Environmental Engineering at Técnico is an multi and inter-disciplinary scientific area that cross-relates traditional engineering skills and technologies with social, economics, land use, planning and management and other environmental related knowledges to provide multiple research and innovation opportunities founded upon solid oriented environmental engineering, enabling integrated solutions to environmental problems driven by sustainability challenges and priorities.
History
The PhD in Environmental Engineering was created in 1996, having been adjusted to Bologna process in 2006.
Objectives
The main objective of the doctoral program is to provide the students with advanced and high quality education in the Environmental Sciences and Technologies, enabling them with the capacity to develop research work at academic or enterprise levels.
Designed For
The doctoral program is designed for students holding a master degree or a 5-year undergraduate diploma in Environmental Engineering or related fields who intend to pursue a research and development career in fields related to the Environment.
Employment
Holders of a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering will be employed in Higher Education institutions, R&D laboratories and companies, environmental consulting companies.