Area
Interdisciplinary
Sub-Discipline
Interdisciplinary
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
General Objective: To train outstanding professionals in the development and comprehensive management of energy systems, capable of working in Chile and abroad, using modern criteria and tools for energy policy formulation, planning, analysis, design, evaluation, and efficient use of these systems. Specific Objectives: To offer professionals with work experience the opportunity to acquire postgraduate-level skills and training in energy-related fields, in a flexible manner compatible with their professional and family activities. To increase, through graduates, the dissemination of up-to-date knowledge in the field of energy at the highest level available in the country, for the benefit of the engineering profession, contributing to the overall objective of the degree. To carry out effective technology transfer to the external environment, including new technologies for generating, capturing, transporting, converting, distributing, storing, consuming, and marketing energy in all its forms, as well as new management methodologies and tools, the application of which will allow companies to improve their competitive performance in harmony with the environment. To occupy an early leadership position in the market for professional postgraduate studies in the energy sector, anticipating other potential national and international programs.
Applicant Profile
The admission requirements for the Master's Degree in Energy Engineering are as follows: Applicants must hold one of the following academic degrees or university professional titles: – Bachelor of Science in Engineering. – Another academic degree or university professional title in Engineering or a related engineering discipline, at least equivalent to the level required for a Bachelor's degree. Applicants must have submitted the application documents detailed in the applications section. They must provide evidence of proficiency in English. This includes sufficient English comprehension to understand written English effectively, including articles and books, and to access international documents and databases efficiently. In addition, at least two years of work experience is required.
Graduate profile
The Master's in Energy Engineering (MIE) enables its graduates to contribute to the sustainable development of society, from the private or public sector, in Chile or abroad, through the comprehensive design of energy systems. This is achieved using modern criteria and tools for policy formulation, planning, analysis, resource evaluation, energy technology design, and the projection of advanced systems. Graduates will be qualified to formulate energy policies, analyze markets, and plan and select complex energy systems throughout all phases of their life cycle. They will also develop: a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the discipline, with broad knowledge of current and/or developing resources and technologies; the ability to make sound decisions in this field, understanding the technical, social, political, environmental, and economic interrelationships; the ability to effectively use tools for planning, analysis, design, selection, and management of complex energy systems; and new skills for working in interdisciplinary teams and communicating effectively in this area.
Lines of investigation
The MIE's development areas are divided into Renewable Energies, Nuclear Energy, Conventional Energies, and Cross-Cutting Areas, with sub-areas described below: i) Renewable Energies. This area includes technologies that utilize natural resources available in the biosphere: Wind and hydroelectric energy. Energy efficiency. Photovoltaic and thermal solar energy. Bioenergy and biofuels. ii) Nuclear Energy. This area includes resources and technologies that generate energy from nuclear fission and fusion processes. Nuclear fusion technologies. Nuclear fission technologies. iii) Conventional Energies. This area includes classic technologies, some of which are being phased out or replaced, that use fossil fuels. Thermal power plants and systems. Transportation and propulsion. Carbon capture and sequestration. iv) Cross-Cutting Areas. This area includes topics, technologies, and systems applicable to the previous areas and considered essential for future energy development. Hydrogen production. Energy security. Materials for energy. Energy and environmental economics. Energy markets and regulation. Energy and climate change. Energy storage.
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