Research school
The goal of SVC’s research school is to meet the growing need for interdisciplinary expertise in hydropower by supporting doctoral education and promoting collaboration between universities, industry, and public authorities.
The research school offers structured, interdisciplinary education to prepare the next generation of hydropower experts. It provides structured and cross-disciplinary training for future professionals in the hydropower sector.
Main Objectives
– Provide PhD students with a broad understanding of hydropower systems
– Promote interdisciplinary research across various technical fields
– Strengthen collaboration between academia and industry
– Increase knowledge exchange through joint courses and activities
– Support recruitment and skills development within the hydropower sector
Courses and Schedule
The research school covers twelve technical areas, with courses offered in each area. Three of these courses are held annually on a rotating schedule, meaning each course is offered once every four years. Each course provides 2 ECTS credits and is conducted over 2.5 days.
Courses are:
– WP1: Environment and Society
o Ecohydraulics (May 2025)
o Course yet to be determined (2026)
o Course yet to be determined (2027)
o Environmental Adaptation in Flowing Waters (2028)
– WP2: Hydraulic Engineering
o Geotechnics – Embankment Dams (Autumn 2025)
o Rock Mechanics – Foundation Engineering (2026)
o Hydraulic Design, Open Channel Flow (2027)
o Structural Engineering (2028)
– WP3: Turbines and Generators
o Rotor Dynamics (Autumn 2025)
o Fluid Mechanics (2026)
o Machine Elements (2027)
o Electromechanics (2028)
Who Can Participate?
– PhD students working in hydropower-related fields
– Industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of hydropower systems and engage in ongoing research
Cost
– Free of charge for members of the Swedish Centre for Sustainable Hydropower (SVC)
– SEK 5,000 per course for non-members
More Information
Contact Michel Cervantes at LTU for further details.