| TOPICS | DESCRIPTION | TUTOR | YEAR | No. of hours | final assessment |
| Geostatistical methods for the spatial reconstruction of environmental variables | The course is designed to provide knowledge and technical tools to model environmental and natural phenomena qualified by spatial or spatiotemporal variation. The fundamental principles of geostatistics based on random function theory to model uncertainty are presented together with regionalized variables and variograms and finally estimation methods. In particular some case studies are provided to apply mono and multivariate estimation techniques such as Kriging, Co Kriging, IRF- Kriging. Through the integration of theoretical knowledge, experimental techniques and modeling tools, students will be able to acquire solid skills to approach, study and solve environmental impact concerns from industrial plants. | Lippiello Antonucci | I-II | 16 | Yes |
| High Pressure Fuel Injection Systems for Internal Combustion Engines | The course is designed for the training of PhD students in the field of industrial engineering. It provides an integrated overview of the fundamental aspects of high-pressure injection systems for internal combustion engines and gas turbines, with an extension to fluid power principles applied to the control of complex systems.
Given the scope and depth of the topics covered, the course is suitable for students pursuing both academic and industrial research. The main areas of focus include: -Basic and advanced knowledge of the functional characteristics of high-pressure injection systems for reciprocating engines and gas turbines. -Analysis of the dynamic behavior of electro-hydraulic and purely hydraulic injection systems; stability and dynamic response of integrated hydraulic systems. -Experimental techniques for injection rate characterization and spray diagnostics. The impact of alternative/renewable fuels on injection system behavior. -Modeling of injection systems and components using both lumped parameter and 3D CFD approaches. -Advanced knowledge of hydraulic components under steady-state and dynamic conditions, including valves, actuators, accumulators, and control circuits. -Design skills for complex hydraulic systems, including applications in mechatronics and industrial automation. Through the integration of theoretical knowledge, numerical modeling tools, and experimental techniques, students will acquire a solid foundation for studying, optimizing, and innovating injection and fluid power control systems in both automotive and industrial contexts. |
Fulvio Palmieri | I-II | 12 | Yes |
| Measurement of dynamic quantities | The course allows PhD students to explore topics related to time-variant measurements of mechanical and thermal quantities. The dynamic characteristics of measurement instrumentation and data acquisition systems will be examined, together with an introduction to the most popular software tools for measuring instruments management and data processing. It will also examine some issues related to the main methods of measurement and analysis of dynamic quantities (force, vibration and acceleration, pressure, etc.). | Salvatore Andrea Sciuto | I-II | 8 | Yes |
| Quality of experimental measurements | The course allows students to explore topics related to the quality of experimental measurements, with particular reference to mechanical and thermal physical quantities. Specifically, the criteria for selecting the components of the measurement chain are outlined, based on an integrated approach that takes into account not only the most important metrological characteristics and operating principles of the devices, but also the assessment of the specific requirements of the application context. General aspects and concepts relating to the requirements and management of measurement processes and metrological verification of instrumentation are examined, together with the drafting of technical-scientific reports. It also illustrates the main issues related to the calibration process of measurement systems, with reference to case studies from industrial and applied research contexts | Giorgia Fiori | I-II | 24 | Yes |
| Technological innovation and management of new product development processes | This short course is aimed at describing the overall process of new products development within an industrial organization. After classifying the distinct types of innovations and the dynamics of innovation processes, the phased of new products development are discussed. In particular, execution methods, tools, problems and risks of each phases are considered, adopting a systemic point of view and a managerial perspective. The course concludes analysing some practical case studies and application examples, also mentioning the specific issues of innovative start-ups creation. | Antonio Casimiro Caputo | I-II | 6 | Yes |
| Vibrations of plates and shells | The course will explore the most widely used models for analyzing the vibrations of plates and shells. Students will first be introduced to the basic principles of differential geometry of curves and surfaces, which provide the foundation for understanding the mechanical behavior of these structures. Building on this, the course will examine the different kinematic assumptions underlying the classical theories of plates and shells, such as Kirchhoff–Love and Reissner–Mindlin. | Fabio Botta | I-II | 30 | Yes |
| Plastics Processing Laboratory | The course aims to provide the basis for the use of plastic materials in melt processing. Special attention will be given to compounding techniques using corotating twin-screw systems. The main compounding techniques will also be explored experimentally, with an emphasis on extrusion and molding processes. Finally, students will be introduced to the main thermomechanical characterization techniques for semi-finished and finished engineered plastic products | Massimiliano Barletta | I-II | 24 | Yes |
| Turbomachinery operating with non-conventional working fluids | The course is focused on models and methods useful for the design and analysis of turbomachinery operating with real working fluids. The main equations of state for real gases will be presented and discussed, as well as how to take humidity and gases/vapors blends into consideration.
Starting from performance specifications and predefined design constraints, the optimized sizing of turbomachinery operating with such fluids will be explored, together with the analysis of off-design operating conditions. In addition, the course will address machine control strategies at partial loads. The course consists of classroom lectures and numerical activities. Specific case studies will be assigned to apply theoretical concepts |
Ambra Giovannelli | I-II | 12 | Yes |
| Energy diagnostics and hygrothermal comfort for the retrofitting of the building stock | The course takes an integrated approach to energy efficiency and indoor thermal comfort, with a particular focus on existing buildings, which represent a strategic challenge for the energy and environmental sustainability of the construction sector. Retrofitting the existing building stock requires interventions that are compatible with the architectural and construction characteristics of the buildings, and must be grounded in a thorough technical assessment of the building–system configuration. The course presents the main non-destructive testing techniques currently available for in-situ analysis: the heat flow meter method and the thermometric method for measuring the thermal transmittance of building components, as well as infrared thermography for identifying thermal bridges and other anomalies. Further attention is given to the assessment of indoor thermal comfort through the monitoring of microclimatic parameters (temperature, relative humidity, air velocity). The aim is to equip participants with both theoretical foundations and practical tools to integrate energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality within a sustainable building retrofit strategy | Luca Evangelisti | I-II | 8 | Yes |
| Biofuel combustion | Performance, exhaust emissions and noise radiation of reciprocating engines and gas turbines fueled by biofuel blends:
-biomass and biofuels: feedstock and conversion technologies – analysis of the fuel characteristics in the frame of their employment – study of the combustion process with a focus on performance, pollutants formation and noise emission – effect of engine operative conditions – aftertreatment systems for the environmental impact reduction |
Ornella Chiavola | I-II | 12 | Yes |
| Design of MEMS/NEMS | Performance analysis, construction, design rules, tribological problems in silicon MEMS.
Sensors: Capacitive, Optical, Piezoresistive, Piezoelectric, Compliant structure. IMU and sensor fusion. Actuators: Thermal, Electrostatic, Piezoelectric, Magnetic. Harvester, fluidic MEMS, Microvalves, Micropumps, Microgrippers, Gyroscopes, and in general Micromechanisms. Microfluidics applications: breakdown of continuum theory in fluidics, the no-slip and slip condition, slip in liquids, forces at interfaces, mixing, stirring and diffusion in low Reynolds number fluids, implementing micromixers, fluid propulsion, electrokinetic effects, microfluidics components and applications. Energy harvesters: basic related physical considerations, the main components of an energy harvester: energy capturer, transducers (electromagnetic, piezoelectric, electrostatic), power conditioning, energy storage; application areas. MEMS Applications. Integration of MEMS with optical components for light modulation, switching, and wave guides. Key applications include optical communication systems. Nanodevices. Doubly clamped CNT-based resonator and other nanodevices. MEMS fabrication approaches: top-down and bottom-up. Surface micromachining. Self-assembly. CNT synthesis methods. Basic properties of MEMS. MEMS attributes: Q and Operating power levels. Single CNT-based transducers and their applications.
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Nicola Pio Belfiore | I-II | 8 | Yes |
| Advanced diagnostic methodologies for identifying the causes of failure in automotive components | The course aims to provide methodologies for identifying the causes of mechanical component failure, particularly in the automotive sector. After a brief introduction to the types of failure that can occur in the main components used in the automotive sector, the main causes of mechanical failure will be analysed. Through the study of practical examples, the main methodologies to be followed for a systematic reconstruction of the causes of failure will be illustrated. In the automotive sector, this analysis can be useful in establishing whether a component failed due to an accident or, conversely, whether its failure was the cause of the accident. The final part of the course is dedicated to the main diagnostic systems that can be of assistance in the proposed study. | Vincenzo La Battaglia | I-II | 6 | Yes |
| Design of thermotechnical systems using BIM REVIT protocol | The course aims to provide PhD students with advanced skills in the design of HVAC and building service systems using the BIM protocol with Revit. The program covers the main stages of the design process – from energy assessment, sizing and parametric modeling to life-cycle management – adopting a multidisciplinary and integrated approach. Special focus is placed on professional workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of BIM models for mechanical (HVAC), hydraulic, and electrical systems | Gabriele Battista | I-II | 20 | Yes |
| Applied Nuclear Physic | Nuclear medicine is the use of radionuclides in medicine for diagnosis, staging of disease, therapy and monitoring the response of a disease process. it is also a powerful translational tool in the basic sciences, such as biology and in pre-clinical medicine. Developments in nuclear medicine are driven by advances in this multidisciplinary science that includes physics, chemistry, computing, mathematics, pharmacology and biology. This course provides the educational and research foundations required to evaluate current working practice and understand the opportunities currently available in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging environments. | Wolfango Plastino | I-II | 12 | Yes |
| Introduction to nonlinear elasticity and applications with the finite-element method | The course will provide basic elements of nonlinear theory of elasticity and an overview of applications with the finite-element method. Course content: Introduction to the general theory of elasticity. Variational formulation for hyperelastic materials and Material Indifference Principle Isotropic nonlinear elasticity. Rivlin-Ericksen representation Theorem. Homogeneous deformations on a prismatic solid. Materials with internal constraints. Traction of an incompressible bar. Rivlin’s cube. Inflation of a hollow sphere. Wrinkling and instability occurring in an elastic halfspace. Some of these examples will also be treated using the finite element method | Giuseppe Tomassetti | I-II | 12 | Yes |
| Advanced Control Strategies and Enabling Technologies for Next-Generation Power Electronics Converters | This course provides an in-depth overview of advanced control strategies and enabling technologies for the development of next-generation power electronic converters. Special emphasis is placed on the transition from traditional control development to graphical programming environments and the use of real-time embedded platforms.
The course blends theoretical foundations with hands-on experimentation. During the course, participants will practically implement and experimentally test the presented control algorithms using real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and LabVIEW-based control platforms, including NI CompactRIO, Typhoon HIL, and OPAL-RT. Students will gain practical skills in developing and testing real-time control applications for power electronics and drives, using model-based design workflows and cutting-edge tools. The course also explores best practices in code efficiency, target-specific development (FPGA, real-time processors), and modular software architectures for advanced converter systems and drives. Key practical components include:
Hands-on HIL testing for power electronic converter topologies and electric drives |
Marco Di Benedetto | II | 24 hours (Lectures + Hands-on Labs) | Yes |
| Design of Permanent Magnet Machines Drives for Electrical Propulsion Systems | Design of Permanent Magnet (PM) electrical machine drives is one of the most important skill sets needed to stay competitive in industrial drive manufacturing devoted to various electrical propulsion application fields such as automotive, railways, naval and aeronautics. This intensive course covers the basic design approach for PM machine drives, including internal PM, surface PM, and brushless DC machine drives. The course outlines include the following: fundamentals of synchronous machines, design and layout constraints, manufacturing processes, and dynamic d-q models for synchronous machines. Power electronics for torque and speed control in PM machines drive: power semiconductor switches (fundamental characteristics, conduction and switching losses; cooling solutions) and power converter configurations for three-phase machine drives. Introduction to PM machine design considering the various machine configurations such as Surface PM, Internal PM, Brushless DC and PM assisted; fundamentals of PM materials and trends including Br, Hc, temperature effect, losses; PM Machine Power and Torque Equations; Sizing Equations for PM machines concerning electric loading, magnetic loading, shear stress; thermal analysis and cooling and ventilation systems including conduction, convection, and radiation; lumped-parameters equivalent-networks, fan ventilation, liquid cooling. | Fabio Crescimbini | I-II | 12 | Yes |
Topics available for the 42th cycle
18 September 2026