Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty 

of Mechanical 

Engineering 

Brno University of Technology

Content 

Brno University of Technology 

n Studies at Brno University of Technology 

n Brno University of Technology in Facts 

Brno 

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 

n FME in Facts and Figures 

n Studies at FME 

n Doctoral Studies at FME 

n Partner Universities 

n Faculty Institutes and Departments 

Institute of Mathematics 

Institute of Physical Engineering 

Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics 

Institute of Automotive Engineering 

Institute of Aerospace Engineering 

Institute of Materials Science and Engineering 

Institute of Process and Environmental Engineering 

Institute of Manufacturing Technology 

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design 

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics 

Institute of Automation and Computer Science 

Energy Institute 

Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Laboratory 

Institute of Foreign Languages 

NETME Centre 

CEITEC 

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Brno 

University of 

Technology 

www.vutbr.cz 

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Faculties and Institutes 

n Faculty of Architecture 

www.fa.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Chemistry 

www.fch.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication 

www.feec.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Information Technology 

www.fit.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Business and Management 

www.fbm.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Civil Engineering 

www.fce.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 

www.fme.vutbr.cz 

n Faculty of Fine Arts 

www.ffa.vutbr.cz 

n Institute of Forensic Engineering 

www.usi.vutbr.cz 

n CEITEC (Central European Institute of Technology) 

www.ceitec.vutbr.cz 

n Centre of Sport Activities 

www.cesa.vutbr.cz

Brno University of Technology is a prestigious university in the Czech Republic 

and a well-known European technical university providing education in technical, 

economic and art disciplines. As one of the elite technical and research universities 

the University has received ECTS and Diploma Supplement Labels. 

Studies at Brno University of Technology 

Structured tertiary-level education in 

full-time or combined mode of study 

in the following levels: 

n Bc. and Bc.A. Bachelor’s programmes 

(3–4 years). 

n Ing., Ing. arch. or MgA. Master’s 

programmes (1.5–2 years). 

n Ph.D. doctoral programmes (3–4 years). 

The entrance procedures include a written 

test focused on the applicant’s interest of 

the particular field of study and the knowledge 

in the relevant discipline. Some faculties 

may accept students with excellent 

secondary school results without entrance 

examination. 

The basic forms of teaching are lectures, 

seminars, studio work, projects, classwork, 

consultations, work placements, excursions 

and individual work. 

The academic year is divided into winter 

and summer semesters, each generally 

comprising 13 weeks of teaching and five 

weeks examination period. 

Within the framework of international 

exchange programmes, students may 

take some courses at partner universities 

abroad. The University participates in 

European educational programmes such as 

Erasmus, CEEPUS and Leonardo da Vinci. 

The faculties enable the study of disabled 

students. Computer rooms are barrier free, 

the study conditions are adapted to individual 

needs of students, electronic textbooks 

and other aids of a multimedia nature are 

available at most of the faculties. 

University offers various free of charge 

counselling services oriented towards 

student career counselling and cooperation 

with companies, counselling in difficult 

situations and distress related not only 

to the studies. 

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Brno University of Technology in Facts 

n Public technical university founded 

in 1899. 

n Second largest technical university 

in the Czech Republic. 

n Over 24,000 students in three educational 

levels. 

n Nearly 2,500 employees including 

approximately 1,450 academics. 

n Providing education in more than 

80 study branches – all accredited in 

Czech, many of them also in English. 

n A member of national and international 

associations and networks, e.g. EUA, 

CESAER, EUCEN, etc. 

n Partnership with nearly 125 educational 

institutions all around the world 

(under EU programmes or within 

bilateral agreements). 

n Students’ chamber of academic senate 

as a part of decision making body. 

n International Students’ Club 

(www.isc.vutbr.cz). 

n The BEST (Board of European Students 

of Technology) events 

(www.best.vutbr.cz/english). 

n Publishing the University magazine 

Události (www.vutbr.cz/en/udalosti). 

n Centre of Sport Activities offering over 

45 sport activities for over 7,000 students 

and employees (www.cesa.vutbr.cz). 

n Professional courses in specific areas, 

languages, project management and 

other soft skills, career consultancy and 

project counselling provided. 

n Halls of Residence and Dining Services 

offer good-class accommodation 

for more than 7,000 students and dining 

services for nearly 13,000 students and 

employees a day 

(www.kam.vutbr.cz/english). 

n The University press VUTIUM publishing 

of scientific and educational texts in 

Czech and English (www.vutium.vutbr.cz) 

n More than 150 research projects supported 

by Czech ministries, grant agencies, 

European Commission and other 

authorities. 

n Over 350 company direct collaboration 

orders each year and close cooperation 

with dozens of Czech and international 

companies. 

n Providing protected environment, office 

services and consulting for starting innovative 

companies with the aim of smooth 

transfer of research into practice within 

the region by Technological Incubator 

(www.jic.cz). 

n Czech Technology Park – the University 

modern premises for technology companies 

in a business park environment for 

office, research and light industry (Vodafone, 

Silicon Graphics, Mann+Hummel, 

FEI Czech Republic, IBM, Koyo Bearings, 

Motorola, Star 21 Network, etc.). 

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Brno 

www.brno.cz 

About the City 

n Lying in the centre of Europe. 

n Second largest city in the Czech 

Republic with a population of over 

370,000 inhabitants with a great number 

of university students. 

n Situated at the crossroads of ancient 

trade routes joining the North and South 

European civilizations for centuries. 

n Metropolis of the Moravian region situated 

by the Prague–Bratislava highway 

and within easy reach to Vienna. 

n The seat of Supreme Court and 

the Constitutional Court of the CR. 

n The Brno Exhibition Centre with an 

eighty-year tradition as a venue of many 

international trade fairs, exhibitions and 

congresses. 

n A centre of education in the CR 

– 5 public and 1 state universities, 

6 private higher education institutions 

with over 85,000 students. 

n A centre of research – institutes of the 

Academy of Science of the CR, Brno Observatory 

and Planetarium and university 

research centres. 

n Industrial zones as an important centre 

of technology development, industry and 

business for Czech and international 

companies. 

n A centre of cultural life in the region 

– 10 theatres, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, 

the Brno Museum, Moravian Museum, 

Moravian Gallery in Brno, 2 cinema 

multiplexes, Moravian Library, etc. 

n Many historical monuments 

(the Spilberk ˇ 

Castle, St.Peter’s Cathedral, 

Tugendhat Villa, Old Town Hall, 

Brno underground, etc.). 

n A place of regularly held cultural events, 

festivals (“Brno – City in the Centre of 

Europe“, fireworks competition “Ignis 

Brunensis“) and notable sporting events 

(Brno Grand Prix of road motorcycles). 

n Leisure activities – a zoological 

garden, botanical gardens, Brno lake 

with a yachting centre, sports centres 

and aquaparks, etc. 

n A city of modern shopping and 

entertainment centres. 

n A great number of nearby places of 

interest – Austerlitz, Veverí ˇ Castle, 

Pernštejn Castle, Lednice Chateau, 

Moravian Karst with caves, Pálava 

natural landmarks,... 

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Faculty of 

Mechanical 

Engineering (FME) 

www.fme.vutbr.cz 

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Technická 2896/2 

616 69 Brno 

Czech Republic

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is one of the faculties of the Brno University of 

Technology located in the campus Pod Palackého vrchem. In the same area there are 

dormitories, refectories, sports facilities and the Czech Technology Park. 

Top professionals from modern as well as traditional fields of mechanical engineering, 

applied sciences and applied arts work at the faculty specialised institutes and 

laboratories. The faculty provides opportunities for students with different interests 

who want to learn new things and be engaged in creative work of a high standard. 

FME in Facts and Figures 

n Founded in 1900. 

n The second largest faculty. 

n Ranked among two best mechanical 

engineering faculties in the Czech 

Republic. 

n Over 3,500 students and 490 employees 

at 15 specialized institutes. 

n Nearly 45 branches in Bachelor’s, 

Master’s and doctoral programmes. 

n All programmes accredited in Czech and 

English. 

n Education in traditional mechanical 

engineering areas as well as interdisciplinary 

branches. 

n Joint and double degree programmes in 

cooperation with other European universities 

(TU Chemnitz, AmParisTech, 

University di Aquilla). 

n Outstanding students’ results in Czech 

and international competitions (Airbus 

Fly Challenge, Design, AV Awards, Electrolux 

Design Laboratory, Maurice Godet 

Awards, Student Formule). 

n Students’ international exchange 

programmes and internship as integral 

parts of the studies. 

n About 750 students graduate each year 

with very good career prospect. 

n Professional courses within life-long 

learning education (quality management, 

welding, materials, etc.). 

n Close cooperation with Institutes of 

Academy of Sciences of the Czech 

Republic, other Czech and foreign 

research institutions. 

n Rated as the 10 th best-performance 

research institution in the CR. 

n Important partner for Czech and 

international industrial companies 

(Siemens, Škoda auto, IBM, Bosch, 

Honeywell, etc.). 

n Implementation of and partnership 

in more than 120 research projects, 

within 7 th Framework Programme, Czech 

ministries, grant agencies, Eureka, Cost, 

Kontakt, Leonardo da Vinci, bilateral 

cooperation, etc.). 

n A seat of two research centres – NETME 

(New Technologies for Mechanical Engineering) 

and CEITEC (Central European 

Institute of Technology). 

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Studies at FME 

Studies are free of charge when studying in Czech for all students. Students 

studying degree programmes in English are required to pay tuition fee under 

the same conditions as Czech nationals. 

The Bachelor’s degree programme includes 11 basic branches, the Master’s degree 

programme is offered in 21 basic branches. Students in each branch can specialise 

by selecting optional courses and the Master’s thesis topic. 

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes 

(180 ECTS credits) 


n Engineering 

n Manufacturing Technology 

n Power Engineering, Processes and Ecology 

n Machine and Equipment Construction 

n Professional Pilot 

n Applied Computer Science and Control 

n Mechanical Engineering 

Applied Sciences in Engineering 

n Mathematical Engineering 

n Industrial Design 

n Mechatronics 

n Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology 

n Materials Engineering 

Master’s Degree Programmes 

(120 ECTS credits) 

Mechanical Engineering 

n Design of Product Machines and 

Equipment 


n Environmental Engineering 

n Process Engineering 

n Aircraft Design 

n Manufacturing Technology and 

Management in Industry 

n Aeronautical Traffic 

n Foundry Technology 

n Automotive and Material Handling 


n Mechanical Engineering Design 

n Fluid Engineering 

n Applied Computer Science and Control 

Applied Sciences in Engineering 

n Precise Mechanics and Optics 

n Engineering Mechanics and 

Biomechanics 

n Industrial Design 


n Mathematical Engineering 

n Metrology and Quality Control 

n Physical Engineering and 

Nanotechnology 

n Materials Engineering 

Production Systems – Production Systems 

(Czech–German) 

Industrial Engineering – Industrial 

Engineering (Czech–French) 

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Doctoral Studies at FME 

Doctoral studies are focused on theoretical background in the given field and specific 

knowledge regarding dissertation topic. Students prepare for scientific work and 

achievement of scientific results. 

n 4 years of study (5 years for combined mode). 

n Studying in English with tuition fees of 6,000 EUR (per academic year). 

Programmes, Branches 

and Specialization 


n Applied Sciences in Engineering 

(Applied Mechanics) 

n Machines and Equipment – Design 

and Process Engineering (Power, Fluid, 

Process, Environmental, Automotive 

and Handling Enginering, Machines and 

Equipment, Mechanical Engineering 

Design, Aircraft Design and Air Transport, 

Control of Machines and Processes 

– not strictly given) 

n Applied Natural Sciences 

(Applied Mathematics) 

n Physical and Materials Engineering 

(Physical Engineering, Materials Engineering) 

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Application Procedure 

n Application period April–May. 

n Choosing of a supervisor and a topic 

from an approved list 

(www.fme.vutbr.cz/phd/themes.html). 

n Sending an e-application, documents on 

university graduation and CV. 

Studying 

n Individual student’s programme including 

4–6 exams (2 on theoretical bases, 

2–4 on specialized subjects) 

(www.fme.vutbr.cz/phd/branches.html). 

n Passing State doctoral examination 

around 6th semester. 

n Doctoral thesis defence after 4 th year of 

study. 

n Compulsory publication in scientific 

papers.

Partner Universities 

(within EU programmes and bilateral agreements) 

Austria 

n Graz University of Technology 

n Vienna University of Technology 

n Johannes Kepler Universität Linz 

n Salzburg University of Applied Sciences 

Belgium 

n Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende 

n Haute ecole Paul-Henri Spaak 

Bulgaria 

n Technical University of Varna 

n Technical University of Sofia 

Croatia 

n University of Rijeka 

Denmark 

n Aalborg University 

n University of Southern Denmark 

n Danmarks Tekniske Universitet 

Estonia 

n Tallinn University of Technology 

n Estonian Avition Academy 

Finland 

n Tampereen Teknillinen Korkeakoulu 

n Tampere University of Applied Sciences 

n University of Oulu 

n University of Vaasa 

France 

n ESIEE Paris 

n Universite Joseph Fourier 

n Université Pierre et Marie Curie 

n Ecole Supérieure dárt et de design 

n Ecole nationale superieure d’arts 

et metiers 

n EPF Ecole dÍngenieurs 

n Ecole Centrale Lyon 

n Universite de technologie de compiegne 

Germany 

n Hochschule Augsburg 

n TU Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig 

n Technische Universität Darmstadt 

n Technische Universität Chemnitz 

n Universität Potsdam 

n Fachhochschule Schmalkalden 

n Hochchule Merseburg 

n Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena 

n Universität Stuttgart 

n Duisburg-Essen University 

Great Britain 

n Aston University Birmingham 

n University of Glasgow 

n Glasgow Caledonian University 

n Queen Mary, University of London 

n Imperial College of London 

n University of Salford 

n University of Hertfordshire 

Greece 

n Technical University of Crete 

n Aristotle University Thessaloniki 

n University of Patras 

Hungary 

n University of Pannonia 

India 

n National Institute of Design 

Italy 

n Universita degli Studi di LÁquila 

n Universita degli Studi di Bari 

n Universita degli Studi di Parma 

n Universita degli Studi di Roma 

“La Sapienza” 

n Universita di Bologna 

Japan 

n Toyota Technological Institute, Nagoya 

Korea 

n Keimyung University 

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Lithuania 

n Vilniaus GediminoTechnikos 

Universitetas 

n Vilniaus Universitetas 

Malta 

n The University of Malta 

Norway 

n Molde University College 

n Norwegian University of Science and 

Technology Trondheim 

Poland 

n University of Technology and Life 

Sciences in Bydgoszcz 

n Opole University of Technology 

n University of Wroclaw 

n Warsaw University of Technology 

Portugal 

n Universidade do Minho 

n Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa 

n Universidade de Coimbra 

n Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto 

Douro 

Romania 

n Universitatea Politehnica din Timisoara 

Russia 

n Izhevsk State Technical University 

Slovakia 

n Technical University in Košice 

n Technical University in Zvolen 

n Alexander Dubcek ˇ University of Trencín ˇ 

n University of Zilina ˇ 

Slovenia 

n Univerza v Mariboru 

n Univerza v Ljubljani 

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Spain 

n Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya 

n Escola Politecnica Superior d’Enginyeria 

de Vilanvoa i la Geltrú 

n University of Mondragon 

n Universidad de León 

n Universidad Politecnica de Madrid 

n Universidad Politécnica de Valencia 

n Universidad de Córdoba 

Sweden 

n Mälardalen University 

n Chalmers University of Technology 

n Lund University 

n Linköping University 

Netherlands 

n Eindhoven University of Technology 

n Hogeschool Rotterdam 

n Hogeschool Utrecht 

n Universiteit Rotterdam 

Turkey 

n Artvin Coruh University 

n Suleyman Demirel University 

n Afyon Kocatepe University 

n Istanbul Teknik Üniversiesi 

n Middle East Technical University 

n Yildiz Technical University

Faculty Institutes and Departments 

n Institute of Mathematics 

n Institute of Physical Engineering 

n Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics 

n Institute of Automotive Engineering 

n Institute of Aerospace Engineering 

n Institute of Materials Science and Engineering 

n Institute of Process and Environmental Engineering 

n Institute of Manufacturing Technology 

n Institute of Machine and Industrial Design 

n Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics 

n Institute of Automation and Computer Science 

n Energy Institute 

n Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Laboratory 

n Institute of Foreign Languages 

n NETME Centre 

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Institute of 

Mathematics 

www.mat.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: um@fme.vutbr.cz 

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Departments 

n Algebra and Discrete Mathematics 

n Computer Graphics and Geometry 

n Mathematical Analysis 

n Statistics and Optimization

Teaching Profile 

n Basic courses in mathematics: linear 

algebra, analytic geometry, calculus, 

numerical methods, constructive geometry 

and computer graphics, differential 

equations, infinite series, probability and 

mathematical statistics; 

n Mathematical courses, especially those 

of applied nature, within Bachelor’s and 

Master’s degree programmes Mathematical 

Engineering and the doctoral 

programme Applied Mathematics; 

n Theoretical engineering background 

in mathematics, programming, and 

state-of-the-art mathematical software; 

n Doctoral degree programme offering the 

doctoral students courses in applied 

mathematical analysis, statistics, fuzzy 

mathematics, optimization methods, 

computer graphics, applied topology, 

mathematical principles of cryptographic 

algorithms, etc. 

Research Areas 

n Applied mathematical analysis (finite 

element method, numerical solutions 

of differential equations); 

n Applied algebra and discrete 

mathematics; 

n Differential geometry and its applications; 

n Optimization of engineering processes; 

n Mathematical modelling of forming 

processes; 

n Digital image processing. 

Other Activities 

n Members of research teams at other 

institutions (Masaryk University Brno, 

Charles University in Prague, Mathematical 

Institute of the Czech Academy 

of Sciences); 

n Close cooperation with many universities 

abroad (TU Wien, University of Malta, 

University of Hawaii, Molde University 

College, University of Goteborg, University 

of Stellenbosch, Slovak Academy 

of Sciences) and offering a joint degree 

Master’s programme in cooperation with 

University of L’Aquilla (Italy); 

n Large number of papers frequently 

published in renowned mathematical 

journals (Astrophysical Journal, Advances 

in Differential Equations, Theoretical 

Computer Science, Linear Algebra and 

its Applications); 

n Regular participation in international 

scientific conferences (International 

Workshop on Digital Image Processing, 

International Fall Workshop on Geometry 

and Physics, International 

Conference on Differential&Difference 

Equations and Applications, Summer 

Conference on General Topology and its 

Applications). 

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Physical Engineering 

www.physics.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: ufi@fme.vutbr.cz 

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Departments 

n Optics and Precise Mechanics 

n Solid State Physics and Surfaces 

n Micromechanics and Engineering 

Acoustics


n Basic courses on physics in bachelor 

programs: Physics I, Physics II, Selected 

chapters on physics; 

n Advanced courses in study branches 

of Physical Engineering and 

Nanotechnology; 

n Advanced courses in study branches of 

Precise Mechanics and Optics, 

Material Engineering, Metrology, etc. 

(Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes); 

n Lectures in doctoral programmes of 

Physical and Material Engineering, 

and specialized courses. 


... in cooperation with CEITEC – Advanced 

Nanotechnologies and Microtechnologies 

and Advanced Materials 

n Ultrathin films of metals, semiconductors, 

and oxides; 

n Magnetic (ultra)thin films/multi-layers 

and 1D–0D nanostructures; 

n Surfaces and ultra thin films of Ga and 

wide-band gap semiconductors; 

n Fabrication of functional nanostructures 

by nanolitography (EBL. FIB, AFM,...) 

and their application in plasmonics and 

spintronics; 

n Development and application of analytical 

techniques and methods for characterization 

of surfaces, thin films and 

nanostructures (UHV STM/AFM, XPS, 

SIMS, TOF-LEIS, spectral ellipsometry and 

reflectometry, LEED/AES, SNOM,…); 

n Optical microscopy, particularly 

holographic optical microscopy; 

n Laser spectroscopy (LIBS and LIBS+LIFS 

methods), optical tomography; 

n Scalar diffraction theory and kinematical 

diffraction theory; 

n Holographic interferometry; 

n Interferometric measurements of optical 

elements and systems; 

n Rigorous numerical method for analysis 

and design of photonic elements; 

n Development of micro positioning 

mechanisms; 

n Study of the formation of early phases 

of thin films and nanostructures; 

n Atomistic, mesoscopic and microscopic 

models of deformation and fracture; 

n Experimental investigation of uniaxial 

and multi-axial mechanical fatigue; 

n Quantitative fractography; 

n Measuring of elastic and inelastic 

properties of materials; 

n Measuring noise in working and living 

environment. 

Specialized Laboratories 

n Scanning probe microscopy; 

n Surfaces, ultrathin films and in situ 

characterization; 

n Ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD), ion 

beam etching, electron beam microscopy 

and lithography; 

n Optical microscopy, micromechanics; 

n Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy 

and capillary discharges; 

n Coherent optics, optical measurements 

and diffraction; 

n Accredited Acoustic Testing Laboratory. 


n Summer school on physics for doctoral 

students; 

n Promotion activities on physics for 

pupils and secondary school students 

(Physical Circus). 

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Solid Mechanics, 

Mechatronics 

and Biomechanics 

www.umt.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: umtmb@fme.vutbr.cz 

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Departments 

n Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics 

n Kinematics and Dynamics 


n Statics and Strength of Materials


n General courses on mechanics in Bachelor’s 

and Master’s programmes – Statics, 

Kinematics, Dynamics, Strength of 

material I, II, Technical Mechanics; 

n Specialized programmes in: 

Mechatronics (Bachelor’s and Master’s 

degree), Engineering Mechanics and 

Biomechanics (Master’s degree); 

n Doctoral study in Engineering 

Mechanics – mechanics of solids, 

mechatronics, biomechanics. 


... in cooperation with Division of Virtual 

Design and Testing of NETME Centre 

n Constitutive models and limit states for 

special types of materials (particle and 

fibre composites, elastomers, laminates); 

n Strength design and optimization 

of compound containers for extreme 

pressures; 

n Numerical simulation of selected 

technological operations; 

n Two parameter fracture mechanics; 

n Measurement of residual stress; 

n Dynamics of rotor systems; 

n Noise and vibrations; 

n Modelling of dynamic properties 

of interactive dynamic systems; 

n Research and development 

of mechatronic systems; 

n Biomechanics of human musculoskeletal, 

cardiovascular and auditory systems. 

Specialized Laboratories and Equipment 

n Dynamics Laboratory – Bruel&Kjaer 

PULSE analyser with a wide range 

of options in vibro-diagnostics, noise 

measurement and modal properties of 

machine systems; 

n Laboratory of Experimental Mechanics 

and Laboratory of Experimental 

Strength of Materials – UPM 100 

central measuring station, two Spider 

measuring amplifiers , MGC plus system 

with 16 channels for dynamic measurements; 

n Applied Mechanics Laboratory – device 

for identification of constitutive relations 

of rubber; 

n Mechatronics Laboratory (MechLab) – 

software based on Matlab/Simulink and 

hardware tools – multipurpose I/O card 

MF624; dSPACE DS1103 with AutoBox; 

National Instruments cRIO and 

USB 6216; microcontrollers 

PIC32/PIC33f with complete support for 

code generation from Simulink; 

n Computing Laboratory – FEM programs 

Ansys, Abaqus; Maple and Matlab simulation 

and computing systems; continuously 

updated HW. 

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Automotive Engineering 

www.iae.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: uadi@fme.vutbr.cz 

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Departments 

n Internal Combustion Engines 

n Motor Vehicles and Tractors 

n Handling and Building Machines


n Basic courses in the Machine and 

Equipment Construction Bachelor’s 

programme; 

n Specialized courses in the Automotive 

and Material Handling Engineering 

Master’s programme; 

n Automotive and Handling Engineering 

specialization in the doctoral programme 

(cars, vans and trucks, buses, trailers, 

semi-trailers, and motorcycles; internal 

combustion engines for all types of 

vehicle drives, simulation of internal 

combustion engine thermo-mechanical 

systems, dynamics of drivelines, engine 

accessories, ecology; machines and 

devices for in-plant handling of material 

and handling between operations, 

for the mining and transport of building 

materials, for passenger conveyance in 

buildings); 


... in cooperatin with Division of Aircraft 

and Automotive Technology of NETME 

Centre 

n Powertrain dynamics; 

n Mechanical losses; 

n Vehicle system dynamics; 

n Vehicle external aerodynamics; 

n Noise, vibration and harshness; 

n Alternative fuels; 

n Fatigue of machine parts; 

n Ecological aspects of car operations; 

n Rapid prototyping; 

n Three dimensional machine part scanning; 

n Car body deformation evaluation; 

n Designing frameworks of transport and 

building machines; 

n Simulation of material flows in mass 

production; 

n Simulation and experimental verification 

of compacting process of vibratory rollers; 

n Simulation of processes of mixing by 

particulate substances. 


n Engine dynamometers 

(braking power up to 1,200 kW); 

n Vehicle dynamometer 

(two braking axles up to 750 kW); 

n Laser vibrometers; 

n Facilities for acoustic measurements 

(acoustic camera, acoustic proximity etc.); 

n Facilities for combustion pressure indications 

and thermodynamics analyses; 

n Rapid prototyping tools 

(3D scanners and printers); 

n Hardware in the loop facilities; 

n Facilities for vehicle dynamic measurements 

(Correvits, GPS sensors, Mbox); 

n Flow benches; 

n Commercial and in-house software tools 

(CAD, FEM, MBS, CFD, NVH, fatigue, 

tribology). 


n Long-term cooperation with leading 

European industry partners from 

automotive area; 

n Long-term cooperation with top 

European research universities and 

research centres; 

n Formula Student team; 

n Member of research centres. 

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Aerospace Engineering 

www.lu.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: lu@fme.vutbr.cz 

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Departments 

n Aircraft Design 

n Aeronautical Traffic 

n Flying School


n Professional pilot (Bachelor’s degree); 

n Aircraft Design and Aeronautical 

Transport (Master’s degree); 

n Design and Process Engineering in 

Aircraft Design and Aeronautical 

Transport specialization 

(doctoral degree). 


... in cooperatin with Division of Aircraft 

and Automotive Technology of NETME 

Centre 

n Application of modern computational 

methods in the area of aircraft design 

(numerical methods for aerodynamics 

and structures – CFD and FEM, high-lift 

devices development, aerodynamic loads 

calculation, airfoil aerodynamics and 

development, ice accretion simulations, 

landing gear design, composite materials 

in aircraft structures, application of CAD 

tools for parametric geometry models); 

n Composite materials properties and their 

application in aircraft structures, conducted 

in test laboratory certified under 

Czech CAA; 

n Aerodynamic analyses and shape optimization; 

n Aeroelastic analyses; 

n Stress analyses and optimization 

(including fatigue, crash worthiness,…); 

n Reliability analyses for aircraft systems; 

n Structural testing (static, fatigue,…); 

n In-flight measurements; 

n Economic, security and management 

studies for air transportation companies; 

n Aircraft structures testing 

(static and dynamic tests of aircraft 

structures and specimen. 


n Modern CAD systems (CATIA); 

n Modern FEM systems 

(MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN/DYTRAN, 

LS DYNA); 

n Modern CFD systems 

(CFX, Fluent, EDGE); 

n Software for reliability analyses 

(Relex, Reliasoft, SRC, RIAC,…); 

n Testing lab for static testing of aircraft 

structures (CAA certified;) 

n Testing lab for dynamic testing of 

aircraft structures (CAA certified); 

n Composite lab; 

n Equipment for aerodynamic, control and 

stability measurements; 

n Equipment for in-flight testing. 


n Aircraft development: 

ultralight Skyleader 200, sport and turistic 

aeroplane VUT 100 Cobra, experimental 

aeroplane VUT 100 Marabu; 

n Technical support for aeronautical and 

non-aeronautical industry 

(aerodynamics, structure, testing, flight 

measurement). 

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Materials Science 

and Engineering 

www.imse.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: umvi@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 26 

Departments 

n Metal Materials 

n Ceramics and Polymers 

n Structural and Phase Analysis 

n Mechanics and Design of Materials


n Specialized courses in materials 

sciences on all levels of university 

studies in full-time and combined mode 

of study in Czech and English – courses 

in Bachelor’s and Master’s programme in 

Materials Engineering; doctoral degree 

in Physical and Materials Engineering; 

n Life-long learning courses in technology, 

structure analyses, mechanical properties, 

etc.; 

n Specialized courses for metallographic 

laboratories specialists. 


... in cooperation with Division of Advanced 

Metallic Materials of NETME Centre 

and Advanced Materials of CEITEC 

n Perspective technologies in the area 

of nanomaterials; 

n Surface modification of metallic materials; 

n Technological and property-related 

questions about aluminium alloys, 

advanced Mg-Li alloys and Ti-Al and NiAl 

intermetallic alloys; 

n Chemical composition and property optimization 

of selected nickel-based alloys 

for the aviation industry; 

n Material/technological properties 

of ductile cast irons; 

n Material analyses and phase analyses 

and calculations, alloy microstructure 

optimization, heat treatment optimization; 

n Development of procedures for welding 

and surface modification using electron 

beam technology; 

n Preparation, property and application 

of advanced ceramic and composite 

materials; 

n Optimization in selection of engineering 

materials and their welding for dynamically 

loaded structures; 

n Failure analyses, damage investigation, 

fractographic analyses, materials’ service 

degradation analyses. 


n Scanning electron microscopes FEG 

SEM ZEISS Ultra Plus, SEM PHILIPS 

including EDS, WDS, EBSD; 

n X-ray diffractometers Philips X’pert and 

Siemens D500; 

n Glow discharge optical emission 

spectrometer SPECTRUMAT GDS750; 

n ZWICK universal test systems for 

mechanical testing at -70 to 1000°C; 

n Instron hydraulic test system for fatigue 

testing; 

n Pendulum impact testing machines 

HECKERT and MFL; 

n Laser particle size analyzer HORIBA; 

n Ultrasound reactor SONIC; 

n Isostatic press ABB Autoclave and Abra 

Sinter AG; 

n High temperature dilatometer LINSEIS; 

n Electron beam technology for welding 

and surface modification. 


n Cold spray deposition technology 

development. 

page 27

Institute of Process 

and Environmental 


www.upei.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: upei@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 28 

Department 

n Process Engineering


n Specialized courses within the Bachelor’s 

programme – Hydraulic Processes, Principles 

of Process Technologies, Process 

Equipment, Ecology of Industry, Experimental 

Methods and Instruments, Principles 

of Process Engineering, Production 

and Waste, Design and Operation 

of Chemical Equipment, Environmental 

Management, Process Simulation; 

n Specialized courses within the Master’s 

programme – Mass Transfer Processes, 

Heat Transfer Processes, Hydraulic 

Processes, Experimental Methods, Construction 

of Process Equipment, Energy 

and Emissions, Design of Process and 

Power Systems, Systems Engineering, 

Safety Engineering, Mechanical Processes, 

Implementation of Investment Plans, 

Project Management, CFD Modelling, 

Application of FEM, CAD modelling of 

Heat Transfer Equipment, Troubleshooting, 

Implementation of Investment Plans, 

Waste Treatment and Recycling; 

n Doctoral degree programmes offers 

a wide range of research activities with 

emphasis on practical applications. 


... in cooperation with Division of Power, 

Process and Environmental Engineering 

of NETME Centre 

n Energy Systems an Process Simulations 

(efficient utilization of fossil, renewable 

and secondary fuels in the field of 

municipal and industrial energy production); 

n Heat Transfer Systems and Equipment 

(thermal-hydraulic solutions of heat 

transfer process and power equipment 

and systems); 

n Thermal Processes and Gas Cleaning 

(problems related to the combustion of 

gaseous fuels, liquid fuels and liquid 

waste, and on the alternative fuels 

utilization); 

n Computational Fluid Dynamics 

– specialized in complex applications 

from chemical, processing and power 

industries, involving chemical reactions 

and heat transfer (fired heaters, boilers, 

reactors), and in efficient approach to 

troubleshooting and virtual prototyping; 

n Structural Analysis 

(equipment design, optimization of construction 

and equipment service life). 

Special Laboratories and Equipment 

n Burner testing facility up to 2 MW for 

gas and liquid fuels – fully equipped 

with measuring instrumentation, semiautomatic 

control and data acquisition 

system; 

n Unit for thermal and catalytic treatment 

of off-gases containing volatile organic 

compounds and CO – compact unit 

consisting of combustion chamber 

placed in helical heat exchanger, extendable 

by a catalytic packed bed; 

n Unit for combined cleaning of off-gases 

and flue gases by filtration, adsorption 

and selective catalytic reduction – enables 

testing of novel cleaning technologies 

and materials directly in industrial 

plants; 

n Unit for two-stage absorption cleaning of 

flue gases – enables testing and research 

of various absorption mechanisms, various 

emissions and operating conditions; 

n Prototype unit 1–3 MW for energy 

utilization of various types of biomass 

– enables operation testing of various 

types of biomass fuels and offers 

an industry-standard practical heat 

generation unit; 

n Software W2E – developed for simulation 

of waste-to-energy systems, energy systems, 

industrial processes etc. Complemented 

with software for optimization. 

page 29


Manufacturing 

Technology 

www.ust.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: ust@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 30 

Departments 

n Machining Technology 

n Welding Technology and Surface 

Treatment 

n Metal Forming and Plastics 

n Foundry Engineering


n Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing 

Technology; 

n Master’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, 

Manufacturing Technology 

and Management in Industry (in collaboration 

with the Faculty of Business 

and Management), Foundry Technology; 

n Doctoral degree in Manufacturing 

Technology; 

n Industrial Engineering – double degree 

programme (in cooperation with 

Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Centre Cluny 

(Czech/French Master’s studies). 


... in cooperation with Division of 

Mechatronics of NETME Centre 

n Research of progressive production 

technologies on CAD/CAM/CIM/CAE 

and principles and material interactions 

in production technologies; 

n Analyses of workability, formability, 

weldability and castability of advanced 

materials; 

n Tool performance and its improvement 

on the base of PVD/CVD/MTCVD 

technologies; 

n Surface integrity of machined surfaces 

for high loading conditions and extreme 

demands; 

n Statistical analyses of production quality; 

n 3D modelling for manufacturing of 

CNC machine components and for 

visualization and testing using Rapid 

Tooling technology; 

n Evaluation of cutting properties of new 

tool materials and working properties of 

new technical materials including calculations 

of wear; 

n Research at the Department focuses on 

vacuum furnace technology and its 

application potential in manufacturing 

of high-alloy steel and other high-quality 

materials and products; 

n Construction and technological projects 

of forming machines and tools; 

n Experiments, measurements, testing and 

overall verification of forming technologies 

and tools including measurements 

of mechanical and physical properties 

during material transformation; 

n Measurements of mechanical properties 

and chemical composition of welded and 

soldered joints; 

n Evaluation of macro and microstructure 

of welded joints. 

Special Laboratories and Equipment 

n 2–5 Axis CNC Machining with SinuTrain, 

Heidenhain iTNC 530, SPY 280, 

MCV 1210; 

n CAD/CAM software – CATIA,Pro/Engineer, 

NX, TurboCADCAM Professional; 

n Software for measurement: Productivity+, 

ThermaCAM researcher 2001, DynoWare 

Kistler 2011, Fastec Imaging Motion 

Measure 2012; 

n Reverse Engineering, Rapid Prototyping; 

n Vacuum Casting, High Speed Forming, 

Plasma Coating, Laser welding, TIG/WIG 

welding, Laboratory of Microstructure 

Analysis; 

n Simulation software ProCAST, 

Quick CAST, DEFORM. 


n Training courses – International 

Welding Engineer IWE; International 

Welding Technolog IWT; Advanced 

CNC Technology; 

n Scientific conferences – NewTech, FORM, 

FOUNDRY DAYS. 

page 31


Machine and 

Industrial Design 

www.uk.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: uk@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 32 

Departments 

n Design Theory 

n Machine Design 

n Industrial Design


n Bachelor’s and Master’s degree 

programme Industrial Design; 

n Fundamental subjects in all mechanical 

engineering Bachelor’s degree 

programmes; 

n Master’s degree in Mechanical 

Engineering Design; 

n Doctoral degree in Design and Process 

Engineering. 


... in cooperation with Division of Virtual 

Machine Design and Testing of NETME 

Centre 

n Tribology – thin lubrication films, 

roughness and topography, lubricant 

and rubbing surfaces properties, friction, 

rolling contact fatigue; 

n Technical diagnostics – optimization 

of methods for car testing, localization 

of noise sources, self excited vibration of 

bearings, identification of parameters for 

simulation and modelling, magnetorheological 

dampers; 

n Mechanical design and virtual prototyping 

– 3D optical digitalization, quality 

control, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, 

cavity testing; 

n Fatigue properties – high cycle fatigue 

properties, bearing life testing, acoustic 

emission, contact fatigue monitoring, 

damage diagnostic of machine parts; 

n Industrial design – ergonomics, 

3D digital modelling, graphic design and 

typography, visual communication 

design, product design, experimental 

and transport design. 


n High-end 3D scanners for digitalization 

of machine components with dimensions 

ranging from millimetres to several meters 

with high precision (0.01 mm); 

n 3D printers for rapid manufacturing of 

functional metal and plastic prototype 

parts; 

n Unique equipment for measuring and 

simulation of tribological parameters 

of rubbing surfaces such as Mini Traction 

Machine for friction measurement, 

Optical Profiler for measuring of surface 

microtopography and Optical Tribometers 

for measurement of lubricant film 

thickness in wide range of operating 

conditions; 

n Low-reflection (semi-anechoic) acoustic 

chamber for measurement of acoustic 

power in accordance with ISO 3745; 

n Microphone arrays for localization 

of noise sources using SONAH and 

Beamforming methods. 


n Annual Conference of Diploma Projects 

for students of design and applied 

mechanics; 

n Summer schools for secondary and university 

students focused on 

3D scanning, digital design tools and 

hand drawing; 

n Annual exhibitions in the Technical 

Museum in Brno – presentation of final 

work of new graduates in Industrial 

Design. 

page 33


Production Machines, 

Systems and Robotics 

www.uvssr.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: uvssr@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 34 

Departments 

n Production Machines 

n Robotics and Robots 

n Production Systems and Virtual Reality 

n Electrical Engineering 

n Quality, Reliability and Safety 

n Research Centre of Automatic 

Manipulation


n Subjects on electrical engineering for all 

specialisations; 

n Master’s degrees in Design of Product 

Machines and Equipment, Production 

Systems and Metrology and Control; 

n Doctoral degree in Design and Process 

Engineering – Machines and Equipment; 

n Double degree in Production 

Systems/Produktionssysteme – in cooperation 

with TU Chemnitz 

(Czech–German Master’s studies). 




n Special-purpose machining tools for the 

production of bearings, industrial robots 

of the new university series; 

n Design and control of robots, their 

peripherals and end effectors; 

n Design of machining and forming 

technology; 

n Calculation of hydrostatic circuits, elements 

of artificial intelligence, sensorics; 

n Expert assessments in mechanical 

engineering and economics; 

n Reliability, lifespan and diagnostic 

methods of electrical devices; 

n Risk and safety assessment of machinery; 

n Development of handling devices and 

automated systems; 

n Diagnostics of electric machinery, and 

high-speed and thermosensitive 

recording of high-speed actions; 

n Development and construction of 

production machines and their parts; 

n Creation of virtual prototypes using threedimensional 

stereoscopic projection; 

n Measurements and diagnostics of machines 

and compensation of geometric 

errors of machine tools. 


n Robotic Lab – simulation, control, 

programming of industrial robots and 

manipulators (mainly ABB IRB4400/60, 

KUKA KR15, KUKA KR3 with accessory 

equipment); 

n Laboratory of modern methods in automatization, 

robotic and sensoric – six 

working stations for design of embedded 

microcomputer systems for automation 

and programming; 

n CIM laboratory – programming CNC 

machine tools and control of industrial 

robots, sensor systems, running and 

integration of manufacturing systems; 

n Laboratory of hydraulic and pneumatic 

systems – complex industrial solutions 

on industrial robots and manipulators; 

n Laboratory of virtual reality – simulation 

under real conditions. 


n Professional courses in Technical 

Expertise (mechanical engineering and 

the economics of technology and systems); 

n Re-qualification course for Operators of 

CNC machines. 

page 35


Automation and 

Computer Science 

www.autnt.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: uai@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 36 

Departments 

n Automation 

n Applied Computer Science 

n Computer Networks


n Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer 

Science and Control; 

n Master’s degree in Engineering 

Computer Science and Control; 

n Providing courses in microprocessor 

technology, computer hardware and software 

and networks, theory of automatic 

control and program development for information 

and control systems, operating 

systems for networks, database systems, 

program development environments, etc.; 

n Control of Machines and Processes in 

the doctoral degree Design and Process 

Engineering and cooperation in Applied 

Mathematics and Applied Mechanics. 




n Mobile robot construction and control 

(omni directional wheels, electrical 

sensors, control and navigation systems, 

trajectory generation, motion control); 


(esp. identification and simulation of 

dynamic system parameters via genetic 

algorithm and neural networks); 

n Automatic control systems 

(linear and nonlinear automatic control, 

digital automatic control, binary and 

optimal control, robust control, discrete 

PSD controllers, large-scale systems); 

n Mathematical modelling and methods 

in project management 

(processes of identification, multi-criteria 

selection, scheduling, monitoring and 

realisation of projects); 

n Production management (scheduling 

and lot sizing in flow shops and job 

shops); 

n Soft computing (fuzzy logic, neural 

networks, evolutionary and hybrid algorithms, 

knowledge based reasoning); 

n Multi-body modelling and simulation of 

the dynamic behaviour of machinery and 

mechatronic systems; 

n Design, simulation and controlling of 

technical systems and technological 

processes; 

n Software development 

(e.g. in NI LabVIEW environment and 

C/C++ or C# languages); 


n Laboratory of Programmable Logic 

Controllers; 

n Virtual instrumentation lab. 


n Design, development and administration 

of the Faculty network; 

n Organizing the International Mendel 

Conference on Soft Computing every 

year (indexed in ISI Thomson Reuters 

and Scopus). 

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Energy Institute 

www.eu.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: eu@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 38 

Departments 

n Power Engineering 

n Thermodynamics 

and Environmental Engineering 

n Victor Kaplan Department 

of Fluid Engineering


n Energy and Processing devices 

(Bachelor’s degree); 

n Power Engineering, Environmental 

Engineering, Fluid Engineering 

(Master’s degree); 

n Design and Process Engineering 

(doctoral degree). 





n Experimental assessment of solid fuels 

– moisture content, calorific/heating 

value, flash point, auto ignition temperature 

of deposited or suspended dust, ash 

content, characteristic temperatures of 

ash, volatile combustible components in 

solid fuels; 

n Testing of biofuels and waste for energy 

production – incineration, gasification; 

n Testing of small-scale steam engines and 

turbines; 

n Analysis of gaseous products of combustion; 

n Size and concentration measurement 

of fine particles ranging from 8 nm to 

2,000 μm; 

n Flow, mixing, atomisation, dispersion, 

and agglomeration of two and 

more-phase fluid systems; 

n Investigation and diagnostics of atomisation 

nozzles for industrial applications; 

n Aerosol transport and deposition; 

n Clean space assessment; 

n Surface temperature measurement using 

contact and/or non-contact methods 

– thermal imaging, pyrometers, thermocouples 

(for temperatures up to 1,600°C); 

n Multi-phase fluid flow modelling 

(liquid-gas, solid particles-gas); 

n Production of on-line control systems 

based on numerical models of solidification 

and cooling down processes; 

n Numerical modelling of technological 

processes in steel metallurgy 

(continuous casting, cooling down 

process during rolling etc.); 

n Thermodynamic cycles of heat pumps, 

refrigeration and air conditioning units 

and other devices; 

n Mapping of traffic related air pollution; 

n Indoor environment of transport vehicles 

including thermal load; 

n Thermodynamic design of heat engines 

with external heat source; 

n Research on absorption refrigeration 

cycles; 

n Unsteady fluid flow solution, water hammer 

solution, pressure wave propagation 

solution; 

n Wall wettability investigation; 

n Research of cavitation in the hydraulic 

systems; 

n Mathematical model of fluid flow in the 

pipe junction; 

n High pressure hydraulic research. 

Special Facilities and Equipment 

n CFD software Fluent,Star-CD; 

n Heavy hydraulic laboratory for testing 

hydraulic machines; 

n Laboratory of hydro-dynamics and 

heat transfer; 

n Laboratory of tribology and fuel; 


n Professional courses on hydrodynamics 

and design of hydraulic machines. 

page 39

Heat Transfer and 

Fluid Flow Laboratory 

www.heatlab.cz 

contact: heatlab@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 40 

Heat Transfer and Fluid 

Flow Laboratory (Heatlab) offers 

research and development applied 

to mechanical engineering and 

metallurgy.

The Heatlab has longtime experience in theoretical investigations as well as technical 

services to industrial organizations in the area of heat transfer. The theoretical 

investigation concerns with the inverse heat conduction problem and cooling using 

mainly water and air-mist nozzles. The industrial projects are predominantly based 

on experimental testing that leads to formulating mathematical models of processes 

like cooling during continuous casting, cooling during hot rolling, descaling. The 

heart of success is the ability to determine boundary conditions for heat conduction 

equation. 

The lab participates in several national and international projects which also offer 

an opportunity for students to work on their degree projecs and theses in this way. 





n Thermal and structural analysis for continuous 

casting, rolling and descaling; 

n Measuring of heat and mechanical quantities 

in lab as well as at working place; 

n Determination of boundary conditions 

for heat conduction equation based on 

original verified methodology; 

n Design of heat treatment of metals with 

regard to implementation into existing 

equipment in factory; 

n Optimization of cooling and spraying 

systems to obtain maximal efficiency and 

minimal energy consumption; 

n Development of special software; 

n Development of specific heat exchangers. 

Specialized Equipment 

n Experimental stand to measure the 

boundary conditions for heat conduction 

equation at high temperatures; 

n Testing equipment to determine the 

boundary conditions on rotating 

surfaces; 

n Testing equipment to test spray characteristics 

of high pressure water nozzles; 

n Equipment to optimise the heat treatment 

of metals; 

n Equipment to calibrate the temperature 

sensors; 

n Original software to solve wide range of 

heat transfer tasks. 

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Foreign Languages 

www.uj.fme.vutbr.cz 

contact: uj@fme.vutbr.cz 

page 42 

Department 

n Applied Linguistics


n Compulsory and optional courses of 

English, German, Russian and French 

for students of the Faculty of Mechanical 

Engineering and Faculty of Business and 

Management; 

n Courses in Bachelor’s and Master’s 

degree focused on general language, 

but great attention is also paid to 

professional English and communicative 

skills; 

n Language courses for Ph.D. students focused 

on languages for specific purposes 

and terminology according to the given 

specialisation with special attention to 

oral delivery and written form of reports, 

presentations, and letters; 

n Blended learning as a part of all compulsory 

courses; 

n Optional conversational and general 

language courses. 

Scientific Activities 

n Focused on the areas of applied 

linguistics; 

n Closely connected e.g. with methodology 

and the areas of teaching languages for 

specific purposes; 

n Projects and grants with results applied 

in courses to improve language education. 

Special Activities 

n EU project within the operational 

programme Education for Competitiveness 

“English Campus” focused on the 

English language training of students 

and employees at the Brno University of 

Technology at various levels utilizing interactive 

support and own video courses; 

n Accredited testing centre authorized to 

organize language tests for university 

students and wider public in general 

(International ESOL, Spoken IESOL) 

and business English (English for Business 

Communication, Spoken Test for 

Business, Business for Office Skills) in 

accordance with the Common European 

Framework of reference for Languages 

– levels A1 to C2 (after passing a written 

test and oral examination, the candidate 

receives an internationally recognized 

certificate by City&Guilds, which is one 

of the major UK certification institutions); 

n Leading institution in the pilot programme 

of Effective Communication in 

Technical/Scientific Writing for Leonardo 

da Vinci research project; 

n Partner in the continuation project under 

Leonardo II entitled Writing Professional 

English; 

n Focused on practical training – English 

for Practical Training of Engineering 

Students I, English for Practical Training 

of Engineering Students II, English for 

Technical Communication in European 

Engineering Companies; 

n Project under Leonardo II for German 

language called Deutsch im Maschinenbau 

available on-line – the project was 

awarded the European Language Prize 

LABEL. 

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NETME Centre 

www.netme.cz 

contact: info@netme.cz 

page 44 

“New Technologies for Mechanical 

Engineering”

Division of Power, Process 

and Environmental Engineering 

Applied research of environmental protection 

and technological solutions in energy 

production and process engineering. 

n Energy and simulation research; 

n Heat transfer systems; 

n Thermal processes and gas cleaning; 

n Computational fluid dynamics (CFD); 

n Equipment design; 

n Heat transfer and fluid flow; 

n Fuel and waste properties; 

n Expert measurement in energetics; 

n Fuel and waste combustion and 

gasification; 

n Heat engines and thermodynamic cycles; 

n Computational modelling and 

assessment of energy installations; 

n Environmental engineering; 

n Atomisation, sprays, aerosols, clean 

space; 

n Metallurgical processes analysis and 

control; 

n Heat transfer and heat exchanges; 

n Fluid flow and heat transfer modelling 

and CFD simulations. 

Division of Aircraft 

and Transport Technology 

Applied research and development of transport 

technologies focusing on top efficiency 

and safety, reduction of negative impact on 

environment and employment of up-to-date 

technologies. 

n CFD a FEM Simulation for Aeronautics 

and Non-aeronautic Applications; 

n Aeronautical Test; 

n Composite Structure; 

n Power Units; 

n Vehicles Modelling and Testing; 

n Handling and Building Machines. 

Division of Mechatronics 

Applied research and development of unique 

technical solutions in the field of intelligent 

electromechanical systems. 

n Special Fluid Machinery; 

n Special Electric Machinery; 

n Adaptive Control; 

n Production Machines; 

n Automatic Manipulation; 

n Machining Technology; 

n Foundry Engineering; 

n Forming, Welding and Surface 

Treatment Technology. 

Division of Virtual Machine Design 

and Testing 

Based on successful interconnection of 

computational simulation of continuum 

mechanics, fracture mechanics, tribology 

and technical diagnostics. 

n Acoustic Emissions; 

n Engineering Analysis; 

n Optical Diagnostics; 

n Tribology; 

n Vibroacoustics; 

n Design and Development. 

Division of Advanced Metal Materials 

Particular issues related to manufacturing 

and/or development of advanced metallic 

materials, electron beam-based technologies 

and other technologies such as laboratory-scale 

heat treatment or formulation of 

protective thermal barriers, phase analysis 

and computer aided thermodynamic simulation 

of phase transformations, analysis 

of relation between materials structure and 

their performance and analysis of their 

failure. 

n Materials Mechanics and Design; 

n Materials Technologies; 

n Structure of Phases. 

page 45

CEITEC 

www.ceitec.vutbr.cz 

contact: info@ceitec.vutbr.cz 

page 46 

“Central European Institute of Technology” 

CEITEC is a joint project of the Brno 

University of Technology, Masaryk 

University and five other partner 

institutions in Brno.

Advanced Nanotechnology and 

Microtechnology 

Research focused on the area of nanotechnologies 

covering materials and 

structures to be exploited in nanoelectronic 

and nanophotonic applications. It 

involves the preparation, characterization 

and analysis of the properties of nanostructures 

enabling active application of 

principles determining unique and specific 

properties of nanostructures. Attention 

will be paid to the research of 2D–OD 

nanostructures produced by lithographic 

(top-down) methods and self-organizing 

(bottom-up) methods considering semiconductor 

nanostructures, magnetic and 

metallic nanostructures, nanotubes and 

nanofibres, supra-molecules and nanoelectronic 

material on the edge of Moore’s 

law etc. 

Research Groups 

n Functional Properties of Nanostructures; 

n Submicron Systems and Nanodevices; 

n Experimental Biophotonics; 

n Fabrication of Nanostructures; 

n Development of Methods for Analysis 

and Measuring; 

n X-ray micro CT and nano CT; 

n Optoelectronic Nanostructures 

Characterization; 

n Micro and Nanotribology; 

n Plasma Technologies; 

n Synthesis and analysis of 

nanostructures; 

n Transport and Magnetic Properties. 

Advanced Materials 

Focused on advanced (functional and 

structural gradient, nanostructural and 

smart) ceramic materials, polymers, metals 

and composites. Basic research will be 

focussed on advanced methods of synthesis 

(or preparing) of advanced materials and 

multifunctional composites with polymeric, 

ceramic, silicate or metallic matrixes, 

characterization of their structures on 

various dimensional scales and quantifying 

structure-property-function relationships 

on the various structural levels. Combined 

research in the field of advanced ceramic 

materials, polymeric composites and metallic 

composites will be focused on applications 

in medicine, electrical engineering, 

power engineering, engineering, chemistry 

and civil engineering. 

Research Groups 

n Advanced Ceramic Materials; 

n Materials for Sensors and Technological 

Processes Control Systems; 

n Advanced Metallic Materials and Metal 

Based Composites; 

n Advanced Polymers and Composites; 

n Structure and Phase Analysis. 

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology 

Layout: Ivana Hopfingerová 

Brno, 2012

Brno University 

of Technology 

Czech Republic

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

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