PhD in Innovative Engineering for Industrial Sustainability

Organisation/Company University of Salerno Department Industrial Engineering Research Field Engineering – Chemical engineering Engineering – Mechanical engineering Engineering – Electronic engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 6 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 2 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by the EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description The Department of Industrial Engineering (DIIN) at the University of Salerno ( http://www.diin.unisa.it ) promotes higher education and research and development in chemical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

The University of Salerno is one of the top universities in southern Italy, with its campus featuring modern buildings and state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research and student life. It ranks 301–400th in World University Rankings 2026 for the Engineering subject, according to Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

The Doctoral program in Innovative Engineering Technologies for Industrial Sustainability (IETIS) trains highly qualified experts in

sustainability and technological innovation

for industry, offering a

multidisciplinary path

that integrates advanced research and practical applications. The program is supported by the

Department of Industrial Engineering , which has a long-standing commitment to research and education in these fields.

The course also contributes to the

Department of Excellence's objectives , promoting internationalisation

and

collaboration with companies

to enhance postgraduate education.

Research Areas The program focuses on three key research areas:

Advanced Materials and Industrial Symbiosis

– Development of

structural and functional materials

for energy and environmental sustainability, with applications in manufacturing, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

Sustainable Energy

– Optimization of energy systems, with a focus on efficiency, renewable sources, and the reduction of primary energy consumption.

Enabling Technologies for Industry 4.0

– Design of

electronic devices, sensors, and digital systems

for applications in transportation, energy, and smart manufacturing, leveraging virtualization and innovative technologies.

the doctoral studies in the area of Innovative Engineering Technologies for Industrial Sustainability will offer these 4 individual research projects on one of these topics:

Chemical Engineering

Integrated biorefinery for the recovery of recalcitrant by-products from the food industry: synergies between biotechnological processes and physical treatments. (supervisor: Prof. Francesco Donsì [email protected] )

Production of polymer aerogels using supercritical fluids for biomedical applications. (supervisor: Prof. Stefano Cardea [email protected] )

Development of stimulus-responsive catalytic systems for sustainable chemical transformations. (supervisor: Prof. Vincenzo Vaiano [email protected] )

Sustainable Process Intensification of Pulsed Electric Field-Assisted Extraction for Agro-Industrial Biomass Valorization: Experimental Investigation, Predictive Modelling and Techno-Economic Assessment. (supervisor: Prof. Gianpiero Pataro [email protected] )

Mechanical Engineering

Design and Optimization of Sustainable Cooling Architectures for Next-Generation Electronic Systems. (supervisor: Prof. Angelo Maiorino [email protected] )

AI-driven monitoring, control and damage identification in structures and infrastructures through the integration of satellite techniques, advanced sensing systems and Digital Twin models. (supervisor: Prof. Domenico Guida [email protected] )

Vibroacoustic simulations on aerospace components. (supervisor: Prof. Roberto Citarella [email protected] )

Fabrication, Multi-Scale Characterization and Computational Modelling of Perovskite-Based Ceramic Coatings Deposited by Atmospheric Plasma Spray for High-Temperature Energy Applications. (supervisor: Prof. Pierpaolo Carlone [email protected] )

Development of algorithms for control, diagnosis and prognosis of sustainable propulsion and energy conversion systems. (supervisor: Prof. Cesare Pianese [email protected] )

Development of procedures and mathematical models for the design of electrified and hybrid vehicle systems capable of considering the interactions with re-charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructures. (supervisor: Prof. Cesare Pianese [email protected] )

Electronic Engineering

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Cultural Heritage. (supervisor: Prof. Francesco Colace [email protected] )

Semantic modeling and neurosymbolic artificial intelligence for the explainable, adaptive, and secure management of smart grids. (supervisor: Prof. Vincenzo Galdi [email protected] )

Stability and control of grid with a high penetration of inverter-based resources by means of HV-DC connections. (supervisor: Prof. Vincenzo Galdi [email protected] )

Artificial Intelligence for Instrumentation and Measurement. (supervisor: Prof. Consolatina Liguori [email protected] )

Energy-aware electronic circuits, devices, and systems for smart, autonomous, and compact embedded platforms. (supervisor: Prof. Gian Domenico Licciardo [email protected] )

High-energy-efficiency embedded electronic circuits, sensors, and systems for wearable devices and smart personal monitoring. (supervisor: Prof. Gian Domenico Licciardo [email protected] )

Advanced thin-film architectures: balancing high reflectivity and ultra-low dissipation for gravitational wave optics. (supervisor: Prof. Francesco Chiadini [email protected] )

Application of neural networks to antenna array synthesis. (supervisor: Prof. Francesco D'Agostino [email protected] )

Monthly net income

of PhD scholarship (max 36 months) is

1195 EUR .

Additional income may arise from optional teaching assistance activities.

One of the four available scholarships reserved for graduates in foreign Universities includes a

benefit package

with

free accommodation

(for the October-July period) in the students' dormitories and

one free daily meal

at the canteen in the University's Campus.

Selection process

Evaluation ofacademic and scientific qualifications

Evaluation of a research project proposal on one of the listed topics

Interview on September 15, 2026: oral presentation of the research project proposal and discussion

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