PhD program
Intelligent Сontrol Systems

Intelligent Сontrol Systems

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1.Upon completion of this educational program, students are expected to be able to:
2.State the basic principles of system analysis, the concepts of modern systems of automatic regulation and control, create mathematical models in the field of automation of production based on the algorithms of system analysis and process control.
3. To design control systems for complex production and scientific processes using the theory of extreme tasks, the basic principles for constructing automatic control and control systems, methods and criteria for stability analysis.
4. Create simulation models of the work of modern educational and industrial controllers, multiprocessor industrial complexes for industrial automation and intellectualization of process control according to the principles of Industry 4.0.
5. Design and develop prototypes of IoT devices based on modern microcontrollers, built-in data exchange systems using M2M technology, offer new hypotheses and solutions to scientific problems in the field of intelligent control systems based on an independent original approach.
6. Use methods and tools from various multidisciplinary fields, determine the quality parameters of the technological process, intended for intellectualization, evaluate the prospects of using neuroregulators in process control.
7. Conduct teaching activities in higher education institutions, introduce advanced and innovative teaching technologies, develop educational and methodological support for new courses, taking into account the social modernization of Kazakhstan and the development of the national economy.
8. Apply modern methodology, tools and standards in the field of project management, contribute within the framework of original research, draw up research programs, obtain the necessary data from scientific and technical documents, reports and other reference materials.
9. Build a research process on the topic of the dissertation, present and discuss research results at conferences, in scientific discussions and publications in national and international peer-reviewed publications, contribute to the development of society, work in a team, support the training of others through research and education, so and with other professional skills.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Intelligent Сontrol Systems
Speciality Code
8D07116
Faculty
Information technology

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to build the ability to write scientific texts, mainly research articles, apply strategies and skills of text analysis. As a result of studying the discipline, students have the ability to form: - structure your ideas in order to write clearly formulated sentences and coherent paragraphs; - use the academic style of writing, characterized by an accurate, concise and formal language; - report on previous studies and evaluate their importance; - recognize and use various methods in academic texts; - structurally present the results of scientific research in terms of the choice of journal, the type of publication or the relative value of the news of its findings. The following aspects are considered within the discipline: The main aspects of academic writing for doctoral students. The structure of the scientific article of the original research type “Introduction, methods, results, analysis and discussion” (IMRAD). Differences in the structure and organization of scientific work. Design sections of a scientific article: conducting, literature review, goals, progress report, plans for the future, links. Ways to link ideas and arguments. Critical assessment. Methods of strict concise writing. Analysis and synthesis in academic writing. Reviewing scientific papers.

Mathematical Tools for Control Systems
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the study of modern mathematical methods in the automation of various processes, the basic methods for solving optimal control problems, the practical application of information technology in solving optimal control problems. Within the discipline the following aspects will be considered: control objects, controllability and observability of linear systems, process stabilization problems, optimal control problems, maximum principle, dynamic programming method, sufficient optimality conditions, issues of practical application of information technologies.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: consists in the development of scientific thinking and research skills of doctoral students, the use of scientific research methods in the field of scientific interests. As a result of studying the discipline, students have the ability to form: - describe the basic concepts of scientific research and its methodology; - determine the relevant research topics, select and determine the relevant research tasks and their parameters; - to carry out the development and research of theoretical and experimental models of information resources; - analyze the results of experiments, make the choice of optimal solutions, compile reviews, reports and prepare scientific publications. The following aspects are considered within the discipline: an introduction to the research methodology: an overview of the fundamental foundations. Research Problem: Scientific Thinking. Literature review: the importance of literature review, needs, goals, sources, functions of literature. Research hypotheses: meaning, definitions, nature, functions, significance, types of hypotheses, variables in a hypothesis, formulation of a hypothesis, testing of a hypothesis. Research approach: philosophical background, qualitative and quantitative approach, a mixed methodological approach. Research strategies: experiments, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, practical research.

Theory, methods and tools for system analysis
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the study of modern system analysis methodologies, the main methods used in solving problems for large systems, to develop skills for solving problems for various systems, the practical application of mathematical methods in solving problems. Within the discipline the following aspects will be considered: Management objects. Basic concepts and initial models of the system approach. Concepts about systems, large systems, system analysis, mathematical methods for solving problems of various systems, issues of practical application of information technologies.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Comprehensive Internet – Internet of Things: present and future
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the technical aspects of the rapid evolution of embedded systems with remote control over the Internet to a global network of networks built on smart devices of the Internet of things (IoT) to industrial facilities and equipment that interact in a global without human participation. Within the discipline the following aspects will be considered: Internet and remote management of technical objects. Inter-machine interaction of the first devices of the Internet of things (IoT). Wireless data exchange protocols in the IoT. Local networks of collective IoT and their interaction with the world wide web. Mastering The technology of creating an IOT prototype through a microcontroller connection to a radio channel and managing a technical device over the Internet. Solving the project task of creating an IOT prototype of smart lighting and climate control based on the AVR microcontroller kit.

Extreme control problems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the study of modern methodologies of control theory, the main methods used in solving extreme problems, to develop planning skills in solving extreme problems, the practical application of mathematical methods in solving control problems. Within the discipline the following aspects will be considered: Management objects. Convex programming problems. The rule of Lagrange multipliers. The task of minimizing the function of a finite number of variables. Problems with constraints in the form of equalities and inequalities. Mathematical optimization methods, strategy and algorithms for solving extreme control problems, issues of practical application of information technologies.

Microcontrollers and neuroregulators
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the principles of operation and device of microcontrollers and neuroregulators embedded in smart IoT systems. Within the discipline the following aspects will be considered: Universal microcontrollers for the Internet of things. Technical and dimensional parameters of the electronic unit of microcontrollers for the Internet of things. Evaluation of the effectiveness of neuroregulators compared to PID microcontroller regulators for the intellectualization of process control.

Simulation models for designing «Industry 4.0» solutions
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to build the ability to create simulation models of the work of modern educational and industrial controllers oriented for elementary education, solving problems of small and medium-sized businesses and multiprocessor industrial complexes of industrial automation according to the principles of Industry 4.0. Within the discipline the following aspects will be considered: The principles of constructing simulation models based on the AVR training microcontroller with a С-like control code programming environment and a virtual circuit board. Simulation configuration and virtual simulation of the LOGO! Microcontroller control process c IDE LOGO! Soft Comfort virtual models of simulation tasks of microautomatization of small and medium-sized businesses. Professional models of simulation of complex multi-level industrial processes of Industry 4.0 in VMware Workstation Pro and TIA Portal environments.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years