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Statute of Doctoral School Programme inMechanical/ Electro and Communications EngineeringPreambleThis document is a programme-specific statute of the Programme in Mechanical/ Electro and Communications Engineering (ME&C) and complements the main statute of the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (DSSE).Art. 1. Research themesThe interdisciplinary programme of the Mechanical/Electro and Communications Engineering covers key aspects of a complete product life cycle. A principal common theme of our research projects is “construction and design” of products and systems with the focus on sustainability.In order to account for respective specialisations of PhD candidates, the research programme will rely on two pillars:Mechanical engineering Electro and communications engineering.Mechanical EngineeringFig. 1 Area of mechanical engineering research activitiesThe Mechanical Engineering part within the RUES (the Research Unit in Engineering Science) divides itself into three research groups that cover the following topics:Engineering designProduct development methodologyCAD and CAEStructural analysisMachine designMechanical structures and systemsEnergy and environmentMaterial and energy flowBiomechanicsHigh-performance manufacturingProcess engineeringChemical processes.Engineering designMechanical Engineering education and research cover the key aspects of the complete product life cycle. The overarching common theme of our research projects is “construction and design” of products with the focus on sustainability. We use scientific methods to solve both fundamental and applied mechanical engineering issues. The research topics originate from close cooperation with our national and international industrial partners.Mechanical structures and systemsA research objective of energy and environment is to be autonomous as far as possible in terms of thermal and electrical power supply. The aim is to achieve a self-sufficient supply in thermal (heating-cooling) and electrical energy produced near or on-site in a regenerative manner. Research focusses on the aspects of the production and storage of electrical energy as well as its transformation to and from thermal energy. A sensitivity analysis carries out the optimal operating point in various settings and scales (small-scale eco-building or larger scale eco-cities) taking into consideration the specific social, technical and economic advantages and disadvantages. Renewable energies and the rational use of energy in buildings or industrial processes, including life cycle considerations, are further research objectives.Energy and mass flow covered the following research topics:Thermal fluid dynamicsMembrane distillationThermoelectrically power generationBiomechanics research topics are focused on:Analyses and designs of biomedical systems using finite element methodTesting biomechanical systems.High-performance manufacturing The manufacturing related research is geared towards enhancing competitiveness of industrial processes. The scientific problems originate from industrial or academic partners and are solved with scientific methods and appropriate rigour. The topics cover manufacturing processes, related, e.g. to materials, process automation and supply chain optimisation. In addition, chemical processes are the contents of this research area.Electro and Communications Engineering The research area is very wide and covers:Electrical and communications engineeringDynamic modelling of ground antennas (Galileo European GPS) Dynamic modelling of mechatronic systems, and robotic controls, linked to automation of industrial processes.The Mechanical/Electro Communications programme combines several areas of engineering, and scope of the programme is great as engineering combines many multiphysics problems. Very often, the scientific problem requires working on two or more fields simultaneously. Therefore, the programme reflects the large span of the RUES activities within the research unit and with application areas. The proposed programme is a foundation for possible research activities, any interaction between different topics are welcome, and they are limited only by imagination of researchers. The programme inserts into the long-term strategy of UL – to achieve the highest standards of international excellence in research and teaching.Art. 2. Programme Committee (PC) meetings and general assembly of programmeThe Programme Committee consists of the programme coordinator (supervisor of the programme) and one professor from each of the three thematic research axes of the programme if possible.In accordance with the DSSE Main Statute, the members of the programme committee are elected for a term of 5 years by the supervisors of the programme.The members of the programme committee regularly deliberate about any issues related to the doctoral programme as specified in the doctoral school statutes. The programme committee meets at least once per semester.For its regular business, the programme committee works informally. In case of different opinions, a unanimous solution should be sought; if this fails, a majority vote will be taken; the vote of the programme coordinator prevails in the case of equal votes. Minutes of the meetings are circulated to the members.Art. 3. Doctoral candidate representatives2 doctoral candidates, preferably with different background represent the doctoral candidates in the programme. They are elected for two years (renewable) by the doctoral candidates that are enrolled in the ME&C programme.The representatives can participate in the member council meetings with a consultative role and have a vote each in the general assembly.Art. 4. Approval of training modules and coursesActivities for which no ECTS are attributed:Presentation of the yearly progress report to the CET (Comité d’Encadrement de Thèse)Project discussions and progress reports within the research group.Thematic training linked to research (Category 1, min 10 ECTS)The doctoral candidate must follow the thematic training activities, which comprise of advanced courses, invited lectures, journal clubs and doctoral seminars. The focus is on the development of academic, intellectual and technical skills in the areas of the ME&C programme.Obligatory activities:At least 2 active contributions in the UL PhD seminars: max 2 ECTS in total, 1 ECTS per oral, and 0.5 ECTS per poster.At least 2 active participation (oral or poster presentation) at an international meeting: 2 ECTS per oral, 1 ECTS per poster. Alternatively, the doctoral candidate can write at least one peer-reviewed scientific article (or equivalent achievement, e.g. patent) over the PhD study and 4 ECTS will be given to the PhD candidate for each peer-reviewed article.Elective thematic activities (planned together with the supervisor)Attend doctoral school courses (15 h - 35 h each): 1-2 ECTS per course. Selection of the courses is made together with the supervisor: max 2 ECTS in total.Additional courses from the existing Master programmes: Master of Science in Engineering - Sustainable Product Creation, Master Professionnel en Sciences de l’Ingénieur - Efficacité ?nergétique et ?conomique, and Master en Développement Durable or from other curricula at UL, or partnering universities; ECTS points awarded are course dependent: max 2 ECTS in total.Summer-school-type courses and workshops organized by foreign universities or scientific societies: max 4 ECTS in total, 1 ECTS per oral, and 0.5 ECTS for a poster.Through teaching activities, for each given 1 ECTS of a lecture, an exercise, or a lab exercise, 2ECTS will be given for the PhD candidate, and maximum 8 ECTS can be obtained.Online courses:Requirements: A corresponding course is not available in Luxembourg, and currently, online courses can be taken to obtain a maximum of 2 ECTS.Procedure:a)Before the course:-The PhD candidate sends an email to the supervisor with the details of the course.-The supervisor (thesis director) sends an email to the DS confirming that she/he supports the initiative and that he/she thinks that the course is of a high enough quality and suitable for the candidate.-The DS checks the information and confirms that the course can be taken.b)After the course:-The candidate sends all necessary documents to the CET committee.-The CET committee checks the documents and validates the course, deciding on the number of ECTS that are granted. The supervisor (thesis director) sends an email to the DS confirming the obtained ECTS mon academic and scientific modules (Category 2, min 3 ECTS)Obligatory activities:Attend one course on good scientific practice (such as the one organised at University level): ECTS course dependent.Elective activities (planned together with the Supervisor):Additional complementary Doctoral School courses (15h - 35h each): 1-2 ECTS per course Additional courses from other master curricula at UL, or partnering universities: ECTS course dependent: max 2 ECTSSummer-school-type courses and workshops organized by foreign universities or scientific societies: max 4 ECTSMake a presentation at interdisciplinary expert workshops (1 ECTS; max 2 ECTS)Online courses (elective thematic activities): procedure explained in cat. 1: max 2 ECTS.Transferable skills training (Category 3, min 5 ECTS) These generic and transferable skills exceed the thematic topic of the doctorate and are applicable in a wider professional context.Elective activities planned together with the Supervisor:Transferable skills courses offered by the UL, FNR, and other institution such as and following the rule 2-full-days: 1 ECTS, and 1-full-week: 2 ECTSLanguage courses: max 2 ECTS.ECTS in Category 2 and 3 must sum to minimum 10 ECTS.Table 1 ECTS Summary TableECTS Summary TableECTSDescriptionECTS LimitsECTS Validation (*)minmaxCATEGORY 1Thematic Training ActivitiesMin 10 ECTSObligatoryAt least 2 active contributions in the UL PhD seminars1 ECTS per talk; 0.5 ECTS per poster22 DAt least 2 active participation at an international meeting including international conferences or at least one peer-reviewed scientific article (or equivalent achievement, e.g. patent)2 ECTS per talk; 1 ECTS per poster,4 ECTS per article2n/d DElective (planned together with the Supervisor)Additional DS courses1-2 ECTS per coursen/d2AAdditional UL/ partner university courses1-2 ECTS per coursen/d2ASummer school-type courses, workshops or training sessions2 ECTS per eventn/d4B, C, or EOnline coursesSee procedure aboven/d2ETeaching activitiesSee procedure aboven/d8BCATEGORY 2Common Academic & Scientific ModulesMin 3 ECTSObligatoryGood scientific practice course ECTS course dependent2AElective (planned together with the Supervisor)Additional DS courses1-2 ECTS per coursen/dn/dAAdditional courses from other Master curricula at UL, or partnering universities1-2 ECTS per coursen/d2ASummer school-type courses, interdisciplinary workshopsMax. 2 ECTS per eventn/d4B, C, or EPresentation at an interdisciplinary expert workshopMax. 2 ECTS per eventn/d2D, or EOnline coursesSee procedure aboven/d2ECATEGORY 3Transferable SkillsTrainingMin 5 ECTSElective (planned together with the Supervisor)Additional DS transferable skills courses offered by the UL and other institution2-full-days: 1 ECTS 1-full-week: 2 ECTSn/dn/dA, or BLanguage coursesECTS course dependentn/d2A, or BTable 2. Communication of course results and validation of ECTSECTS VALIDATION TABLEDocument typeCodeHanded in byExam result or ECTS letter + participants listATeacherCertificate of successful completion + programme*BPhD candidateCertificate of attendance + programme + report**CPhD candidateArticle, poster / slides of talk + programmeDPhD candidateCourse programme and duration, certification of successful completion, feedback form on online courses provided by the Doctoral SchoolEPhD candidate* If no official programme is available, the length of the course or activity needs to be confirmed by the person organising the activity** Report: 3 pages per ECTS (If the activity involves the presentation of a poster or an oral presentation, the length of the report may be reduced accordingly with a poster being awarded 0.5 ECTS and a talk 1 ECTS. For this, the poster or the slides of the talk have to be provided in addition. ................
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