A graduate of this study will have the following knowledge:

• Interdisciplinary nature of modern energy systems and will be able to apply mathematics, basic sciences, as well as engineering foundations to solve complex problems of energy and environmental engineering.
• Energy and environment, selected issues: thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, mathematical modeling, CAD/CAM, advanced energy systems, monitoring, control, and diagnostics of devices.
• research methods, conducting experimental research, experimental set-ups, laboratory tests, analysis and interpretation of results and measurement errors, formulating the conclusions
• application of numerical methods for the analysis of energy systems, how to apply numerical calculations, the impact of the progress of numerical methods on the development of science
• design, supervision, and design of systems for energy conversion, storage, distribution.
• Integration of energy technologies and assessment of the impact of new technical solutions that improve the durability and efficiency of energy systems, taking into account environmental aspects
• Intellectual property rights and copyright protection. Knows how to use patents, standards, and regulations to design energy and environmental systems
• economic framework and principles of operating and managing entrepreneurs

The graduate can:

• use knowledge to solve complex and unusual problems by formulating phenomenological, physical, and mathematical models, conduct basic research, analyze and synthesize challenges to solve contemporary energy and environmental problems
• use knowledge in the field of directional engineering courses, selected in the field of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics and dynamics, advanced mechanics, material properties, alternative energy systems, monitoring the state of structures and processes, modeling and forecasting, energy and propulsion systems
• plan and conduct experiments on a laboratory and semi-technical scale, operate sensors, formulate and test hypotheses, make basic research, infer from the results taking into account measurement errors and measurement uncertainty
• use information and communication technologies (ITC) effectively, to solve nonlinear problems using approximate methods
• propose a mathematical model, analyze, design, develop and operate energy and environmental systems, in particular: RES systems, bioenergy, obtaining useful energy from waste energy, description of smart grids, heating/cooling systems for nuclear energy, energy storage, and conversion, energy efficiency, energy complexity, low-emission combustion
• demonstrate good: ability to assess existing energy and environmental technologies, installations, and solutions, analysis of technical problems taking into account the system approach, with appropriate selection of materials and review of their life cycle assessment, i.e. from idea to implementation
• communicate in a foreign language on energy and environmental issues, to report advanced problems, achievements, and challenges
• manage the team and develop forecasts and plans for the development of energy and environmental systems at various levels of management
• plan and implement personal continuing education, especially in the field of energy and the environment
• a graduate of Energy and Environmental Engineering will be characterized by ability to work in a group, intercultural communication, writing publications, and will also have broad language competences

In addition, the graduate is ready to:

• continuously improve professional competences, as well as to work in a group, as a principal investigator or as a contractor, to achieve the goal of rational use of energy and ensuring the energy security of the country
• assess the ethical issues and obligations that they must take into account; the impact of various technical, organizational, economic, environmental and social aspects of global and local operations

Internship:

During the third semester, a semester internship at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Tokyo will be held for AGH UST students. The study program provides for a 4-week diploma practice and focuses on the individualization of the teaching process. Most of the work is carried out on the basis of an individual research plan, often with the support of tutors.

Career Prospects:

Graduates of Energy and Environmental Engineering can work as specialists in the field of computer methods for modeling processes in the power industry, in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, in the design, construction and operation of elements of energy infrastructure, including the acquisition, conversion and use of energy. In the field of environmental engineering problems, they can work as:

• designers and constructors of machines, devices and energy installations,
• supervisory engineers and power engineers,
• specialists in energy assessment and effective energy management,
• energy consultants,
• entrepreneurs in the energy industry.

Possible workplaces:

• domestic and foreign enterprises operating in areas related to the acquisition, processing, transmission, storage, distribution and use of energy, including those involved in the design, production and operation of energy equipment and installations,
• design offices, research laboratories and scientific units, universities
• administrative units operating in areas related to energy policy and security, as well as environmental protection,
• own business activity in the area of renewable energy sources or computer simulation

Zwiń

A graduate of this study will have the following knowledge:

• Interdisciplinary nature of modern energy systems and will be able to apply mathematics, basic sciences, as well as engineering foundations to solve complex problems of energy and environmental engineering.
• Energy and environment, selected issues: thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, mathematical modeling, CAD/CAM, advanced energy systems, monitoring, control, and diagnostics of devices.
• research methods, conducting experimental research, experimental set-ups, laboratory tests, analysis and interpretation of results and measurement errors, formulating the conclusions
• application of numerical methods for the analysis of energy systems, how to apply numerical calculations, the impact of the progress of numerical methods on the development of science
• design, supervision, and design of systems for energy conversion, storage, distribution.
• Integration of energy technologies and assessment of the impact of new technical solutions that improve the durability and efficiency of energy systems, taking into account environmental aspects
• Intellectual property rights and copyright protection. Knows how to use patents, standards, and regulations to design energy and environmental systems
• economic framework and principles of operating and managing entrepreneurs

The graduate can:

• use knowledge to solve complex and unusual problems by formulating phenomenological, physical, and mathematical models, conduct basic research, analyze and synthesize challenges to solve contemporary energy and environmental problems
• use knowledge in the field of directional engineering courses, selected in the field of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics and dynamics, advanced mechanics, material properties, alternative energy systems, monitoring the state of structures and processes, modeling and forecasting, energy and propulsion systems
• plan and conduct experiments on a laboratory and semi-technical scale, operate sensors, formulate and test hypotheses, make basic research, infer from the results taking into account measurement errors and measurement uncertainty
• use information and communication technologies (ITC) effectively, to solve nonlinear problems using approximate methods
• propose a mathematical model, analyze, design, develop and operate energy and environmental systems, in particular: RES systems, bioenergy, obtaining useful energy from waste energy, description of smart grids, heating/cooling systems for nuclear energy, energy storage, and conversion, energy efficiency, energy complexity, low-emission combustion
• demonstrate good: ability to assess existing energy and environmental technologies, installations, and solutions, analysis of technical problems taking into account the system approach, with appropriate selection of materials and review of their life cycle assessment, i.e. from idea to implementation
• communicate in a foreign language on energy and environmental issues, to report advanced problems, achievements, and challenges
• manage the team and develop forecasts and plans for the development of energy and environmental systems at various levels of management
• plan and implement personal continuing education, especially in the field of energy and the environment
• a graduate of Energy and Environmental Engineering will be characterized by ability to work in a group, intercultural communication, writing publications, and will also have broad language competences

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