PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 37th cycle Research Area n. 2 - Sustainable Mobility Number of scholarship offered 4 Department DIPARTIMENTO DI MECCANICA Description of the Research Area In order to address the societal challenges defined by EU and referring to CO2 emission, energy efficiency, noise pollution, zero accidents and renewable energy, a wide range of solutions need being studied and developed, which are applicable to the design, integration of design and manufacturing, testing and monitoring of transport systems, vehicles and infrastructures. This research area encompasses a wide range of applications related to road, rail, air and waterborne transport modes. The main topics related to this area are systems and components design, vehicle dynamics and control, vehicle-infrastructure dynamic interaction, vehicle aerodynamics and vibroacoustics, active, passive and preventive safety, intelligent transport systems, diagnostics and prognostics, new and advanced propulsion systems, energy harvesting solutions and innovative charging methods for ground and maritime applications. There are 4 available scholarships in this area: - 1 generic - 2 thematic (to be specifically selected during application procedure) - 1 interdoctoral (to be specifically selected during application procedure) The generic scholarship refers to the following field: - Railways and automotive 2 thematic scholarships, on the following topics: - Advanced design and testing of vehicle components - Railway noise One thematic interdoctoral scholarship, jointly supervised by the PhD Programme in Mechanical Engineering and by the PhD Programme in Information Technology, is Stampato il 13/04/2021 1 / 2
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PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING - 37th cycle
Research Area n. 2 - Sustainable Mobility
Number of scholarship offered 4
Department DIPARTIMENTO DI MECCANICA
Description of the Research Area
In order to address the societal challenges defined by EU and referring to CO2 emission, energyefficiency, noise pollution, zero accidents and renewable energy, a wide range of solutions needbeing studied and developed, which are applicable to the design, integration of design andmanufacturing, testing and monitoring of transport systems, vehicles and infrastructures.
This research area encompasses a wide range of applications related to road, rail, air andwaterborne transport modes. The main topics related to this area are systems and componentsdesign, vehicle dynamics and control, vehicle-infrastructure dynamic interaction, vehicleaerodynamics and vibroacoustics, active, passive and preventive safety, intelligent transportsystems, diagnostics and prognostics, new and advanced propulsion systems, energy harvestingsolutions and innovative charging methods for ground and maritime applications.There are 4 available scholarships in this area:- 1 generic - 2 thematic (to be specifically selected during application procedure)- 1 interdoctoral (to be specifically selected during application procedure)
The generic scholarship refers to the following field:- Railways and automotive
2 thematic scholarships, on the following topics:- Advanced design and testing of vehicle components- Railway noise
One thematic interdoctoral scholarship, jointly supervised by the PhD Programme inMechanical Engineering and by the PhD Programme in Information Technology, isStampato il 13/04/2021 1 / 2
available on the following research topic:Machine learning for predictive maintenance in railway systems
Applicants should select thematic scholarships following the instructions provided in the call forapplication/application procedure.
The PhD scholarships available in this area are partially funded with the support of the ItalianMinistry of Education, University and Research, through the project Department of ExcellenceLIS4.0 (Integrated Laboratory for Lightweight e Smart Structures).
Further information on the thesis topics available in this can be found at the followinglink: https://www.mecc.polimi.it/us/phd/admission/
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PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING - 37th cycle
Research Area n. 2 - Sustainable Mobility
Thematic Research Field: ADVANCED DESIGN AND TESTING OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS
Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months)
€ 1325.0In 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 researchin this field
The growing demand for reducing CO2 emissions hasmade major automotive OEMs to invest significantly intothe electrification and to further optimize their vehicles interm of mass reduction i.e. lightweight design. Low-emission electric vehicles are crucial to locking in thebenefits of enhanced mobility, and consumers areswitching from internal-combustion engines to cleanerbattery power at an accelerating pace. Hydrogen vehiclesshare with battery electric the powertrain.Advanceddesign and testing methods are required for developingnew integrated components.
Methods and techniques that will bedeveloped and used to carry out theresearch
There is a consistent increase in the demand foradvanced systems in automobiles both for production andmotorsport. New or enhanced products (enabled bymachine learning) will have a large impact in theautomotive industry. A multidisciplinary approach isneeded. Driving simulators are crucial during thedevelopment and testing of new components and sub-systems. The simulator results help engineers in makingimportant decisions before building the prototype andtesting the vehicle on the track.
Educational objectivesThe Ph.D. candidate will be trained on advanced methodsfor the design and testing of vehicle subsystems. He willbe able to deal with complex design problems, define
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specific KPIs and to properly evaluate them by using adynamic driving simulator and indoor/outdoor testingfacilities.He will be able to manage research as well as tocoordinate small research groups.
Job opportunities
Structures/organizations aimed at innovation and/orresearch and technical development, high-tech SMEs,automotive industries, Tier 1 suppliers. The last survey onMeccPhD Doctorates highlighteda 100% employment ratewithin the first year and a 35%higher salary, compared tomaster of Science holders in the same field.The researchactivity will be carried out in cooperation with the followingcompanies: Brembo, Ferrari, Marelli, Vi-grade, ToyotaMotor Europe.Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorates highlighteda100% employment rate within the first year and a 35%higher salary, compared Master of Science holders in thesame field.
Composition of the research group
2 Full Professors1 Associated Professors1 Assistant Professors4 PhD Students
Name of the research directors Proff. Massimiliano Gobbi, Giampiero Mastinu
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) --
Scholarship Increase for a period abroadAmount monthly 566.36 €By number of months 6
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, funding2 / 3
for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences):2nd year: 1.534euro3rd year: 1.534 euro. Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences(http://www.residenze.polimi.it) is available for PhD candidates; special rates will be applied toselected out-of-town candidates(detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates arestrongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-levelresearch groups in thespecific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in thescholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx. 550 euro/month- netamount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teachingactivitiesby the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support tothe teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within thelimits allowed by the regulations.
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PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING - 37th cycle
Research Area n. 2 - Sustainable Mobility
Interdisciplinary Research Field: MACHINE LEARNING FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
OF RAILWAY SYSTEMS
Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months)
€ 1325.0In 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 researchin this field
Interdisciplinary PhD GrantThe PhD research will be carried out in collaboration withresearch groups of the PhD programme in"INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY".See http://www.dottorato.polimi.it/index.php?id=242&L=1for further information.
Traditional approaches to maintenance showed severelimitations in applicability to very different fleets andservice conditions. To circumvent these limitationspredictive maintenance is the solutions, but it implies adigitalization of the railway vehicles and theinfracstructure. The aim of this research is to investigatenew methods of predictive maintenance for railwaywhhels combining data from different sources togetherwith a study of damage phenomena to better describe thedegradation of railway wheels as the competiton ofdifferent effects (RCF, wear) under different serviceconditions.
Methods and techniques that will bedeveloped and used to carry out theresearch
The methods and techniques for this ambitious objectivewill be: 1) image analysis applied to sets of images takenby the maintenance personnel with techniques of machinelearning to obtain a ¿damage classification¿; 2)development of models for the two competing phenomean
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of RCf and wear with a series of dedicated experiments;3) integration of degradation models with data about thetrain service to predict the development of a givendetected damage.
Educational objectives
The educational objective is to develop a new area ofinteraction of different disciplines that could provide thePhD student new skills to be applied to the solution of acomplex problem. The educational objective is to developa new area of interaction of different disciplines that couldprovide the PhD student new skills to be applied to thesolution of a complex problem.The objectives also requireflexibility and ability to combine different techniquesranging from data analysis to detailed structural analysis.The courses that will be offered are intended to providethe students the tools for this research activity. Theactivity will have the support of the new master course ofMobility Engineering as well as the support by LucchiniRSto deal with real measurements and experimental data.
Job opportunities
Job opportunities are very wide for this topic and theycould be: 1) transportation authorities and railwaycompanies; 2) wheelset producers; 3) national railwayagencies. Our last survey on MeccPhD Doctorateshighlighteda 100% employment rate within the first yearand a 35%higher salary, compared Master of Scienceholders in thesame field.
Composition of the research group
2 Full Professors2 Associated Professors3 Assistant Professors4 PhD Students
Name of the research directors Proff. Stefano Beretta, Pier Luca Lanzi (DEIB)
Contacts
The research activity will be carried out in the framework of a cooperation between the DoctoralProgramme in Mechanical Engineering (ref. [email protected]) and the onein Information Technology (ref. [email protected]). For further information on theprocedure please contact [email protected].
Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount)
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Housing - Foreign Students --
Housing - Out-of-town residents(more than 80Km out of Milano) --
Scholarship Increase for a period abroadAmount monthly 566.36 €By number of months 6
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,fundingfor participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences):2nd year:1.534 euros 3rd year: 1.534 euros. Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences(http://www.residenze.polimi.it) is available for PhDcandidates; special rates will be applied toselected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates arestrongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in thespecific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in thescholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx. 550 euro/month- netamount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teachingactivitiesby the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support totheteaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within thelimits allowed by the regulations.
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PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING - 37th cycle
Research Area n. 2 - Sustainable Mobility
Thematic Research Field: RAILWAY NOISE
Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months)
€ 1325.0In 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 researchin this field
According to the Regional Office for Europe of the WorldHealth Organization, environmental noise is an importantpublic health issue, featuring among the topenvironmental risks to health. Railway noise is one of thedominant sources and, because of the growing mobilitydemand and of the increasing importance of railtransportation, mitigating its environmental impact isgetting more and more important. Consequently, EU andnational/local regulations are imposing strict limitations tothe acceptable noise levels.In this context, the researchchallenge is that of integrating numerical modellingstrategies at different levels, to provide comprehensiveknowledge of the physical phenomena and to support thedevelopment of effective noise mitigation solutions.
Methods and techniques that will bedeveloped and used to carry out theresearch
The PhD candidate will be dealing with both theoreticaland numerical modelling, will be involved in experimentalactivities (in lab and/or on track) and will get familiar withengineering problems of great industrial relevance.He/she will be asked to develop specific models and tocombine them with pre-existing simulation tools, so as tointegrate different modelling levels (rail vehicle dynamics,wheel/rail contact, train-track interaction, structuraldynamics and wave propagation). The Phd candidate willhave the opportunity of working in a team where previousknowledge and experience will be shared. He/she will be
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asked to focus on one (or more) technical issues relatedto railway noise, such as rolling noise, curve squeal orground-borne vibration.
Educational objectives
The PhD candidate will be working in one of the mostchallenging research fields of noise and vibrationengineering. He/she will become an expert in advancedmodelling approaches and experimental techniques. Thecandidate is supposed to provide original contributions tothe development and experimental validation of railwaynoise simulation tools. The relationships established withinternational experts in this field will enable the candidateto develop the capability to cooperate within aninternational high level research team.
Job opportunities
Future job opportunities are primarily in the railwayengineering field, including railway industry, engineeringand project management companies, operators andinfrastructure managers. In a more general way, thecompetence acquired will indisputably be of interest forR&D departments of companies dealing with noise andvibration issues also in other industrial sectors(automotive, aerospace, appliances, etc.). Besides this,job opportunities will be with national and internationalacademic and non-academic institutions andorganizations, engaged in innovation, research andtechnical development.Our last survey on MeccPhDDoctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate withinthe first year and a 35% higher salary, compared toMaster of Science holders in the same field.
Composition of the research group
2 Full Professors3 Associated Professors0 Assistant Professors2 PhD Students
Name of the research directors Proff. Roberto Corradi, Andrea Collina
Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount)
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Housing - Foreign Students --
Housing - Out-of-town residents(more than 80Km out of Milano) --
Scholarship Increase for a period abroadAmount monthly 566.36 €By number of months 6
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, fundingfor participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences):2nd year: 1.534euro3rd year: 1.534 euro. Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences(http://www.residenze.polimi.it) is available for PhD candidates; special rates will be applied toselected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates arestrongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in thespecific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in thescholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx. 550 euro/month - netamount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teachingactivities by the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support tothe teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within thelimits allowed by the regulations.
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PhD in INGEGNERIA MECCANICA / MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING - 37th cycle
Research Area n. 2 - Sustainable Mobility
Open subject Research Field: RAILWAYS AND AUTOMOTIVE
Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months)
€ 1325.0In 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 researchin this field
Railways are among the safest means to movepassengers and freights over a wide range of distances.However, a continuing improvement of safety measures issought after, in an effort to further reduce the occurrenceof failures and accidents. At present, research activities,being carried out in this field at the Department ofMechanical Engineering, encompass the followingareas:1) new methods for health monitoring and faultdetection applied to both rolling stock (bogies, suspensioncomponents, axles and wheelsets) and infrastructure(track, overhead equipment);2) mechatronic solutions forrailway vehicle suspensions;3) mathematical modelling oftrain-track interaction in the high frequency range androlling noise;4) numerical methodologies to model theemission and propagation of aerodynamic noise.5) trainaerodynamics On the other hand, environmental issuespush the research towards the development of highefficiency power trains for road vehicles.Thus, research isfocused on advanced HEV or FEV architectures as wellas on innovative control strategies.Possible researchtopics in this area are:
vehicle dynamics and control (including modelling,
tyre dynamics, tyre-road contact and tyre noise•1 / 4
(modelling and indoor/outdoor testing)
V2V, V2I and I2V communication systems•
hybrid and fully electric architectures (including
innovative charging solutions)
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advanced control logics for authonomous and/or
connected road vehicles
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vehicle-infrastructure interaction•
virtual reality simulator•
motorbike dynamics modelling and testing•
Methods and techniques that will bedeveloped and used to carry out theresearch
PhD candidate's activity will deal with the numericalmodelling the control logics and the experimental testingboth in labs and/or on the field to validate the simulationmodels and to measure the parameters required in thenumerical simulations. Further information on ourDepartment's labs are available on our department'swebsite(https://www.mecc.polimi.it/us/companies/departmental-laboratories/; https://www.windtunnel.polimi.it/; https://alumni.polimi.it/2021/02/04/al-politecnico-il-simulatore-di-guida-piu-innovativo-al-mondo/).
Educational objectives
We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientifictraining, fostering and refining research and problemsolving abilities by focusing on both theoretical andexperimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering willbe able to layout, draft and carry on original research, byleading a research group or working in a team.
Job opportunities
National and international academic and non-academicinstitutions and organizations, engaged in innovationresearch and technical development; high-tech SMEs,government departments.Our last survey on MeccPhDDoctorates highlighted a 100% employment rate withinthe first year and a 35% higher salary, compared Masterof Science holders in the same field.
The research activity will be carried out in cooperationwith the following companies: RFI, Bombardier, HitachiRail, Pirelli, Ferrari, Brembo, STMicroelectronics,
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Autostrade, ENI, Leonardo; and universities: SouthwestJaotong University, University of Southtampto, TU Delft,NTNU.
Composition of the research group
13 Full Professors13 Associated Professors12 Assistant Professors50 PhD Students
Name of the research directors Proff. Bocciolone, Collina, Cheli, Braghin, Rocchi
For further information visit:www.mecc.polimi.ithttp://www.mecc.polimi.it/ricerca/sezioni/meccanica-dei-sistemi/[email protected]
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) --
Scholarship Increase for a period abroadAmount monthly 566.36 €By number of months 6
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,fundingfor participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences):2nd year:1.534 euro3rd year: 1.534 euro. Accommodation in Politecnico's Residences(http://www.residenze.polimi.it) is available for PhD candidates; special rates will be applied toselected out-of-town candidates (detailed info in the call for application). Our candidates arestrongly encouraged to spend a research period abroad, joining high-level research groups in thespecific PhD research topic, selected in agreement with the Supervisor. An increase in thescholarship will be applied for periods up to 6 months (approx. 550 euro/month- netamount). Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teachingactivitiesby the PhD candidate. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support totheteaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the
