Theoretical and professional knowledge Graduate of the study program Metrology in the field of study Mechanical Engineering can a. define methods and procedures for designing measurements at the highest metrological level, physical principles, design solutions and method of application of working measuring instruments and measurement standards in selected areas of measurement; b. describe theoretical foundations of designing experiments, evaluating measured data, physical principles of measuring instruments and measuring systems designed to ensure metrological traceability, relevant statistical methods and assess their suitability for use in solving a given research problem, principles and procedures to ensure international equivalence of measurements; c. explain principles of ensuring metrological traceability at the national and international level, principles for evaluating measured data, including the use of advanced methods; d. formulate problems and analyze the results in the field of methods and means of measurement, design of experiments and procedures for evaluation of measurements in accordance with the latest knowledge in the field, methodology of solving the researched problems, based on a thorough knowledge of the current state-of-art, hypotheses and propose experiments to test them; e. analyze a scientific and research problem in terms of defining appropriate measurement methods and procedures, measuring instruments and measuring systems, solved interdisciplinary tasks from their metrological assurance point of view, theoretical and practical problems.
A graduate of the study program Metrology in the field of study Mechanical Engineering can a. apply theoretical knowledge for solutions of particular research and development problems in the field of metrology, metrological knowledge in solving interdisciplinary problems; b. innovate existing methods and procedures for designing measurements and processing of measured data, existing physical principles, design solutions, conditions and methods of application of measuring instruments and measuring systems, theoretical knowledge in selected segments of metrology, employing results of the experimental activity; c. develop and improve methods, procedures and technical solutions for the assurance of metrological traceability, theoretical tools for designing and evaluating measurements, theoretical and practical procedures, methods and technical means for solving interdisciplinary problems; d. analyze and evaluate requirements of national economy to ensure metrological traceability at all levels, theories, concepts and innovations associated with the design and evaluation of measurements, the design and use of advanced measuring instruments and measuring systems, information resources in the field of professional interest; e. define development trends related to the problem, suitable theoretical tools and the way of their application to particular scientific issues.
A graduate of the study program Metrology within the study field of Mechanical Engineering proves: a. creativity in solving scientific and research tasks during the doctoral study, cooperation with other departments within the own institution or company, cooperation with other research and development institutions in Slovakia and abroad, synthesis of knowledge and cooperation with experts and research and development teams from other scientific and technical fields; b. ability constantly educate himself/herself and improve his/her professional knowledge, experience and skills, to contribute to the development of his/her own research field, respectively to contribute to transfer knowledge in interdisciplinary research, pass on the acquired knowledge to his/her collaborators in scientific research and development teams, present knowledge within the pedagogical activity, work independently with literary sources, synthesize and analyze the acquired knowledge and use it appropriately in his/her professional activities; c. consistency and reliability in the management of the scientific and development team, in the correct and unquestionable presentation of the achieved results of research and development, in participating in national and international grant schemes and research teams; d. responsibility for the results of his/her own work and the results of the research and development team, correct and consistent presentation of the achieved results within the professional and scientific community, appropriate, unambiguous and comprehensible presentation of the achieved results to the wider professional and general public, management of institutions, cooperating partners, compliance with professional and scientific ethics, relevant rules and regulations.
The doctoral study program Metrology prepares highly qualified graduates who have the prerequisites for filling professional positions in research and development institutions, metrology service provider organizations, and institutions belonging to the quality infrastructure. These include, for example: - Slovak Office for Standardization, Metrology and Testing – the central body of the state administration for the field of metrology, - Slovak Institute of Metrology – national metrological institution, - Slovak legal metrology, n.o. – designated organization, the largest provider of legal metrology services in Slovakia. In addition, graduates were also employed in higher education as employees of the STU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. As confirmed by several supporting opinions evaluating the quality of graduates of this study program, the employability of its graduates is at a high level. There are no official statistics on the employment of graduates of the doctoral study program Metrology. However, due to the highly professional relationship between the teachers and students of this study program, there is feedback from its graduates on an unofficial level. It shows that all graduates in the last six years are employed and working in their field of study.
A graduate of the study program Metrology in the field of study Mechanical Engineering can be employed as a - conceptual expert at providers of metrological services in regulated and unregulated areas, responsible for introducing the latest scientific knowledge into application practice - strategic, managerial and analytical staff in quality infrastructure institutions, developing comprehensive strategies, concepts and methodologies, - senior manager and specialist of quality assurance departments from all areas of the national economy, responsible for the creation and implementation of comprehensive solutions for quality assurance of metrological and testing activities, - senior researcher focusing on the development of new and the implementation of advanced solutions in the field of metrology and testing, - university teacher resp. researcher at university.
The following list shows the successful graduates of the Metrology study program who completed their studies in the last four academic years. The application of specific graduates is not systematically monitored, therefore the list contains only graduates who responded to the invitation to provide information and confirmed that their name can be mentioned in the description of the study program: - Ing. Peter Pavlásek, PhD. – Slovak Institute of Metrology – head of the department of thermometry, photometry and radiometry - Ing. Milan Ioan Maniur, PhD. – Slovak Institute of Metrology – scientific and research worker - Mgr. Ing. Jan Rybař, PhD. - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, STU - postdoctoral student - Ing. Alexandra Javorská, PhD. – Protetika, a.s. – head of quality control department From the mentioned list, it follows that the graduates were employed in fields related to the subject of their studies, which confirms the appropriateness of the focus of the Metrology study program and at the same time confirms the good applicability of these graduates on the labor market.
Several organizations commented on the quality of the study program and the readiness of its graduates to fulfill professional tasks in practice. Their assessment confirms the high credit of the study programs at the STU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, which are oriented towards metrology and quality. Among them is the study program Metrology in the doctoral degree. The following commented on the Metrology study program: 1. Slovak Institute of Metrology Several graduates of engineering and doctoral study programs with a focus on measurement and metrology work at SMU. Their quality and expertise has been proven over time and is highly valued by SMU. 2. Slovak legal metrology, n.o. SLM, n.o. provides a wide range of services and several activities result from the law on metrology. These activities could not be ensured without qualified workers, among whom are graduates of the Metrology doctoral study program. 3. Bratislava Metrological Society It is the authorized person for the verification of the legally controlled measuring instruments. It cooperates with graduates of the Metrology study program in establishing his benchmarks. 4. Slovak Metrological Society It is a state organization, the members of which are also several graduates of the Metrology study program. 5. Slovak National Accreditation Service Graduates of study programs of the STU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering focused on metrology represent a very important part of experts and assessors for testing and calibration laboratories for the accreditation system. They are well prepared and able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skills acquired during their studies.They are not aplicable, it is not a preparation for regulated professions
