Engineering Geology

The scientific fields and the related applied research are linked to the evaluation of the strength-deformation properties of rock and soil massifs, characterisation of hazardous geological processes such as landslides, rock falls, liquefaction of soils, suitability of the earth foundation for buildings and facilities, general and specialised regional assessments of the engineering and geological conditions, of the geological hazard and risk, engineering and geological conditions for the mining works and other technogenic activities, their impact on the geological environment, its protection and restoration, use of computer technologies for their assessment, etc.

During the course of study the PhD students study and take exams in a foreign language, general and specialised disciplines on engineering geology closely related to the topic of dissertation and depending on the basic degree of the PhD student.

The PhD graduates in Engineering Geology can work in the field of engineering, geological and geotechnical research and design for construction of buildings and facilities, stability and strengthening of landslides and slopes, infrastructure sites such as road and railway construction, cross-country oil and gas pipelines, port construction, hydrotechnical construction, underground facilities, open and underground mining of minerals.

They can hold managerial and expert positions in Bulgarian and foreign design and engineering companies, scientific and research institutes, public organisations and state structures. The acquired scientific and educational degree gives them the right to be managers and/or key experts in national or international scientific projects, as well as to occupy academic positions at universities.