The graduate of the study program Natural and Synthetic Polymers / PSP / • has deep knowledge in the field of natural and synthetic polymers in terms of raw materials, principles of synthetic polymer synthesis, technologies of processing and production of natural and synthetic polymers, their molecular and supramolecular structure, chemical and physical properties, including knowledge of structure and properties of natural and synthetic products polymers in individual areas of their applications depending on the study focus • can characterize the issue of environmental burdens in the field of natural and synthetic polymeric materials • can describe physical and physicochemical phenomena occurring at the interfaces during the processing of natural and synthetic polymeric materials • can describe and characterize the physical, chemical and utility properties of polymers with emphasis on the area of application and the technology used in the production and processing of natural and synthetic polymeric materials • can classify quality standards and characterize methods for evaluating the properties of products made of natural and synthetic polymers in the field of focus within the study program • can explain the basic processes in the technology of production and processing of natural and synthetic polymers depending on the industry / plastics, rubber, fiber, textile, woodworking, paper and printing industry and packaging production / depending on the completed focus of study within the study program • can use the acquired knowledge and has the ability to creatively solve problems related to the technology of production, processing, properties and application of natural and synthetic polymers in broader contexts beyond their field of study • has developed educational skills that allow him to continue further self-study
The graduate of the study program Natural and Synthetic Polymers knows: • actively acquire new knowledge and information, use them in formulating recommendations for solutions in production, innovation and development of new processes, technologies and products from natural and synthetic polymers • to solve in a creative way theoretical and practical tasks in the field of development, research, production technology and processing of natural and synthetic polymers using the latest knowledge • solve research and development tasks, prepare projects and evaluation procedures for the processes of production and processing of polymeric materials • apply knowledge of methods of characterization, structure and properties of materials in quality control of manufactured products, as well as in the development of new products depending on the completed focus of study within the study program • creatively use the knowledge gained from applied statistics and evaluation of experimental data in solving the tasks of research, development and innovation in the given areas • apply the use of selected standards in the technical documentation related to the field of study within the study program • work with professional literature, communicate and professionally present their knowledge, own work results and experience in a foreign language
Graduates of the study program Natural and Synthetic Polymers have the ability to: • independently analyze and solve problems in the production and processing of natural and synthetic polymers in individual areas depending on the completed study focus • be responsible and proactive in fulfilling their tasks and responsibilities in the production and processing of natural and synthetic polymers in individual areas, depending on the completed study focus • creatively solve problems in innovation and development of new products and technologies, be responsible for the results of the implementation of solved projects with a high degree of independence, initiative and foresight in a known and unknown environment • professionally present the results achieved in solving projects in the technological practice of production and processing of natural and synthetic polymers
The Natural and Synthetic Polymers study program, as the only study program in technically and technologically oriented fields of study, provides interdisciplinary study in the field of natural and synthetic polymers for application in all areas of industry in which polymers are used. The graduate of this study program is a chemical engineer with deep, comprehensive knowledge of the structure and properties of polymeric materials, polymer processing technologies, the possibilities of their application, as well as the recycling of polymer waste. The graduate is characterized by in-depth knowledge of the course and kinetics of events causing the aging of polymeric materials, which allows him to propose appropriate technological measures and effective means for preventive protection and stabilization of polymer products. He masters modern instrumental methods of analysis of polymeric materials, can obtain the necessary sets of experimental data on their properties and structure, can process, analyze and evaluate this data. The graduate is able to absorb the latest scientific knowledge in the field and apply it to solve practical problems. He is able to assess the various solution options on his own or as a member of a team and choose the most efficient and environmentally friendly ones.
Graduates of the study program Natural and Synthetic Polymers will be employed depending on the completed study focus as • Specialist technologist in textile and clothing production • Quality management specialist in textile and clothing production • Textile and clothing production management specialist • Specialist in research and development in textile and clothing production • Chemical technologist specialist • Specialist technologist in pulp and paper production • Specialist in research and development in pulp and paper production • Quality management specialist in pulp and paper production • Pulp and paper production management specialist • Manager in pulp and paper production • Master. (supervisor) in pulp and paper production • Quality, controller in pulp and paper production • Manager in printing production • Specialist technologist in printing production • Printing production management specialist • Quality management specialist in printing production • Specialist in research and development in printing production • Production planning specialist • Manager in chemical and pharmaceutical production • Chemical specialist in research and development • Plastics processing technologist • Polymer production and processing technologist • Quality management specialist in chemical production • It is ready for 3rd degree university studies
Graduates of the study program Natural and Synthetic Polymers apply in different areas according to the completed study specializations within the study program. Graduates of plastics and rubber / PKG / are employed in: companies focused on the production of synthetic polymers, the processing of natural and synthetic polymers, the production and processing of rubber compounds and rubber products, the production of paints and adhesives, the treatment of materials using textile chemical technologies, the development and production of packaging, waste treatment and recovery from plastics and rubber, such as Slovnaft a.s., Chemosvit Fólie a.s., Continental Matador Rubber s.r.o., BizLink Technology Slovakia s.r.o., VEGUM a.s., Chemolak a.s., SaarGummi Slovakia s.r.o., Contitech Vibration Control Slovakia s.r.o., VIPO a.s., Duslo a.s., HELLA Slovakia Lighting s.r.o., Audia Plastic s.r.o. Voderady, Grafobal Skalica a.s. and more than 350 companies dealing with polymer processing for the automotive, electrical, packaging and consumer industries in Slovakia, recycling of plastic and rubber waste, as well as in research institutes in solving projects aimed at development and innovation of new products in the field of natural and synthetic polymers such as e.g. Institute of Polymers SAS. Graduates of the specialization fibers and textiles / VLATE / are employed in: companies focused on and production of synthetic fibers, for the processing of natural and synthetic fibers into textile materials and for the treatment and refining of textile materials using textile chemical technologies, such as NEXIS a.s., Chemosvit Fibrochem, s.r.o., Slovenka-Silver, s.r.o., Tatrasvit Svit Socks, a.s. , Ozeta a.s., as well as in research institutes in solving projects aimed at the development and innovation of new products in the production and processing of fibers and textile products, such as VÚCHV, as and VUTCH-Chemitex, s.r.o. Graduates of the specialization wood, pulp and paper / DRCEPA / are employed in: companies focusing on the processing of wood and plant raw materials as well as waste biomass for the production of pulp, paper and paper products or agglomerated wood products, such as Mondi AG Austria, Mondi SCP a.s., OP Papírna, s.r.o., SHP Group, Bukóza Holding, Voith Paper , FRS, Ikea Industry, further processing of wood and plant raw materials into cellulose and other chemical substances and production of value-added products. Graduates of polygraphy and photography / POFO / are employed in: companies focusing on the production of printed media and publications, printed packaging, production of printed electronics and material printing operations, companies for the production of classic and digital printing machines and their suppliers, companies for the production of printing materials and their suppliers such as Slovenská Grafia a.s., Neografia a.s., Chemosvit a.s., Grafobal a.s., Aluprint, s.r.o., Purgina, s.r.o., Koenig Bauer Digital KBA, Tesa Tapes, Heidelberg Slovakia, Europapier Slovensko, s.r.o., but also as document analysis specialists at the Criminalistics Institute of the Slovak Armed Forces and the National Bank of Slovakia.
The Natural and Synthetic Polymers study program prepares graduates who have the opportunity to work in positions requiring a second university degree. Employers positively evaluate the ability of graduates of the study program Natural and Synthetic Polymers to creatively apply theoretical knowledge to solve specific problems and challenges in the production and processing of natural and synthetic polymers. Thanks to their wide-ranging knowledge and technical skills, they are able to apply themselves in various areas in the chemical, plastics, rubber, pulp and paper, fiber and textile, resp. the printing industry in jobs requiring a second or third degree degree. The quality of the study program is undoubtedly enhanced by close cooperation between the faculty and industrial partners and research institutions in order to ensure that students are already confronted with the challenges they will face in their future employment. In this regard, an important partner of the FCHPT, which regularly, usually twice a year, provides feedback from employers, is the Industrial Council of the Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology and its individual members representing the most important industrial partners in the chemical and food industries. The employers emphasize the quality of training in the field of laboratory skills, the ability of graduates to be able to face various technical problems and find suitable solutions, the ability to work independently, but also in an interdisciplinary team of experts of various professions. Employers positively evaluate the ability of graduates of the study program to actively engage in teamwork in solving specific problems and challenges in the field of production and processing of natural and synthetic polymers.This is not the case with regulated professions
