PhDTransport engineeting
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Life science 13.0 (ISCED 42) Chemical engineering (JACS H810) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in the Investigations of dynamic processes of inhomogeneous traffic flow with stochastic elements) |
| Course code | Material engineering T008 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. References should be by the academics from Civil or Materials engineering field A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in tthe Investigations of dynamic processes of inhomogeneous traffic flow with stochastic elements
Open application for a doctoral candidate in the field of Transport engineering
The doctoral candidate position is available in the VILNIUS TECH faculty Transport Engineering department Mobile Machinery and Railway Transport. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Mechanics, Physics, and Mathematics, are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
The traffic flow in the city street network is examined. Inhomogeneous traffic flow is understood as the flow of different vehicles. Each vehicle type is characterized by different parameters (TP length, weight and others). A new method for studying the dynamic processes of inhomogeneous traffic flow is being developed, which is understood as a system of differential equations that describes the change of variables in time and each node of the street network. The main variables of inhomogeneous traffic flow are the densities, and speeds of each vehicle type. Inhomogeneous traffic flow is considered with stochastic parameters. The method being developed evaluates the geometry of the streets, the adhesion of the road surface and the vehicle, and the cycles of traffic lights.
A new non-homogeneous traffic flow study method is applied to traffic flow control by evaluating the control of traffic light switching cycles.
The purpose of the research is to create a non-homogeneous traffic flow research method with stochastic elements, verify the parameters of the method and investigate the possibilities of applying the method to manage traffic flow in the city street network.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. dr. habil. Marijonas Bogdevičius. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: Master of Science in Transport Engineering or Mechanics Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Expected skills and knowledge: research work, creativity, good knowledge of mathematics and programming
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Prof. dr. habil. Marijonas Bogdevičius, e-mail: marijonas.bogdevicius@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.