Environmental Engineering

Double degree programme with the University of Bologna, Italy

Joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuanian Energy Institute (coordinating institution: Kaunas University of Technology).

Joint doctoral studies in Environmental Engineering are designed to enable students become first-rate interdisciplinary researchers and acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in both academic and non-academic career. PhD students of this programme have a possibility to acquire a double PhD degree with the University of Bologna (Italy).
The main objective of the programme is to educate first-rate interdisciplinary researchers, who are able to develop systemic innovations to improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health, for the protection of nature’s beneficial ecosystems, and for the environment-related enhancement of the quality of human life, at the same time maintaining compatibility in business and industry.

Topic title	Possible scientific supervisors	Source of funding
Design, modeling and eco-efficiency of environmental technologies	doc. dr. Violeta KAUNELIENĖ	state-funded	Research Topic Summary. Over the past decades, the aim of environmental technologies has been devoted towards reduction of environmental pollution by removing polluting materials from polluted media (air, water, soil). During the design process of such technologies, the criterion for optimization is usually assigned to the technological efficiency, while the production and operation costs come second. At the same time, little attention is being paid to the overall eco-efficiency of these technologies. The eco-efficiency may be optimized during initial design phases, as well as in modelling of fluid flows through reactors, thus minimizing energy requirements and increasing efficiency. Moreover, use of environment friendly materials must be considered in the design and production of technology components. The aim of this topic of the dissertation is the optimization of selected environmental technology for air or water treatment, taking into account the entire value chain.
Environmental impact assessment for waste fires in terms of their morphological and chemical composition	prof. dr. Gintaras DENAFAS	state-funded	Research Topic Summary. Proposed doctoral subject matter - "Environmental impact assessment for waste fires in terms of their morphological and chemical composition" During the research, a universal methodology for environmental impact assessment of waste fires will be developed. In order to achieve the set goal, the predominant morphological and chemical composition of stored waste will be assessed in detail and the available scientific and methodical sources of literature on the formation of pollutants during a fire of waste and other materials will be analyzed in detail. Based on the obtained results, several environmental impact assessment algorithms will be developed and their efficiency will be compared.
Assessing the impact of resource recovery from waste using a life cycle approach in the context of circular economy and sustainable development	prof. dr. Jolanta DVARIONIENĖ	state-funded
Assessment of substances of very high concern through the life cycle of construction materials	prof. dr. Jolita KRUOPIENĖ	state-funded	Research Topic Summary. Chemical pollution is an important environmental issue. The importance of chemicals increases also due to the circular economy: if products contain substances of high concern, they can be retained or brought back into the economic cycle through product reuse and material recycling. The existing chemical control system does not ensure sufficient traceability of chemicals. In such a situation, research showing the path of hazardous chemicals from the beginning to the end of the life cycle remains relevant. The aim of the work is to assess the flows and environmental impacts of chemical substances of high concern related to their presence in construction materials and buildings.
Evaluation of the efficiency and environmental impact of the use of materials in the production of products using a life cycle approach	prof. dr. Jolanta DVARIONIENĖ	state-funded
Formation of of nano/micro fibres from plastic waste and their application for value-added products development	prof. dr. Linas KLIUČININKAS	state-funded
Nanotechnology-based process engineering for environmental remediation	prof. dr. Dainius MARTUZEVIČIUS	state-funded
Assessing the properties and industrial production potential of non-traditional yarns and fabrics for sustainable textiles	prof. dr. Žaneta STASIŠKIENĖ	state-funded
Assessment of mitigation of water resource pollution under climate change using advanced methods in the context of sustainable development	prof. dr. Jolanta DVARIONIENĖ	state-funded

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Application procedure

Mandatory documents for admission:

Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online)
Official legalised Master’s diploma with the diploma supplements or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified) and the certificate of recognition if higher education qualification acquired abroad
Curriculum Vitae
Recommendations by two researchers of the relevant science field
A list of the research works with a full bibliographic description and copies thereof; if no research works by the applicant are presented, the applicant is required to present a research paper whose topic is consistent with the dissertation topic indicated in the applicant’s application
A copy of the passport page with personal data, or a copy of the ID card
A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment (40 EUR for EU citizens, and 100 EUR for non-EU citizens)
A certificate issued by IELTS, TOEFL, CERF or any other competent institution within the last 2 years certifying the level of the English language if the candidate is not a graduate of the first or second cycle studies conducted in the English language

Participation in motivational interview (Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų g. 50, Kaunas, Lithuania or online)

Signing a study agreement (if invited to study)

Cycle	Third cycle
Language	Lithuanian, English
Duration	4 y.
Degree awarded	Doctor of Science Dvigubas laipsnis

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