The Computer Architecture Group of the UDC and the Intelligent Systems, Artificial Vision, Computer Architecture, Knowledge Engineering Groups, as well as the Systems and Digital Image Laboratories of the USC participate in this doctoral program.
The program's lines of research are: 1 Electronic Devices and Design; 2 High Performance Computing; 3 Artificial Intelligence; 4 Engineering and Data Science
CB11 - Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field. ("field" is replaced by "scope" as of the application of R.D. 576/2023, of 4 July)
CB12 - Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
CB13 - Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
CB14 - Ability to carry out critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
CB15 - Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
CB16 - Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.
CB17 - Ability to promote Open Science and Citizen Science, in accordance with Article 12 of Organic Law 2/2023, of 22 March, as a way of contributing to the consideration of scientific knowledge as a common good, through the evaluation of cross-cutting activities carried out by the doctoral student related to different dimensions of Open Science and Citizen Science, as well as the training acquired in both disciplines in the format of micro-credentials or
similar. (From the application of R.D. 576/2023, of 4 July)
CA01 - Function in contexts in which there is little specific information.
CA02 - Find the key questions that need to be answered to solve a complex problem.
CA03 - Design, create, develop and undertake novel and innovative projects in their field of knowledge.
CA04 - Work both in a team and autonomously in an international or multidisciplinary context.
CA05 - Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgments with limited information.
CA06 - The critique and intellectual defense of solutions.
CB17 - Ability to promote Open Science and Citizen Science, in accordance with article 12 of LO 2/2023, of 22 March, as a way of contributing to the consideration of scientific knowledge as a common good, through the evaluation of cross-cutting activities carried out by the doctoral student related to different dimensions of Open Science and Citizen Science, as well as the training acquired in both disciplines in micro-credential format or similar.
TR7 - 7. Development of the capacity for global reflection considering diverse points of view and perspectives of knowledge.
TR5 - 5. Development of the capacity for simultaneous analysis and synthesis of multidisciplinary scientific knowledge.
TR3 - 3. Ability to manage and execute scientific projects in the field of ICTs.
G8 - 8. Development of skills in the handling, processing and development of complex analytical tools, in particular mathematics, statistics and computer science.
G7 - 7. Development of skills for the dissemination of ideas in academic or non-specialized contexts.
G6 - 6. Development of debating skills, integrating knowledge.
G5 - 5. Development of the ability to prepare, present and defend scientific papers.
G3 - 3. Development of capacities to apply knowledge to new environments, to formulate and solve new questions, to pose and test new hypotheses.
G2 - 2. Development of the skills to pose and solve complex problems by applying the knowledge acquired.
G1 - 1. Development of comprehension, analysis and synthesis skills
ESP3 - 3. Optimization of ICT resources in problem solving.
ESP2 - 2. Acquisition of skills in the analysis and resolution of complex problems in the field of ICT.
ESP1 - 1. Organisation, management and policies in the field of ICT projects and research results.
CB4 - Ability to carry out research activity with social responsibility and scientific integrity
CB11 - Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field. ("field" is replaced by "scope" as of the application of R.D. 576/2023, of 4 July)
CB12 - Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
CB13 - Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
CB14 - Ability to carry out critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
CB15 - Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
CB16 - Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.
CB17 - Ability to promote Open Science and Citizen Science, in accordance with Article 12 of Organic Law 2/2023, of 22 March, as a way of contributing to the consideration of scientific knowledge as a common good, through the evaluation of cross-cutting activities carried out by the doctoral student related to different dimensions of Open Science and Citizen Science, as well as the training acquired in both disciplines in the format of micro-credentials or
similar. (From the application of R.D. 576/2023, of 4 July)
Professional and academic career
The information technologies sector, in which this degree is framed, is one of the most emergent ones nowadays, and it is experiencing a period of big advances, which favours the labour insertion of the graduates of this program. These professionals perfectly fit in activities of I+D+i in private companies, as well as in upper teaching and public institutes of investigation. In addition, the large number of research lines of this program facilitates the specialization in diverse profiles in the ICT field, favouring the employment of the graduates.
Professional and academic career
The information technologies sector, in which this degree is framed, is one of the most emergent ones nowadays, and it is experiencing a period of big advances, which favours the labour insertion of the graduates of this program. These professionals perfectly fit in activities of I+D+i in private companies, as well as in upper teaching and public institutes of investigation. In addition, the large number of research lines of this program facilitates the specialization in diverse profiles in the ICT field, favouring the employment of the graduates.
Companies and institutions involved
Centro de Supercomputación de Galicia (CESGA), with agreement.
Coremain, SLU, with agreement.
Other organizations without agreement: Netex Knowledge, Información e comunicación local S.A, 2Mares Demil SL, SATDATA Telecom SL, Microeléctricas S.L. (Anafocus), MeteoGalicia, Continental producciones SL, University of Sheffield, University of Glasgow, European Center for Soft Computing, ATOS Origin, Level Telecom, Egatel, R Cable y Comunicaciones Galicia S.A., Hewlett-Packard, Factoría de Software e Multimedia S.L., Ingeniería y Calderería Plástica SA, IDEKO SOC. COOP, Centro Tecnológico de la Pesca (CETPEC)
Additional subject teaching
Candidates who do not meet all the necessary prior learning conditions for the programme may be required to complete additional courses in the form of subjects and modules from UDC Master’s and undergraduate programmes. The number of credits from additional subject teaching will not exceed 15 ECTS credits, which students may choose to complete before or after enrolment in the PhD programme.
Students who do not opt to complete additional coursework prior to enrolment should register for their extra subjects or modules at the same time as the PhD. Failure to complete additional coursework within a period of three consecutive terms will result in the termination of the student’s registration.
See also UDC PhD Policies and Regulations, Article 5: Applications.
EIDUDC teaching and training activities
EIDUDC teaching and training activities
Programme-specific teaching and training activities
- Submitting a paper to a journal (450 hours). Compulsory.
At least the publication of a paper in an international journal, preferably, at least in the third year, as first author and main contributor of the work will be scheduled. In the case of part time students this can be scheduled for the fourth year.
- Visiting technological companies and/or research centers (20 hours). Compulsory.
One or two visits to technological companies and/or research centers will be scheduled. A single visit will suffice for part time students.
- Cycles of conferences of experts of recognised prestige (15 hours). Compulsory.
Diverse conferences given by experts in the matter will be scheduled along the year, to which the student will have to assist, with a minimum of one per year. The PhD student tutor will select at least 6 to which the student will have to attend during the PhD. In the case of part time students, a minimum of 3 conferences will suffice.
- Presentation of a paper/poster in national or international conference, or in other centres or universities. (50 hours). Compulsory.
At least one presentation in a conference, or in other research centers or universities with which the student is collaborating will be scheduled, in which s/he will be the first author and main contributor of the work. This will take place preferably during the first half of the PhD studies.
Supervision agreement
The PhD supervision agreement defines the academic relationship between the candidate and the University, the rights and responsibilities of each (including any intellectual and/or industrial property rights resulting from the candidate’s research), the procedures in place in relation to conflict resolution, and the duration of the agreement. It also specifies the duties of the PhD tutor and supervisor.
The supervision agreement must be signed by the candidate, tutor and designated university representative (or representatives) within a maximum period of one month as from the date of registration. The supervisor’s signature may be added subsequently, once a supervisor has been appointed.
When the document has been signed by all the relevant parties, the agreement is then added to the candidate’s record of activities.
See also UDC PhD Policies and Regulations, Article 13: Supervision agreement.
Research plan
The candidate must prepare a research plan within six months of registration, with information regarding methodology, objectives, resources and milestones. The research plan is submitted together with the report of the supervisor and/or tutor for approval by the Academic Committee for PhD Programmes (CAPD). Improvements to the plan may be introduced with the approval of the supervisor and/or tutor based on the annual review of the student’s research progress.
Research plans are subject to annual review by the CAPD, including the report(s) of the supervisor and/or tutor and the candidate’s record of activities. Students will be permitted to continue with their studies if the outcome of the review is satisfactory. If the outcome is negative, the student will be required to submit a new plan within a period of six months. If the committee is still not satisfied, the candidate will be removed from the programme.
See also UDC PhD Policies and Regulations, Article 15: Research plan.
Teachers
Computer Architecture and Technology
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Amor López, Margarita
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Andrade Canosa, Diego
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Fraguela Rodríguez, Basilio Bernardo
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González Domínguez, Jorge
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González Gómez, Patricia
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López Taboada, Guillermo
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Martín Santamaría, María José
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Rey Expósito, Roberto
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Rodríguez Álvarez, Gabriel
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Rodríguez Osorio, Roberto
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Touriño Domínguez, Juan
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Vázquez Regueiro, Carlos
Student mobility
UDC holds student mobility agreements with universities and other third-level institutions across four continents. Students are offered several opportunities each year to apply to study abroad in one of these centres (for a single term or for a whole year), with the guarantee that all credits obtained will be duly recognised in their academic record upon their return.
For each round of applications, the University publishes the list of exchange options available to students and, where relevant, the specific conditions associated with each. Students may also apply to the University for funding for international work experience placements and internships.
Work experience placements are accredited in the student's academic record and the European diploma supplement. Students are free to decide in which host company or academic institution within the EHEA they wish to carry out their placement. To assist them in their search, the University has created an online noticeboard with jobs postings and other news.
Work-study placements in A Coruña are arranged by the International Relations Office (ORI) of the UDC in collaboration with the international relations coordinators in the student’s home university. The general entry criteria, rights and obligations of students, and admission and acceptance procedures for the programme, are regulated by the UDC Mobility Policy.