The M3 Program 2026
Objectives of the Program
The objective of the Postgraduate Program (Master II Livello) in Multifunctional Metamaterial and Metastructures is to train professionals with skills in analysis, design, analytical and computer modeling, simulation, and experimental validation in the field of Multifunctional Metamaterials and Metastructures
The Program will address both theoretical and practical aspects concerning
* Theoretical foundations of Metamaterials and Multifunctional Metastructures in various disciplines according to the physical phenomena of interest
* Analysis techniques of artificial materials and methods for their functional and logical characterization in analytical and mathematical terms
* Large-scale numerical modeling techniques of complex multifunctional structures, also considering their multi-physical properties, through multi-scale techniques on high-performance computing (HPC) architectures and integration of hybrid approaches based on the use of Artificial Intelligence
* Realization, implementation, and experimental characterization in labs from a mechanical, electromagnetic, and structural viewpoint of multifunctional artificial materials
* Cross-disciplinary applications regarding multiple relevant scenarios, including the study of metamaterials and multifunctional metastructures in the mechanical, structural, electromagnetic, energy, environmental and marine fields
Occupation and Fields of Activity
- Companies involved in the design, development, engineering, production, and operation of artificial materials and their applications
- Industries operating in the field of mechanical and electronic technologies for avionics and aerospace
- Industries operating in the field of civil and environmental engineering technologies, in particular in the fields of anti-seismic and acoustic, thermal, and mechanical insulation
- Industries operating in the design and development of both terrestrial and space communications and sensing systems
- Industries operating in the field of automotive and next generation land transport systems technologies
- Companies operating in the biomedical field requiring skills for the development and use of systems based on artificial multifunctional materials
- Materials engineering companies
- Research and development centers, both public and private
Profile of the Study Program
The Program features 1500 total hours (corresponding to 60 ECTS) subdivided as follows:
| Activity Type | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course lessons | 210 | 42 |
| Individual study related to standard course lessons, including self-assessment sessions | 808 | |
| In-depth seminars and “hot-topic” tutorials | 32 | 0 |
| Laboratory course lessons (w/ lab coordinator) | 75 | 10 |
| Individual study related to laboratory course lessons, including self-assessment sessions | 175 | |
| Internship or stage | 150 | 6 |
| Individual activity related to the final exam | 50 | 2 |
| Total | 1500 | 60 |
M3 at a Glance
- Degree: Postgraduate (Master II Livello)
- Teaching Modality: Blended
- Language: English
- Duration: 1 Year
- Period: January-December 2026
- ECTS: 60
- Fee: 3000 Euro
Director
Steering Committee
- Prof. Mattia BIESUZ
- Prof. Oreste S. BURSI
- Prof. Luca DESERI
- Prof. Alessandro PEGORETTI
- Prof. Emiliano RUSTIGHI