Additional recruitment to the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences beyond the limit of places

Project description:      

The project aims to address key issues limiting the practical applications of photocatalytic processes in water purification by developing new methods for synthesizing photocatalysts and designing advanced flow reactors. Methods based on the photocatalysis process are promising due to their efficiency in degrading organic and microbiological contaminants, yet their widespread application encounters obstacles such as low stability and difficulties in catalyst regeneration, process selectivity, and energy efficiency. The project envisages the achievement of three main objectives. The first is to increase the stability and reusability of photocatalysts through the synthesis of three-dimensional photocatalysts based on titanium(IV) oxide. The second objective is to increase the selectivity of contaminant removal by applying molecular imprinting technology, which allows for the creation of specific active sites on the surface of photocatalysts. This modification will enhance the selectivity of the photocatalysts, contributing to greater effectiveness in removing contaminants and reducing the risk of undesirable side reactions. The third objective includes the development of flow photocatalytic reactors aimed at increasing the effectiveness of water purification processes. The project will contribute to the development of green chemistry by promoting water purification methods that are more environmentally friendly. The use of photocatalysts that enhance biocompatibility and regeneration capabilities will potentially reduce the negative impact of industrial processes on the natural environment. Moreover, the realization of the project is crucial for the protection of water resources and the natural environment, as the innovations introduced may form the basis for further research and development of water purification technologies worldwide.

Principal investigator:  dr inż. Adam Kubiak

Recruitment 

Selection Committee

         dr inz. Adam Kubiak  – chairman

        prof. dr hab. Joanna Kurczewska

        prof. UAM dr hab. Donata Pluskota-Karwatka

        prof. UAM dr hab. Michał Cegłowski

        prof.  dr hab. Przemysław Niedzielski

        mgr  Agnieszka Kurzajak   – secretary

Schedule of  the Doctoral  School enrolment procedure: 

Recruitment fee

The recruitment fee is 75 EUR.

Form of the selection procedure

One stage procedure.

Language of the selection procedure, including interviews:

Polish or English language. 

Required documents:

 1.        Candidates who have obtained the necessary education outside the territory of the Republic of Poland, shall additionally submit:

1)    a photocopy of a document which confirms their education, certified to be a true copy of the original document, i.e. a diploma with a supplement confirming completion of first cycle studies (Bachelor degree) and a diploma with a supplement confirming completion of second cycle studies (Master degree, MSc, MA) in the original language and in a certified translation into English or into Polish,

            2)    a photocopy of their passport. 

 Evaluation criteria

 1)    the grade awarded for the diploma of the second cycle studies or single cycle five year master’s studies - maximum 10 points; in the case of candidates who seek admission on the basis of superior academic achievements ("Pearls of Science") - 10 points;

 2)    evaluation of the candidate's scientific activity and scientific achievements; the candidate indicates for evaluation up to three documented scientific achievements, in accordance with the achievement criteria adopted by the selection committee for a given discipline - maximum 15 points;

 3)    evaluation of the candidate's other documented activity, based on a maximum of three achievements consistent with the achievement criteria adopted by the selection committee for a given discipline - maximum 5 points

 4)    the result of the interview, with the scope of the interview including:

 a)    the candidate's knowledge and competencies relevant to the planned research and appropriate to the indicated scientific discipline,

 b)    elements of research methodology appropriate for the discipline indicated.

 No more than 50 points can be awarded for the interview; the maximum duration of the interview is 30 minutes.

 5)    evaluation of the research project prepared and submitted for assessment to the selection committee (maximum 20 points), with particular emphasis on:

 a)    the ability to formulate the research objective and present the research problem;

 b)    research idea and the ability to propose a solution;

 c)    methodology appropriate to the discipline indicated;

          d)    knowledge of the state of research with a basic bibliography. 

Condition of admission to the Doctoral School 

Education Program

Education at the doctoral school lasts 8 semesters. Education at the Doctoral School  is offered on the basis of a framework curriculum and an individual research plan and ends with the submission of a doctoral dissertation.

The framework curriculum at the doctoral school includes a catalogue of modules of compulsory classes, elective compulsory classes and optional classes. It also:

1)    defines their schedule

2)    defines the way in which the classes are taught

3)    defines how learning outcomes are verified.

Education begins on 1st October, 2024.

Supervisors

A doctoral student works under the supervision of a supervisor or supervisors, or a supervisor and auxiliary supervisor, who will be appointed by the Deputy Rector at the request of a doctoral student (within 3 months of the start of his or her studies at the Doctoral School).

Scholarships

The scholarship is PLN 5.000 gross for 36 months.

The amount should be reduced by 11,26% due to ZUS (social insurance) contributions.

Rules of admission to doctoral schools of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań in the academic year 2024/2025, Appendix to Resolution No. 478/2023/2024 of UAM Senate of 18th  December, 2023.