PhDElectrical and Electronics Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Electricity and energy 06.2 (ISCED 522) Electronic & electrical engineering (JACS H600) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in Development of shaped electromagnetic pulse generation systems for induction of a therapeutic effect) |
| Course code | Electrical and Electronic Engineering T001 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. The applicant is required to submit a portfolio - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in the Development of shaped electromagnetic pulse generation systems for induction of a therapeutic effect
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Electronics, Department of Electronic Systems faculty. Applicants interested in other research topics related to bioelectronics and applied pulsed power biomedical technologies are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
High-intensity pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) can be used for contactless permeabilization of biological cell plasma membrane offering a high potential of applicability in drug delivery for the treatment of cancer. However, the phenomenon is poorly investigated and the exact mechanism of action is yet to be uncovered. Currently, there is an extreme lack of technological infrastructure to perform contactless PEMF-based permeabilization. The aim of this doctoral thesis is to develop a new high-power pulsed electromagnetic field system for contactless cell membrane permeabilization. The system will be based on arrays of SCR and IGBT switches for 8-12 kA pulse forming into predominantly inductive loads with predefined and programmable pulse parameters to generate up to 10 T magnetic fields. The new system will be designed for contactless treatment of 100–500 mm3 tumors in vivo and mL range volumes in vitro. The technological solutions for high dB/dt pulse forming will be proposed and implemented including transient process compensation circuits. The high-power applicators supporting the generation of magnetic fields up to 10 T will be developed and the structure will be optimized to ensure a homogeneous treatment in the described volume. Finally, the basic applied research of the developed technology to characterize the effectiveness of the new system compared to available generators will be performed. The research results and the new technology are expected to influence further development of the PEMF permeabilization field and create a technological basis for future in vivo and clinical applications.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of professor Vitalij Novickij. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: BEng, MSc Knowledge in Electronics and/or Electrical Engineering
It is a prerequisite for being present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from prof. dr. Vitalij Novickij, e-mail: vitalij.novickij@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.