PhD in Materials Engineering
Coordinator
Prof. Gualtiero Gusmano
Tel: +39 06/72594494
Email: gusmano@stc.uniroma2.it
Board of Professors
Prof. Alessandra Bianco
Prof. Girolamo Costanza
Prof. Sergio Antonio
Prof. Gualtiero Gusmano
Prof. Siestma Jilt
Prof. Severino Missori
Prof. Roberto Montanari
Prof. Giampiero Montesperelli
Prof. Francesca Nanni
Prof. Loredana Santo
Prof. Vincenzo Tagliaferri
Prof. Maria Elisa Tata
International Partnerships
Department of Materials Science & Engineering Delft University
of Technology, NL
The Materials Engineering
PhD Program at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” covers
the scientific areas of Manufacturing Systems, Metallurgy and Materials
Science and Technology. The training objectives are connected to the research
on advanced structural and functional materials. Investigations on production
processes, structure and properties of materials are carried out by experimental
activities, mathematical modeling and numerical simulation.
The PhD Program deals with different types of materials (alloys, ceramics, composites with metallic and polymeric matrix, metal foams, nanostructured and smart materials, coatings, biomaterials etc.) for several applications (automotive, aero-space, energy, electronics, medicine, minting etc.).
The most advanced techniques for chemical synthesis of ceramics are considered (sol-gel, spray drying, co-precipitation) together with chemical and physical processes for the deposition of thin or thick films (PVD, PS, CVD). Processes for the production of metal foams, composites and smart materials are also extensively investigated.
Some of the courses that better describe the research activities carried out in the PhD program include:
The PhD Program deals with different types of materials (alloys, ceramics, composites with metallic and polymeric matrix, metal foams, nanostructured and smart materials, coatings, biomaterials etc.) for several applications (automotive, aero-space, energy, electronics, medicine, minting etc.).
The most advanced techniques for chemical synthesis of ceramics are considered (sol-gel, spray drying, co-precipitation) together with chemical and physical processes for the deposition of thin or thick films (PVD, PS, CVD). Processes for the production of metal foams, composites and smart materials are also extensively investigated.
Some of the courses that better describe the research activities carried out in the PhD program include:
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Analysis of the gamma to alfa transformation in C-Mn steels by phase field model (in cooperation with Delft University);
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High temperature behavior of Ti composites reinforced with SiC fibers (in cooperation with CSM);
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Instrumented indentation tests (in cooperation with ENEA);
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High temperature behavior of superalloys (in cooperation with CSM);
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Metals and processes for the production of coins and medals;
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Preparation and characterization of RPS coatings with high wear and corrosion resistance (in cooperation with University of Rome “La Sapienza” and CSM);
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Study of mechanical components for complex MEMS devices and definition of design methodologies (in cooperation with CNR);
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Design and fabrication of auto-diagnosing materials (in cooperation with Kosice University);
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Nanostructured materials for bone substitutes (in cooperation with Turin Politechnic and 3rd University of Rome);
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Preparation of bio-absorbable polymeric films by means of electro-spinning (in cooperation with ISS);
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Micro-tomographic analysis of biomedical devices (in cooperation with ISS);
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Nanostructured materials and coatings for electromagnetic wave absorption;
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Preparation of corrosion resistant nanostructured coatings by means of sol-gel techniques and their characterization (in cooperation with the Universities of Rome “La Sapienza”, Udine, Pisa and Turin);
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Application of advanced electrochemical techniques for the study of different corrosion conditions;
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Preparation and characterization of metal foams;
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Systems and techniques for metal sheet micro-forming;
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Diode laser forming and joining of thermoplastics;
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Diode laser forming of metal sheets;
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Metal surface treatment by means of diode laser.
PhD students pursue specific research
topics on the basis of their own educational background. The main goal
is to stimulate and amplify individual attitudes providing suitable tools
and methods to manage research problems. Scientific training is developed
in continuous contact and in cooperation with national and international
research centers. Activities includes an extended program of lectures
and seminars. Student training is flexible and it enables PhD graduates
to enter public and industrial research teams.
