The KTU PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed for curious and talented people who want to solve interesting, engaging and challenging problems that require new knowledge for a wide range of users. A PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering offers the highest level of research-based study, covering modern electronics and engineering technologies used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, energy and biomedicine. The aim is to provide postgraduate students with an in-depth knowledge of signal processing, imaging, monitoring and control systems and the latest technologies applied in industry.
KTU doctoral students join research teams working in an international high-tech environment to develop unique applications of knowledge or fundamental approaches. They are involved in the creation of new knowledge, allowing them not only to carry out the necessary research but also to experience the creative satisfaction of addressing the key needs of individuals, society, industry and business.
Cycle | Third cycle |
Language | Lithuanian, English |
Duration | 4 y. |
Degree awarded |
Doctor of Science Dvigubas laipsnis |
Doctoral School
Student Info Center
Studentų st. 50
LT-51368, Kaunas
email phd@ktu.lt
Topic title | Possible scientific supervisors | Source of funding | |
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Ultrasonic Guided Wave Structural Integrity Assessment of Thermally Induced Healing Thermoplastic Composite Structures | prof. dr. Elena Jasiūnienė | state-funded | |
Research on a multifunctional hybrid chip for efficient energy management | prof. dr. Algimantas Valinevičius | state-funded | |
Problems and development of non-invasive technologies for physiological monitoring of human brain and for neuroprotection of brain functions. | prof. dr. Arminas Ragauskas | state-funded | |
Application of artificial intelligence methods for analysis of informative regions within ultrasonic NDT and medical diagnostic images | prof. dr. Renaldas Raišutis | state-funded | |
Research of energy harvesting from environment for electronic devices | prof. dr. Dangirutis Navikas | state-funded | |
Efficient signal excitation and processing technologies for ultrasonic measurements and imaging | prof. dr. Linas Svilainis | state-funded | |
Low-Power Energy Harvesting Architectures for IoT Devices | prof. dr. Vytautas Markevičius | state-funded | |
Optimization of cell-free mMIMO technology network performance and electromagnetic pollution in urban environments | prof. dr. Darius Andriukaitis | state-funded | |
Research Methods for Anomaly and Fault Detection in Power Systems | prof. dr. Žilvinas Nakutis | state-funded | |
Development and scientific development of a collaborative robot system research | prof. dr. Renaldas Urniežius | state-funded | |
Advanced Ultrasonic Monitoring methods for Long-Term Safety of Nuclear Power Plants | vyresn. m. d. dr. Vykintas Samaitis | state-funded | |
Non-invasive methods for monitoring cardio-renal function in heart failure patients | doc. dr. Andrius Rapalis | state-funded |
Persons with a Master’s Degree or equivalent degree of higher education may participate in an open competition for admission to doctoral studies. |
Applicants to the doctoral field of science are accepted by competition according to the competition score. Minimum Competition Score 7.5
Additional condition: 1. An applicant must submit a research proposal on the selected topic |
Mandatory documents for admission: |
* The applicant can select no more than 2 (two) research fields and no more than 2 (two) topics per science field. |
Participation in motivational interview (Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų g. 50, Kaunas, Lithuania or online) |
Signing a study agreement (if invited to study) |
Weighted grade point average of the Master’s diploma supplement | 0,3 |
Research experience
Research experience in ten-point grading system (the evaluation of the research experience includes the candidate’s scientific publications or the research paper, other research experience, scientific qualifications, the compliance of the scientific publications and research experience with the topic of doctoral studies) |
0,3 |
Research proposal on the selected topic for admission | 0,15 |
Motivational interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of a foreign language | 0,25 |