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Mechanical Sciences

The doctoral program, through its academic staff, directs a series of investigations related to the laboratories and scientific projects of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Because the program has the direct support of two departments of the EPN, the research lines associated with the program are the same as those of the departments.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

  • o Analysis and design of power systems
  • o Modeling, Simulation and optimization of physics thermic process
  • o Mechanical and mechatronics systems design
  • Department of Materials

  • o Development of nano materials and nano transport technics
  • o Compose and nano-structured Materials
  • On the other hand, according to the current regulations of the EPN, three research groups have been formed and are actively working on the promotion of research linked to the doctoral program in Mechanical Sciences.

    • Alternative Energy Research Group (SCINERGY): This is a multi-disciplinary research group whose objective is to promote research in Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energies in the EPN. This group has 12 senior researchers, of whom 6 belong to the doctoral program's researchers. The objectives of this group are:
      • Implement and equip research laboratories in Alternative Energies.
      • Promote collaborative research among group members and members outside the group.
      • Sustainably produce high-impact research products.
      • Promote scientific dissemination on issues related to Energy.
      • Become a national reference in Alternative Energies.

    • ATA Research Group: This is a group focused on the research of aerial platforms and the technification of technological processes and development in various economic sectors such as: security, transportation, monitoring, medicine, agriculture, environmental and risk analysis, infrastructure, among others. This group has 6 senior researchers, 5 of whom are part of the doctoral program researchers. The objectives of this group are:
      • Carry out techno-economic studies to assess the feasibility and relevance of manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) in the various economic sectors of the country and the region.
      • Investigate and evaluate efficient propulsion and energy systems for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles applied in the sectors: agriculture, medicine, monitoring, infrastructure, surveillance, environment and risks.
      • Investigate and evaluate innovative and efficient aerodynamic systems for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles applied in the sectors: agriculture, medicine, monitoring, infrastructure, surveillance, environment and risks.
      • Investigate and evaluate aerial structural systems for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles applied in the sectors: agriculture, medicine, monitoring, infrastructure, surveillance, environment and risks.
      • Design and build prototypes of manned and unmanned aerial systems for different fields of application.

    • Research group, in synthesis, evaluation and applications of advanced materials (SEMAV): The group is constituted by a multidisciplinary group of researchers that carries out research and development activities in areas related to nanotechnology and materials science and engineering. The objectives of this group are:
      • Support the implementation of joint graduate programs related to the areas of science and materials engineering and nanotechnology.
      • Promote multidisciplinary participation and collaboration with thematic research networks and the industry.
      • Manage internal and external financing for group research projects.
      • Disseminate and transfer the knowledge generated during the research through courses, workshops and training events that benefit society.