Optimization of advanced production technologies

University of Split
01/10/2025-31/03/2025
35h / week

– Additive manufacturing: 3D printing of advanced bio and composite materials
– Material science & engineering: Research on characterization of materials thin films deposited by advanced magnetron sputtering technology
– Manufacturing & Industrial engineering: Application of Industry 4.0 technologies in production/assembly process development/management within learning factory environment
– Application of different experimental procedures to analyze influence of different process parameters on various responses
– Mathematical modelling and optimization of process responses by using techniques such as: Taguchi method, regression analysis, artificial intelligence etc.

Tasks and duties entrusted to the student:

- Additive manufacturing: 3D printing of advanced bio and composite materials
- Material science & engineering: Research on characterization of materials thin films deposited by advanced magnetron sputtering technology
- Manufacturing & Industrial engineering: Application of Industry 4.0 technologies in production/assembly process development/management within learning factory environment
- Application of different experimental procedures to analyze influence of different process parameters on various responses
- Mathematical modelling and optimization of process responses by using techniques such as: Taguchi method, regression analysis, artificial intelligence etc.

Skills to be acquired or developed:

- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication / presentation skills
- Project Management

Compensation:

Erasmus + grant available depending on eligibility criteria of your home university

PhD Ivan Peko, Assistant Professor
ipeko@pmfst.hr