The PhD program in Mining Engineering is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Mining Engineering discipline.
The program focuses on the development of an in-depth understanding of the nature, implementation and evaluation of mining engineering principles and applications together with the growth of research skills. The overarching aim of the program is to develop high quality doctoral researchers who are ready and able to make a lasting contribution to addressing scientific, technological, economic, societal and environmental challenges of global significance. Upon completion of the PhD program, students will be capable of designing and conducting independent, innovative, original and high-quality research related to a variety of topics in mining engineering.
Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
Duration: 4 years
Total ECTS credit: 240
Research Methods & Ethics*
Statistics
Advanced Mine Geomechanics
Graduate Elective Courses
Current Research Literature
Advanced Mining Systems
Doctoral Thesis
INDUSTRY: Geotechnical Engineer, Project and Contracts Manager, Excavation
Engineer, Mechanized Excavation, Drill and Blast, Ventilation, Mining and Civil
Constructions such as Dams, Highway, Mine Access and Transportation
GOVERNMENT: Mines Inspectorate, Research Developer, Leasing, Geological Surveys,
Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring; National Aeronautics andCONSULTING: Project Coordination, Financial Analysis, Equipment Optimization,
Mining and Geotechnical ApplicationsBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: National and International Consultant, Marketing
ACADEMIA: Teaching, Research, Recognition and Consulting
Colorado School of Mines (USA)
