Current open positions: the 3^rd additional Doctoral call for applying to the XXXIX Cycle is now open - DEADLINE October 16^th 2023, 2:00 p.m. (Italian time).

PNRR SCHOLARSHIPS MD 117/118 2023: the deadline for applying to scholarships financed by the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience (PNRR) in the frame work of the MD 117/118 2023 is - September 29^th 2023, 2:00 p.m. (Italian time).

All PhD positions and proposed research fields refer to our six Research lines:

• Dynamics and vibration of mechanical systems and vehicles
  • Development and evaluation of CCAM solutions using dynamic driving simulator (Edoardo Sabbioni, Stefano Melzi), financed from resources of National Plan for Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 118/2023 – PNRR Doctorates 22/12 intake
  • Heavy-vehicle tire testing and characterization (Federico Cheli, Michele Vignati), co-financed by Prometeon Tyre Group and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Innovative methodologies and tribotesting for supporting the evolution of industrial lubricating oils (Paolo Pennacchi), co-financed by ENI S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Analysis and development of an innovative system for 4D immersive automotive audio applications based on electrodynamic shakers (Roberto Corradi, Francesco Ripamonti), co-financed by ASK Industries S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Synchronizing tyre torque distribution with active controls to maximize driving safety (Stefano Melzi), co-financed by Brembo S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Development of a methodology for evaluating tyre wear through indoor tests (Edoardo Sabbioni), co-financed by Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • A methodology for correlating tyre grip in indoor and outdoor tests (Edoardo Sabbioni), co-financed by Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 01/11 intake
  • Wind farm optimal configuration for AEP maximization (Marco Belloli), co-financed by ENI S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Dynamic wake effects on FOWTs (Floating Offshore Wind Turbines) (Sara Muggiasca), co-financed by ENI S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Integrated approach to support the design and sound quality analysis of concert grand pianos based on structural and vibroacoustic modelling, objective and subjective tests, data science and machine learning techniques (Roberto Corradi, Francesco Ripamonti), co-financed by FAZIOLI PIANOFORTI and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Assessment of cities readiness level for autonomous public transport (Pierluigi Coppola), co-financed by FONDAZIONE LINKS and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 01/11 intake
  • Transport of raw material for the construction of rolling stock: improvement of the ambiental footprint (Davide Tarsitano - DMEC, Claudia Colicchia - SOM), co-financed by FONDAZIONE LINKS and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Advanced localization techniques for autonomous driving (Francesco Braghin), financed within the framework of Spoke 6 (Connected and autonomous vehicle - Guida autonoma e veicolo connesso) CN00000023, as part of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR, M4 C2 Dalla ricerca all'impresa, Investimento 1.4), financed by the European Union - Next GenerationEU – 22/12 intake
  • Metasurface-enhanced LiDAR technology (Francesco Braghin), financed within the framework of Spoke 6 (Connected and autonomous vehicle - Guida autonoma e veicolo connesso) CN00000023, as part of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR, M4 C2 Dalla ricerca all'impresa, Investimento 1.4), financed by the European Union - Next GenerationEU – 22/12 intake
  • Unmanned vehicles for agricultural applications (Francesco Braghin), financed within the framework of Spoke 6 (Connected and autonomous vehicle - Guida autonoma e veicolo connesso) CN00000023, as part of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR, M4 C2 Dalla ricerca all'impresa, Investimento 1.4), financed by the European Union - Next GenerationEU – 22/12 intake
  • Active pantograph and new methodologies for pantograph lab testing and validation (Alan Facchinetti) – 22/12 intake
• Measurements and experimental techniques
  • Development of innovative instruments for industrial and space applications (Diego Scaccabarozzi), financed within the framework of Spoke 3 (Deep Tech: Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer) ECS00000037, as part of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR, M4 C2 Dalla ricerca all'impresa, Investimento 1.5), financed by the European Union – Next GenerationEU – 22/12 intake
  • Optomechanical design of astronomical instrumentation for the extremely large telescope (Bortolino Saggin, Simone Cinquemani) – 22/12 intake
  • Design, development and qualification of advanced measuring systems (Bortolino Saggin, Alfredo Cigada, Paola Saccomandi, Emanuele Zappa) – 22/12 intake
• Machine and vehicle design
  • Multiscale modelling and simulation of large scale additive manufacturing of fibre reinforced thermoplastic polymer structures (Andrea Bernasconi, Luca Martulli), co-financed by Camozzi Research Center S.r.l. e dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza per il DM 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Design of innovative composite structures with reduced enviromental impact (Andrea Bernasconi), co-financed by MITA Cooling Technologies S.p.A. e dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza per il DM 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Numerical modelling solutions for the fracture mechanics-based design of high pressure hydrogen storage vessels (Andrea Bernasconi), co-financed by Dalmine S.p.A. e dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza per il DM 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Transmissions and mechanisms for automotive safety critical systems (Carlo Gorla, Roberto Palazzetti), co-financed by Brembo S.p.A. e dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza per il DM 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Efficient and versatile modelling for component design (Andrea Bernasconi, Luca Martulli) – 22/12 intake
  • Cooperative connected and automated mobility (Gianpiero Mastinu, Massimiliano Gobbi) – 22/12 intake
• Manufacturing and production systems
  • Revolutionizing mechatronic product development: exploring innovative manufacturing and assembly processes (Barbara Previtali, Nora Lecis), co-financed by Brembo S.p.A. and the National Plan on Recovery and Resilience in the framework of MD 117/2023 – 22/12 intake
  • Artificial Intelligence for planning and Control of Semi-conductor manufacturing systems (Giovanni Moroni, Bianca Maria Colosimo, Andrea Matta, Barbara Previtali), financed by the National Plan for Recovery ad Resilience in the framework of MD 118/2023 - Doctorates for Public Administration – 22/12 intake
  • Artificial Intelligence for planning and control of Smart Manufacturing Systems (Giovanni Moroni, Bianca Maria Colosimo, Andrea Matta, Barbara Previtali), - 22/12 intake
  • CFD simulations of additive processes for recycled CFRP (Paolo Albertelli - DMEC, Tommaso Lucchini - DENG) – 22/12 intake
• Materials
  • New generation of lead-free steels with improved properties and low environmental impact (Marco Boniardi), financed by the National Plan for Recovery ad Resilience in the framework of MD 118/2023 - Doctorates for Digital and Enviromental Transition – 22/12 intake
  • Heterogeneous and advanced materials (Riccardo Casati, Elisabetta Gariboldi) – 22/12 intake
• Methods and tools for Product Design
  • The digital transition of manufacturing processes and its new role in product development (Giorgio Colombo, Gaetano Cascini, Monica Bordegoni, Francesco Ferrise), financed by the National Plan for Recovery ad Resilience in the framework of MD 118/2023 - Doctorates PNRR – 22/12 intake

Application procedure will be available here.

Employees who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering may select an Executive PhD path, specifically designed for workers. If you are interested in supporting our doctoral programme by sponsoring a scholarship, or you are willing to know more about our Executive PhD track please contact phd-dmec@polimi.it.