Program Overview

Program Overview

The Programa de Pˇs-GraduašŃo em Engenharia de ProdušŃo (PPGEP) is a graduate program in Production Engineering at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG).

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:

• OtimizašŃo e simulašŃo: Development and application of mathematical optimization and simulation models to solve complex problems in productive, logistical, and industrial systems.
• Ciŕncia de Dados e Anßlises: Research on statistical, stochastic, simulation, and machine learning models for analysis, prediction, and decision-making under uncertainty.
• Estudos Sociais, do Trabalho e da Tecnologia: Analysis of sociotechnical interactions that shape production, innovation, and work organization.
• InovašŃo e Operaš§es: Investigation of innovation processes, operations management, and decision-making to incorporate quality and product development.

Academic Structure

The program offers:

Mestrado Acadŕmico

• Inscriš§es e resultados do mestrado
• Estrutura acadŕmica do mestrado
• Estrutura curricular do mestrado

Doutorado Acadŕmico

• Inscriš§es e resultados do doutorado
• Estrutura acadŕmica do doutorado
• Estrutura curricular do doutorado

Additional Information

• Laboratˇrios: The program has various laboratories for research and development.
• Projetos de pesquisa: Research projects are available for students to participate in.
• Disciplinas: A range of disciplines are offered, including those related to optimization, simulation, and data science.
• Pˇs-doutorado: Opportunities for postdoctoral research are available.

Internationalization and Interdisciplinarity

The program emphasizes internationalization and interdisciplinarity, with partnerships and collaborations with other institutions, such as the Aalto University in Finland.

Impact

The program has a significant impact on society, contributing to the achievement of Social Development Goals (SDGs), including education, health, environment, and sustainable industry.

Selection Process

The selection process for the program includes:

• Abertura de Edital: Opening of the selection notice
• InscrišŃo: Registration for the selection process
• Resultado 1¬ Etapa: Result of the first stage
• ArguišŃo Oral: Oral argumentation
• Resultado Final: Final result
• Registro e MatrÝcula: Registration and enrollment

Calendar

The program follows a calendar that includes:

• InscrišŃo: Registration
• Resultado: Result
• InÝcio das aulas: Start of classes
• TÚrmino das aulas: End of classes

Forms and Documents

Various forms and documents are available for students, including:

• Formulßrio Censo: Census form
• Requerimento de isoladas: Request for isolated courses
• Carteirinha: Student card
• Bolsas: Scholarships

Testimonials

Former students have praised the program, citing its transformative and enriching experience, and the opportunity to work with highly qualified professors and develop essential skills and competencies.