Doctoral Programme in Technology (DPT)

Doctoral Programme in Technology (DPT) is a cross-disciplinary platform for researcher training in the Faculty of Technology the University of Turku.

DPT is a cross-disciplinary platform for researcher training, based on the synergy between excellence in science and strong engineering research. DPT trains doctoral researchers towards degrees in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Science in Technology (DSc-Tech), and in Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration (DSc-Econ). DPT aims at exploring synergy between diversified profiles of science disciplines and fields of technologies, strengthening the collaboration between different disciplines, increasing industrial collaboration, developing business skills, and cultivating the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Research Themes


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Contact information

Email: tech-doc@utu.fi

DPT Director:
Professor Kati Hanhineva

DPT Coordinator:
Coordinator Aiste Ivanauskaite

Sitaatti PhD JUNO Myllyntausta 6
My doctoral studies have entailed applied and theoretical method development in multidisclipinary projects. I know my research is important and topically relevant!
Ville Laitinen, Doctoral Candidate