Mechanical Engineering (MsC)

Mechanical Engineering (MSc)

Overview

With a focus on interdisciplinary training, the Unisinos Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering promotes the training of new researchers and the qualification of professionals from different fields of knowledge.

The Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, an area of Energy Engineering, is recommended by Capes, and maintains a permanent relationship with partners internal and external to the institution, in addition to developing projects with universities, companies and national and international organizations.

Energy is one of the essential elements for the sustainable economic development of modern society. Within this premise, the objective of the program is to achieve excellence in research in the field of Energy Engineering, reflected in the quality of the masters and PhD graduates, and in the quality of their scientific, technological and innovation production.

Emphasis:

Energy Engineering

Areas of Study

Thermal and Energy Systems
Line dedicated to the study, analysis, modeling and simulation of thermal systems and flow processes, in order to better understand the physical phenomena involved in the most diverse processes. Based on the results, technology development and design modifications for each particular system can be designed and tested in order to improve performance and minimize energy consumption.
In addition to the fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, experimental, analytical and numerical simulation tools, applied to studies of thermal and energetic systems.
The latter consist of heat transfer and energy conversion equipment and processes: intensifying surfaces for heat transfer, multiphase flow and phase change, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, air conditioning and ventilation, thermal storage, thermoenergetic conversion, combustion processes, flows and thermal processes in biological systems, among others.

Management and Optimization of Energy Generation and Use
This line studies the performance of energy systems based on optimization techniques, application of renewable energy systems, such as solar thermal used in applications involving water heating and process and solar heat generation, photovoltaic for electric power generation systems, more economically and environmentally sustainable material applications, assessment and minimization of environmental impacts associated with construction systems, buildings and industrial processes in general. We seek to change raw materials and inputs, minimize losses of raw materials and energy and use solid waste, especially biomass, and thermal waste, for better use and energy efficiency.

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Head of Program

Flávia Schwarz Franceschini Zinani
PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Rheology and Non-Newtonian Fluids, Hemodynamics, Wind Energy, Fluidization, Particulate Materials and Discrete Element Method (DEM).
Area of Study: Thermal and Energy Systems.
E-mail: fzinani@unisinos.br
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Academic Staff

Carlos Alberto Mendes Moraes
PhD in Materials Science.
Areas of Interest: Application of environmental management tools, cleaner production, industrial symbiosis, life cycle assessment, mass and energy assessment, circular economy, MES, bioeconomy, construction of mass and energy balances, embedded energy, energy efficiency, for optimization of production processes, raw materials, and products.
Area of Study: Management and Optimization of Energy Generation and Use.
E-mail: cmoraes@unisinos.br
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Jacqueline Biancon Copetti
PhD in Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Areas of interest: Thermal Engineering, Single and two phase heat transfer in mini and micro scale, Compact heat exchangers and sinks, Cooling systems (new devices and fluids), Cryogenics for cell preservation, Solar thermal energy and Solar concentration systems.
Area of Study: Thermal and Energy Systems.
E-mail: jcopetti@unisinos.br
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João Batista Dias
PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Solar photovoltaic energy, Dimensioning of grid-connected photovoltaic power systems. Isolated photovoltaic mini-grids, Photovoltaic systems in the built environment, Hybrid systems grid-connected and Isolated photovoltaic systems.
Area of Study: Management and Optimization of Energy Generation and Use.
E-mail: joaobd@unisinos.br
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Luiz Alberto Oliveira Rocha
PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Areas of Interest: Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on Thermodynamic Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, acting mainly on the following themes: Transport Phenomena, Renewable Energies and Constructal Theory.
Area of Study: Thermal and Energy Systems.
E-mail: luizor@unisinos.br
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Paulo Ricardo da Silva Pereira
PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Analysis, Planning and Operation of Electric Power Systems, Distributed Energy Generation and Distributed Energy Resources, Energy Quality and Energy Efficiency, Fuzzy Modeling and Control, Voltage Regulation and Control in Distribution Systems, Intelligent Electric Grids.
Area of Study: Management and Optimization of Energy Generation and Use.
E-mail: prpereira@unisinos.br
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Paulo Roberto Wander
PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Areas of Interest: Combustion and gasification, Biofuels, Internal Combustion Engines, Fluidized Bed Reactors, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Building Simulation, Thermoelectric Generation with Biomass, Systems Exergetic Analysis and Energy Efficiency.
Area of Study: Thermal and Energy Systems.

E-mail: prwander@unisinos.br
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Regina Célia Espinosa Modolo
PhD in Environmental Engineering
Areas of Interest: Areas of Interest: Biomass to Energy (agricultural and forest biomass); Agglomeration phenomena in fluidized bed technology; Reuse and recycling of ashes generated in biomass combustion processes.
Area of Study: Management and Optimization of Energy Generation and Use.

E-mail: reginaem@unisinos.br
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Rejane De Césaro Oliveski
PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Areas of Interest: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Storage, Melting and Solidification of Phase Change Materials, Evacuated Tube Solar Collector, Multiphase Flows and Nanofluid.
Area of Study: Thermal and Energy Systems.
E-mail: decesaro@unisinos.br
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Curricular Structure for Master's Degree Back to menu

Master's Degree

To complete the Master's Course, the student must fulfill twenty-four (24) credits, being: nine (9) credits in mandatory subjects; fifteen (15) credits in optional subjects; prove the submission of a complete paper for an event in the area or a scientific article for a periodical in the area; approval of the Dissertation by the Examining Board.

Required Courses (9 credits)
- Applied Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Mathematical Methods for Engineering (3 credits)
- Scientific Methodology (3 credits)

Optional Courses
- Heat transfer (3 credits)
- Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
- Thermal Systems Design and Simulation (3 credits)
- Experimental Techniques (3 credits)
- Combustion (3 credits)
- Introduction to Numerical Simulation (3 credits)
- Boiling and Condensation (3 credits)
- Advanced Tools in Environmental Management (3 credits)
- Energy Efficiency (3 credits)
- Energy Systems Optimization (3 credits)
- Solar Photovoltaic Energy (3 credits)
- Solar Thermal Energy (3 credits)
- Building Simulation (3 credits)
- Constructal Theory and Design (3 credits)
- Material Sciences (3 credits)
- Biomass to Energy – Technologies and Environment (3 credits)

Curricular Structure for Doctor's Degree Back to menu

Master's Degree

To complete the Doctoral Course, the student must fulfill thirty-six (36) credits, being: twelve (12) credits in mandatory subjects; twenty-one (21) credits in optional subjects; encouraging the publication of articles in journals related to the subject of the Thesis; approval of the Thesis by the Examining Board.

Required Courses (9 credits)
- Applied Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Mathematical Methods for Engineering (3 credits)
- Scientific Methodology (3 credits)
- Seminar of Thesis (3 credits)

Contact Back to menu

Office of the Registrar for the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering
Phone: +55 (51) 3591 1175
E-mail: ppgem@unisinos.br
Hours: Room C01 306, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 10 pm
Location: Polytechnic School - Unisinos São Leopoldo Campus