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Educational goals and objectives

AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE ENGINEERING
The PhD program in Aeronautical and Space Engineering represents the highest level of university education in the aerospace sector provided by the University of Rome La Sapienza. The PhD course aims at training the skills necessary to carry out highly qualified research activities in the aerospace field. This is a course mainly aimed at the best graduates in the aeronautical and space engineering sectors, but candidates holding a specialist or master's degree in the engineering and science sectors (or equivalent degrees or qualifications obtained abroad and recognized as suitable).

The training course involves carrying out an original research work to be completed over a three-year period. This path includes an initial phase of completion of the candidate's technical-scientific preparation acquired in the degree courses followed, then the carrying out of the research activity carried out by the candidate under the guidance of one or more of the professors of the doctoral course, and finally the elaboration of the thesis. The aim of the course is to train PhDs able to successfully enter the field of fundamental and applied research, and to develop innovative solutions typical of industrial sectors, such as aeronautics and space, which have always required border.

The educational offer of the PhD course in AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE ENGINEERING aims to train two distinct professional figures: (i) the first oriented mainly but not exclusively to fundamental research in aerospace with a view to entering the academic world and research centres, and (ii) the second mainly oriented towards the acquisition of advanced technology knowledge and skills with a view to entering the world of aerospace companies. These two educational objectives are pursued by organizing the PhD course in AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE ENGINEERING according to two Curricula, the first called Aeronautical and Space Engineering Sciences (C#1) and the second Aeronautical and Space Engineering Technologies (C#2 ).

The common objective of the two curricula is the achievement of scientific excellence, understood both in terms of the production of scientific papers and of application effects in the engineering field. The training offer of the doctorate therefore includes a number of courses common to the two curricula which contribute to the completion of the training of the doctoral student, as well as a large series of seminars, concerning both basic research topics and interventions by leading exponents of the industrial research in the aerospace field in the Italian and European context.

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Themes, curriculum and specific competence



Borse ENTI TERZI, PARTENARIATI ESTESI, ECCELLENZA

Tematica: FIS2 - Modellizzazione e sperimentazione della dinamica e del controllo di sistemi avanzati per operazioni di docking sicure tra satelliti con grandi strutture flessibili
Ente finanziatore: SCUOLA DI INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE SAPIENZA
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- FIS2 - Modeling and experimental testing of dynamics and advanced control systems for the safe docking of satellites with large flexible structures
Founded by: SCUOLA DI INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE SAPIENZA
Required skills: no specific skill required

Tematica: Progetto e valutazione delle prestazioni di costellazioni per la navigazione satellitare finalizzate all'esplorazione planetaria: analisi della copertura, strategie di dispiegamento, mantenimento orbitale e valutazione delle prestazioni nell'ambito del progetto Space Up
Ente finanziatore: DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA MECCANICA E AEROSPAZIALE (DIMA)
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- Design and performance evaluation of navigation constellations for planetary exploration: coverage analysis, deployment strategies, orbit maintenance, and performance assessment
Founded by: DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA MECCANICA E AEROSPAZIALE (DIMA)
Required skills: no specific skill required


Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment This phase of the candidate evaluation process is aimed at assessing previous experiences and the aptitude for conducting research work, through the preparation of a small project.

Candidates who obtained at least 32/60 in the assessment of their qualifications and project are admitted to the oral exam.
Oral interview This phase of the candidate evaluation process is aimed at verifying prior knowledge related to the topics covered by the doctoral program, as well as at evaluating and discussing the submitted research project.

The minimum positive score for the oral test is 42/60.
language ITALIANO
INGLESE

contacts and info I candidati possano far riferimento per informazioni o richieste specifiche a: Paola Grasso, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale, posta elettronica: paola.grasso@uniroma1.it, telefono: 06 44585248 Applicants may refer for specific information or requests to: Paola Grasso, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; e-mail: paola.grasso@uniroma1.it ; phone: 06 44585248

Curriculum studiorum

Graduation date and grade of the Master's degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Masters's degree
History of Scholarships, Research Grants (or similar)
Certificates of Foreign Languages
Certificates of participation in post-graduate university courses
certificates of Participation in research groups
certificates of Participation in internships
Other University Awards/Degrees (e.g.: awards in competition, second degree)
Computer skills

Required documentation

§ degree thesis abstract
mandatory, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ research project
mandatory
For the purposes of selection for the research doctorate, the candidate must present a project that allows assessing the candidate's propensity for research and his or her ability to organize the various phases independently. The project must have a maximum length of less than 12,000 characters (including spaces) , under penalty of exclusion from the admission procedure. However, the project presented for competition purposes does not constitute a constraint in carrying out the research activity during the PhD course., the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ List of publications
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ letter of motivation (by the candidate)
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ publications (a single pdf for each publication)
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
mandatory, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025

Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ENGLISH

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day26/06/2025
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/INGEGNERIA-AERONAUTICA-E-SPAZIALE_nD3556_IT.aspx
date of publication30/06/2025
contactspaola.grasso@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day07/07/2025
notesnone
time09:00
classroomAula didattica palazzina E
addressFacoltà di Ingegneria Civile e Industriale - Via Eudossiana 18, 00184
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/INGEGNERIA-AERONAUTICA-E-SPAZIALE_nD3556_IT.aspx
date of publication07/07/2025
contactspaola.grasso@uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 60

Valutazione curriculum studiorum
Evaluation of qualifications

Punteggio massimo/max score: 32
Voto di laurea (solo per candidati in possesso di laurea magistrale)
Master’s degree final grade (if applicable)
110 e lode
110 cum laude		32,0
110
110		30,0
109
109		28,5
108
108		27,0
107
107		25,5
106
106		24,0
105
105		22,5
104
104		21,0
103
103		19,5
102
102		18,0
101
101		16,5
100
100		15,0
<100
<100		13,0
Media degli esami sostenuti (solo per candidati non in possesso di laurea magistrale)
Average grade of exams taken (only for candidates who do not hold a Master’s degree)
> 28.50
> 28.50		32,0
28.23 – 28.50
28.23 – 28.50		30,0
27.95 - 28.22
27.95 - 28.22		28,5
27.68 - 27.94
27.68 - 27.94		27,0
27.41 - 27.67
27.41 - 27.67		25,5
27.14 - 27.40
27.14 - 27.40		24,0
26.86 – 27.13
26.86 – 27.13		21,0
26.59 - 26.85
26.59 - 26.85		18,0
26.32 - 26.58
26.32 - 26.58		15,0
<26.32
<26.32		13,0

Valutazione progetto di ricerca
Evaluation of research project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 16
Ai fini della selezione per il dottorato di ricerca, il candidato dovrà presentare un progetto che consenta valutare la propensione del candidato alla ricerca e la sua capacità di organizzare in autonomia le diverse fasi. Il progetto dovrà avere inderogabilmente lunghezza massima inferiore a 12.000 caratteri (spazi inclusi), pena l’esclusione dalla procedura di ammissione. Il progetto presentato ai fini concorsuali non costituisce comunque vincolo nello svolgimento dell’attività di ricerca nel corso del dottorato. Costituiranno elementi di valutazione specifica: • Conoscenza dello stato dell’arte (4 punti) • Originalità e contenuto innovativo (4 punti) • Chiarezza e completezza dell’esposizione degli obiettivi, delle metodologie e dei potenziali risultati (4 punti) • Pertinenza del progetto con gli obiettivi formativi del dottorato (4 punti)
For the purposes of the PhD selection process, the candidate must submit a project that allows assessment of their research aptitude and their ability to independently organize the various phases. The project must not exceed a maximum length of 12,000 characters (including spaces); failure to comply will result in exclusion from the admission procedure. The project submitted for the selection process is not binding for the research activities to be carried out during the PhD program. The following will be specific evaluation criteria: • Knowledge of the state of the art (4 points) • Originality and innovative content (4 points) • Clarity and completeness in the presentation of objectives, methodologies, and potential results (4 points) • Relevance of the project to the educational objectives of the PhD program (4 points)

Altri titoli
Other qualifications

Punteggio massimo/max score: 12
Percorso di Eccellenza o titolo equivalente rilasciato da altre università
Excellence Program or an equivalent qualification awarded by other universities 		2,0
Esperienze pertinenti con gli obiettivi formativi del dottorato quali diplomi e corsi di formazione o specializzazione, borse di collaborazione, assegni di ricerca e simili, e altre attività inerenti ai temi del dottorato, ma svolte esternamente ai percorsi formativi del CdS seguito dal candidato
Experiences relevant to the educational objectives of the PhD program, such as diplomas and training or specialization courses, collaboration grants, research fellowships, and similar activities, as well as other experiences related to the PhD topics but carried out outside the formal educational pathways of the degree program attended by the candidate		6,0
Pubblicazioni
Publications		4,0
Oral interview

Prova orale

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 60

Valutazione conoscenze di base
Assessment of basic competences

Punteggio massimo/max score: 40
Durante la prova orale verranno verificate le conoscenze di base in due settori disciplinari scelti dal candidato tra i cinque proposti (cfr syllabus)
During the oral exam, basic knowledge will be assessed in two subject areas chosen by the candidate from the five offered (see syllabus).

Valutazione attitudine alla ricerca
Assessment of research aptitude

Punteggio massimo/max score: 20
La Commissione valuterà inoltre le motivazioni, gli interessi e l’attitudine alla ricerca, attraverso discussione dell’attività pregressa e presentazione di max 3 slide illustrative relative al progetto di ricerca
"The Committee will also assess the candidate's motivation, interests, and research aptitude through a discussion of previous activities and the presentation of up to 3 illustrative slides related to the research project

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