Engineering-Oriented Physics
In Russian
Level of education Master
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 2 years
Programme description
- The master’s programme "Engineering-Oriented Physics" is designed to train research engineers who are capable of applying fundamental knowledge and methods of digital engineering to develop and upgrade high-tech electro-physical devices
- The programme has been developed in cooperation with regular employers to train graduates of St Petersburg University
- The programme combines: in-depth study of high voltage electrophysics; high-level mastery of digital design tools, including numerical modelling and computer-aided experimentation techniques and tools; and extensive research practice in solving current scientific and engineering problems
Main courses
- Scientific Seminar on Engineering Physics
- Statistical Methods of Data Analysis
- Methods of Statistical Modelling
- Finite-element Method for Nonlinear Process Simulation
- Electrical Devices in Distributed Power Grids
- Fundamentals of Electrochemistry
- Protection Algorithms and Reliability Analysis of Power Grids
- Electrophysical Processes and Electrical Devices. Laboratory Practicum
- Research Project Management
- Practical Training (Research Project). Group Project Work
- Internship (Research Work). Engineering Physics
Our advantages
The academic programme is unique in that it focuses on developing in students a particular set of competencies:
- Ability to apply knowledge in the field of engineering physics to solve applied and research problems
- Ability to independently master and apply advanced methods and tools: digital design, data analysis and processing, numerical modelling, and computerised experiment in the field of engineering physics; and
- Ability to identify, formalise and solve electrophysical problems within the framework of their professional activities, including in application to processes in power networks and electrical devices
Main areas of research
- Control of fluid and gas flows using an electric field
- Electrohydrodynamics of two-phase fluids
- High voltage processes and electrical strength
International relations
- The Université de Poitiers (France)
- The University of Seville (Spain)
- The Gdynia Maritime University (Poland)
- McMaster University (Canada)
Career opportunities
Professions
- Mathematical modelling engineer
- Specialist in computational physics
- Research associate
- R&D engineer
- Analyst