PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle

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1 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Number of scholarship offered Department 7 DIPARTIMENTO DI MECCANICA Description of the Research Area Research on advanced materials and smart structures is playing a crucial role in all the branches of mechanical and production engineering. The design and development of innovative materials (e.g. nano- and micro-structured materials, foamed alloys, metamaterials, bioinspired ones) is relevant to enhance specific functional properties customized on engineering applications. Both the innovative and existing materials require new processes to enhance material performance, to integrate new features and/or reduce the effect on the environment (i.e., eco-friendly production). New (numerical and experimental) multiscale models have to be investigated in order to characterize the mechanical behaviour of materials under different service conditions and degradation patterns. Moving from the material to the component and then to the mechanical systems, smartness and metamaterials can further help reaching customized functional performance. Development of smart materials, smart components and integrated measurement and control systems can lead to significant benefits (e.g. structural health monitoring, vibration attenuation, energy harvesting, quality control). Eventually, advanced modelling and experimental investigation of the interaction between the structure and the environment (e.g., bridge aeroelasticity, tall buildings and roof aerodynamics, cable dynamics) can aid designing a new generation of large structures where dynamic control is included at the design level. There are 7 available scholarships in this area (additional grants may be available after May 21st): - 1: generic - 5: thematic (to be specifically selected during application procedure) - 1: interdoctoral (to be specifically selected during application procedure) Stampato il 16/04/ / 2

2 One generic scholarship, in the research field of: - ADVANCED MODELLING AND TESTING OF MATERIALS FOR MACHINE DESIGN Five thematic scholarships, on the following topics: - MODELLING OF IMPACT RESISTANT SMART STRUCTURES, ENGINEERED SURFACES AND FRACTURE RESISTANT AM MATERIALS; - MONITORING OF LASER ABLATION THERAPY OUTCOME FOR TUMOR REMOVAL (grant from ERC-funded research project); - SMART BIOINSPIRED SYSTEMS; - STEELMAKING & MECHANICAL METALLURGY; - SUSTAINABLE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (grant from EU-funded research project). One thematic interdoctoral scholarship, jointly supervised by the PhD Programme in Mechanical Engineering and by the PhD Programme in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, is available on the following research topic: - HOMOGENEIZED FAILURE CRITERIA FOR METAMATERIALS: MODELLING, NUMERICS AND VALIDATION Applicants should select thematic scholarships following the instructions provided in the call for application/application procedure. Stampato il 16/04/ / 2

3 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: ADVANCED MODELLING AND TESTING OF MATERIALS FOR MACHINE DESIGN Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field Working in the Machine and vehicle design group requires motivation in developing experimental and computational methods for the assessment of the structural integrity and advanced design of mechanical structures and components.the objectives of the research may range from the definition of new models of materials behaviour to the assessment of the structural integrity of large structures, from the experimental investigation on new materials to the design of components or vehicles with innovative features or properties, with special focus on lightweight structures. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research Depending on the specific research topic assigned, methods and techniques will comprise Finite element modelling, Boundary element modelling, Fracture mechanics, multi-axial fatigue tests on specimens or on parts, non-destructive tests, high temperature tests, residual stress tests, general purpose tests on big structures, tests on gears, tests on power transmission. Educational objectives The Doctor in Mechanical Engineering will be able to define, start and carry out original research by working in a team or leading a research group. Both theoretical and experimental skills are mastered. 1 / 3

4 Structures/organizations aimed at innovation and/or research and technical development, high-tech SMEs, government departments ruling on public needs. List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: Job opportunities 1. Tenaris Dalmine S.p.A 2. Agusta Westland S.p.A. 3. ENI S.p.A 4. Technical University of Clausthall, Germany 5. MIT, Boston, USA 6. Imperial College London 7. University of California at Berkeley 8. Fraunhofer Institut LBF Darmstadt 9. Ferrari Automobili S.p.A Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 6 Full Professors 7 Associated Professors 8 Assistant Professors 13 PhD Students Prof. Massimiliano Gobbi Contacts Prof. Massimiliano Gobbi (Head of the research line of Machine and Vehicle Design) massimiliano.gobbi@polimi.it phd-dmec@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information 2 / 3

5 Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

6 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: HOMOGENEIZED FAILURE CRITERIA FOR METAMATERIALS: MODELING, NUMERICS AND VALIDATION Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Interdisciplinary PhD Grant The PhD research will be carried out in collaboration with research groups of the PhD programme in "MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND METHODS IN ENGINEERING". See for further information. Motivation and objectives of the research in this field Optical/electromagnetic and mechanical metamaterials led to a revolution in the properties of conventional materials, promoting the merging of several "concepts" in various applications. Indeed, this combination of properties represents the front-end of the development and the application of different metamaterials (microlattices, foams, stacked rods, bio-inspired trabecular structures) obtained with Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques. The chance to adopt and design metamaterials is strictly related to the development of computationally cheap methods (especially in 3D) based on the homogenization of structural units. In particular, we are interested in predicting/controlling the mechanical resistance of the new materials manufactured by AM, by implementing a smart numerical model that does not imply a detailed description of the cell microgeometry (the traditional 3D reconstruction of a unit cell). 1 / 4

7 Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research The study will start from the analysis of trabecular cells manufactured by AM through a local reconstruction of the actual cell geometry from CT scan. This will be the input to develop an equivalent anisotropic homogenized material. The mechanical inelastic and fracture response of the homogenized cell will be tuned via the DIC-FEMU (FE model Update) technique applied to experimental tests on notched specimens and a series of detailed local FE elasto-plastic and damage analyses. Educational objectives Main goal of the thesis is the identification of homogenized failure criteria for micro-lattice structures and the corresponding implementation. This goal can be pursued by properly combining specific mathematical techniques with an experimental analysis of the mechanical response of micro-lattice structures and damage analyses. The topic of micro-lattice materials is a new challenging field of application and development in several settings, in particular for the design of new components and lightweight structures. The job opportunities are then for R&D positions in different areas such as aerospace, mechanical and automotive engineering, telecommunications, design, prosthetic medicine. Job opportunities List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1. European Space Agency 2. University of Auburn 3. RUAG 4. INSA Lyon 5. BEAM-IT Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. 2 / 4

8 Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 1 Full Professors 2 Associated Professors 1 Assistant Professors 4 PhD Students Prof. Stefano Beretta, prof. Simona Perotto stefano.beretta@polimi.it; ; Contacts simona.perotto@polimi.it; ; phd-dmec@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. 3 / 4

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10 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: MODELLING OF IMPACT RESISTANT SMART STRUCTURES, ENGINEERED SURFACES AND FRACTURE RESISTANT AM MATERIALS Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The development of new engineering solutions aimed at satisfying the ever increasing request of multifunctionality, increased performances under extreme conditions as well as integration of different technologies for designing and manufacturing new and superior mechanical systems plays a crucial role in next and future industrial development and is a key factor to achieve or maintain a competitive position.many are the aspects to consider in this field of research. Among them, researches related to the fracture resistance of additive manufactured materials and metamaterials, materials and structures suited for extremely dynamic load conditions and surface engineering are of great interest due to the great potential applications in many engineering fields. In particular, the proposed researches in this area are: Micro-mechanical response of AM materials and metamaterials to fracture and defects; Modelling of materials and structures suited for dynamic energy adsorption; load monitoring techniques; Multifunctional surfaces by impact treatments and processes. Methods and techniques that will be 1 / 4

11 developed and used to carry out the research Both multiscale numerical simulations and advanced experimental analysis will be used during the development of the research. The development of original and beyond the state of the art procedures is expected, both as concern the multiscale numerical analysis and the experimental investigations. Educational objectives The selected candidates will be able to define, design and carry out original research programmes by working in a team or leading a research group. Companies/Organizations/Research Centers aimed at innovation and/or research and technical development, high-tech SMEs, government departments ruling on public and social needs. List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: Job opportunities Universities 1.M.I.T. Impact and Crashworthiness Laboratory ( 2.NorthEastern University, Boston MA (USA), Webster Nanoamedicine Lab ( 3.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 4.Univeristy of Nottingham (UK), ( 5.Univerisity of Zilina (SK) 6.Univerisidad Oviedo (Spain) 7.University of Kassel (Germany) Agencies and Research Centres 1.European Space Agency 2.N.T.N.U. Centre for Advanced Structural Analysis - CASA ( Companies 1.Avio-Aero, Rivalta (To) 2.RUAG 3.LucchiniRS 2 / 4

12 SMEs 1.Peenservice, Bologna (Italy) ( ) 2.Impact Innovations (Germany) Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 4 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 9 PhD Students Proff. Beretta, Giglio, Guagliano Contacts Prof. Stefano Beretta (fracture resistance of AM materials) Prof. Marco Giglio (impact and load monitoring) Prof. Mario Guagliano (multifunctional surfaces) stefano.beretta@polimi.it marco.giglio@polimi.it mario.guagliano@polimi.it phd-dmec@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). 3 / 4

13 Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 4 / 4

14 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: MONITORING OF LASER ABLATION THERAPY OUTCOME FOR TUMOR REMOVAL Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The successful student will work in the framework of European Research Council (ERC)-funded project LASER OPTIMAL (Laser Ablation: SElectivity and monitoring for OPTImal tumor removal). The project focuses on the improvement of a minimally invasive approach for tumor removal, based on the hyperthermal therapy by means of the use of laser source as a potential alternative to surgery. A technological platform will be developed to achieve the optimization and at safety improvement of the laser therapy. This tool will rely on the real-time monitoring of the thermal effects, on physical simulations for treatment settings planning, on the use of biocompatible nanoparticles to improve the treatment selectivity, and on the intra-operative adjustment of the pre-planned settings. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research In order to develop novel approaches for the real-time monitoring of the laser ablation treatment in clinical setting, it is necessary to assess suitable measurement techniques of temperature-related quantities, which allow controlling the therapy outcome. The measured values are useful to validate theoretical predictive models of the heat transfer in the tumor and in the tissue around. Educational objectives The candidate is expected to develop a real-time 1 / 3

15 monitoring approach for controlling the spatial distribution of temperature or temperature-related quantities during the laser therapy (i.e., using fiber optic sensors, or diagnostic imaging). At the end of the PhD the candidate will have to show strong competences in experimental and measuring techniques. The skills developed during the PhD programme allow the candidate to work in any R&D department of companies and institutes performing experimental activities. By working in the international network of the project, the candidate will also benefit from the collaborations with European and not European partners. List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: Job opportunities 1. Institute of Image-Guided Surgery (IHU) of Strasbourg, France 2. Institut national de recherche en informatique et en automatique (Inria), MIMESIS Group, Strasbourg, France 3. Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, US 4. Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Italy Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 2 Full Professors 4 Associated Professors 4 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students Prof. Alfredo Cigada, dr. Paola Saccomandi alfredo.cigada@polimi.it Contacts phd-dmec@polimi.it 2 / 3

16 Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

17 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: SMART BIOINSPIRED SYSTEMS Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Biologically inspired engineering applies biological principles to develop new engineering solutions for medicine, industry, and the environment coupling the life sciences with engineering and the physical sciences. Biologically inspired engineering involves exploration into the way that living organisms build, control, manufacture, recycle, and adapt to their environment. Discovering how and why biological systems attain these desirable mechanical functionalities often reveals principles that lead to new synthetic designs. Motivation and objectives of the research in this field Understanding and adapting the underlying principles of biological systems to engineering systems may enable many new mechatronic systems that can robustly and efficiently operate in unstructured and uncertain environments. The research will focus on: bioinspired sensing: living organisms use a large number of distributed and diverse sensors on or inside their body for their vital functions such as locomotion control, catching a prey, escaping from a predator, etc.; the opportunity to have a large number of sensors available on mechanical system is crucial to guarantee unprecedented performances; bioinspired actuation: the superb ability of living organisms to exert a wide range of forces in different 1 / 4

18 operating condition is a key element in mechatronic system to perform high demanding task adapting to different scenarios; bioinspired mechanisms for locomotion: living organisms adopt different strategies to move that can be exploited in mechanical system to improve manoeuvrability and efficiency of motion as well as to explore unstructured environments; bioinspired machines for specific tasks: some living organisms have developed abilities to perform certain precise tasks in an optimal way (eg digging, drilling, cutting, transporting, assembling); these principles can be profitably exploited in mechanical systems to guarantee unprecedented performances. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research PhD activity will focus on the modelling, the design and the experimental testing in the labs, and/or on the field, of smart bioinspired systems. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. National and international academic and non-academic institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, government departments. Job opportunities List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1. ETH Zurich 2. TU Delft 3. Carnegie Mellon University, USA 4. Georgia Tech, USA 2 / 4

19 5. MIT, USA Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 1 Associated Professors 1 Assistant Professors 2 PhD Students Resta, Bocciolone, Braghin, Cinquemani, Cazzulani ferruccio.resta@polimi.it marco.bocciolone@polimi.it francesco.braghin@polimi.it simone.cinquemani@polimi.it gabriele.cazzulani@polimi.it Contacts For further information visit: phd-dmecc@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates 3 / 4

20 (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 4 / 4

21 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: STEELMAKING & MECHANICAL METALLURGY Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The proposed research activity deals with the study of engineering materials for mechanical applications, through the systematic examination of the relations among the chemical composition, the microstructure and the mechanical properties in advanced high strength duplex stainless steels. The main research topics cover mainly the following fields: the problems involved in the production and in the thermo-mechanical treatment of steels, the microstructural characterization of the special stainless steels, the assessment of the fracture toughness and the fatigue resistance of those alloys, the resistance of the materials at high temperatures. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research 1. Mathematical modelling for the designing of the microstructure. 2. Melting, plastic deformation of the solidified steels and application of different thermal treatment. 3.Optical and electronic observation of the microstructure. 4.Measurement of the mechanical properties. Educational objectives At the end of the educational cycle the PhD candidate will be able to define, design and carry out original research programmes by working in a team or leading a research group in the filed of steelmaking and mechanical 1 / 3

22 metallurgy. Both theoretical and experimental skills are mastered. Employment in steelmaking meltshop and in research division of enterprises focused on the steel production and transformation of the metal alloys. List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: Job opportunities 1.Università di Trento 2.Università di Padova 3.Fondinox SpA 4.Fonderia FGS Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 1 Full Professors 1 Associated Professors 2 Assistant Professors 1 PhD Students Prof. Carlo Mapelli carlo.mapelli@polimi.it Contacts phd-dmec@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2 / 3

23 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

24 PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 34th cycle Research Area n. 1 - Advanced Materials and Smart Structures Research Field: SUSTAINABLE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Motivation and objectives of the research in this field Context of the research activity The grant is funded within the frame of an international project to be developed among academic insitutions (PoliMi, Lulea Technical University-Sweden), research centers (Fraunhofer Institute-Germany, Centro Ricerche FIAT-Italy) and industries (Hoganas AB-Sweden, Gestamp-Sweden, IMR-Austria). The objective is the development of alloy steel powders specifically designed for additive manufacturing, featuring high properties and easy ability to be processed by AM techniques. Sustainability issues are also faced, considering the ability of non-melted powders to be re-used and the definition of guidelines for safe handling and storage of powders. The project started in 2018 and will end in late Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research The Material research group has expertise on microstructural and mechanical characterization of advanced metallic alloys. The methods to be used will involve microstructural analysis (optical and electron microscopy considering EDAX and EBSD, XRD, DSC) and mechanical characterization by tensile testing, fracture toughness, fatigue testing. Production of new materials and samples for testing is also foreseen by Additive Manufacturing (esp. selective laser melting) available in lab of the Mechanical Department ( 1 / 3

25 Educational objectives Within the educational offer of the PhD program, a number of courses is available for the specialization in Materials Science and related innovative processes for metal alloys. Large opportunities are offered for spending visiting periods hosted by project partners for scientific activities. Project activities are strongly connected to industrial needs and industrial partners are directly participating to project tasks. It is to remark that Additive Manufacturing is a rapidly growing sector that is attracting great interest from many industrial sectors spanning from automotive to aerospace, biomedical, tooling and mechanical industry, jewelry and sport equipment. List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: Job opportunities 1. Fraunhofer, Institut für Werkstoff und Strahltechnik, Germany 2. Luleå University of Technology, Sweden 3. IMN - Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, Poland 4. University of Nottingham, Centre for AM, UK 5. Laval University, Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Quebec Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate within the first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in the same field. Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 4 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students Prof. Maurizio Vedani Contacts maurizio.vedani@polimi.it phone: (direct enquiries are encouraged) 2 / 3

26 Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other information Financial aid is available for all PhD candidates (purchase of study books and materials, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): 2nd year: euro 3rd year: euro Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences ( is available for PhD Candidates; special rates (250 euro/month) will be applied to selected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates are strongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in the specific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in the scholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx 550 euro/month - net amount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3