Doctoral Program in Naval and Ocean Engineering
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Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctoral Program in Naval and Oceanic Engineering (PDENO) is integrated into the 3rd cycle of studies contemplated by the Bologna Treaty, complementing the basic training of the 1st and 2nd cycles in Naval and Oceanic Engineering.
About the Course
The PDENO aims to promote research in Naval and Oceanic Engineering, allowing the development of themes of international scientific interest; provide the development of internationally recognized scientific and technological research activities; and contribute to specialized academic training in Naval and Oceanic Engineering and internationalize the offer.
Research Areas
The topics covered in the Doctorate are framed in the following research areas:
- Marine Environment
- Safety Analysis and Management
- Aquaculture
- Control of Autonomous Vehicles
- Naval Dynamics and Hydrodynamics
- Energy Efficiency of Ships
- Recreational Boats
- Offshore Renewable Energies
- Naval Structures
- Impact of Climate Changes
- Logistics of Maritime Transport and Ports
- Reliability-Based Maintenance
- Design of Ships and Floating and Submersible Structures
- Fishing Technology
History
The first Doctorate in Naval Engineering at IST was awarded in 1998. Subsequently, and in order to uniformize the Doctorates according to the rules of the Bologna Treaty, the Doctoral Program in Naval Engineering was created by deliberation of the Coordination Commission of the IST Scientific Council on April 26, 2000. In 2017, the Doctorate was renamed Naval and Oceanic Engineering, in order to reflect the changes in the Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Objectives
The PDENO aims to promote research in Naval and Oceanic Engineering, allowing the development of themes of international scientific interest; provide the development of internationally recognized scientific and technological research activities; and contribute to specialized academic training in Naval and Oceanic Engineering and internationalize the offer.
Target Audience
The Doctorate is intended for former Bachelor's (5 years) or Master's degree holders in Naval and Oceanic Engineering or related areas who wish to acquire and deepen their scientific knowledge in the topics of this specialty.
Professional Outcomes
Holders of the Doctoral degree in Naval and Oceanic Engineering can exercise their activity primarily in Higher Education Institutions, Research Laboratories, Companies, and Government Agencies and Public Administration.
Current Employers of Doctoral Graduates
- National: Instituto Superior T嶰nico; APREN; MSW: SONAE; WestSea; etc.
- International: The Arctic University of Norway; Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria; Aalborg University; Deltares; Delft University of Technology; SINTEF Ocean AS; Wood Norway; DNV; UFRJ; NOOA; Lloyds Register; University of Port Said; University of Zagreb; Technical University of Darmstadt; Vestas; NTNU; Wuhan University of Technology; Harbin Engineering University; etc.
Official Publications
The program's official publications include various despachos and registry numbers, which can be found in the official records.
Coordinators
The current coordinator of the program is Yordan Garbatov for the 2025/2026 academic year.