Barcelona School of Civil Engineering

PhD Day 2026

Are you considering our School to do your PhD, exploring possible research fields or planning your professional career after your PhD?

We have organized the 2026 PhD Day to guide you through your doctoral journey, from the research opportunities to the post-doctoral professional trajectories.

This event offers:

  • An overview of the main research areas at Barcelona School of Civil Engineering.
  • Invited lectures.
  • A round table with actual PhD students from our school.
  • A networking session to connect with the research community.
Date, time & place

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Program

  • Welcoming words
    Prof. Esther Real, Director of Escola de Camins
  • What is a PhD?
    Prof. Cristina Canal, Director of Escola de Doctorat
  • Doctoral programs at Escola Camins
    Prof. Pavel Ryzhakov, Deputy Director for Doctoral Studies, Escola Camins
  • Library services for PhD candidates
    Ms. Ruth Iñigo, Head of Research Support Services Unit, UPC Library
  • Invited lectures
    Prof. Eugenio Oñate, Former Director of Escola Camins, founder of the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) and recipient of the 2024 National Research Award
    Dr. Cristian de Santos, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SAALG Geomechanics
  • Round table
    Current PhD students
    Chairman: Dr. Sergio Jiménez
  • Q&A session
  • Networking & refreshment