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The PhD program in Information Technology at DEIB
Prof. Carlo Fiorini
Chair of the PhD program in Information Technology
April 22th, 2015
Prof. Carlo Fiorini
Summary
1. The PhD in IT at DEIB
2. Informations on the PhD call
3. Questions answering
Titolo Presentazione
Professori
Prof. Carlo Fiorini
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The PhD in Information Technology (IT) at DEIB
Goals:
• PhD thesis: an original research contribution
• advanced education: advanced courses, seminars,
“minor” research
• opportunity of experience abroad, participation in
conferences
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Research areas in Information Technology
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Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics,
Telecommunications, Systems and Control
within the
Dipartimento di Elettronica,
Informazione e Bioingegneria
(DEIB)
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Computer Science and Engineering
Chair: Prof. Tanca
PhD vice Chair: Prof. Bonarini
Research Areas
Computer architectures
Advanced software architectures
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Data management systems
Method and Technologies for Web Development
Communication and Multimedia
Information Systems
Performance Evaluation
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Electronics
Chair: Prof. Lacaita
PhD vice Chair: Prof. Geraci
Research Areas
Circuits and Systems: theory and
applications
Single-Photon Detectors and
Applications
Radiation Detectors and Low
Noise Electronics
Electronic Circuit Design
Electron Devices
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Systems and Control
Chair: Prof. Savaresi
PhD vice Chair: Prof. Bolzern
Research Areas
Analysis and Management of
Environmental systems and Land Use
Automation and Control of Plants,
Machines and Networks
Vehicles Control
Nonlinear Dynamics
Optimization in the Design and
Management of Networks
Advanced Techniques for Identification
and Control
Optical and Electronic Measurements
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Telecommunications
Chair: Prof. Tubaro
PhD vice Chair: Prof. Monti Guarnieri
Research Areas
Networking
Applied Electromagnetics
Information Transmission and Radio
Communications
Optical Communications
Wireless and Space Communications
Remote Sensing
Signal Processing for Multimedia and
Telecommunications
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Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria
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• The Politecnico di Milano is one of the top European
technical Universities in Architecture, Design and
Engineering.
• The Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e
Bioingegneria is Politecnico’s largest department, very active
in research at international level
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- European research projects
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- international research networks
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- research published in international journals and
conferences
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- international and national patents
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- spin-off companies and consortia
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Deib’s Facilities
Via Ponzio (Milan) ed. 20
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Via Golgi,40 (Milan) Ed. 24
Via Golgi, 42 (Milan) ed. 22
Spino d’Adda
Satellite Station
Electromagnetic
compatibility
laboratory
"C.E.S.A.R.E."
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DEIB’s People (2014): staff by role
740 people
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PhD students at DEIB - 2014
• 185 enrolled students (48 foreign)
• 44 titles awarded
Distribution according to Dept. areas
Systems and Control - 38
Computer Science and
Engineering - 70
Electronics - 40
Telecommunications - 37
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Enrollment and scholarships in 2014
- final number of enrolled students for the XXX cycle: 68 (65 + 3 II call)
- number of scholarships assigned : 45
5 by research agreements
16 from the department
24 from the Ministry (1 reserved to foreign candidates)
- enrolled without scholarship: 17
7 covered by a supervisor’s grant (equivalent to scholarship)
- enrolled through special international agreements: 6 (with grant)
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Employment of PhD Alumni ending in 2012/2013
Tot. 56
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The PhD program
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PhD program duration: 3 years
(with possible extension to a
fourth year)
Opportunity of ‘PhD Executive’
program for people working in
industry duration: 4 years
During the PhD program
a limited teaching activity
(≤ 40 hours/year) is also possible
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PhD Students activities
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• research
 Within Department research areas -> Find your area and a
potential advisor
 Involvement in research projects (basic and applied
research)
 Develop new research ideas -> publish papers, present
them at conferences – aiming at excellent research results
 Write your thesis
• courses
 All DEIB teaching activities in English
 30 credits courses (typ. 6 courses x 5 credits)
• among them, >15 credits from DEIB courses
• >5 credits from courses of the PhD school
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The PhD call, selection and enrollment
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• Call (published the 20th of April, deadline is May 29th, 2015 at 14.00)
• On-line procedure
• University Master degree required ( 95/110 in Italy or minimum average
marks in other countries – see call)
 Title can be earned by October 31st 2015
 English certificate (see list in the call)
• Result of selection: ranking of candidates
 Admitted with scholarship
 Admitted (could get a scholarship in later replacement phases)
 Idoneous (could be admitted in later replacement phases)
 Non idoneous
• Start of the PhD program:
 1st November 2015
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Available positions, scholarships and other grants
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Available positions:
• 80 positions available to be filled according to the selection procedure
(competitive selection)
Scholarships
• 26 general scholarships in the call
• 14 topic scholarships, industrial and from DEIB research funds (to be
selected on the on-line procedure before the deadline of the 29th of May)
(ask responsible for a topic scholarship for more informations)
• Net amount: 1200 euros (no taxes)
• Support for accomodation available for foreign students (see call)
Other grants
• most of the students without a scholarship are supported through
collaborations to research projects (ask your potential advisor)
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Positions, scholarships
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OF WHICH
TITLE OF PHD COURSE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Area 1. Computer Science and Engineering
Area 2. Electronics
Area 3. Systems and Control
Area 4. Telecommunications
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POSITIONS
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general
topic
scholarships scholarships
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Topic scholarships (1)
Proponente
Stefano Ceri
Area
1
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Tema
Genomic Computing
Daniele Ielmini
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Design and fabrication of beyond-CMOS logic
circuits by resistive switches
Daniele Ielmini
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Simulation of memristive devices and circuits for
logic and neuromorphic computing
Gianantonio Magnani
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Off-road driving with an unmanned autonomous
vehicle
Matteo Rossi
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Design, implementation, and verification of
context-aware Complex Event Processing
techniques for travel assistants
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Topic scholarships (2)
Proponente
Luciano Baresi
Area
1
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Tema
Web of Things approach for Smart Social
Spaces
Luciano Baresi
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Enablers for Public Smart Space
Applications and Services
Giacomo Boracchi
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Intelligent embedded systems for highdimensional and high-complexity
datastreams
Patrizio Colaneri
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Optimization and cooperative control of
networked systems with applications
Giacomo Langfelder
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Development of smart MEMS sensors,
circuits and systems
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Topic scholarships (3)
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Proponente
Marco Sampietro
Area
2
Marco Sampietro
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High Resolution direct-written field-effect
transistors for high frequency applications
Stefano Zanero
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Advanced threat analysis and response
Franco Zappa
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High speed and intensity LASER DRIVERS
for IR scanning systems based on TIME-ofFLIGHT architecture
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Tema
High-frequency, all-printed organic and
hybrid circuits operating at low voltage
Application procedure
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Through the on-line application web site
Max two areas can be selected
Provide all required info
- List all the degrees you have and provide transcripts
- Write a good motivation statement
- CV (including passed exams and marks, if not graduated yet)
- Research project
- A “research” exercise
- Not necessarily your future research topic, BUT it is suggested to
discuss it with your potential advisor
- Provide references
- If you are in contact with an advisor you can ask him/her if (s) if you can indicate him
as reference people
- Only the names have to be provided, reference letters, skype calls may be asked
directly to the contacts
- Select on-line thematic scholarships
- READ CAREFULLY THE CALL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
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Contacts
Prof. Carlo Fiorini (Coordinator)
Prof. Andrea Bonarini (Comp.Science and Eng.)
Prof. Angelo Geraci (Electronics)
Prof. Paolo Bolzern (Sys.Control)
Prof. Andrea Monti Guarnieri (Telecommunications)
Standing committee
25 Professors of DEIB
Secretariat
Francesca Clemenza
[email protected]
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For more information
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• www.deib.polimi.it
• http://www.dottoratoit.deib.polimi.it
• PhD information brochure (take one copy now)
• Do not be afraid to ask! (coordinator, PhD vice chairs,
professors, PhD students…)
• About the administrative procedures of the call: PhD School
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Other events
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Career Day: 12th of May – Politecnico Bovisa
Stand and presentation of the PhD program
more info on:
http://www.dottorato.polimi.it/avvisi-e-scadenze/dettaglio/article/23/presentazione-del-dottorato-al-career-day-128/
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QUESTIONS?
Prof. Carlo Fiorini