International Master Degree Program
Contents
MSc in Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling
Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics
Program supervisor: Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov, DSc, Head of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Objective of the program
The program is implemented with the participation of the leading professors of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, as well as top European technical universities. The underlying concept of MSc program “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” is a balanced combination of fundamental and practical approaches, with the use of methods of mechanics for the description of dynamic processes in different fields such as physics, biology, sociology, economy etc. All lectures and seminars are delivered in English.
The program is designed for training highly professional scientists and engineers with the theoretical background and practical experience in theoretical mechanics, computational mechanics, IT, mathematical modeling and simulations, and distributed computing. The MSc program also develops leadership, analytical, cross-cultural and organizational skills. Upon graduation the participants will have developed practical skills and acquired the fundamental knowledge for further professional career in international engineering and research companies.
Key advantages
1. The graduates will have an opportunity to get a challenging and well-paid job at research institutes, centers and labs. They will be able to find employment at R&D and engineering departments of oil and gas, car-making, power and engineering, or aerospace industries among others.
2. Balanced combination of theoretical courses in mechanics and mathematics with practical exercises, workshops and IT training sessions, simulations and distributed computing.
3. Unique opportunities for international academic mobility: a semester abroad at one of SPbPU partner universities.
4. Unrivalled opportunity for Russian and international students to participate together in SPbPU academic and extracurricular activities.
5. Support of students individual research project and technical ideas
Program structure
Duration and format
Training period of 2 years, full-time, contract basis. Double degree program with Leibniz University Hanover (LUH) and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT). Short-term (2 months) internships at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and LUH, long-term (6 months – 1 year) internships at LUT.
Program content
Compulsory courses, MSc thesis. Compulsory lecture courses and MSc Thesis are included into the syllabus of a student.
1st semester (30 credits)
- Computational mechanics
- Nonlinear Dynamics
- Mathematical Methods in Mechanics
- Tensor Calculus
- Biomechanics
- Advanced Problems in Mechanics
2nd semester (30 credits)
- Statistical Physics
- Mechanics of Multi-Component Media
- IT in Mechanics
- Mechanics of Thin Shells
- Advanced Modeling in Mechanics
- Research Seminar
3rd semester (30 credits)
4th semester (30 credits)
Scientific and Research work
The scientific work includes two research areas: Mechanics of Discrete Media and Mechanics of Continuum Media.
The research in the area of Mechanics of Discrete Media proceeds in the joint laboratory of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics and Institute of Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences. Scientists of the Discrete Models in Mechanics laboratory deal with different fundamental modern problems of mechanics, such as formulation of fundamental laws of mechanics of discrete media, development of interparticle interactions laws, defining properties of discrete media at different scale levels, establishing the relationship between parameters and properties of discrete media. Analytical and computer methods allow to describe thermomechanical properties of crystalline, amorphous and nanostructured materials and shock wave processes in solids; dynamics of granular media; fracture and structural phase transitions, chemical processes; astrophysical processes; sociological processes; biological evolutionary processes, etc.
The research in the direction of Mechanics of Continuum Media is connected with construction of new models of continuum media for description of various physical processes and phenomena. Analytical and computer models proposed by the department staff describe thermal conductivity, internal friction, electromagnetic phenomena, interaction of electromagnetic fields with matter, phase transformations, chemical reactions, fracture, deformation of thin-walled structures and nano-objects. In particular, researchers propose new models of particles with a complex structure and internal degrees of freedom, as well as thermomechanical processes based on models of thermal conductivity and hyperbolic thermoelasticity; develop fundamentals and methods of experimental mechanics, models of solid-state transitions and transitions from liquid to gas; describe the influence of the form of the strain state and material parameters on the kinetics of new phase formation, and the development of interfaces and chemical reactions fronts in deformable materials.
Also the Department conducts applied investigations for leading Russian research organizations, e.g. reliability of nuclear power plants; inertial navigation and sports biomechanics, modeling of oil and gas production, modeling of coke formation in the path of liquid rocket engines, thermal, electrical and strength analysis of aluminum electrolytic cells, development of methods for thin-walled structures calculations, high-speed video and photomicrography, etc.
Teaching methods
World famous professors are invited to give short- and long-term courses. Individual training plan based on the students’ scientific interests provides a wide choice of case studies, cross-cultural team work, expert workshops, study visits to enterprises and internships at research centers and companies of St. Petersburg. Special resources of SPbPU supercomputing center and a digital fabrication laboratory “Fab Lab Polytech” will be available for students. Every student enrolled in MSc program “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” is offered to study a semester abroad at European universities.
Program Staff
Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov, Head of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Prof. Dmitry A. Indeitsev, Scientific Advisor of the Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences
Dr. Wenzhe Shan,
Laboratories and equipment
1. Laboratory of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics: supercomputers, 3D-model of the crystal structures, models of machines and mechanisms
2. Fab Lab Polytech: milling machines for metal cutting machine for wood, 3D-printers, laser cutter and engraver, cutting plotter, laser machine, bending machine, bandsaw
3. Studio "Photomechanics": equipment for high-speed video and photomicrography, photographic equipment.
Ph.D. degree programs
The following graduate courses are offered at Department of Theoretical Mechanics:
- Theoretical Mechanics (01.02.01);
- Solid Mechanics (01.02.04);
- Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Methods and Software Complexes (05.13.18).
The possible research topics are listed here.
To sign up for an interview, write to us at loboda_omail.ru, kspfrolovagmail.com
Key facts
Admission requirements: applicants are required to hold a Bachelor, Specialist or Master degree in related subject area. Applicants should demonstrate English language proficiency at B+ level.
Admission tests: examination in the field of mechanics and interview in English with program coordinator (option – via Skype).
Admission procedure: written on-line application. Application deadline – June, 30.
Semester and date begin: fall semester – September, 1.
Length of program: 2 years
Degrees awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
Tuition fees: for Russian students — 220 000 RUB a year, for foreign students — 250 000 RUB a year
Contact details
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Dr. Olga Loboda, Program Coordinator
29, Polytechnicheskaya str., University building, 195251 St. Petersburg
Telephone: +7 952 247 40 33
E-mail: loboda_omail.ru, kspfrolovagmail.com
TAGS: Master Mechanics. Master Engineering. Master Russia. MS program.
