Multidisciplinarity Multidisciplinarity of the Programme – Active Scientific-Disciplinary Sectors The Scientific-Disciplinary Sectors (SSDs) currently involved in the programme are: IMAT-01/A – Materials Science and Technology CHEM-01/A – Analytical Chemistry CHEM-02/A – Physical Chemistry CHEM-05/A – Organic Chemistry CHEM-06/A – Chemical Fundamentals of Technologies MEDS-16/A – Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases PHYS-06/A – Physics for Life Sciences, the Environment and Cultural Heritage PHYS-03/A – Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications Elements of Multidisciplinarity The PhD Programme is characterised by a strong intersectoral and interdisciplinary orientation, enabling the development of diversified research activities united by the common goal of contributing to sustainable development. Research activities inherently require the integration of expertise from different disciplinary fields. In response to this need, the PhD Programme has adopted a highly interdisciplinary educational and scientific approach, which represents the distinctive feature of the programme. This approach is concretely reflected in the Programme Presentation page, where the main thematic research areas are illustrated, as well as in the descriptions of the activities carried out by the various research groups to which the members of the Board of Professors belong. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme is further evidenced by the composition of the Board, which brings together expertise from different scientific-disciplinary sectors. This structure provides PhD candidates with a dynamic and stimulating research environment, characterised by continuous dialogue among disciplines, fostering transversal training and the development of a systemic perspective in addressing research and development challenges. Throughout the training pathway, PhD candidates also have the opportunity to attend courses and seminars on multidisciplinary topics and to actively collaborate with research groups operating in different scientific sectors. This framework promotes not only the acquisition of advanced technical skills, but also the development of the ability to interact with scientific communities that are closely related in terms of applied and industrial contexts, while differing in their scientific and disciplinary content—an essential competence for effectively addressing the challenges of contemporary research.