Objectives of the PD-LFV
The main objective of the Program is the theoretical and experimental training of academic or professional experts (graduates) who can efficiently develop their activity in basic and applied areas of Laser, Photonics and Vision (optical design, bio-optics, optical metrology and optical sensors, new photonic devices, laser technology, etc.), attending to the growing and increasingly strategic demands and specific needs of the academic fields. social and industrial, thus contributing both to the development of specific socio-economic sectors (industry, medicine, environment, energy, home automation, telecommunications, ...), and to the science and technology of light itself.
Within the context just described, the Doctoral Programme in Laser, Photonics and Vision proposes the following global, specific and cross-cutting objectives.
Global objectives
1.-To prepare highly trained and high-level research personnel in specific aspects in the field of science and technology of Laser, Photonics and Vision in its most fundamental dimensions.
2.-To prepare highly trained and high-level research personnel for the development of applications of the science and technology of Laser, Photonics and Vision in different fields such as: bio-optics, optical metrology and sensors, new photonic devices, optical communications, laser technology, bio-optics, etc., oriented to socio-economic sectors such as: industry, medicine, environment, energy, etc., home automation, telecommunications, ...
4.-Train new research staff with a view to their future incorporation into research centres and the R+D+i areas of companies, which is key to strengthening value-added productive sectors in our country, also promoting the development of a sustainable research structure.
3.-To prepare highly qualified and high-level research personnel for development and innovation in collaboration with the productive-business sector in the fields of Laser, Photonics and Vision.
5.-Also continue to attract foreign postgraduates, both European and from other regions of the world, whose degrees are adapted to the requirements of the DP.
Specific Objectives
E1.-Systematic understanding of the different disciplines in the field of optics, especially those related to Laser, Photonics and Vision, as well as the different research methods and skills related to the field.
E2.-Identify, formulate and optimally solve problems in the fields of science and technology of Laser, Photonics and Vision.
E3.-Adaptation in a comprehensive way
CB11 - Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and research methods related to that field.
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 micro-credential format or similar.
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.
OC01 Know the scientific-technical contents and know how to formulate the most recent advances and the most outstanding challenges of Laser and Vision Technology in which the student has specialized (Vision Physics, Laser Sensors, Laser Metrology, Laser Irradiation/Ablation, Laser Instrumentation, Laser Spectroscopy, ESPI, Industrial, Medical and Environmental Applications of Lasers, etc.). OC02 Know the scientific-technical contents and know how to formulate the most recent advances and the most outstanding challenges of Laser and Photonics in which the student has specialized (interaction Laser-Photonic Structures, Laser Pulses, Classical and Quantum Integrated Optics, Plasmonics, Optical Fibers and Classical and/or Quantum Optical Communications, Classical and Quantum Nonlinear Optics, Optical Modulation of Materials, Atomic Optics (BEC, Optical Traps, Optical Tweezers), Microoptics, Optical Vortices, etc.
OC03 Know the safety measures in the use of the Laser, and in general the protection regulations, also including aspects related to the measurement of light pollution, and in general the radiometry and photometry of sources and lasers, in order to know how to handle equipment with different light sources efficiently and safely.
OC04 Know those concepts, models and fundamental theories of the specific lines of research on Laser and Vision Technologies, and on Laser and Photonics, which provide the student with an overall perspective, also serving as a basis for subsequent learning.
OC05 Acquire the ability to carry out a rapid and systematic and above all updated understanding of the different discipline(s) in which the student has specialised, both in those related to Laser and Vision Technologies and in Laser and Photonics.
OC06 - Know and know how to apply the different research methods and theoretical skills, especially modelling and simulation, and experimental, in particular the measurement and development of optical systems, related to Laser and Vision Technologies, and to Laser and Photonics.
OC07 Acquire the ability to identify, formulate and solve, or at least propose alternative solutions, to problems in the fields of Laser and Vision Science and Technologies and Laser and Photonics, always based on the most recent results obtained in the scientific community.
OC08 Acquire the ability to understand and develop Optics in general, and Laser, Photonics and Vision, in particular, as an economic and business activity, also considering its social, ethical and sustainability aspects.
OC09 Acquire the ability to make scientific-technical contributions through research that expands the frontiers of knowledge and know how to translate it into both scientific publications of international impact and academic and/or informative documents.
OC10 Acquire the ability to carry out and direct projects and/or research or training activities autonomously in order to achieve objectives efficiently, making decisions, and if necessary, leading work teams.
CB11 - Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and research methods related to that field.
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 micro-credential format or similar.
Other than in teaching and research at universities, institutes and public research centers, around 300,000 direct jobs are estimated to exist in the EU in the industry of Laser, Photonics and Vision technology. Many other companies that use or commercialize this kind of products ara as well a source of employement.
Development, manufacturing and marketing of materials, components and optical systems, sensors, surveillance and measurement elements span across multiple industries such as:
Other than in teaching and research at universities, institutes and public research centers, around 300,000 direct jobs are estimated to exist in the EU in the industry of Laser, Photonics and Vision technology. Many other companies that use or commercialize this kind of products ara as well a source of employement.
Development, manufacturing and marketing of materials, components and optical systems, sensors, surveillance and measurement elements span across multiple industries such as:
The members of the research groups involved in the PhD program maintain regular collaborations with various organizations and companies in matter of research, teaching and student exchange:
Spanish Universities and Public Centers of Research: Universidad Jaume I de Castellón, Universidad de Murcia, Universidad de Zaragoza, UNED, Universidad de Oviedo, Universidad de Valencia, Universidad de Salamanca, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Aragón (ICMA-CSIC), Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio (ICV-CSIC)
Universities abroad: University of Loughborough (UK), Australian National University (AU), University of Arizona (US), University of Limoges (FR), University Pierre and Marie Curie Paris 6 (FR), University of Bristol (UK), University of Central Florida (US)
Other Research Centers: CNR_IFAC (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, IT), NEC-Labs (NEC Laboratories America, USA), AIN (Asociación de la Industria de Navarra, ES), AIMEN (Asociación de Industrias del Metal, ES), INDO (Indo Lens Group,ES), INL (Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory,PT-ES), LOMG (Laboratorio Oficial de Metroloxía de Galicia), CTAG(Centro Tecnolóxico de Automoción de Galicia)
This are the main research lines for current study.
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.
| complements | credits |
|---|---|
| Biomedical applications of lasers: physical foundations | 6 |
| Coherent optics | 6 |
| Physics of lasers | 6 |
| Industrial applications of lasers | 6 |
| Laser Sensors and actuators | 6 |
| Quantum optics | 6 |
| Computational methods | 6 |
| Metrological applications of lasers | 6 |
| Optical Communications | 6 |
| Environmental applications of lasers | 6 |
| Photonics Laboratory | 6 |
| Laboratory on Laser foundations | 6 |
Seminars in specific topis of current interest on Laser, Photonics and Vision Seminario given either by Faculty members, Visiting professors or external professionals. Mandatory. 20 hours
Seminars on Technology Transfer and Valorization of Research Results. Short courses organized by the respective TTO's Universities on R&D management and technoloy transfer: Patent Application, Spin-off, Technology based companies,... Mandatory. 20 hours
PhD Students Workshops. Student meetings to present and discuss the results of their work. Mandatory. 20 hours.
Short-term research visits. Research visits to complete and exchange experience in other Centers or Institutions A stay of three moths ast least is recommended.
Other Formative Resarch Activities Publication of scientific articles on ISI-JCR indexed journals and attendance to national and international conference Publication of at least two articles in JCR journals as author/co-author and attendance to a minimum of one Conference as speaker is mandatory.
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.
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.
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.