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Informatics Engineering

Joint PhD studies with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

PhD in Informatics Engineering combines knowledge of computer systems, software development and the development of technological solutions. It is designed for those who want to develop and analyse advanced computing systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, cybersecurity and autonomous systems. Doctoral students work on real-world problems, developing innovative technologies to automate and robotize industry, exploiting the potential of artificial intelligence.
Doctoral studies address current problems in computing and information processing using advanced technologies and methods. KTU’s Informatics Engineering programme promotes close cooperation with business and industry in order to put research into practice. This provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of modern technologies and to shape future digital solutions.

about field of science
Cycle Third cycle
Language Lithuanian, English
Duration 4 y.
Degree awarded Doctor of Science
Dvigubas laipsnis
  • Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Doctoral School
Student Info Center
Studentų st. 50
LT-51368, Kaunas
email phd@ktu.lt

Research topics

Topic title Possible scientific supervisors Source of funding
Dynamic Forest Carbon Sequestration Assessment
prof. dr. Rytis Maskeliūnas state-funded
Development and research of a hybrid optimisation method for robot control using an AI platform
prof. dr. Renaldas Urniežius state-funded
 Model and Research for Assessing Cyber Resilience in Digital Ecosystems
prof. dr. Šarūnas Grigaliūnas state-funded
Machine learning and information integration research for disease prediction and health care
prof. dr. Robertas Alzbutas state-funded
Smart Forest Growth Monitoring using Federated Learning
prof. dr. Rytis Maskeliūnas state-funded
Integrating Explainability in Vision-Language Models: Methods and Applications for Multimodal AI Transparency with Application in Furniture Manufacturing and Surface Defect Analysis
doc. dr. Arūnas Lipnickas state-funded
Secure Service Composition and Orchestration in Fog Computing prof. dr. Algimantas Venčkauskas state-funded
Investigation of a self-driving robotic system for manipulating objects moving along a conveyor
prof. dr. Vidas Raudonis state-funded
Signal processing and machine learning for monitoring and risk analysis of battery heterogenic ageing
prof. dr. Robertas Alzbutas state-funded
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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements

Persons with a Master’s qualification degree in the fields of Physics, Mathematics or Informatics in the study fields of Technologies or Natural Sciences 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

Additional conditions:
1. One of the submitted recommendations has to be written by the supervisor of the topic, including  the supervisor’s written agreement to supervise the applicant if the applicant is invited to study

2. An applicant is required to have at least one scientific publication published or admitted for publication, and a copy of the publication(s) has to be submitted

3. An applicant must submit a research proposal on the selected topic

 

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 in the fields of Physics, Mathematics or Informatics in the study fields of Technologies or Natural Sciences 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 (one of the submitted recommendations by scientists has to be written by the supervisor of the topic)
  • A research proposal on the selected topic (if the applicant applies to two topics, two individual research proposals have to be submitted)
  • The supervisor’s written agreement to supervise the applicant if the latter is invited to study
  • A list of the research works with a full bibliographic description and copies thereof; applicant is required to have at least one publication published or admitted for publication, and a copy of the publication(s) has to be sumitted
  • A copy of a valid personal document: a passport (for citizens of all countries) or an ID card (only for citizens of the European Union)
  • A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment (50 EUR for EU citizens, and 120 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

* 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)

 

Selection criteria and their weighted coefficients

Weighted grade point average of the Master’s diploma supplement

Master’s qualification degree in the fields of Physics, Mathematics or Informatics in the study fields of Technological Sciences or Natural Sciences

0,3

Research experience

Publications evaluated according to the current description of the annual evaluation of research and experimental development and artistic activities of universities and science institutes approved by the order of the Minister of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania, other research experience and scientific qualifications, relevance of scientific publications and research experience to the topic of doctoral studies. The applicants must have at least one scientific publication published or admitted for publication and submit its copy; otherwise, the application is not considered. Scientific paper – is not accepted.

0,4

Research proposal on the selected topic for admission

0,1

Motivational interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of a foreign language

0,2

 

 

Study programme modules

 

 

Contacts

Doctoral School
Student Info Center
Studentų st. 50
LT-51368, Kaunas
email phd@ktu.lt