Science and Technology for Sustainable Development
Doctoral Programme focused on transdisciplinary research, innovation and sustainability, aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda and its SDGs. Il Dottorato mira a formare profili con competenze interdisciplinari sugli aspetti ambientali, economici e sociali dello sviluppo sostenibile. In particolare, il corso ha l’obiettivo di sviluppare solide competenze transdisciplinari in relazione ai diciassette Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile — Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs — dell’Agenda ONU 2030. Con riferimento ai descrittori ERC, il Dottorato integra campi di ricerca afferenti alle aree PE4, PE5, PE8, PE10, SH1 e SH3, con particolare attenzione alle scienze chimiche, ai materiali avanzati, all’ingegneria dei prodotti e dei processi, alle scienze del sistema Terra, all’economia, al management, alla sostenibilità, alla pianificazione territoriale e agli studi su ambiente, spazio e popolazione. Il corso si articola in tre temi principali: Economia circolare, con approfondimenti su produzione, consumo, gestione dei rifiuti e mercato delle materie prime secondarie; Clima, energia e sistema urbano, con focus sugli impatti dei cambiamenti climatici, energie rinnovabili, efficienza energetica, smart city e pianificazione urbana; Salute e inclusione, con approfondimenti sugli impatti dei cambiamenti climatici e dell’inquinamento atmosferico sulla salute umana, il benessere, l’inclusione sociale e le migrazioni. L’obiettivo principale del Dottorato è formare figure professionali capaci di integrare competenze in materia di sostenibilità con le competenze tecniche richieste da specifiche funzioni professionali e di ricerca. Il percorso formativo promuove l’acquisizione di competenze transdisciplinari orientate al bene comune e agli aspetti ambientali, economici e sociali dello sviluppo sostenibile, in linea con gli SDGs dell’Agenda ONU 2030. Nell’ambito Clima, energia e sistema urbano, il corso fornisce competenze sui cambiamenti climatici, sull’aumento dell’inquinamento e sui relativi impatti su ecosistemi e territorio, approfondendo anche transizione energetica, decarbonizzazione dell’economia, smart city e pianificazione urbana per la mitigazione e l’adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici e ambientali. Nell’ambito Economia circolare, il corso mira ad accelerare la transizione verso modelli circolari attraverso l’innovazione dei sistemi di produzione di beni e servizi da parte di aziende, imprese ed enti territoriali, promuovendo al contempo una maggiore consapevolezza verso il consumo responsabile. Nell’ambito Salute e inclusione sociale, il corso approfondisce l’impatto dei cambiamenti climatici, ambientali, urbani ed economici sulla salute umana, sulle migrazioni e sui processi di inclusione all’interno delle comunità. I possibili sbocchi occupazionali includono l’inserimento dei dottori di ricerca in aziende private, profit e non profit, comprese multinazionali, piccole e medie imprese, nonché nelle pubbliche amministrazioni centrali, periferiche e locali e negli enti pubblici non territoriali. I dottori di ricerca potranno contribuire a orientare e supportare politiche aziendali, processi decisionali e strategie operative attraverso azioni di capacity building, con particolare riferimento allo sviluppo sostenibile, alla tutela dell’ambiente e al contrasto ai cambiamenti climatici. In relazione alle competenze acquisite, il Dottorato consente inoltre di porre le basi per un successivo percorso di ricerca presso università e centri di ricerca pubblici e privati. Il titolo può costituire un requisito qualificante per la partecipazione a concorsi per assegni di ricerca, posizioni post-doc e altri percorsi accademici e scientifici. Il dottorando potrà quindi intraprendere un percorso finalizzato al conseguimento di posizioni di ricercatore e docente presso atenei italiani ed esteri, nonché di ricercatore presso enti e istituzioni di ricerca nazionali e internazionali. The PhD Programme aims to train professionals with interdisciplinary expertise in the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development. In particular, the programme is designed to develop solid transdisciplinary skills related to the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals — SDGs — of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. With reference to the ERC descriptors, the PhD Programme integrates research fields belonging to the areas PE4, PE5, PE8, PE10, SH1 and SH3, with particular attention to chemical sciences, advanced materials, product and process engineering, Earth system science, economics, management, sustainability, territorial planning, and studies on environment, space and population. The programme is structured around three main themes: Circular Economy, focusing on production, consumption, waste management and the market for secondary raw materials; Climate, Energy and Urban Systems, addressing the impacts of climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart cities and urban planning; and Health and Inclusion, focusing on the impacts of climate change and air pollution on human health, wellbeing, social inclusion and migration. The main objective of the PhD Programme is to train professional profiles capable of integrating sustainability-related expertise with the technical skills required for specific professional and research functions. The programme promotes the acquisition of transdisciplinary skills aimed at the common good and focused on the environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainable development, in line with the SDGs of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Within the area of Climate, Energy and Urban Systems, the programme provides expertise on climate change, increasing pollution levels and their impacts on ecosystems and territories. It also explores energy transition, the decarbonisation of the economy, smart cities and urban planning for climate and environmental mitigation and adaptation. Within the area of Circular Economy, the programme aims to accelerate the transition towards circular models through innovation in the production systems of goods and services adopted by companies, businesses and local authorities, while also promoting awareness of responsible consumption. Within the area of Health and Social Inclusion, the programme examines the impact of climate, environmental, urban and economic changes on human health, migration and inclusion processes within communities. Career opportunities include positions for PhD graduates in private companies, both profit and non-profit, including multinational companies and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as in public administrations at central, regional and local levels and in non-territorial public bodies. PhD graduates will be able to contribute to shaping and supporting corporate policies, decision-making processes and operational strategies through capacity-building actions, particularly in relation to sustainable development, environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Depending on the skills acquired, the PhD Programme also provides a solid foundation for a subsequent research career in universities and public or private research centres. The qualification may represent an important asset for applications to research grants, postdoctoral positions and other academic and scientific career paths. PhD candidates may therefore pursue careers as researchers and lecturers at Italian and international universities, as well as researchers in national and international research bodies and institutions. The main objective of the PhD Programme in Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development is to train professional profiles capable of integrating sustainability expertise with the technical skills required by specific roles. The programme promotes a transdisciplinary approach aimed at acquiring new competencies to address the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development, in line with the SDGs of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Doctoral candidates operate in a stimulating academic context where advanced scientific training meets real-world challenges. Through specialised courses, seminars and research activities, students develop strong analytical abilities, critical thinking and the skills needed to produce high-quality scientific outputs and generate impact across institutions, companies and communities. Integrate scientific methods and sustainability expertise across environmental, economic and social domains. Address complex challenges and contribute to sustainable development through evidence-based solutions. Opportunities for collaboration, networks, seminars and scientific exchange within and beyond academia. This track provides training and fundamental knowledge related to climate change and increasing pollution, as well as research on their impacts on ecosystems and territory. It also covers the energy transition, the decarbonisation of the economy, smart cities and urban planning, including mitigation and adaptation to climatic and environmental changes. This track aims to develop skills to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy by innovating production models for goods and services across companies, economic activities and local authorities, while also promoting awareness of responsible consumption. This track focuses on the impacts of climate, environmental, urban and economic changes on human health, migration, and inclusion processes within communities, supporting sustainable and equitable development.
Progetto formativo
Obiettivi del corso
Sbocchi occupazionali e professionali previsti
Training Project
Course Objectives
Expected Career and Professional Opportunities
Transdisciplinary education
Research with impact
International outlook
Climate, Energy and the Urban System
Circular Economy
Health and Social Inclusion
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