The Ph.D. Course in Mathematical Models for Engineering, Electromagnetics and Nanosciences is aimed at preparing young graduated students to perform theoretical and applied research in the fields of Mathematics, Electromagnetics and Material Sciences. The program aims also at the development of scientific interaction between mathematics and applications. Indeed mathematical modeling is actively employed in methods and problems studied in all curricula; for instance, we recall mathematical modeling of electrical conduction in biological materials with micro-structure, and the study of propagation of electromagnetic non-uniform waves in lossy media. On the other hand electromagnetics and materials science share the interest in innovative materials and systems (artificial materials, metamaterials, composites, nanostructured materials and components, photonic crystals, plasmonics, biological systems). The investigation of new materials can be carried out through the interaction of the electromagnetic radiation (in a wide spectral range) and matter, by means of advanced optical and electronic spectroscopies. In fact electromagnetics and materials science share many techniques for analysis, simulation and characterization of the properties of such materials and systems, while the interest in their construction is specific to materials science.
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL LINES:
At the beginning of each academic year, for the first two years, the PhD student presents a study plan which must be approved by thePhD Board. As a rule, in the first year the PhD student will be required to follow three basic courses identified by the PhD Board, while, in the second year, two advanced courses which may be chosen by the PhD student. The courses will be held by professors from the University "La Sapienza" or from other locations or by foreign professors visiting Italy. Collateral activities are normally provided for the courses proper: mini-courses and cycles of seminars held by Italian and foreign experts who work in the sector, also coming from the productive and professional world.
The Academic Board can recognize the equivalence of training experiences carried out at universities or research institutes, even abroad.
At the end of each course, doctoral students must undergo an interview according to the methods and directives established by the PhD Board.
The third year of the PhD cycle is mainly dedicated to the preparation of the final dissertation.
The students are expected to take part in Congresses and Schools and to attend laboratories and scientific centers in which they can further their own research. The purpose of this is to encourage them to reach an active role in their research groups.
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