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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:
  • Front Lessons: 210 Hours
  • Individual study related to frontal lessons, including Self-Assessment sessions: 808 hours
  • In-depth seminars and “hot-topic” tutorials: 32 hours
  • Lab activities (w/ Lab Coordinator): 75 hours
  • Individual Study related to laboratory lessons, including Self-Assessment sessions: 175 hours
  • Internship or Stage: 150 hours
  • Individual activity related to the Final Exam: 50 hours

M3 at a Glance

  • Degree: Postgraduate (Master II Livello)
  • Teaching Modality: Blended
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Period: January-December 2025
  • ECTS: 60
  • Fee: 3000 Euro

Director

Steering Committee

  • Prof. Mattia BIESUZ
  • Prof. Oreste S. BURSI
  • Prof. Luca DESERI
  • Prof. Alessandro PEGORETTI
  • Prof. Emiliano RUSTIGHI