Mathematics and Mechanics
Mechanics track
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about the program

The PhD program provides graduates with world-class professional training in theoretical, experimental, and computational mechanics. It includes collaborating with scientists around the world, publishing in the world's leading science journals, academic mobility and international conferences. Students graduate as highly qualified specialists with excellent prospects in academia and industry, both in Russia and internationally.  

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future career

science
landing Research Scientist positions and continuing research at leading Russian and international universities and research entities
industry
landing key positions in high-tech sector including but not limited to: advanced manufacturing and materials, aerospace, energy and transportation, research and development, consulting
startup
launching a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, consultants and investors

about Skoltech

Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering PhD programs in 7 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.
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A PhD student meets coursework requirements, performs research work, and prepares a thesis for the defense in accordance with the Individual Study Plan during the doctoral education at Skoltech.


Research areas:

1.1.8 Solid Mechanics

1.1.9 Fluid Mechanics

PhD Thesis

PhD students are expected to produce an original PhD thesis, publish the results of their independent research in peer-reviewed academic journals, and present them at reputable international conferences.

Coursework

The PhD student takes courses at the doctoral level at Skoltech to meet the coursework requirements. A plan for coursework should be developed in consultation with the supervisor following a PhD program curriculum (year of admission 2023).

Research

The research is the key part of the doctoral studies. It is expected that the PhD student starts his/her thesis research at Skoltech immediately after the start of the program and devotes to it most of his/her time within the doctoral study.


The results of the thesis research are a high quality thesis, publications of research papers in peer-reviewed academic journals, presentations at reputable international conferences, and applications for grants and patents.

Publications and Conferences

2 papers affiliated with Skoltech in journals indexed in Web of Science;


2 conference presentations at a reputable conference.

application
The application period for Skoltech PhD programs is now open. The first wave deadline is April 15. Collect application documents and upload them to the SIA application acceptance system.

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Room R3-2026


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