RESEARCH
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT THE
Program
The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is based on the analysis and evaluation of trends, expectations and needs that the mechanical engineer is called to face to transcend in the search for solutions to scientific problems.
This program has as object of knowledge the principles of Mechanical Engineering as main discipline, deepening in: Thermal and Fluid Systems; Multiphysics Dynamics, Control and Robotics; Design and Manufacturing.
Research in those fields of knowledge generates innovation and methods for the efficient and sustainable development of products or processes. Likewise, this program seeks to satisfy complex needs at the international, national and regional levels, in accordance with the institutional mission and vision.
Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 6735 dated April 20, 2018, with a validity of 7 years.
- SNIES 106881: In-person | Bucaramanga
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DEGREE:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
DURATION:
8 semesters
MODALITY:
In-person/In Spanish
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
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The applicant to study the PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the UIS must possess:
A professional degree in basic sciences, engineering or related to any of the research areas.
Good oral and written expression, skills in a second language, knowledge in any of the program’s research areas: Thermal and fluid systems; Design and manufacturing; Multi-physics dynamics, control and robotics.
Affinity for teamwork, social sensitivity, leadership, responsibility, desire for learning and self-improvement.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering aims to develop and strengthen the skills that its students require for:
Identify, analyze and solve scientific and technological problems in interdisciplinary contexts related to their area of study.
Plan, execute and act in a responsible way in relation to the assigned activities.
Assertively communicate their arguments and conclusions to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
Demonstrate an ethical commitment to the community, as well as respect for the law, the rules in force and the environment.
CLASS
Time
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ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective subject I
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective subject II
Code: 28904 Credits: 4 – Doctoral Thesis Proposal I
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Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective subject III
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective subject IV
Code: 28905 Credits: 4 – Doctoral Thesis Proposal II
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Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective subject V
Code: 28906 Credits: 3 – Research Seminar I
Code: 28907 Credits: 4 – Doctoral Thesis Proposal III
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Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective subject VI
Code: 28908 Credits: 3 – Research Seminar II
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Code: 28909 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis I
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Code: 28910 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis II
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Code: 28911 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis III
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Code: 28912 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis IV
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Transversal Electives
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Design of Experiments
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Numerical Methods
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Artificial Intelligence Applied to Science and Engineering
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Mechanics of the Continuous Environment
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Modeling and Simulation in Engineering
Elective subjects – Research Area: Thermal and Fluid Systems
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Thermo-economic optimization
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Advanced Cooling and Air Conditioning
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Modeling Analysis and Optimization of Thermal Systems
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Turbulence Modeling
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Basics of Combustion
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Renewable Energy
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Modeling and Simulation of Internal Combustion Engines
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Transport phenomena
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Introduction to Compressible Flow
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Elective subjects – Research Area: Multiphysical Dynamics Control and Robotics
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Dynamic Systems and Advanced Control
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Rotodynamics
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Mechanical Vibrations
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Theory and Practice of Modal Analysis
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Recognition of Patterns Applied to Engineering
Elective subjects – Research Area: Design and Manufacturing Processes
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Finite Elements in Engineering
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Biomechanics of Biological Systems
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Fatigue and Fault Tolerance
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Design and Selection of Materials
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Human Engineering and Simulation
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Product Lifecycle Management
PROGRAM
Fees
Registration
0,5 SMMLV*
Tuition fee per semester
1 SMMLV*
Academic fee per semester
1 SMMLV*
* The SMMLV for 2024 is $1,300,000 Colombian pesos.
The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start the registration process”, you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
Students with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
KEY
Dates
Bucaramanga
Registration opening
Registration closing
Knowledge test
Interview
October 11, 2024
January 24, 2025
Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, 2025
February 6, 2025
Admission results
Enrollment payment
Enrollment
Classes start
February 10, 2025
To be defined
To be defined
To be defined
REGISTRATION
Requirements
The documentation is received digitally by e-mail doctorado.mecanica@uis.edu.co in PDF format.
Note: By clicking on the “Inscripción” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.
UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.
Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.
Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.
Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
PROFESORES DEL
Programa
Abel Antonio
PARADA CORRALES
Magíster en Ingeniería
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Javier
RUGELES PÉREZ
Magíster en Informática
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Leonidas
VÁSQUEZ CHAPARRO
Magíster en Ingeniería Mecánica
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Néstor Raúl
D'CROZ TORRES
Ingeniero Mecánico
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Omar Armando
GÉLVEZ AROCHA
Magíster en Informática
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School of Mechanical Engineering
Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2866 – 2865
Email: doctorado.mecanica@uis.edu.co
Central Campus UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Edificio de Ingeniería Mecánica
Office hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.