proposal of measures to remedy the contamination and placing legal responsibility for the damage, which is often the subject of litigation. The aim will be, based on a thorough analysis of the system approach, to create a comprehensive set of methods and procedures, including their application for the purpose of environmental forensics, which finds application in litigation and technical expertise, especially to accelerate, unify and clarify the issues in the process of valuation and determination of liability for damage.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.

  9. Assessing the effect of the structural design on the value of the structure within its life cycle.

    One of the fundamental methods used for structure valuation is the cost method. It is based on the presumption that the value of a structure significantly depends on the cost of its acquisition. This paradigm will be tested in relation to the possibilities of various structural designs of the main structures to obtain comparable utility parameters. The utility of the structure will be assessed within the entire life cycle. The aim is to propose possible corrections for certain types of structural designs within the application of the cost method in structure valuation. For a particular type of building, the influence of the structural design on the acquisition costs, its impact on the life-cycle, the costs related to maintenance and repairs, the possibilities of disposal etc. will be compared.

    Tutor: Superatová Alena, Ing., Ph.D.

  10. Modelling and prediction of the real estate market value in microeconomic context

    The market value of real property as a quantitative variable can be explained by numerous parameters based on the microeconomic essence of heterogeneity of this estate. This variable can be modelled using the statistical linear and nonlinear models in different market segments. For advanced modelling, simultaneous equation models for solving the microeconomic situations on the real estate market can be used. The objective should be to select the appropriate group of models and then test those on the selected data set. The resulting model should have good predictive properties and good applicability in practice.

    Tutor: Cupal Martin, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

  11. Risk methodology associated with valuation of environmental damage

    Risk analysis is a tool for assessing the risks related to mostly old environmental burdens of assessing damage related to environment pollution and, for example, sale of property. Such risks may have different coefficients of seriousness. These are risks of method applications, risks related to the activities of an organization that may cause the damage. Entrepreneurs handling hazardous substances or their resulting products in the form of emissions can seriously damage every component of environment. Therefore, it is necessary to find an adequate procedure for a comprehensive evaluation of the potential damages to environment with respect to the risk posed by a given entity. Risk analysis related to risk for the environment is included in the emergency planning of large enterprises in particular. The above should result in a unified procedure identifying and minimizing the risk of erroneous results when evaluating the environment and the potential damages. Also a procedure will be designed for including the potential damage to the environment in the preventive planning of enterprises of subgroups A and B with respect to the risk that an enterprise must analyse under the legal regulations concerning the prevention of serious disasters. The aim is to design a methodology for carrying out a comprehensive analysis of risks related to the methods of evaluating damage to the environment and proposing changes that should reflect in the emergency planning and its implementation when assessing the environmental damage.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.

  12. Standardization and harmonization of expert valuation procedure for assessment of the usual price of construction works

    The aim is to analyse the current ways of determining the usual price of construction works within the Czech construction market and to propose optimal methods applicable in expert valuation practice when determining the usual price of construction works at various levels of supplier relationships including the consideration of the impacts of potential risks associated with construction itself.

    Tutor: Šmahel Milan, Ing., Ph.D.

  13. Statistical and numerical methods and diagnostic tools for developing an algorithm to estimate the market value of real estate

    The issue is based on the need to set time continuous and unbiased estimation of the market value of real property. The objective will be to propose and test the statistical and numerical methods for engaging in the process of developing an algorithm for estimation of the market value. The result will be a newly created algorithm which allows a more unbiased and a more complete estimation of that value.

    Tutor: Cupal Martin, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

  14. System conception of determining the amount of environmental damage

    Problems occur if damage is caused to non-production functions of the environment such as the loss or weakening of the natural functions of ecological systems with their components and inner structures being damaged by antropogeneous activities thus damaging also the non-production functions. Problematic is also economic damage as a result of the deteriorating environment affecting also the assessment of non-market environmental functions so stressed recently. Problems are also with leakages of hazardous substances with serious negative impacts on the environment. In view of a particular problem situation, the scope and impact, and consequences (range of the damage caused) of leakages have to be evaluated. The aim is, based on an analysis of a system approach to the problems, to design a unified procedure for forensic evaluation and assessment of the damage to the environment to help the forensic experts accelerate and unify work on problem resolution and litigations.

    Tutor: Adamec Vladimír, prof. Ing., CSc.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS01Doctoral Seminary Ics0CompulsoryColS - 26yes
DSB01Basic of Law for Expert Activitycs0CompulsoryDrExyes
DSA01Numerical Methods Ics0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS02Doctoral Seminary IIcs0CompulsoryColyes
DSD06Safety of Machines and Equipment - System Approachcs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD07Electrical Components of System of Manufacturing Machines Drive Units cs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD10Methods of Study of Forest Ecosystemscs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD03Enterprises Evaluationcs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSA02Probability and Mathematical Statisticscs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD02Radiation and Diagnostic Methods in Quality Controlcs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD01Technology of Maintenance of Concretecs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD05Theory and Construction of Machine Toolscs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD04Theory and Construction of Forming Machinescs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD08Theory of Measurement, Techniques of Measurement and Technical Diagnosticscs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSD11Psychology in Forensic Engineeringcs0Elective (voluntary)DrExno
1. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSB02Legal Aspects of the Scientific Workcs0CompulsoryColyes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS03Doctoral Seminary IIIcs0CompulsoryColyes
DSE02Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - Forensic Ecotechnicscs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSE03Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - General Principles of Property Evaluationcs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSE05Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - Real Estate Evaluationcs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
DSE04Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - Forensic Engineering in Civil Engineeringcs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS04Doctoral Seminary IVcs0CompulsoryColyes
2. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSJ01Foreign Language for the Doctoral Studiescs0CompulsoryDrExyes
DSE01Special Methodology of Forensic Engineering - Traffic Accidents Analysiscs0Compulsory-optionalDrEx1yes
3. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS05Doctoral Seminary Vcs0CompulsoryColyes
3. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS06Doctoral Seminary VIcs0CompulsoryColyes
4. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DSS07Doctoral Seminary VIIcs0CompulsoryColyes
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Number of courses Courses
1 1 - 10 DSD06, DSD07, DSD10, DSD03, DSD02, DSD01, DSD05, DSD04, DSD08
1 1 - 2 DSA01, DSA02
1 1 - 5 DSE02, DSE03, DSE05, DSE04, DSE01