The doctoral study programme is focused on the preparation of scientific and research specialists in various fields of microelectronics and technology for electrical engineering. Particularly in the theory, design and testing of integrated circuits and systems, in semiconductor devices and structures, intelligent sensors, optoelectronics, electrical technology materials, industrial processes and electric power sources. Doctoral studies are closely associated with scientific and research activities of the faculty staff. The aim is to provide the PhD education (to the graduates of master's programme) in all subareas of microelectronics and deepen the theoretical knowledge (especially in mathematics and physics), teach the PhD students to the methods of scientific work, and provide them with special knowledge and practical skills (both obtained mainly during their researching activities associated with solving dissertation thesis issues). Current and expected future trends play an important role, particularly in electronics and communication technology. Due to the developed theoretical education of high quality and specialisation in chosen field of study the PhD graduates are sought as specialists in all areas of electrical engineering.The aim is to provide the doctor education in all these particular branches to students educated in university magister study, to make deeper their theoretical knowledge, to give them also requisite special knowledge and practical skills and to teach them methods of scientific work.

The doctors are able to solve scientific and complex engineering tasks from the area of microelectronics and electrical technology
Wide fundamentals and deep theoretical basis of the study program bring high adaptability and high qualification of doctors for the most of requirements of their future creative practice in all areas of
microelectronics and electrotechnology.
The doctors are competent to work as scientists and researchers in many areas of basic research or research and development, as high-specialists in the development, design, construction, and application areas in many institutions, companies, and organisations of the electrical and electronics research, development, and industry as in the areas of electrical services and systems, inclusively in the special institutions of the state administration. In all of these branches they are able to work also as the leading scientific-, research-, development- or technical managers.

The graduate of the doctoral study programme is able to solve scientific and complex engineering tasks in the field of microelectronics and technology for electrical engineering. The graduate has reached a high level of general theoretical knowledge in the branch and is further specialized in the area of his/her dissertation thesis.
Having broad theoretical knowledge, the PhD graduate is capable of meeting work requirements of both fundamental and applied research. The PhD graduates are sought out as specialists in all branches of microelectronics and technology. They are able to work as research workers, as members of management staff in fundamental or applied research, as design, construction or operation specialists in various research and development institutions, electronics manufacturing firms, and to work for various users of electronic systems and devices. They will be able to employ advanced technology everywhere in a creative way.

prof. Ing. Vladislav Musil, CSc.

1. Analysis of fluid flow in narrow pipes hyperplastic wall using finite volume method.

   The aim is to create a mathematical topic of a physical model for fluid flow analysis of a narrow pipe with a wall of hyperelastic finite volume as a transient, time-varying task in Ansys. The model will be tuned as to the results obtained from experimental measurements, and then will be to model the results obtained for other variants of the wall material properties and fluid pressure variations and other conditions.

   Tutor: Maxa Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

2. Analysis of the gas flow hole of small dimensions using the finite volume method for using electron microscopy.

   The work will be carried out studies and analysis of specific properties of the gas flow hole of small dimensions with a large pressure gradient with respect to the use of the device characteristics for electron microscopy.

   Tutor: Maxa Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

3. Authentication and authorization in computer networks with the use of microelectronics technologies

   The objective of this research is investigation of new authentication and authorization methods that using microelectronics circuits, the possibilities of implementation of known and newly proposed authentication methods into programmable gate arrays.

   Tutor: Kuchta Radek, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

4. Detection of photons in high pressure conditions of environmental scanning electron microscope.

   This topic is focused to study of origin mechanisms and detection ways of photons in high pressure conditions of the specimen chamber of environmental scanning electron microscope. Interaction of electrons with gas molecules is also accompanied by the gas luminescence phenomena. Photons are carrying mediate information about examined sample. Design, realization and experiments with a new detection system of photons will be important part of this work.

   Tutor: Neděla Vilém, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D., DSc.

5. Diagnostic method of photovoltaic cells and modulles

   Research and development of new diagnostic method of photovoltaic cells

   Tutor: Vaněk Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

6. Evaluation of optical spectrum in fibre optic systems for communications and sensing using controlled diffractive fibre optic elements

   Implementation of fast and inexpensive methods for performing the optical spectrum analysis in fibre optic systems for communications and sensing is crucial for many new applications of photonic signal transport and sensing principles. The goal is to analyse principles, set the technical requirements , design and verify fibre optic systems for optical spectrum evaluation based on the controlled diffractive fibre optic elements. Works are expected to be focused to establishing the suitable methods of controlling the properties of the fibre optic diffractive elements using the uniform and local mechanical stress load and using the mechanical stress travelling waves. The thesis will contain the theoretical analysis of the designed fibre spectrum evaluations and modelling of critical fibre elements behaviours. Experimental verifications of the designed fibre systems are expected

   Tutor: Urban František, doc. Ing., CSc.

7. Evaluation of optical spectrum in fibre optic systems for communications and sensing using controlled diffractive fibre optic elements 2

   Implementation of fast and inexpensive methods for performing the optical spectrum analysis in fibre optic systems for communications and sensing is crucial for many new applications of photonic signal transport and sensing principles. The goal is to analyse principles, set the technical requirements , design and verify fibre optic systems for optical spectrum evaluation based on the controlled diffractive fibre optic elements. Works are expected to be focused to establishing the suitable methods of controlling the properties of the fibre optic diffractive elements using the uniform and local mechanical stress load and using the mechanical stress travelling waves. The thesis will contain the theoretical analysis of the designed fibre spectrum evaluations and modelling of critical fibre elements behaviours. Experimental verifications of the designed fibre systems are expected

   Tutor: Urban František, doc. Ing., CSc.

8. Lab-on-a-chip for viral diseases detection

   Lab-on-a-chip for viral diseases detection

   Tutor: Hubálek Jaromír, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

9. Liquid electrolytes for lithium-ions batteries with enhanced fire resistivity

   The studium of liquid aprotic electrolytes with enhanced fire resistivity, designed for lithium ion batteries. The investigation will be based on the use of solvents with high flash point and of lithium salts which do not posses the high oxidation activity. The specific conductivity, freeze resistans and flash point will bee the main criterions for the evaluation.

   Tutor: Sedlaříková Marie, doc. Ing., CSc.

10. Liquid electrolytes for lithium-ions batteries with enhanced fire resistivity 2

    The studium of liquid aprotic electrolytes with enhanced fire resistivity, designed for lithium ion batteries. The investigation will be based on the use of solvents with high flash point and of lithium salts which do not posses the high oxidation activity. The specific conductivity, freeze resistans and flash point will bee the main criterions for the evaluation.

    Tutor: Sedlaříková Marie, doc. Ing., CSc.

11. Low voltage low power analogue circuits design.

    Low-voltage low-power analog circuits design. Theoretical design and experimental evaluations using technology 0.35 um from Amis.

    Tutor: Khateb Fabian, prof. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

12. Materials for high temperature fuel cells

    Study of electrical properties of ceramic materials for high temperature fuel cells

    Tutor: Novák Vítězslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

13. Mem-systems of memristor type

    The research subject consists in developing the theory of mem-systems with a view to memristive, memcapacitive, and meminductive systems, their modeling, simulation, and emulation via analogue and digital tools. Other topic deals with searching for suitable applications of memristors, memcapacitors, and meminductors in the area of analogue signal processing.

    Tutor: Biolek Dalibor, prof. Ing., CSc.

14. Modification materials used for positive electrode of lithium-ions accumulators

    The electrode materials for positive electrodes of lithium ion batteries will be prepared in the basis of LiCoO2 and/or LiFePO4. These materials will be doped by variol metalic components (alkali metals or transition metals). The products will be tested form viewpoints of resistence agens deep charging and electrochemical and physical properties (specific capacity and electric conductivity).

    Tutor: Vondrák Jiří, prof. Ing., DrSc.

15. Negative electrode of alkaline accumulators

    Development of the composition of the negative electrode for alkaline accumulators

    Tutor: Novák Vítězslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

16. Negative electrode of alkaline accumulators 2

    Development of the composition of the negative electrode for alkaline accumulators

    Tutor: Novák Vítězslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

17. Optical gratings and grating arrays for fibre optic systems

    Target of the topic is the design of the suitable fibre optic grating systems for forming and evaluation of the radiation patterns in the fibre based sensing and communication systems. On top of composing the numerical model blocks for individual and superimposed gratings, grating cascades and chirped gratings, it is essential to create the behavioural models for the analysis of gratings with phase and amplitude corrections and models for the analysis of Fabry-Perot, Michelson a Mach-Zehnder fibre interferometers allowing the arbitrary combination of diffractive fibre elements. Using the above modelling shall lead to the design and experimental verification of the fibre setups for efficient forming and evaluation of optical signals in singlemode and multimode fibres

    Tutor: Urban František, doc. Ing., CSc.

18. Optimalization oxide layers of autoemmision cathodes

    The objective of this research project is the investigation of the properties and behavior of surface oxide layers on diamond and noble metals in tho course of electron emission. Emission stability, reproducibility of current-voltage characteristics, noise characteristics as well as emission divergence will be studied. Methodology consists in an experimental study of measurable quantities, as the noise voltage or current and their spectral density dependence on vacuum, temperature and electric field strength.

    Tutor: Grmela Lubomír, prof. Ing., CSc.

19. Optimizing of Lead-free Soldering Process for Modern Packages

    Make the background research of lead-free soldering and establish main technological factors affecting the soldering process. Focalize on modern packages (BGA, LCC, MCM etc.) . On the basis of reliability investigation make optimization of soldering processes for assembly and removal of these packages in the board. On the scientific basis describe designed processes.

    Tutor: Szendiuch Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

20. Reliability of soldering connection for 3D systems

    Determine reliability of solder joints for LF solders. Practical measure a nd computer simulation with ANSYS.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

21. Research and Optimization of Thick Film Technology for Non-conventional Applications

    On the base of background research describe thick film technology and its utilization worldwide. Make optimizing of technology and deal with the usage for non-conventional applications and sensors. Make design and realization of selected application on the scientific basis.

    Tutor: Szendiuch Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

22. The preparation of thin layers from special materials by vakuum and electrochemical methods

    Thin layers of special materials or their oxides should be prepared by two methods. One should be based on vakuum deposition or sputtering, the other by electrodeposition from special solution. The latter should be concentrated on titanum oxide and/or silicon deposits. The physical properties of the deposits should be described special for electrochemical power sourcees.

    Tutor: Vondrák Jiří, prof. Ing., DrSc.

23. The preparation of thin layers from special materials by vakuum and electrochemical methods 2

    Thin layers of special materials or their oxides should be prepared by two methods. One should be based on vakuum deposition or sputtering, the other by electrodeposition from special solution. The latter should be concentrated on titanum oxide and/or silicon deposits. The physical properties of the deposits should be described special for electrochemical power sourcees.

    Tutor: Vondrák Jiří, prof. Ing., DrSc.

24. The study of influence of magnetic and electric field on detection efficiency of secondary electrons in high pressure conditions of Environmental SEM.

    This topic is focused to study of influence of magnetic and electric field on multiplication of secondary electrons signal. Strongly amplified signal of electrons is subsequently detected in high pressure conditions of environmental scanning electron microscope. Electron trajectories will be simulated by the help of the EOD software with a plug-in using Monte-Carlo method.

    Tutor: Neděla Vilém, doc. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D., DSc.

25. Thermophotovoltaic and thermophotonic

    Development of new type of photovoltaic cells

    Tutor: Vaněk Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

26. Utilizing the bulk-driven MOSFET technique in low-voltage low-power analog circuit design.

    Utilizing the bulk-driven MOSFET in low-voltage low-power analog circuit design used in biomedical devices. Theoretical design and experimental evaluations using Technology 0.35 um from Amis.

    Tutor: Khateb Fabian, prof. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

27. Utilizing the floating-gate MOSFET technique in low voltage low power analog circuit design.

    Utilizing the floating-gate MOSFET in low-voltage low-power analog circuit design used in biomedical devices. Theoretical design and experimental evaluations using Technology 0.35 um from Amis.

    Tutor: Khateb Fabian, prof. Ing. et Ing., Ph.D. et Ph.D.

28. 3D connection for LTCC ceramic

    Research properties of connection multilayer structures on LTCC.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.