Offerta formativa anno 2027
Here you find information about our third-cycle education courses open to all doctoral students of the Department of Engineering.
The detailed schedule of the courses will be announced with approximately 30-day notice. A short description of all the course is available here.
To know how you apply for them, please, refer to
Here available
For further information, please, contact Ms Lidia Drago lidia.drago@unipa.it, Ms Michela Bolino michela.bolino@unipa.it (didattica.ingegneria@unipa.it), or Prof. Gaetano Zizzo gaetano.zizzo@unipa.it
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Ph.D. PROGRAMMES – WEB VERSION - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERINGUNIVERSITY OF PALERMO – A.Y. 2026/2027 - CICLE XLII (42°)DOCTORAL OFFER (THIRD CYCLE) |
Basis courses
Cross functional courses
Main Proponent: PhD in Advances in Structure and Infrastructure Engineering (ASIE)
Main proponent: PhD in Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Hydraulic and Materials Engineering (CEBHyME)
Main Proponent: PhD in Energy
Main Proponent: PhD in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Main Proponent: Phd in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Management and Aerospace Innovation (M3AI)
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Basis courses
|
Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Tentative period |
Language
|
Link to registration |
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B1 |
CEBHyME |
Project Planning |
8 |
1 |
Gianluca Li Puma (University of Palermo) Contact email: |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
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B2 |
Energy |
Scientific Publishing Strategy |
4 |
0.5 |
Massimo Caruso (University of Palermo) Contact email: |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
B3 |
ICT |
Artificial Intelligence |
12 |
1.5 |
Alessandra De Paola (University of Palermo) alesandra.depaola@unipa.it, Andrea Augello (University of Palermo) andrea.augello01@unipa.it |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
B4 |
M3AI |
R&D financing |
16 |
2 |
Fabrizio Micari (University of Palermo) fabrizio.micari@unipa.it |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
B5 |
ASIE |
Building your reputation through research products: Planning, Drafting, Revising, Publishing and Disseminating your scientific papers |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Davide Lo Presti (University of Palermo) Contact email: davide.lopresti@unipa.it |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
B6 |
CEBHyME |
Preparation and submission of a manuscript to a high impact journal |
6 |
1 |
Gianluca Li Puma (University of Palermo) Contact email: Gianluca.lipuma@unipa.it |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
Cross functional courses
|
Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Tentative period |
Language
|
Link to registration |
|
T1 |
ASIE |
Introduction to Python for scientific computing. |
12 |
2 |
Prof. Emma la Malfa Ribolla (University of Palermo) Contact email: |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
T2 |
ASIE |
Corso breve su Elementi di Matlab per l'ingegneria |
12 |
2 |
Prof. Alberto di Matteo (University of Palermo) Contact email: |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
T3 |
Energy |
Fundamentals of the Monte Carlo Method for engineering |
12 |
2 |
Prof. Pierluigi Chiovaro (University of Palermo) Contact email: |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
T4 |
MEAI |
Multivariate Statistical Analysis |
16 |
2 |
Prof. Giulia Marcon (University of Palermo) Contact email: giulia.marcon@unipa.it |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
|
T5 |
ICT |
Numerical simulations and applications: Finite element analysis |
20 |
3 |
Prof. Andrea Tognazzi (University of Palermo) Contact email: andrea.tognazzi@unipa.it |
1st / 2nd year |
EN |
|
Main Proponent: PhD in Advances in Structure and Infrastructure Engineering (ASIE)
|
Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Tentative period |
Language
|
Link to registration |
|
A1 |
ASIE |
Elementi di modellazione FEM per la meccanica strutturale mediante il codice open source FEAP.
|
8 |
4 |
Prof. Francesco Parrinello (University of Palermo) Contact email: francesco.parrinello@unipa.it |
Febraury 2026 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A2 |
ASIE |
Analisi non lineare per l’ingegneria sismica e introduzione a OpenSees / Nonlinear analysis for Earthquake Engineering and Introduction to OpenSees |
16 |
31 |
Prof. Fabio Di Trapani (University of Palermo) Contact email: fabio.ditrapani@unipa.it |
Novembre 2026 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A3 |
ASIE |
Uso di FRCM nel rinforzo strutturale delle murature |
8 |
1 |
Dr. Jennifer D’Anna (University of Palermo) Contact email: jennifer.danna@unipa.it |
November 2026 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A4 |
ASIE |
The transition from linear to circular economy. A new approach to manage resources and process in the civil engineering |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Gaetano Di Mino (University of Palermo) Contact email: gaetano.dimino@unipa.it |
June 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A5 |
ASIE |
Vulnerabilità sismica e tecniche di intervento |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Piero Colajanni (University of Palermo) Contact email: piero.colajanni @unipa.it |
September 2028 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A6 |
ASIE |
Modern strategies of seismic vulnerability mitigation and seismic design of structures |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Liborio Cavaleri (University of Palermo) Contact email: liborio. cavaleri@unipa.it |
November 2028 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A7 |
ASIE |
Introduzione al Machine Learning & Soft Computing per l’Ingegneria Strutturale / Introduction to Machine Learning & Soft Computing for Structure engineering. |
12 |
2 |
Prof. Giuseppe Quaranta (Università La Sapienza di Roma) |
Giugno 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A8 |
ASIE |
Introduction to the Use of OpenSeesPy for Structure Analysis |
8 |
1 |
Ing. Concetta Oddo (University of Palermo) Contact email: concetta.oddo@unipa.it |
Jannuary 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A9 |
ASIE |
Elements of Classical Plasticity Theory
|
12 |
2 |
Prof. Guido Borino (University of Palermo) Contact email: guido.borinoino@unipa.it |
February 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A10 |
ASIE |
Tecniche di valutazione dell’affidabilità e del rischio sismico delle strutture / Methos for Structure realiability and sesimic risk assessment. |
12 |
2 |
Dr. Antonio Pio Sberna (Politecnico di Torino) Contact email: antonio.sberna@polito.it ·
|
Gennaio 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A11 |
ASIE |
Theory of linear viscoelasticity applied to concrete structures |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Michele Fabio Granata (University of Palermo) Contact email: michelefabio.granata@unipa.it |
Jannuary 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A12 |
ASIE |
GIS and network Analysis |
14 |
1 |
Ing. Gabriele D’Orso (University of Palermo) Contact email: gabriele.dorso@unipa.it Prof. Marco Migliore (University of Palermo) Contact email: marco.migliore@unipa.it
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February 2027 |
IT/EN |
|
|
A13 |
ASIE |
Virtual Experiments: Why? |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Antonina Pirrotta Dr. Salvatore Russotto (University of Palermo) Contact email: antonina.pirrotta@unipa.it Contact emailsalvatore.russotto@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A14 |
ASIE |
Innovative materials for shear and flexural strenghtening of masonry Structure members |
12 |
2 |
Prof. Lidia La Mendola (University of Palermo) Contact email: lidia.lamendola@unipa.it |
September 2028 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A15 |
ASIE |
I modelli di micro-simulazione del traffico in Aimsun Next |
8 |
12 |
Dr. Maria Luisa Tumminello (University of Palermo) Contact email: marialuisa.tumminello01@unipa.it |
January 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A16 |
ASIE |
Modellazione agli elementi finiti di opere e sistemi geotecnici |
12 |
2 |
Dr. Marco Rosone (University of Palermo) Contact email: marco.rosone@unipa.it |
November 2028 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A17 |
ASIE |
Il ruolo del modello geotecnico di sottosuolo per la progettazione di opere di ingegneria civile. |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Maurizio Ziccarelli (University of Palermo) Contact email: maurizio.ziccarelli@unipa.it |
February 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A18 |
ASIE |
Sicurezza strutturale di elementi in c.a. e c.a.p soggetti a degrado |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Giuseppe Campione (University of Palermo) Contact email: valentina.giuseppe.campione@unipa.it |
December 2026 |
EN/IT |
|
|
A19 |
ASIE |
Il calcolo differenziale stocastico |
8 |
1 |
Ing. Salvatore Russotto (University of Palermo) Contact email: Salvatore.russotto01@unipa.it |
Maggio 2027 |
EN/IT |
|
Main proponent: PhD in Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Hydraulic and Materials Engineering (CEBHyME)
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Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Tentative period |
Language |
Link to registration |
|
C.1 |
CEBHyME |
Preparation and characterization of (bio)polymer-based micro- and nanostructured systems |
18 |
|
Prof. Roberto Scaffaro Dr. Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino (University of Palermo) Contact email: roberto.scaffaro@unipa.it emmanuelfortunato.gulino@unipa.it |
February 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.2 |
CEBHyME |
Nanoscience & nanomaterials: pushing the boundaries of technology |
8 |
|
Prof. Clelia Dispenza Dr. Emanuela Muscolino (University of Palermo) Contact email: clelia.dispenza@unipa.it
|
February – March 2027 |
EN |
|
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C.3 |
CEBHyME |
Critical issues and new perspectives in environmental remediation technologies |
10 |
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Prof. Michele Torregrossa Prof. Giorgio Mannina Prof. Alida Cosenza Prof. Santo Fabio Corsino Prof. Daniele Di Trapani (University of Palermo) Contact email: michele.torregrossa@unipa.it santofabio.corsino@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.4 |
CEBHyME |
Peculiar hydro-morphodynamic processes in rivers |
8 |
|
Prof. Donatella Termini (University of Palermo) Contact email: donatella.termini@unipa.it
|
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.5 |
CEBHyME |
New hydropower systems and applications |
8 |
|
Prof. Tullio Tucciarelli (University of Palermo) Contact email: tullio.tucciarelli@unipa.it
|
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.6 |
CEBHyME |
Salinity Gradient Power: Fundamentals, main technologies and applications |
8 |
|
Prof. Alessandro Tamburini Prof. Giorgio Micale Prof. Andrea Cipollina (University of Palermo) Contact email: alessandro.tamburini@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.7 |
CEBHyME |
Neural Network for Machine Learning: Introduction to Artificial Neural Network, design and implementation in Matlab |
8 |
|
Prof. Dario Pumo (University of Palermo) Contact email: dario.pumo@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.8 |
CEBHyME |
Combined processing for the preparation of biopolymeric porous structures for biomedical applications |
18 |
|
Dr. Elisa Capuana (University of Palermo) Contact email: elisa.capuana@unipa.it |
February 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.9 |
CEBHyME |
Theory and practice of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy |
10 |
|
Prof. Monica Santamaria Prof. Francesco Di Franco Dr. Andrea Zaffora (University of Palermo) Contact email: monica.santamaria@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.10 |
CEBHyME |
Sensor and Biosensors |
8 |
|
Prof. Rosalinda Inguanta Dr. Bernardo Patella (University of Palermo) Contact email: rosalinda.inguanta@unipa.it |
June 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.11 |
CEBHyME |
Water depollution by Advanced Oxidation Technologies |
10 |
|
Prof. Vittorio Loddo Dr. Claudio M. Pecoraro (University of Palermo) Contact email: vittorio.loddo@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.12 |
CEBHyME |
Degradation and stabilization of polymers, biopolymers and composites towards sustainability and materials circularity |
8 |
|
Prof. Nadka Tz. Dintcheva Dr. Giulia Infurna (University of Palermo) Contact email: nadka.dintcheva@unipa.it |
February 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.13 |
CEBHyME |
Polymeric materials and resource efficiency |
10 |
|
Prof. Giada Lo Re (Chalmers University of Technology – Sweden) Contact email: giadal@chalmers.se |
Apr-Jun 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.14 |
CEBHyME |
Organ-on-Chip: a potential alternative to traditional animal testing |
8 |
|
Prof. Francesco Lopresti (University of Palermo) Contact email: francesco.lopresti@unipa.it |
February 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.15 |
CEBHyME |
Green hydrogen production, storage and end uses across the energy system |
9 |
|
Prof. Rosalinda Inguanta Dr. Roberto Luigi Oliveri (University of Palermo) Contact email: rosalinda.inguanta@unipa.it |
June 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.16 |
CEBHyME |
Microalgal biotechnology: from reactor design to industrial applications |
8 |
|
Dr. Serena Lima (University of Palermo) Contact email: serena.lima@unipa.it |
March 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.17 |
CEBHyME |
Cardiac Mechanics and Implants |
20 |
|
Prof. Gaetano Burriesci (University of Palermo) Contact email: gaetano.burriesci@unipa.it |
Apr-May 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.18 |
CEBHyME |
Thermodynamics and kinetics of photoelectrochemical processes |
12 |
|
Prof. Monica Santamaria Prof. Francesco Di Franco Prof. Marianna Bellardita Dr. Andrea Zaffora (University of Palermo) Contact email: monica.santamaria@unipa.it |
July 2027 |
EN |
|
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C.19 |
CEBHyME |
Electrochemistry for the environmental sustainability. |
9 |
|
Dr. Federica Proietto (University of Palermo) Contact email: federica.proietto@unipa.it |
November 2025 |
EN |
|
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C.20 |
CEBHyME |
Sostenibilità dei processi industriali, verso la transizione dall’economia lineare a quella circolare |
9 |
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Dr. Claudia Prestigiacomo (University of Palermo) Contact email: claudia.prestigiacomo01@unipa.it |
Settembre 2027 |
EN |
|
|
C.21 |
CEBHyME |
Crystallization technology for mineral recovery from brines |
15 |
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Prof. Giuseppe Battaglia (University of Palermo) Contact email: giuseppe.battaglia03@unipa.it |
January-February 2027 |
EN |
|
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C.22 |
CEBHyME |
Sustainable composites reinforced with natural fibers and fillers |
9 |
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Prof. Luigi Botta Prof. Vincenzo Fiore Prof. Maria Chiara Mistretta (University of Palermo) Contact email: mariachiara.mistretta@unipa.it
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September 2027 |
EN |
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Main Proponent: PhD in Energy
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Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Brief Synopsis |
Tentative period |
Language
|
Link to registration |
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E1 |
Energy |
Technologies for smart grids |
8 |
1 |
Giuseppe Sciumè (University of Palermo) contact email: giuseppe.sciume01@unipa.it
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The course will present various technologies for smart grids, among which: Vehicle-to-X, IoT applications to buildings and grids, BAC and TBM systems, energy blockchain, Renewable Energy Communities. |
01/2027-01/2028 |
EN
|
|
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E2 |
Energy |
Inductive Power Transfer Systems for EV charging |
6 |
1 |
Filippo Pellitteri Nicola Campagna (University of Palermo) contact email: filippo.pellitteri@unipa.it |
The class will cover: - State of the art on the wireless charging - Resonant Inductive Power Transfer Systems - Coils design and simulation through Matlab/Simulink - Compensation topologies - Bifurcation phenomenon - Dynamic wireless charging - Energy management and supervision strategies - Foreign Object Detection algorithms |
03/2027 - 03/2028
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EN
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E3 |
Energy |
Multilevel power converters: Part 1
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6 |
1 |
Antonino Oscar Di Tommaso Giuseppe Schettino (University of Palermo) contact email: antoninooscar.ditommaso@unipa.it |
Multilevel Power Inverters represent an innovative and promising technology in the power conversion field. They are gradually finding applications both in the field of energy transmission and distribution, and in the field of electric drives, thanks to their improved performance, if compared with traditional inverter. The course covers the following topics: - state of the art of multilevel power converters; - applications fields; - topology structures; - mathematical model and implementation;
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07/2027 - 07/2028
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EN
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E4 |
Energy |
Multilevel power converters: Part 2
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6 |
1 |
Antonino Oscar Di Tommaso Giuseppe Schettino (University of Palermo) contact email: antoninooscar.ditommaso@unipa.it |
The part 2 of the course on multilevel power inverters will cover: - modulation techniques; - innovative modulation algorithms; - impact of multilevel power converters in electrical drive applications |
07/2027
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EN
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E5 |
Energy |
E-mobility: energy scenarios |
8 |
1 |
Massimo Caruso Claudio Nevoloso (University of Palermo) contact email: massimo.caruso16@unipa.it |
The class introduces the e-mobility concept and deals with the electric automotive market development, the evolution of EV charging systems and the concept of vehicle-to-grid. |
06/2027 – 06/2028
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EN
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E6
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Energy |
Advancing Sustainable Energy Systems through Efficient Resource Use and Monitoring of Their Operation |
6 |
1 |
Pietro Catrini (University of Palermo) contact email: pietro.catrini@unipa.it |
The course will provide an overview of methods for the assessment of the rational use of energy and the promotion of energy-saving measures in real systems |
09/2027 – 09/2028
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EN
|
|
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E7
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Energy |
Solar energy systems and data analytics: technologies, data-driven modeling, forecasting, and predictive diagnostics |
6 |
1 |
Stefania Guarino (University of Palermo) contact email: stefania.guarino@unipa.it |
This course explores the intersection of solar energy technologies and advanced data analytics, highlighting how data-driven approaches can optimize performance, forecasting, and maintenance of solar systems. The session begins with a broad perspective on renewables in the energy transition, focusing on solar energy’s unique characteristics—from irradiance variability to performance metrics—and key technologies like photovoltaics (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), and solar thermal systems. The discussion then shifts to cutting-edge applications, blending experimental research with computational modeling. Case studies include solar thermal asphalt systems (experimental heat harvesting), bifacial PV in agrivoltaics (Python-based yield simulations), and time-series forecasting (using tools like Prophet) paired with anomaly detection for technical and weather-related disruptions. For CSP dish-Stirling systems, the course covers experimental validation, hybrid analytical-neural modeling, and techno-economic optimization, emphasizing sustainability trade-offs. Throughout, the focus remains on transforming raw data into useful information for predictive maintenance, energy yield optimization, or system design. |
10/2027 – 03/2028
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EN |
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E8
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Energy |
Energy modelling and sustainability assessment of Positive Energy Districts
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9 |
1 |
Francesco Guarino (University of Palermo) contact email: francesco.guarino@unipa.it |
The class will be based on the concept of Positive Energy Districts with a specific focus on the available definitions and their scientific implications, technical feasibility as well as a description of the most effective technologies to be used in different geographical contexts. Fundamentals of positive energydistricts energy modeling will follow with general considerations as well as applications to specific tools packages. Lastly, the sustainability perspective (including environmental, economics and social) of Positive Energy Districts performance assessment will be investigated. This part of the class deals with energy modelling and sustainability assessment of PEDs. |
06/2027
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EN
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E9
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Energy |
Passive building envelope systems for climate change resilience
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5 |
1 |
Giorgia Peri (University of Palermo) contact email: giorgia.peri@unipa.it |
The course aims to address the following aspects: • Energy efficiency and thermal comfort; • Climate Change and extreme metereological events; • Retrofit of buildings with regard to energy effciency and thermal comfort in the light of climate change and extreme metereological events taking place; Contribution made by the use of green roofs and cool roofs to climate change resilience. |
12/2027 – 12/2028
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EN
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|
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E10 |
Energy |
Innovative Applications of Heat Pumps in Renewable Energy Systems |
12 |
1 |
Maurizio La Villetta (University of Palermo) contact email: maurizio.lavilletta@unipa.it |
The course will provide an overview of the main procedures for designing air conditioning systems based on air-to-water heat pumps. The course will start on defining the current diffusion of heat pumps considering the regulatory framework in Europe and Italy. The course will analyse the classification of heat pumps based on operating principles, thermodynamic cycles and performance indicators for innovative Renewable Energy Systems. Also, the potential benefits of Demand Response using heat pumps and thermal energy storage in buildings will be analysed by considering the thermal comfort of the occupants using a dynamic simulation model. |
01/2027
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EN
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E11 |
Energy |
Computational FluidDynamics of Conjugate Heat Transfer Problems |
12 |
2 |
Andrea Quartararo (University of Palermo) contact email: andrea.quartararo@unipa.it |
The class will cover: • General description of conjugate heat transfer problems. • Simulation workflow for conjugate heat transfer problems with finite-volume numerical codes. Practical application on high heat flux heat sink components. |
02/2027 – 02/2028
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EN
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E12 |
Energy |
Data Acquisition Lab
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8 |
1 |
Giovanni Artale (University of Palermo) contact email: giovanni.artale@unipa.it |
The course will present advanced applications of Labview. |
05/2027 – 05/2028
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EN
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|
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E13
|
Energy |
Definitions, fundamentals and technologies of Positive Energy Districts
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6 |
1 |
Francesco Guarino (University of Palermo) contact email: francesco.guarino@unipa.it |
The class will be based on the concept of Positive Energy Districts with a specific focus on the available definitions and their scientific implications, technical feasibility as well as a description of the most effective technologies to be used in different geographical contexts. Fundamentals of positive energy districts energy modeling will follow with general considerations as well as applications to specific tools packages. Lastly, the sustainability perspective (including environmental, economics and social) of Positive Energy Districts performance assessment will be investigated. This part of the class deals with definitions, fundamentals and technologies of PEDs. |
03/2027 – 03/2028
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EN
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E14 |
Energy |
Advanced dynamics of electric power systems |
8 |
1 |
Rossano Musca (University of Palermo) contact email: rossano.musca@unipa.it |
The course focuses on advanced algorithms and software tools for dynamic simulations of electric systems. The course includes the development of simulation models in Neplan and Simscape Electrical of Matlab/Simulink. |
10/2027 – 12/2027
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EN
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E15 |
Energy |
New challenges in HVDC systems |
8 |
1 |
Pietro Romano (University of Palermo) Antonino Imburgia (University of Palermo) Giuseppe Rizzo Contact email: pietro.romano@unipa.it |
The aim of the course is to present the salient characteristics that future high-voltage DC connections will have to possess in relation to the use of new materials for the construction of cables and accessories and the use of new technologies for monitoring the operating state. The most modern technologies for detecting the main causes of cable ageing, such as partial discharge and space charge, will be presented. |
09/2027 – 09/2028
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EN
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E16
|
Energy |
Matlab and Arduino laboratory for solving electrical circuits
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8 |
1 |
Fabio Viola Giuseppe Schettino (University of Palermo) Contact email: fabio.viola@unipa.it |
The course is based on the use of advanced systems such as Matlab and Arduino for the solution of electrical problems. The objectives are multiple: 1) learn how to use a virtual lab like simscape / simulink 2) The course uses the Matlab grader platform to define innovative methods of self-assessment and management of tasks in the classroom 3) The arduino laboratory aims to start the first basic knowledge on the programming of microcontrollers for diagnostics on systems and machines |
12/2027 – 12/2028
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EN
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E17 |
Energy |
Engineering challenges of Nuclear Fusion Reactor
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12 |
2 |
Pietro Alessandro Di Maio Gaetano Bongiovì (University of Palermo) Contact email: pietroalessandro.dimaio@unipa.it |
Fundamentals of nuclear fusion reactors based on closed magnetic confinement systems for the conversion of nuclear fusion energy into electric energy to be delivered to the grid Overview of the main reactors components and systems (plasma facing components, blanket, divertor, magnets, vessel) and survey of the most critical engineering challenges in their design and operation |
01/2027 – 01/2028
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EN
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E18 |
Energy |
Energy transition and decarbonization
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5 |
1 |
Sonia Longo (University of Palermo) Contact email: sonia.longo@unipa.it |
Research activities and policy goals and actions on energy transition and decarbonization. Background and fundamentals on the energy transition, the definition of decarbonization and circular strategies, tools for measuring effective reduction of GHGs emissions with a specific policy/action. |
06/2027 – 06/2028
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EN
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E19 |
Energy |
Electric Powertrain: Structure and Design
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7 |
1 |
Massimo Caruso Claudio Nevoloso (University of Palermo) Contact email: massimo.caruso16@unipa.it |
The course covers the following topics: a) Introduction to electric powertrain b) Electric motors in the automotive field c) Power electronic converters for automotive d) Storage systems for automotive e) The design phase |
02/2027 – 02/2028
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EN
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E20 |
Energy |
Energy Performance Certification of Buildings
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6 |
1 |
Giuseppina Ciulla (University of Palermo) Contact email: giuseppina.ciulla@unipa.it |
The course aims to provide, with reference to the legislation in force in Italy, all the tools necessary for the analysis of energy performance of buildings. Tools, procedures, methodologies and practical examples will be described. |
02/2027 – 02/2028
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EN
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E21
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Energy |
Specialized software for network analysis in static and short-circuit conditions |
12 |
2 |
Antony Vasile (University of Brescia) Contact email: antony.vasile@unibs.it |
Specialized software plays a crucial role in modern electrical engineering. This course will provide insight about design, analysis, and optimization of electrical networks in static conditions, with power flow simulations of complex systems and a dedicated module on safety and coordination of protections devices. |
12/2027 – 12/2028
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EN
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E22
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Energy |
Methods and tools for the assessment of indoor environmental quality |
10 |
2 |
Marina Bonomolo (University of Palermo) Contact email: marina.bonomolo@unipa.it |
The class will be focused on the study of assessment of indoor environmental quality and, in particular, on methods and technologies for optimize efficient and smart systems design and for the post-occupancy evaluation. Furthermore, the course will introduce innovative methods (such as digital twin and predictive methods). |
04/2027 – 04/2028
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EN
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E23
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Energy |
Thermal-hydraulic System Codes for Nuclear Power Plants
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12 |
2 |
Eugenio Vallone (University of Palermo) Contact email: eugenio.vallone@unipa.it |
The course will cover the following topics: • the balance of plant of a nuclear power plant; • system codes and their role in the design and safety assessment of a nuclear power plant; • basic theory of thermal-hydraulic system codes; fundamentals of nuclear power plant modelling. |
04/2027 – 04/2027
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E24 |
Energy |
Design and performance analysis of low-enthalpy geothermal systems |
6 |
1 |
Alessandro Buscemi (University of Palermo) Contact email: alessandro.buscemi@unipa.it |
This 6-hour intensive course guides doctoral students through the key steps of designing a low-enthalpy geothermal system. Starting by tracing the undisturbed soil temperature profile, in situ and laboratory methods for determining the thermal conductivity and diffusivity of soils are then explained. The course goes on to present basic sizing criteria for vertical borehole heat exchangers using numerical models in TRNSYS, and concludes with parameters for evaluating seasonal energy performance, illustrated through a case study. |
01/2027 – 06/2027 |
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E25 |
Energy |
HVDC transmission networks
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3 |
0.5 |
Diego La Cascia (Prysmian Power Link) Contact email: diego.lacacia@prysmian.com |
The course aims to present the main HVDC transmission technologies, their impacts on power systems, the criteria for their selection, and their contribution to the digitalization of the electricity system in support of the energy transition, from the perspective of the industrial sector. |
11/2026 – 11/2027 |
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Main Proponent: PhD in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Tentative period |
Language |
Link to registration |
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I1 |
ICT |
BridgingHumanand MachineVision |
12 |
2 |
Prof.DarioZanca (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany) Contact email: dario.zanca@fau.de |
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EN |
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I2 |
ICT |
Variationalanalysisand optimization |
12 |
2 |
Prof.AntonellaNastasi (University of Palermo) Contactemail:antonella.nastasi@unipa.it |
July |
EN |
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I3 |
ICT |
Heart rate variability assessmentfromtime seriesanalysis |
6 |
1 |
Prof.RiccardoPernice (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:riccardo.pernice@unipa.it |
October |
EN |
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I4 |
ICT |
Biomedicalsignal analysis:Reconstructing ComplexSystem DynamicsfromTime SeriesAnalysis |
10 |
2 |
Prof.YuriAntonacci (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:yuri.antonacci@unipa.it |
September/October |
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I5 |
ICT |
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics for Real-World Applications |
20 |
2 |
Proff.MicheleGirfoglio (University of Palermo) Contactemail:michele.girfoglio@unipa.it
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Sept |
EN |
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I6 |
ICT |
Numericalsimulations andapplications:Finite elementanalysis |
20 |
3 |
Prof.AndreaTognazzi (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:andrea.tognazzi@unipa.it |
June |
EN |
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I7 |
ICT |
Numericalsimulations andapplications: Labview |
15 |
2 |
Prof.ValentinaCosentino (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:valenLna.cosenLno@unipa.it |
July |
EN |
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I8 |
ICT |
Electronicsforthe Space:Mm-waveand THztechnology |
10 |
1 |
Prof.LucianoCurcio (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:luciano.curcio@unipa.it |
September |
EN |
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I9 |
ICT |
Emergingnetwork technologies |
20 |
3 |
Prof. Ilenia Tinnirello Prof.DanieleCroce Prof.StefanoMangione (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:ilenia.Lnnirello@unipa.it |
September |
EN |
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I10 |
ICT |
Deeplearning applicaEonsforthe analysisofbiomedical data |
12 |
2 |
Prof.SalvatoreConLno (University of Palermo) Contactemail:salvatore.conLno01@unipa.it |
September/October |
EN |
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I11 |
ICT |
Privacy-Preserving TechniquesforData Analysis |
12 |
2 |
Prof.VincenzoAgate (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:vincenzo.agate@unipa.it |
February |
EN |
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I12 |
ICT |
MachineLearning Techniquesbasedon FPGA |
12 |
2 |
Prof.GianluigiChiarello (University of Palermo) Contactemail:gianluigi.chiarello@unipa.it |
April |
EN |
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I13 |
ICT |
Introductionto embeddedsystem designbasedonSoC |
21 |
3 |
Prof.GianluigiChiarello (University of Palermo) Contactemail:gianluigi.chiarello@unipa.it |
February/March |
EN |
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I14 |
ICT |
MicrowaveQuantum Illuminationfor targetdetecEon |
12 |
2 |
Prof.PatriziaLivreri (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:patrizia.livreri@unipa.it |
June |
EN |
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. |
ICT |
NavigationandControl of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs):a comprehensive approach. |
10 |
1 |
Prof.KimonValavanis (UniversityofDenver,US) Contactemail:kimon.valavanis@du.edu |
April |
EN |
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I16 |
ICT |
Qubitand entanglement:theory andapplications |
6 |
1 |
Prof.RosarioLoFranco (University of Palermo) Contactemail:rosario.lofranco@unipa.it |
June |
EN |
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I17 |
ICT |
Advancedmaterial investigationby ElectronMicroscopy: theoreticaland experimentalhints |
12 |
2 |
Prof.SimonaBoninelli (IMM–CNR,Catania) Contactemail:simona.boninelli@ct.infn.it |
February |
EN |
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I18 |
ICT |
Computer-AidedDesign ofelectroniccircuitsand systems |
12 |
2 |
Prof.DanieleSciré (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:daniele.scire@unipa.it |
March |
EN |
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I19 |
ICT |
Machinelearning techniquesforcyber threatdetectionin distributedsystems |
12 |
2 |
Prof.AndreaAugello (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:andrea.augello01@unipa.it |
March |
IT/EN |
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I20 |
ICT |
QuantumDevicesand Circuitsformetrology |
8 |
2 |
Prof.EmanueleEnrico Dr.LucaFasolo (IsLtuto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica) Contactemail:e.enrico@inrim.it |
March |
EN |
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I21 |
ICT |
SicurezzaLaser |
12 |
2 |
Prof. Mauro Mosca (UniversityofPalermo) DoX.GesualdoRubonello (INAIL) Contactemail:mauro.mosca@unipa.it |
January |
IT |
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I22 |
ICT |
Non HermiEan Hamiltonians and related topics
(Mutuato da dottorato di scienze Fisiche e Chimiche) |
20 |
3 |
Prof.FabioBagarello (UniversityofPalermo) Contactemail:fabio.bagarello@unipa.it |
November–February |
EN |
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I23 |
ICT |
Beyond Fourier’s Law: Thermal and Heat Waves
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12 |
2 |
Prof. Michele Sciacca (University of Palermo) Contact email: michele.sciacca@unipa.it |
March 2027 |
EN |
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Main Proponent: Phd in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Management and Aerospace Innovation (M3AI)
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Code |
Program Involved |
Title of the Course |
N° hours |
CFU |
Lecturer(s) |
Tentative period |
Language |
Link to registration |
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M1 |
MEAI |
Computational Modelling of Composite and Heterogeneous Materials |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Ivano Benedetti Prof. Alberto Milazzo (University of Palermo) Contact email: ivano.benedetti@unipa.it |
May |
EN |
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M2 |
MEAI |
Introduction to causal analysis |
8 |
1 |
Dott. Salvatore Marcantonio (University of Palermo) Contact email: salvatore.marcantonio@unipa.it |
Jun |
IT |
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M3 |
MEAI |
Non-Destructive Evaluation for Industry 4.0 |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Carmelo Mineo (University of Palermo) Contact email: carmelo.mineo01@unipa.it |
March |
EN |
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M4 |
MEAI |
Multi-sided platform business models |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Paolo Roma (University of Palermo) Contact email: paolo.roma@unipa.it |
June |
EN |
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M5 |
MEAI |
Sustainability Management |
8 |
1 |
Prof.ssa Erica Mazzola (University of Palermo) Contact email: erica.mazzola@unipa.it |
February |
EN |
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M6 |
MEAI |
Sailing Tomorrow |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Antonio Mancuso (University of Palermo) Contact email: antonio.mancuso@unipa.it |
February |
EN |
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M7 |
MEAI |
Concept of measurement and related qualification in terms of uncertainty in engineering processes |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Francesco Scardulla (University of Palermo) Contact email: francesco.scardulla@unipa.it |
June |
IT |
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M8 |
MEAI |
Innovation in measurements: from the concept of the device to the design of a business model |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Francesco Scardulla (University of Palermo) Contact email: francesco.scardulla@unipa.it |
April |
IT |
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|
M9 |
MEAI |
Sustainable Logistics and Transportation |
12 |
1.5 |
Prof. Simona Mancini (University of Palermo) Contact email: simona.mancini@unipa.it |
February/March |
EN |
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M10 |
MEAI |
Advanced Mathematical Modeling for complex decision problems |
12 |
1.5 |
Prof. Simona Mancini (University of Palermo) Contact email: simona.mancini@unipa.it |
April/May |
EN |
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M11 |
MEAI |
New trends in future metrology: measurements of non-physical quantities (measuring the unmeasurable) |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Leonardo D'Acquisto (University of Palermo) Contact email: leonardo.dacquisto@unipa.it |
February |
IT |
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M12 |
MEAI |
The Power of Many: Advancing Innovation Through Crowdsourcing |
8 |
1 |
Prof. Mariangela Piazza (University of Palermo) Contact email: mariangela.piazza@unipa.it |
June |
EN |
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M13 |
MEAI |
Engineering applications of the CFD analysis |
12 |
1.5 |
Dr. Antonino Cirello (University of Palermo) Contact email: antonino.cirello@unipa.it |
November |
IT or EN upon request |
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M14 |
MEAI |
Prosthetic Implants and Design Methods: from clinical requirement to manufacturing |
12 |
1.5 |
Dr. Agostino Igor Mirulla (University of Palermo) Contact email: agostinoigor.mirulla@unipa.it |
November |
IT |
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M15 |
MEAI |
Innovative non-destructive testing techniques: Laser ultrasound and Laser thermography |
12 |
1.5 |
Prof. Nicola Montinaro (University of Palermo) Contact email: nicola.montinaro@unipa.it |
October |
IT or EN upon request |
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