Established in the 39th cycle, the Ph.D. in Engineering stems from the transformation of the Ph.D. in Industrial and Information Engineering (38th cycle), which in turn evolved from the Ph.D. in Chemistry and Engineering of Materials and Construction (up to the 37th cycle). This evolution reflects the progressive inclusion of faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds, aimed at providing broader and more robust expertise across various engineering sectors, while ensuring increasing interdisciplinarity in both educational activities and research support.
The Ph.D. in Engineering complements the Master of Science programs, offering doctoral candidates the opportunity to achieve high-level scientific qualifications through advanced research training and higher education. The program prepares scholars for high-profile research roles within universities, public institutions, or private entities, facilitating access to careers in public administration and highly innovative professional paths.
The educational project encompasses industrial engineering and chemistry, computer and electronic engineering, as well as civil engineering and architecture. Through a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approach, the program focuses on the innovation and development of technologies, products, and processes, with particular emphasis on the challenges posed by the Industry 4.0 paradigm and the digital transition.