The University of Cagliari (UniCA, Italy) has opened the call for applications for the PhD Programme in Industrial Engineering (Cycle XLII - Academic Year 2026/2027).
The research activity will be hosted at the Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering (DIMCM). We are looking for talented and motivated candidates with a strong background in Solid Mechanics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Mechanical/Civil/Materials/Aerospace Engineering.
Research Topics include:
- Surface Wave Manipulation in Multiphysics Microstructured Systems: guiding, filtering, and wave-steering in structured media and metamaterials.
- Modeling Advanced Thermomechanical Metamaterials: theoretical and numerical modeling of materials with strongly negative thermal expansion (NTE) or single-sign thermal response.
- Novel Architected Materials with Decoupled Static and Kinematic Formulations: generalized continuum theories and microstructures with exotic mechanical properties.
Requirements: M.Sc. degree (completed or near completion) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Materials Science.
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Call details and Application form: https://web.unica.it/unica/page/it/istruzioni_per_liscrizione_al_concorso_e_modulistica__bando_per_lammissione_ai_corsi_di_dottorato_del_xlii_ciclo_aa_20262027
Contact & Inquiries: Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to get in touch beforehand with a CV and a short statement of interest: Prof. Michele Brun — michele.brun [at] unica.it
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