Educational goals and objectives
| CIVIL ENGINEERING |
The PhD program in Civil Engineering includes all the research lines in Civil engineering and Architecture.
The disciplinary aim, included in the PhD program, is particularly wide: it ranges from the scientific sectors of structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering to the history of construction, architectural composition and history of architecture in the important European tradition of the polytechnic school. The coexistence of such an articulated range of different knowledge and skills stimulates and facilitates disciplinary interactions, allowing to establish that link between the scientific field and the humanistic field, which need is particularly felt today.
In this perspective, a solid scientific board has formed over time, which has established fruitful relationships with the institutional and productive context and has obtained significant recognition in the international scientific community.
On the other hand, the heterogeneity of the specialized areas is balanced by the solid anchoring to a common mission, which is identical in the field of design and construction as in the field of civil engineering. To deepen the theoretical and applicative aspects of these issues, overcoming the fragmentation that characterizes the university system, constitutes the main objective of the Doctorate, both in training and in individual research.
The doctorate proposes three lines of research:
Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (scientific contact: Prof. Paolo Bisegna);
Architecture and Construction (scientific contact: Prof. Tullia Iori)
Environmental engineering (scientific contact: Prof. Renato Baciocchi)
The lines are closely linked to each other even in methodological autonomy. Although the specificity of the individual research of the candidates, the doctoral program is based on a solid base of training during the 3 years.
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Available Positions and Scholarships
| University scholarship | 5 | University scholarship reserved to foreign applicants | 0 | Department scholarship | 0 |
| Scholarship funded by private research institution | 0 | Scholarship funded by private non-research institution | 1 | Scholarship funded by public research institution | 0 |
| Scholarship funded by public non-research institution | 0 | PhD position under national research programs | 0 | PhD position under EU research programs | 2 |
| Foreign independent candidates | 0 | Employee of private research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement | 0 | Employee of private non-research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement | 0 |
| Employee of public research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement | 0 | Employee of public non-research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement | 0 | PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a private research institution/organisation | 0 |
| PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a private non-research institution/organisation | 0 | PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a public research institution/organisation | 0 | PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a public non-research institution/organisation | 0 |
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Research topics
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Founded by: European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant
Research topic: Computational Modeling and AI for Cardiovascular Disease (pos.1) - ERC CoG VISTA - prof. Michele Marino
Description: The research project concerns the study of the mechanistic basis and progression of carotid atherosclerotic disease through advanced computational modelling and AI-driven knowledge integration. PhD Position 1 will focus on the development of multiscale computational models integrating systemic physiopathology with local vascular dynamics (hemodynamic and structural mechanics), using reduced-order models and Bayesian inference. This is an opportunity to contribute to an ERC-funded effort to redefine how cardiovascular disease is modelled and understood, shifting from fragmented evidence to integrated, mechanistic, and predictive frameworks. The positions provide a unique training environment at the convergence of computational mechanics, artificial intelligence, clinical research with the goal of enabling explainable models of disease progression. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Michele Marino (m.marino@ing.uniroma2.it) prior to applying, to discuss the project and assess mutual fit.
Scholarship type: DOTTORANDO SU PROGRAMMA DI RICERCA EUROPEO
CUP : E53C25003730006
Principal Investigator: Michele Marino
Program: European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant 2025
Project: VISTA
Grant Agreement: 101230891
UpB: MarinoM_VISTA_2026
Lenght: 36
Amount: € 78000,00
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Founded by: European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant
Research topic: Computational Modeling and AI for Cardiovascular Disease (pos.2) - ERC CoG VISTA - prof. Michele Marino
Description: The research project concerns the study of the mechanistic basis and progression of carotid atherosclerotic disease through advanced computational modelling and AI-driven knowledge integration. PhD Position 2 will focus on the integration of physics-based models with ontological knowledge graphs, using tools from graph theory, natural language processing, and surrogate modelling to enable structured knowledge extraction and hypothesis testing through generative AI. This is an opportunity to contribute to an ERC-funded effort to redefine how cardiovascular disease is modelled and understood, shifting from fragmented evidence to integrated, mechanistic, and predictive frameworks. The positions provide a unique training environment at the convergence of computational mechanics, artificial intelligence, clinical research with the goal of enabling explainable models of disease progression. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Michele Marino (m.marino@ing.uniroma2.it) prior to applying, to discuss the project and assess mutual fit.
Scholarship type: DOTTORANDO SU PROGRAMMA DI RICERCA EUROPEO
CUP : E53C25003730006
Principal Investigator: Michele Marino
Program: European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant 2025
Project: VISTA
Grant Agreement: 101230891
UpB: MarinoM_VISTA_2026
Lenght: 36
Amount: € 78000,00
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Founded by: ALTRALINEA S.R.L. S.T.P.
Research topic: Concrete: innovative conservation strategies (Altralinea - ref. prof. Tullia Iori)
Description: The PhD project will focus on testing innovative solutions to preserve exposed reinforced concrete surfaces in the architectural heritage of the 20th and 21st centuries. The project will be structured in three phases. The first, of a bibliographic nature, will involve the cataloguing and surveying of restoration interventions on exposed reinforced concrete surfaces, already completed or currently underway on iconic works both in Italy and abroad. The creation of an ad hoc database will enable a better analysis of the state of the art in concrete restoration and, above all, will ensure the possibility of monitoring the evolution and effectiveness of interventions over time and under different climatic conditions.
The second phase will include the development of materials capable of preserving the original concrete from damage mechanisms, ensuring the original load-bearing capacity of the structure, while also maintaining the aesthetic value, surface finishes, and original color gradation of the materials. The third and final phase will involve the creation of a pilot construction site for the application and validation of the materials developed in the previous phase.
Candidates are invited to contact Prof. Tullia Iori (dottorato@tulliaiori.com).
Scholarship type: BORSISTA ENTE ESTERNO PRIVATO NON DI RICERCA
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Self-certification of the academic qualification obtained through Model A:
- Master’s Degree
- Single-cycle Degree
- Specialist Degree
- Old-system Degree
- Degree obtained abroad corresponding to EQF Level 7
- provided that they belong to the following classes: LM-4 C.U. Architettura e ingegneria edile-architettura (quinquennale) LM-4 Architettura e ingegneria edile-architettura LM-23 Ingegneria civile LM-24 Ingegneria dei sistemi edilizi LM-35 Ingegneria per l'ambiente e il territorio LM-21 Ingegneria biomedica LM-20 Ingegneria aerospaziale e astronautica LM-22 Ingegneria chimica LM-30 Ingegneria energetica e nucleare LM-33 Ingegneria meccanica LM-54 Scienze chimiche LM-71 Scienze e tecnologie della chimica industriale LM-74 Scienze e tecnologie geologiche LM-75 Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e il territorio LM-56 Scienze dell'economia LM-77 Scienze economico-aziendali LM-32 Ingegneria Informatica LM-44 Ingegneria Matematica LM-40 Scienze Matematiche LM-18 Informatica LM-17 Fisica
Admission Procedure
| Qualifications assessment |
The “Qualifications Assessment” does not require the candidate’s presence. It will be carried out based on the submitted documentation (CV, any publications). The qualifications will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 10 points out of 100 points. |
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| Written examination |
The written exam will cover general topics related to the different PhD programs (University-funded scholarships) as well as specific topics connected to the research themes of scholarships funded by European funds or external Society. The candidate may choose the topic most relevant to their field or research area. The written exam will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 45 points out of 100 points. |
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ITALIANO
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| Oral interview |
The oral exam will focus on the discussion of the research project, as well as the candidate’s motivation and preparation on topics related to the project. During the oral exam, proficiency in a foreign language will also be assessed. The oral exam will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 45 points out of 100 points. |
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ITALIANO
INGLESE
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| contacts and info |
dottorato@tulliaiori.com |
| more info |
The “Qualifications Assessment” (Valutazione titoli in italian) does not require the candidate’s presence. It will be carried out based on the submitted documentation (CV, any publications). |
Required documentation
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§ research project
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mandatory
Brief description of the project, including the state of the art, objectives, work plan timeline, and reference bibliography., the file must be uploaded within the call deadline
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§ publications (a single PDF file containing the publications)
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optional
Only publications that have already been printed. Attach the list of publications at the beginning of the PDF., the file must be uploaded within the call deadline
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§ Curriculum Vitae
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optional
Europass CV, the file must be uploaded within the call deadline
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Language Skills
| the candidate must know the following languages |
| ENGLISH |
| ITALIANO |
Exam Schedule
| Qualifications assessment |
| day | none |
| notes | none |
| La valutazione titoli non prevede la presenza dei candidati. |
| publication on notice board | non indicato |
| publication on the web site | Yes |
| web site | none |
| date of publication | none |
| contacts | none |
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| Written examination |
| day | none |
| notes | none |
| time | none |
| classroom | none |
| address | none |
| publication on notice board | non indicato |
| publication on the web site | Yes |
| web site | none |
| date of publication | none |
| contacts | none |
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| Oral interview |
| day | none |
| notes | none |
| time | none |
| classroom | none |
| address | none |
| publication on notice board | non indicato |
| publication on the web site | Yes |
| web site | none |
| date of publication | none |
| contacts | none |
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Evaluation grid
open file