Research and Development of piezoelectric actuators and motors for high accuracy motion generation (Mechanical Engineering)

Overview

The Research and Development of piezoelectric actuators and motors for high accuracy motion generation (Mechanical Engineering) topic at VILNIUS TECH will cover development of novel designs of piezoelectric actuators and motors which are focused on high accuracy orientation and driving of different loads like optical mirrors, lenses and filters as well as samples under high resolution microscopes and etc.

What you'll learn

Research activities will be focused on numerical and experimental investigations of piezoelectric actuators, indication of their mechanical and electro-mechanical characteristics as well as development, numerical and experimental confirmation of control and driving strategies considering that actuator/motor is composed from several bodies and is under affect of low and mid-frequency destabilization factors or actuator/motor target application environment is space environment or CubeSats.

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

• Independent research under supervision;
• Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
• Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
• Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
• The completion of a PhD thesis.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 70
• IELTS: 6

General requirements

• At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
• A relevant portfolio is required.
• Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography.
• Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included);
• Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID;
• Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (applies to non-residents): 20,415 AUD / year (≈ 12,680 EUR / year)

Additional Details: Part-time studies (6-year) 8,453.00 per year.

Living costs

Vilnius, Lithuania: 789-1,378 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The PhD studies can be financed by the companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.