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RESEARCH

PhD in Materials Engineering

ABOUT THE

Program

The Ph.D in Materials Engineering seeks to train high-level researchers who contribute to raising knowledge of Materials Engineering, starting from an applied conception and oriented to scientific development and innovation. In this way, the Program constitutes an investigative, interdisciplinary workspace, consolidating and articulating the training of its Ph.D in the doctoral staff with research projects, in the perspective of strengthening the country’s scientific capacity, oriented to the solution of regional and national problems, with international projection.

Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 011940 dated November 14, 2019, with a validity of 7 years.

 

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DEGREE:

PhD In Materials Engineering

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DURATION:

8 Semesters

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MODALITY:

In-person/In Spanish

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LOCATION:

Bucaramanga Central Campus

APPLICANT

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The PhD in Materials Engineering is aimed at professionals in the area of Engineering, Basic Sciences or Geology, with demonstrable knowledge in the area of materials, who have an interest and aptitude for research, knowledge of a foreign language and whose interests are oriented to the solution of problems in the area of Materials Engineering, scientific development, industrial and technological.

 

GRADUATE

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The graduate of PhD Program in Materials Engineering will be a person with a solid integral training, with skills to design and direct research projects, that enable the expansion of the frontier of knowledge of materials, their properties and applications. He will have teaching and research skills to generate and lead lines, groups and research centers in academic institutions and organizations linked to R&D&I activities.

 

CLASS

Time.

Full-time dedication.

Tuition subsidies and condonable loans

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code: 29231              Credits: 6 – Advanced Materials


Code: 29232             Credits: 6 – Characterization of Materials


Code: 29233             Credits: 6 – Research Methodology


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Code: —                          Credits: 12 – Elective Group Emphasis


Code: 26500                 Credits: 7 – Thesis Proposal


 

 

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Code: 29234             Credits: 2 – Research Seminar I


Code: 26502             Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis I


 

 

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Code: 29235             Credits: 2 – Research Seminar II


Code: 26504             Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis II


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Code: 29236             Credits: 2 – Research Seminar III


Code: 26506              Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis III


 

 

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Code: 26507           Credits: 13 – Research Internship


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Code: 29237             Credits: 2 – Research Seminar IV


Code: 26509             Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis IV


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Code: 29238             Credits: 2 – Research Seminar V


Code: 26511              Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis V


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Code: 26519        Credits: 6 – Kinetics and Reactor Design


Code: 29240       Credits: 6 – Corrosion Control


Code: 26513        Credits: 6 – High Temperature Corrosion


Code: 29241        Credits: 6 – Corrosion under stress in alloys


Code: 26512        Credits: 6 – Advanced Electrochemistry


Code: 26520        Credits: 6 – Advanced Transport Phenomena


Code: 26522        Credits: 6 – Advanced Hydrometallurgy


Code: 26526        Credits: 6 – Advanced Ceramic Materials


Code: 26529        Credits: 6 – Composite Materials


Code: 26530       Credits: 6 – Nanomaterials


Code: 26521        Credits: 6 – Advanced Pyrometallurgy


Code: 26527        Credits: 6 – Advanced Polymers


Code: 29239       Credits: 6 – Biomaterials


Code: 26523       Credits: 6 – Biotechnological Processes


Code: 29251        Credits: 6 – Chemistry of Materials


Code: 26531        Credits: 6 – Special Topics in Materials


Code: 26525       Credits: 6 – Phase transformations in state


Code: 26516        Credits: 6 – Materials Tribology


Code: 29242       Credits: 6 – Statistics, Design of Experiments and Applied Optimization in Research


Code: 29243       Credits: 6 – Surface Physicochemistry


Code: 29244       Credits: 6 – Metal smelting


Code: 29245       Credits: 6 – Fracture Mechanics and Analysis


Code: 29246       Credits: 6 – Welding Metallurgy


Code: 29247       Credits: 6 – Modeling and Simulation in Materials Engineering


Code: 29248       Credits: 6 – Advanced Minerals Process


Code: 29249       Credits: 6 – High Temperature Mechanical Properties


Code: 29250       Credits: 6 – Powder metallurgy


 

 

PROGRAM

Fees

Registration

0,5 S.M.M.L.V.*

Tuition fee per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.*

Academic fee per semester

10 S.M.M.L.V.*

* The SMMLV for 2024 is $1,300,000 Colombian pesos.

The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student 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 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 who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

KEY

Dates

First
Semester

2025

Bucaramanga

Registration opening

Registration closing

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REGISTRATION

Requirements

The documentation is received digitally by e-mail posgrados.materiales@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.

  • If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.

    • Notice 3: If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.

  • Certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A2 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Language Institute.

    • Notice 4: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.

  • Three (3) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.

  • Endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.

  • Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.

  • Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.

  • Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.

  • Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.

OUR

Faculty

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Ana Emilse
COY ECHEVARRÍA

PhD in Materials Science and Technology

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Ana María
PÉREZ CEBALLOS

PhD in Engineering

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Andrés Giovanni
GONZÁLEZ HERNÁNDES

PhD in Engineering

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Ángel Manuel
MELÉNDEZ REYES

PhD in Science (Chemistry)

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Carlos Andrés
GALÁN PINILLA

PhD in Materials Engineering

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Darío Yesid
PEÑA BALLESTEROS

PhD in Corrosion

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Dionisio
LAVERDE CATAÑO

PhD in Industrial Engineering

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Elcy María
CÓRDOBA TUTA

PhD in Materials Science and Technology

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Enrique
MEJÍA OSPINA

PhD in Chemical Sciences

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Fernando
VIEJO ABRANTE

PhD in Materials Science and Technology

Jaime Enrique
MENESES FONSECA

PhD in Engineering Sciences

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José Antonio
HENAO MARTÍNEZ

PhD in Applied Chemistry Option Study of Materials

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Mauricio
RINCÓN ORTIZ

PhD in Science and Technology, Materials Mention

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Mayra Eliana
VALENCIA ZAPATA

PhD in Engineering

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Oscar Andrés
VARGAS CEBALLOS

PhD in Chemistry

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Pedro Luis
DELVASTO ANGARITA

PhD in Materials Science and Technology

Ricardo Alfredo
CRUZ HERNÁNDEZ

PhD in Materials Science and Technology

Rodolfo
VILLAMIZAR MEJÍA

PhD in Information Technology

Sandra Judith
García Vergara

PhD in Corrosion

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Sergio Ismael
BLANCO VÁSQUEZ

PhD in Materials Engineering

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Viviana Raquel
GÛIZA ARGÛELLO

PhD in Chemical Engineering

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Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science School

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 1329 / 2498

Direct: +57 (607) 632 0471

Mail:

posgrados.materiales@uis.edu.co

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Central Campus UIS

Bucaramanga, Santander

Address:

Cra 27 calle9 , Ciudad Universitaria. Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga. Piso 2, Oficina 208.

Universidad Industrial de Santander

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