Czech Technical University in Prague

Ph.D. in Water Management and Water Engineering

Prague 6, Czech Republic

DURATION

4 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Ph.D. in Water Management and Water Engineering is designed to develop advanced knowledge and research skills in water resource management and engineering practices. You'll focus on sustainability, water supply systems, quality management, and the impacts of climate change. The program typically requires a significant research project and fosters collaboration with industry and academic partners.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as water resource engineers, hydrologists, environmental consultants, or researchers in government and non-governmental organizations. There are also opportunities in academia and private sector positions focused on water sustainability and management.

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Introduction

Doctoral studies in WEWM are directed at a wide spectrum of research topics in the scope of

Hydraulics and hydrology
Hydro-technical engineering
Irrigation, drainage, and landscape engineering
Sanitary and ecological engineering

WEWM students are involved in research projects related to:

Surface and subsurface hydrology
River engineering
Open channel flow and pipe flow
Hydraulics of water structures
Transport of sediments and contaminants
Flood protection and revitalization of streams
Design, construction, and operation of hydraulic structures (such as weirs, waterways, locks, dams, and hydro-power plants)
Soil and groundwater hydraulics
Drainage systems and structures
Irrigation systems

Watershed protection and management
Construction of ponds and special reservoirs
Landscape design and conservation
Erosion processes
Protection of surface water and groundwater from pollution
Hydrology of urbanized river basins
Design and operation of water purification facilities and distribution networks
Sewer systems and sewage treatment plants
Swimming pools and spa facilities, etc.

In all these areas of research, the emphasis is put on a quantitative and interdisciplinary approach, application and advancement of modern experimental methods, and utilization and development of mathematical models.

In academia - as researchers and university teachers in a broad variety of water-related subjects (in the realm of technical, natural, and agricultural sciences). As highly valued experts in the respective fields of commercially based consulting. As leading professionals in the water industry.

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