Graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials: • has a deep knowledge of thermodynamics • masters the basic concepts of applied chemical kinetics and the theory of chemical reactors • can solve various complex systems by numerical methods • has knowledge of the basic principles of industrial diffusion processes • has knowledge and understanding of the basic physicochemical processes occurring in raw material mixtures as a consequence of thermal production conditions in reactors • has knowledge of the laws of mutual transformation of different types of energy • has an overview of the practical use of phase diagrams, knows the technological applications In addition to knowledge from the common core, the graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials Chemical Technologies specialization: Inorganic Technologies and Materials : • has in-depth knowledge of the relationship between chemical bonding, structure and physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds • knows the devices, equipment, methodologies and procedures for characterizing the composition, structure • has an overview of the basic types of non-metallic inorganic materials, their technological and engineering significance • masters the basics of preparation of nanomaterials as special inorganic materials • has detailed knowledge of the types of materials, including biomaterials and nanomaterials, and their use as functional or structural materials • has detailed knowledge of the basic principles of special thin layer and advanced inorganic materials preparation methods focused on relation between microstructure and material behaviour In addition to knowledge from the common core, the graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Catalytic Technologies: • has basic knowledge of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, their preparation and characterization, • masters the possibilities of using catalysts in catalytic processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries and in the environment • masters the basics of preparation of nanomaterials as special organic materials • knows conventional and alternative sources of liquid hydrocarbons, understands crude oil processing, separation and refining of hydrocarbons • understands the physical and chemical processes of treatment and use of gaseous, liquid and solid fuels of fossil origin, has knowledge of the method of production and quality of automotive fuels
Graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials: • can apply thermodynamic knowledge to applied problems of chemical technologies, work with physicochemical data necessary for the description of physical and chemical processes • can solve the processes of chemical technology in terms of thermodynamic laws • can use knowledge from balancing, thermodynamics of multiphase systems and material transfer theory for calculations of mixture separation • can evaluate kinetic data • can design chemical reactors, simulate and optimize their operation • can solve design, simulation and optimization calculations of technological equipment. • masters the procedures in the field of prevention of major industrial accidents, preparedness for their management and limitation of their consequences. • can analyze and develop technical solutions for technological research • can apply knowledge of inorganic and organic substances used in inorganic and organic technology and in the oil industry In addition to skills from the common core, the graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Inorganic Technologies and Materials: • is able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical industrial application, summarize the acquired knowledge and skills, interpret the knowledge in terms of solving the problem of practice and generalize the conclusions • can apply selected physicochemical methods to control technologies • can apply knowledge in the industry focused on inorganic non-metallic materials, non-ferrous metal alloys, inorganic fibres, fillers, polymers and their composites • can select a suitable electrochemical technology for the implementation of production, can evaluate the data obtained and propose changes in activities • can take a position on the possibility of using renewable raw materials for the production of industrially important chemicals from the point of view of chemical sustainability • is able to develop a project for the production of a specific chemical substance, which contains basic data on technology, block and machine technology scheme, material balance, management and data on substances, their health risks and analytical control • can process experimental data, and based on them can propose another procedure or technological solution • can identify types of corrosion and, based on the analysis of the corrosion system, can design corrosion protection • can design a suitable surface treatment of the material to ensure corrosion protection In addition to skills from the common core, the graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Catalytic Technologies: • can apply knowledge about inorganic and organic materials used in organic technology and petroleum industry • can assess the use of petroleum products in practice based on their quality parameters • can process experimental data, and based on them can propose another procedure or technological solution of organic processes • can use various quality control methods for operational controls during standard and non-standard situations in the production process (finding the cause of reduced catalyst activity, identification of unknown substances formed during the production process, determining the causes of exceeding standard parameters, etc.)
Graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Inorganic Technologies and Materials: • is ready to hold the positions of senior chemical production technologist • is able to analyze and solve problems independently • is responsible and proactive in the performance of its tasks and responsibilities • is able to lead large projects, is independent in solving professional tasks, projects and coordination of activities, is able to be responsible for the results of project implementation • is able to work in laboratories or industry in solving current issues in the sector • is adaptable, able to independently and creatively carry out scientific basic and applied research with a high degree of independence and creativity • can think analytically, present their own opinions and solutions to new and non-standard situations • is ready to work effectively in a team, cooperate and motivate people, can manage a work team and take responsibility for team results • is able to plan their own education, organize their work and acquire new knowledge independently • can professionally present the results achieved in solving projects or their own studies • is able to think innovatively and creatively • can set a time plan for solving the project so that it minimizes the cost component and adheres to the time plan of the employer or customer by applying modern approaches to working time planning also with regard to other members of the work team • is characterized by the ability to identify, quantify and evaluate the impact of problem-solving on the social and environmental area • can appropriately and professionally present its own opinions and technical solutions to different types of audiences at different levels of management • is able to work in the field of research and development, in the field of quality management and control, as well as in the business sphere and the public sector Graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Catalytic Technologies: • is ready to hold the positions of senior organic production technologist • is able to analyze and solve problems independently • is ready to work effectively in a team, cooperate and motivate people, can manage a work team and take responsibility for team results • is able to plan their own education, organize their work and acquire new knowledge independently • can professionally present the results achieved in solving projects or their own studies • is able to think innovatively and creatively • is characterized by the ability to identify, quantify and evaluate the impact of problem-solving on the social and environmental area • can appropriately and professionally present its own opinions and technical solutions to different types of audiences at different levels of management
Graduates will find employment in chemical companies, universities, and research institutes. They can also be employed by consulting and construction companies as well as by domestic and foreign commercial - technological organizations. The study program versatility allows the graduate to be employed in all countries of the European Union in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in jobs requiring a master’s degree education. After additional training, they will find positions in other technical areas, thanks to the acquired technical way of thinking. The graduate of this study program is characterized by their in-depth knowledge of material and energy balances effects that take place in continuous and batch processes with exchange of matter and energy, which is helpful in better understanding of the physical fundamental of these processes to optimize to reduce energy consumption, carbon footprint and overall environmental impacts on the one hand and on the other hand to increase the production quantity and quality of overall work productivity. The graduate is characterized by in-depth knowledge of the course, thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions taking place in chemical and food technology processes, as well as their side effects on production and the environment. They master various ways of measuring physical properties and can process, analyse, and evaluate them. The graduate can work independently and as a part of a team. The graduate can apply the latest theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, while being able to independently assess various solutions and choose the most effective considering the benefit and cost aspect. They will be employed in companies not only in the chemical industry, where the knowledge of chemical technologies is considered an advantage, but also in companies focused on logistics, economics, management, and possibly also in finance and banking. They can work as a middle management in chemical and food companies, in economic, commercial, technical, and human resources departments, and has the prerequisites to do business in the field of production and services focused primarily on chemical and food technologies. Graduates do not have problem finding a job immediately they leaving university. Most of them work in the areas of technical and scientific activities, coordination of state and international systems in multidisciplinary programs EU, industrial production.
Graduate of the study program Inorganic Technologies and Materials: • is able to work as a senior researcher in a research organizations • is able to work as a high skilled labourer in a broad range of industrial (not only chemical) companies Graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Inorganic Technologies and Materials:: • will be used as (according to the System of Occupations at sustavapovolani.sk): Chemical Specialist Technologist, Manager in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Production, Chemical Specialist in Research and Development, Quality Management Specialist in Chemical Production, Manager in Metallurgical Industry production, Metallurgical Specialist in Research and Development, Manager in the Production of Building and Refractory Materials, Quality Management Specialist in the Production of Building Materials, Glass Production Management Specialist, Specialist Production Management of Refractory Materials, Technologist Ppecialist in Glass Production, Production Technologist Specialist of Refractory Materials, Specialist in Research and Development in the Production of Refractory Materials, Manager in Glass Production, Quality Management Specialist in Glass Production, Quality Management Specialist in the Production of Refractory Materials, Specialist in Ceramics, Earthenware and Porcelain, Specialist in Research and Development in the Production of Building Materials, Hydrologist for the Environment and Water Management, Organic Chemist, Inorganic Chemist, Physical Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Specialist in Research and Development, Environmental Protection Specialist in Industrial Production, Waste Management Specialist, Manager in Waste Management, Water Quality Control Specialist, Project Manager. Graduate of the SP Inorganic Technologies and Materials specialization: Catalytic Technologies: • will be used as (according to the System of Occupations at sustavapovolani.sk): Chemical Specialist Technologist, Manager in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Production, Waste Management Specialist, Manager in Waste Management, Food Production Manager (Industrial Manager), Recruitment and Selection Manager (Human Resources Manager), Hydrologist for the Environment and Water Management, Organic Chemist, Inorganic Chemist, Physical Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Specialist in Research and Development, Environmental Protection Specialist in Industrial Production, Waste Management Specialist, Manager in Waste Management, Water Quality Control Specialist, Project Manager.
Graduates of the study program Inorganic Technologies and Materials are employed in job positions (examples): Senior Process Engineer (Ing. Benová – Bekaert, Belgium), Senior researcher (Ing. Korenko – ÚACH SAV), Head of central research Laboratories (Ing. Galusková – FunGlass,TRUNI), Senior Technologist (Ing. Sklenár – DUSLO a.s.), Senior researcher (Ing. Kubíková – ÚACH SAV), Researcher (Ing. Mlynáriková– ÚACH SAV), Senior researcher (Ing. Šimko – ÚACH SAV), Environment protection inspector (Ing. Šuleková – SIŽP), Researcher (Ing. Žemlička – ÚSAR SAV), Researcher (Ing. Kováčová – RHP-Technology, Austria), Researcher (Ing. Čopan – VUCHT).
4 employers were contacted. The readiness of graduates of the study program to work in their companies is positively assessed by employers. The application of theoretical knowledge in solving specific technical problems is also appreciated. Employers also stated the ability to work independently as well as work in a team. In the case of research organizations, it was stated that graduates are not ready to lead a research team, which is understandable, because doctoral studies serve this purpose. However, according to employers, graduates manage the presentation of their ideas, solutions and results well and are able to supplement their knowledge to a sufficient extent within self-study. The ability of innovative ideas depends on the type of job. Employers suggest a greater link between practice and teaching, e.g. by including the solution of problems from practice directly into the pedagogical process.Not, applicable, it is not the case for regulated professions
