The graduate of the third degree of the university study programme Electronics and Photonics will gain the following knowledge: - has detailed theoretical and methodological knowledge, understanding and practical experience of key and world-class research areas of electronics and photonics, such as nanoelectronics, smart sensors, organic electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, microsystems, integrated circuits and electronic systems on a chip, electronic systems for signal transmission and processing, wireless and portable electronic devices, and medical electronics devices and equipment, as well as their use in various applications; - has valuable experience in teamwork, experimental design and evaluation, as well as presentation and communication of the results obtained; - is profiled according to his/her preferred field of expertise, depending on which, he/she possesses some of the following competencies: - has a deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of the physical electronics of structures and elements in the field of microelectronics/nanoelectronics and photonics and of electrophysical models finding application in modelling and simulation, for the design of new semiconductor structures or for the interpretation of the results obtained, - is able to apply a wide range of diagnostic methods for the characterisation of electrical structures, elements, circuits and systems, - has the educational background necessary to develop and integrate electronics, optoelectronics, photonics and sensors with advanced methods of signal processing, data transmission and evaluation, - has in-depth knowledge and understanding of modern methods and systems of analogue and digital processing and transmission of audio and video signals, including biosignals, audio and video technology to biomedical technology, - is able to design and analyse integrated circuits and systems-on-chip as well as complex hybrid electronic systems, - is able to use advanced methods for the design, construction and measurement of electronic analogue and digital circuits and systems, antennas and radio-communication systems, and can apply the latest methods for the diagnosis of integrated circuits and systems.
The graduate of the third degree of the study programme Electronics and Photonics acquires the following skills: - is able to follow the latest scientific and research trends in electronics and photonics and in other fields closely related to electronics, as well as to supplement and update his/her knowledge through lifelong learning; - can think critically, independently and analytically and creatively apply gained knowledge from several areas of the field or practice to solve complex scientific research tasks, and can apply these skills flexibly in changing conditions; - is able to theoretically analyse, design and solve complex research tasks in the areas of analysis, design, development, testing and operation of various electronic systems and devices based on advanced micro- and nanoelectronic technologies for small and large companies in both the fields of electrical engineering and ICT, as well as in research and development in various areas of science and social life, while delivering original and innovative solutions; - can creatively apply the acquired knowledge in practice, especially in the areas of business processes and production systems, find professional application in various sectors of science, research, industry and services in the public as well as the private sector, - be able to design a scientific research project plan, set its objectives and define the methods of solution, and defend it before the professional public.
The graduate of the third degree of university studies of the study programme Electronics and Photonics will acquire the following competences: - can lead a team of scientific, research and development workers, design, prepare and lead projects and gradually take responsibility for complex solutions to scientific and research problems, - takes responsibility for the results of his/her work and has the ability to present research results to the professional and lay public; - Can communicate and cooperate with scientific project managers and specialists from other professions in solving scientific research projects; - Is able to create new job opportunities.
Graduates of the study programme find employment in the labour market in all relevant sectors of the economy - in private, public and state sectors. Their knowledge is defined by the graduate's profile and the supporting themes of the study field of Electrical Engineering. Graduates of the doctoral study programme Electronics and Photonics can be employed in particular in: - In research in an EU academic or research organisation, wherever in-depth knowledge of electronics and photonics is required, such as nanoelectronics, smart sensors, microsystems, electronic systems on a chip, electronic signal transmission and processing systems, wireless and portable electronic devices for the Internet of Things and sensor networks, medical electronics devices and equipment, as well as their use in various applications; - in academic or research organisations at the management level of smaller or larger scientific teams or groups; - in industrial practice in the development of systems, methods, technical procedures and complex solutions, where it can provide new and original solutions; - in the electronics and electrical engineering industry, sensor technology, and also in interdisciplinary professions, wherever there is a need to solve large-scale problems relating to the development not only of new elements, devices and systems, but above all of new principles and methods; - in the research and development departments of enterprises as a manager, scientific project manager, designer of electrical elements, devices and systems and wherever physical knowledge of the individual technical elements of a project and the ability to work them out in an original way are required.
Manager in electrical engineering production (Electrical engineering), Specialist electrical engineer in research and development (Electrical engineering), Specialist electrical engineer technologist (Electrical engineering), Specialist in quality control of test equipment (Electrical engineering), Materials technologist in electrical engineering (Electrical engineering), Specialist Electrical Research and Development Technician (Electrical Engineering), Specialist Electrical Quality Control Technician (Electrical Engineering), Independent Researcher (Electrical Engineering), University Assistant (Education, Training and Sport), Test Equipment Quality Control Specialist (Electrical Engineering).
Since 2016, 23 students have successfully completed their studies in the School of Electronics and Photonics.11 graduates have continued their scientific work directly at the Institute of Electronics and Photonics as researchers with university education and 1 as an assistant professor. Ing. Miroslav Behúl, PhD., scientific researcher with higher education, Institute of Electronics and Electronics Engineering, FEEF of STU in Bratislava, Ing. Martin Jagelka, PhD., assistant professor, ÚEF FEI STU in Bratislava, Ing. Michal Šovčík, PhD., researcher, ÚEF FEI STU in Bratislava Ing. Miroslav Potočný, PhD., researcher, ÚEF FEI STU in Bratislava Ing. Pavol Hronec, PhD., software developer at Robertshaw (Trnava). Ing. Gabriel Nagy, PhD., application engineer at ON Semiconductor Slovakia Ing. Vladimír Sedlák, PhD., developer at Tachyum
Evaluation by employers' representatives at the Study Programme Council meeting held on 20.5.2021: "The study programme Electronics and Photonics is a study programme flexibly reflecting the current requirements not only of the electronic, electrical and automotive industry in Slovakia, but also of companies and employers involved in general diagnostics, industrial production and automation, intelligent technologies and systems. The proposed concept of the Electronics and Photonics study programme is set in the right direction and will certainly benefit successful graduates as well as highly demanding employers. This programme is designed in accordance with the requirements of the time, its graduates have deep theoretical knowledge and skills also in development and research, which gives very good prerequisites for their application in practice in the Slovak Republic and abroad, including application in our companies/organizations" The minutes of the SP Council meeting are here: https://is.stuba.sk/dok_server/slozka.pl?id=228435.Positive opinion on the compliance of the acquired qualification with the requirements of the sector was expressed by the representatives of employers at the meeting of the Council of the SP held on 20.5.2021: - Ing. Marian Baláž, Director of Development Centre, ON Semiconductor Slovakia a.s., (Bratislava Development Center Twin City C) - Ing. Štefan Starovecký, Executive Director of SEMIKRON Electronics, s. r. o. - Ing. Milan Ťapajna, PhD., Deputy Director, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Slovak Academy of Sciences.
