PhD study of Water Management and Water Structures study branch is focused on complex scientific training, methodology of independent research work and development of knowledge in this area of water management theory. Basic theoretical disciplines, such as mathematics, construction and applied physics, hydromechanics, hydrology, hydropedology, soil mechanics, water chemistry, water quality in a river basin and other subjects are presented. As technical applications there are mainly hydro-technical structures, hydro-amelioration structures, waterworks, waste water treatment, municipal drainage, water management systems, reconstruction of water supply piping network, restoration of water courses and reservoirs, waste in water management. Scientific preparation is based on knowledge of theoretical disciplines of natural sciences base together with theoretical and scientific disciplines of water management orientation. Graduate of PhD study is ready to work in research and development, using creative approach for problems solving and development of new methods in current water management and their application in construction of water management structures. PhD study is closely connected with scientific, research and development activities at training workplace and with technical practice. Continuous active scientific and pedagogical activity is a good condition for eventual qualification of graduates as academic employees at Universities.

prof. Ing. Petr Hlavínek, CSc., MBA

1. Development and optimization of equipment for wastewater removal by evaporation into the atmosphere

   The topic of the PhD study will be related to the ongoing measurements on the evaporation of water from the surface of natural wastewater treatment plants in different technological variants. The aim of the long-term work will be to find the most suitable layout (area, volume), including solving the problem of accumulation and recirculation of wastewater back to the producer's facility. It can be assumed that the solution will be intellectually protected by a utility model/patent. At the same time, it can be expected that the solution will be licensed and therefore interconnection with practice will be one of the key objectives. The actual measurement and monitoring of evapotranspiration will be carried out at several operational facilities, as well as at a semi-operational facility at the VHK research site, or at a laboratory facility located at the VHK weather station.

   Tutor: Kriška-Dunajský Michal, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

2. Development of technical equipment for optimization of wastewater distribution in natural wastewater treatment plants

   The topic of the doctoral study will be devoted to the development of technical solutions for equipment that should replace complexly designed systems of distribution facilities at larger wastewater treatment plants, e.g. over 150 EO. The current situation represents both an investment-costly and design-intensive arrangement, which is at the same time highly unreliable. Work on the development of the device, as well as its long-term testing (within several functional samples), testing in semi-operational conditions (e.g. at the WWTP during trial operation), creation of intellectual property protection (by patent or utility model) and its commercialization (licensing under the BUT) will be partial goals of the entire PhD study.

   Tutor: Kriška-Dunajský Michal, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

3. Phosphorus removal issues in natural wastewater treatment plants

   The topic of the PhD study will be devoted to long-term observation of several natural wastewater treatment plants (of different technological configurations) with a focus on optimization of outflow concentrations of total phosphorus, as one of the most monitored and problematic parameters in the discharged wastewater. The optimisation will focus on achievable results in conjunction with the economics of operation. In terms of technology, the PhD student will search for optimal multiparametric equations defining the most appropriate ratio between the flowing wastewater and the dosed precipitant. The results will have mainly practical implications, but at the same time will advance the scientific field, as this issue is currently not well developed.

   Tutor: Kriška-Dunajský Michal, doc. Ing., Ph.D.