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RESEARCH

Ph.D. in Engineering

ABOUT THE

Program

The Ph.D. in Engineering establishes the research element as the axis of the student’s training in the search for new knowledge in the different lines of research offered through the school’s research groups, all of them recognized by COLCIENCIAS, through which it seeks to respond to the needs of development and projection of the productive sector and society. In this way, the program contributes to the search for solutions to circumstantial problems of the productive sector through the research work carried out by the research groups. It also offers companies the possibility of improving the training of their professionals and consequently increasing their competitiveness and extending their capacity in terms of product and/or service development.

Qualified registration: Resolución No. 005066 del 30 de marzo de 2023 del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN), validity for 8 years.

  • SNIES 54278: In-person | Bucaramanga

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DEGREE:

Ph.D. in Engineering

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DURATION:

8 semesters

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MODALITY:

In-person/In Spanish

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LOCATION:

Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

Profile

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The Ph.D. in Engineering of the School of Physicomechanical Engineering aims to develop and enhance specific competencies in the doctoral student such as:

  • Analyze, understand and interpret engineering phenomena and processes associated with their area of training.

  • Use and generate techniques, theories, practices and modern scientific instruments in order to solve engineering problems in their area of training.

  • Apply and generate knowledge in their area of training to support the solution of problems in science and engineering.

GRADUATE

Profile

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The Ph.D. in Engineering is oriented to the formation of highly qualified professionals to:

  • Apply and develop new knowledge around mathematics, science and engineering.

  • Master the theoretical and experimental research methods of their disciplinary field.

  • Propose solutions to new problems, innovative solutions to existing problems, or new interpretations and models of reality.

  • Conceive, plan, design and execute research or innovative projects.

  • Lead and work in multidisciplinary teams, as well as work autonomously.

  • Communicate effectively with the academic community of their discipline and with society in general.

  • Understand the ethical responsibility of researchers in the promotion of technological, social and cultural advancement.

CLASS

Time

 

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Accreditations

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High-quality accreditation: Resolución del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) no. 005066 del 30 de marzo de 2023 (valid for 8 years).

Tuition subsidies and condonable loans

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code:  24787           Credits:    6  –  Modeling and Simulation I


Code:  00011           Credits:    6  –  Area Emphasis Elective


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  –  Research Seminar I

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Code:  24788           Credits:    6  –  Modeling and Simulation II


Code:  00000           Credits:    6  –  Elective I


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  –  Research Seminar I

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Code:  00000           Credits:    6  –  Elective II


Code:  00000           Credits:    3  –  Elective Seminar I


Code:  24791           Credits:    6  –  Doctoral Thesis I

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Code:  00000           Credits:    3  –  Elective Seminar II


Code:  24793           Credits:    8  –  Doctoral Thesis II

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Code:  00000           Credits:    3  –  Elective Seminar III


Code:  24795           Credits:    8  –  Doctoral Thesis III

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Code:  24796           Credits:    11  –  Research Internship

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Code:  24798           Credits:    8  –  Doctoral Thesis IV

 

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Code:  24800           Credits:    8  –  Doctoral Thesis V

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PhD in Engineering – Electronics

Code:  27200           Credits:    3  –  Special Topics


Code:  27201           Credits:    6  –  Special Topics II


Code:  27212           Credits:    6  – Power Systems Operation


Code:  27211           Credits:    3  –  Stability of Power Systems


Code:  27214           Credits:    6  –  Electromagnetic Transients


Code:  27215           Credits:    6  –  Dielectrics and insulation in power systems


Code:  27216           Credits:    3  –  Reliability analysis in power systems


Code:  27206           Credits:    6  –  Computational electromagnetic


Code:  27217           Credits:    6  –  Electrical Power Quality


Code:  27934           Credits:    3  –  Pattern recognition and machine learning


Code:  27213           Credits:    6  –  Electric power markets


Code:  27208           Credits:    6  –  Advanced power electronics


  • Area Emphasis

Code:  27199          Credits:    6  –  Digital Signal Processing


Code:  27674          Credits:    6  –  Statistical Signal Processing

PhD in Engineering – Engineering Management and Technological Development

Code:  27958           Credits:    3  –  Technology assessment and transfer


Code:  27959           Credits:    6  –  Creation and management of technology-based companies


Code:  27200           Credits:    6  –  Special topics I


Code:  27201           Credits:    6  –  Special Topics II


  • Area Emphasis

Code:  27957          Credits:    6  –  Innovation management and innovation systems


Code:  27960          Credits:    6  –  Technology foresight


PhD in Engineering – Electrical

Code:  27200           Credits:    3  –  Special Topics I


Code:  27201           Credits:    6  –  27201 – Special Topics II


Code:  27212           Credits:    6  –  Operation of power systems


Code:  27211           Credits:    3  –  Stability of power systems


Code:  27214           Credits:    6  –  Electromagnetic Transients


Code:  27215           Credits:    6  –  Dielectrics and insulation in power systems


Code:  27216           Credits:    3  –  Reliability analysis in power systems


Code:  27206           Credits:    6  –  Computational electromagnetics


Code:  27217           Credits:    6  –  Electrical power quality


Code:  27934           Credits:    3  –  Pattern recognition and machine learning


Code:  27213           Credits:    6  –  Electric power markets


Code:  27208           Credits:    6  –  Advanced Power Electronics


  • Area Emphasis

Code:  27210           Credits:    3  –  Advanced Power Systems Analysis

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

Second
Semester

2024

Bucaramanga

Registration opening

Registration closing

Interview

Admission results

February 21, 2024
July 9, 2024
July 19, 2024
July 23, 2024

Enrollment payment

Enrollment

Classes start

July 25 to July 31, 2024
July 31 to August 2, 2024
August 12, 2024

REGISTRATION

Requirements

The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maeingee@uis.edu.co in PDF format.

Note: By clicking on the “Registration” button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.

  1. UIS registration form duly completed and signed.

  2. 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.

  3. Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.

  4. Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

OUR

Faculty

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Ana Beatriz
RAMÍREZ SILVA

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

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Carlos Rodrigo
CORREA CELY

Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering

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César Antonio
DUARTE GUALDRÓN

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Daniel Alfonso
SIERRA BUENO

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

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Edna Rocío
BRAVO IBARRA

Ph.D. in Business Administration

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Elkim Felipe
ROA FUENTES

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Ernesto
AGUILERA BERMÚDEZ

Ph.D. in Engineering

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Franklin Alexander
SEPÚLVEDA

Ph.D. in Engineering

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Gabriel
ORDÓÑEZ PLATA

Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronic and Automatic Engineering

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German Alfonso
OSMA PINTO

Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Management & Development)

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Gerardo
LATORRE BAYONA

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

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Henry
ARGUELLO FUENTES

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Hernán
PORRAS DÍAZ

Ph.D. in Telecommunications

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Hugo Ernesto
MARTÍNEZ ARDILA

Ph.D. in Engineering

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Jaime Alberto
CAMACHO PICO

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering

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Javier Enrique
SOLANO MARTÍNEZ

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

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Johann Farith
PETIT SUÁREZ

Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronic and Automatic Engineering

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Juan Manuel
REY LÓPEZ

Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering

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María Alejandra
MANTILLA VILLALOBOS

Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Management & Development)

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Martha Liliana
TORRES BARRETO

Ph.D. in Strategy and Marketing

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Mónica Andrea
BOTERO LONDOÑO

Ph.D. in Science-Physics

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Oscar Mauricio
REYES TORRES

Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering

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Ricardo
ALZATE CASTAÑO

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Automation

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Rodolfo
VILLAMIZAR MEJÍA

Ph.D. in Information Technology

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School of Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2488

Email: maeingee@uis.edu.co

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Central Campus UIS

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9 

Edificio de Ingeniería Eléctrica

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7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.