Digitalization of Metallurgical Processes

The study focuses on industrial processes in metallurgy and the implementation of digital technologies and skills in metallurgical processes, with an emphasis on two main areas that often overlap: advanced tools for optimizing the production chain and specific technologies for achieving low-carbon and sustainable production in order to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of industrial plants, reduce the amount of emissions produced and increase the level of proficiency. The core part of the study is to acquire theoretical knowledge and digital skills, personal and interpersonal skills (soft-skills), to gain an overview of the possibilities of using and applying a software portfolio for sustainable and competitive industrial production, modelling and simulation of processes. The study programme focuses on digital and long-term sustainable transformation in industry. Graduates will gain an overview of various manufacturing technologies including metallurgy, the latest technologies available for metal production, opportunities for reducing the carbon footprint of industry and sustainable business practices. The graduate will acquire organisational and presentation skills. The aim of this programme is to prepare future professionals who can independently address the challenges and tasks facing the industry with an emphasis on the environment and technological advancement.

The graduate has a basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, metallurgical processes, thermo-chemical processes and energy science, has basic methods and means of organisation and management, with knowledge of current sustainable development goals and environmental, social and marketing management, and has analytical and digital skills. They have an overview of modelling and simulation methods for industrial processes, and are familiar with alternative energy sources, electrification options and fuel combustion technologies. The graduate understands the technical, economic, ecological, managerial and legislative disciplines within the needs of the discipline; understands the interrelationships, and is familiar with the necessary theories, concepts and methods of the discipline to enable data to be collected and problem analysis to be carried out for the performance of lower level technical and managerial functions; understands the possibilities, conditions and limitations of the use of theories, concepts and methods in technical practice; can independently carry out a less demanding research project, find, sort and present information relevant to the solution of the assigned task, and, where appropriate, propose simple and innovative procedures. Applies knowledge of process digitisation, decarbonisation and sustainable industry, data analytics and information technology to a process according to a current industry need.

The graduate is able to communicate effectively with management and technicians/engineers in the operation of production, is able to apply digital skills to the production process and implement individual analytical-digital skills to smaller technological-process units; understands the essence of environmental, social and corporate management and the goals of a sustainable enterprise; has a basic understanding of experimental methodology, laboratory work, analytical procedures, the accuracy and processing of laboratory measurement results and operational data and their software evaluation; as well as management systems and logistics; is able to apply and apply knowledge to handle various tasks and problem solving in the field of optimization and digitalization of technical processes; is prepared to hold a lower management position as a technologist; to work in the field of management and quality control, as well as in the business and public sector. He is ready for team work and can communicate in a foreign language. He/she is solution oriented and can defend a problem solving approach.

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