TVM0032, Papers in Experimental and Fluid Mechanics (SE: Artiklar i Strömningslära och Experimentell Mekanik), 7.5 ECTS

COURSE SYLLABUS, third-cycle courses

Course name: TVM0032, Papers in Experimental and Fluid Mechanics (SE: Artiklar i Strömningslära och Experimentell Mekanik), 7.5 ECTS

ECTS: 7.5 ECTS

Course Code: TVM0032

Educational level: Third-cycle course

Entry requirements: Admitted to PhD studies at TVM

Implementation

This course is a hands-on course on the publication and presentation of scientific work. The course is divided into the three blocks; Structure of a scientific publication and management of research data, how to set up a reference bank and use references, and how to write a PhD-thesis, each of which gives 2.5 credits. The course consists of ten lectures/seminars in which the material is presented and discussed and/or examined. Between lectures, students are expected to do individual work and interact with their supervisors and fellow students for the best outcome of the course. Examination is performed orally through presentations and discussions of exercises performed during the event of the course.

Learning outcomes

You should practically know the basics of how to work as a scientist and how to interact with other scientists. You are expected to:

• Increase the knowledge about the content and structure of scientific papers and theses.
• Train the ability to define a research question.
• Train the capacity of reading and writing scientific papers.
• Obtain information about different journals and literature within fluid and experimental mechanics.
• Develop the ability to give short oral presentations and summaries as well as to lead discussions.
• Obtain a list of important references within your research area.
• Produce a summary describing previous work done in the research area.
• A first training in writing and managing a scientific paper.
• A first training in how to publish research data.

Course content/Lectures

1. Introduction

Introduction to scientific publishing. Different journals used at the division and their differences are shown. The basic structure of an article and how to use references is discussed. What is the difference between different types of publications? Presentation of homework.

1. Seminar 1

Structure and content of scientific publications. Presentations and discussions.

1. Reference bank

How to create a dynamic reference bank. The student is expected to communicate with their supervisors and other collaborators to follow up on progress and to straighten out any question marks.

1. Presentations

How to structure a presentation. Which parts should be included and how to keep a red thread through the presentation.

1. Seminar 2 ++

Each student gives an oral presentation about the state-of-art within their research topic and who the leading experts are. Feedback is given. Depending on student participation, this may be executed on several occasions. Part of the examination.

1. Seminar 3 ++

Each student presents their updated presentation. Depending on student participation, this may be executed on several occasions. Part of the examination.

1. Workshop

A deeper analysis of the structure of a paper and how different parts are connected. Introduction of objectives.

1. Research data

Managing publication of data. How, where and when do you publish data? Introduction of objectives.

1. PhD thesis

Different types of PhD theses are shown and the structure is discussed. Introduction of objectives and examination.

1. Seminar 4 ++

The evaluation of the thesis introduction performed is discussed in a dissertation-like manner. Supervisors will be engaged. May be executed on several occasions

Examination

Part I: Reference bank created and summarized in an approved oral presentation, 2.5 credits.

Part II: Journal paper submitted along with research data when applicable, 2.5 credits.

Part III: Introduction/summary of the research field written stating explicitly the fundamental research question. Approved oral defence, 2.5 credits.

Grading scale: Pass/Fail.

Course literature: Lecture notes. Additional literature will be created throughout the course.

Education cycle: September 2026 – December 2026

Course is given periodically: No.

Send application to: Prof. Mikael Sjödahl, Mikael.sjodahl@ltu.se. Doctoral student enter name, civic registration number, e-mail, Division and Department in the application.

Deadline for application

2026-09-01

Course open for application by doctoral students admitted to other universities than LTU: No

Limited number of students: 15

Tuition

No tuition fee.

Contact persons and teachers: Prof. Mikael Sjödahl, e-mail: mikael.sjodahl@ltu.se, phone: +46 920 491220 | Additional teachers participate when required.

Examiner: Prof. Mikael Sjödahl, e-mail: mikael.sjodahl@ltu.se, phone: +46 920 491220.

Course syllabus decided by: Prof. Lars-Göran Westerberg, director for PhD studies

Date of decision: 2026-08-14