Methods of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science in Control Problems

Programme description

The academic programme is designed to train experts in control and mathematical modelling. The courses taught within the programme are structured in such a way that the rigorous computations and detailed proofs are illustrated with real-world examples, and all the methods studied have practical applications. Graduates of the programme therefore become specialists across theoretical mathematics and engineering practice
The academic programme provides students with an opportunity to choose their learning path, each of which is supervised by practising scientists who are experts in applied mathematics. An individual approach to each student is achieved through an opportunity to choose their research supervisor. Since the choice of supervisor is a choice of several dozen (about one hundred) professors at St Petersburg University, students can obtain a narrow specialisation in almost any field of applied mathematics and computer science
Additionally, the lecturers of the programme are continuously engaged in cutting-edge research projects, where they can select tasks for their students whose solutions can be published in top-rated Russian and international scientific journals, and presented at scientific conferences

Main academic courses

Automated Construction of Mathematical Models
Supplementary Chapters of Mathematical Analysis of Dynamical Systems
Smart Mechatronic Systems
Mathematical Models in Biophysics and Ecology
Mathematical Models of Nanostructured Systems
Methods of Optimal and Sub-Optimal Estimation in Dynamical Systems and Processes
Mechanics of Composite Materials
Practical Realisation of Modern Methods of Solving Boundary Value Problems for Controllable Systems
Practical Applications of the Theory of Analytical Functions in Solving Boundary Value Problems
Discrete and Probabilistic Models
History and Methodology of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematical Modelling
Operations Research Methods and Models
Continuous Mathematical Models
Complex Networks

Our advantages

The school of applied mathematics and control processes at St Petersburg University is known both in Russia and abroad for the strong mathematical training of its graduates combined with practical knowledge in various fields
The fundamental training is in line with the traditions of the St Petersburg school of mathematics. This makes it possible for graduates to apply reasonably methods of applied mathematics and computer technology for creating, analysing and using mathematical models of controlled processes and dynamic objects. The models can solve problems of science, technology, biology, economics and management
Mathematical modelling to build and analyse controlled and uncontrolled dynamic systems is currently an actively developing field of applied mathematics and computer science. This opens up unlimited opportunities for students and graduates to take part in research. They can present their results in top-ranked Russian and foreign academic journals and at international conferences

Main areas of research

Career opportunity

The programme is aimed at training specialists capable of solving both the theoretical and practical problems of modern control theory. In the process of training all stages of the solution of applied problems are considered in detail, from model construction to technical implementation of the obtained theoretical results
The graduates can work in the field of information technology, solve cutting-edge technical and engineering problems, in particular — to participate in the development of modern vehicles (ground transport, waterborne craft, air transport and spaceships) and creating new energy production methods and improving the efficiency of the existing ones

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