PhD Course in Electrical, Materials, Raw Materials and Nanotechnology Engineering (EMNE)

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Scienze e tecnologie per l’innovazione industriale, Sapienza University of Rome

Main research activities/topics/projects

EMNE PhD course is organized in three curricula:

Curriculum A - Electrical Engineering

The "Electrical Engineering" curriculum deals with the electromagnetic compatibility of telecommunications power lines and antennas, nanomaterials for electrical engineering and electromagnetic shielding, soft electrofluidic actuators and electrodes for flexible electronics, measurement techniques, technologies and systems for the efficient use of renewable energy sources for energy generation, even combined, the large-scale integration of renewable resources (e.g. offshore wind). 

Curriculum B - Materials and Raw Materials Engineering

This curriculum is configured as a moment of research and development of interdisciplinary themes typical of the sectors identified in the field of materials engineering, raw materials, metallurgy and environmental protection.  Topics of interest are functional ceramic materials, composites with high electromagnetic compatibility, cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, characterization of particulate solid materials, the development of products obtained from the recycling of plastic material, design and development of polymer formulations and composites with reduced environmental impact, design and optimization of coatings for harsh in-service conditions, materials for polymer electrolysers and for fuel cells, archaeometallurgy.

Curriculum C – Nanotechnology

This curriculum aims to study and develop research topics in the field of nanotechnologies for materials engineering and electrical engineering. Research activities are in the fields of design, fabrication and characterization of functionalized surfaces, with self-diagnosis, monitoring and control of electrical, electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical properties. Some of the topics of interest in this curriculum arise precisely from the synergies and collaboration between the different disciplinary sectors that belong to the doctorate. Some examples are the development of multifunctional nanostructured coatings, nanomaterials for electromagnetic shielding and absorption of radiofrequencies and microwaves, transparent multifunctional nanostructured thin films for energy control, carbon-based nanomaterials, graphene, nanomaterials and micro- graphene-based nanodevices.

Working language

English (mandatory), Italian (optional). 

The working language of the PhD course is English, though students may choose to study in Italian if they so wish.

Special entry requirements

The course is open to graduates (specialist degree, master's degree or equivalent qualifications) of various technical-scientific training, who are interested in developing advanced research topics in the fields of Materials and Raw Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Nanotechnology.

Duration in months (min-max)

PhD sandwich: 6-12