Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a key discipline, at the heart of the technology frontier. It deals with the design and analysis of electrical, magnetic and optical devices, and the processing, control, and transmission of information and energy.The tools used in electrical and computer engineering include electrical, electromagnetic and optical phenomena, systems theory, and computational hardware and software. The discipline can be divided in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.Specifically, Computer Engineering is a broad field that covers many diverse areas of study such as computer networks, computational intelligence and robotics, computer hardware systems, embedded and real-time systems, computer software design, operating systems, algorithms, etc. Students and faculty in Computer Engineering also develop synergies with disciplines outside of engineering; for example, with medicine and the life sciences that can lead to education and research in biomedical engineering.The main objective of the PhD program in Computer Engineering is to advance the existing knowledge in the various areas of Computer Engineering and enable students of exceptional ability to undertake advanced study and conduct original research. The program focuses on technology issues for cutting-edge technologies. Students can conduct research in an area of concentration that is related to one, or more, areas of Computer Engineering offered at the department such as:
Computer Networks Biomedical Engineering Computational Intelligence and Robotics Embedded Systems and Computing Hardware
When graduating from the Ph.D. program in Computer Engineering, students should have the following abilities and skills:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems.2. Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic components and their use incomputing systems.3. Ability to model, design, analyze and evaluate components and systems.4. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,environmental, and societal context.5. Use modern engineering tools and techniques to successfully practice thecomputer engineering profession in a broad spectrum of areas.6. Use oral and written communication to convey technical concepts and research results to engineers and non-engineers, in the form of conference papers, journal papers, and/or oral presentations.7. Achieve and demonstrate a deep-knowledge of the discipline and significantlyadvance the state of art through original research.8. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.9. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs and to design, conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.10. Ability to address advanced engineering problems.11. Ability to function in, and lead multidisciplinary teams and to communicateeffectively.12. Ability to identify emerging trends and challenges in Computer Engineering, and apply the acquired knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering, toaddress the technological challenges of the future.13. Adhere to the highest professional and ethical responsibility standards.14. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context. Recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning.
Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Programme Name: Computer Engineering
Direction: Computer Engineering
Level of Qualification: 3rd Cycle (Doctoral's Degree) [8 Semesters]
Mode of Study: Full time
Language of Instruction: English
Coordinator: Julius Georgiou, Associate Professor
The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.• Letters of recommendation.• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).• Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).
Students must always advise the University's' Postgraduate Study Rules
Successful completion of the requirements of the ProgramUp to 60 ECTS may be exempted from postgraduate courses
Please advise Postgraduate Study Rules
The diploma dissertation, thesis, research and writing stages are graded with Success / Failure. The final grade of the dissertation is registered in the last semester of its elaboration. The doctoral dissertation is graded as Success or Failure
Specialized knowledge in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a powerful tool for the graduates of the department in their efforts for professional success, within a constantly changing working environment at a global level. In particular, the trend towards more intelligent systems, through specialized hardware and software, the increase in the connectivity of all devices on the Internet, etc., highlight a series of challenges that future Computer Engineering graduates will be called upon to address and offer workable solutions to emerging issues. For example, according to Eurostat, in the European Union,
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