Offer of dissertation topics:

• Effect of temperature on the engineering behaviour of geomaterials
• Evolution of hydromechanical properties of bentonite due to its homogenization
• Numerical modelling of soil cyclic behaviour
• Seismicity accompanying the present volcanism in Iceland
• Systematic seismic event classification and characterization at Reykjanes Peninsula Oblique Rift

Profile of the graduate

The graduate gained deep theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of applied geoscience (focus on environmental geology, geology of mineral resources, technical mineralogy and petrology, engineering geology, rock mechanics, hydrogeology, applied geophysics) and related technical disciplines. Deep scientific background and special skills are closely related to the actual topic of a doctoral thesis; commonly based on solving problems by combination of approaches from several scientific disciplines. By acquiring methodical and experimental approaches of independent scientific work, the graduate is acquainted of individual creative thinking. The graduate is able to propose basic subject of research topic, to formulate working hypotheses and to test them, to evaluate obtained data, to discuss them and/or to propose new scientific theories. The graduate is capable to propose and to run complicated laboratory / field measurements. The graduate presents the findings on the international conferences, writes original scientific publications and projects, reviews work of other scientists. The graduate is capable to present scientific findings to public in an understandable form. Along with ability of independent scientific work, the graduate acquired ability of team work even in multidisciplinary teams. By acquiring methods of individual scientific work and thinking, the graduate is eligible for positions in academic sector (universities, research institutes), state administration, public-service sector and private companies involved in the field of applied geology (including exploitation / processing of natural resources, waste management and/or environmental protection). The graduate can quickly adapt for specific work conditions, has ability to critically diagnose the problem and to propose optimum solution. The graduate acquired skills necessary for conduction of exploratory work in the field of mineral deposits, engineering geology, hydrogeology or applied geophysics. The graduate is prepared to be involved in international research teams and to be employed by research subjects abroad.