Target:

The summer school is aimed at young researchers, PhD students and engineers in the automotive and transportation sector.

The program is designed for individuals who wish to deepen their expertise in electrical machines and drives, particularly in the context of green transportation systems. Participants should have a strong engineering background, either through current doctoral studies or professional experience. This initiative is ideal for those who want to stay at the forefront of industry innovation and network with leading academics and industry professionals in a dynamic and immersive environment.

Applications of highly motivated master’s degree students could be taken into consideration in exceptional cases.

Note: Among the total selected candidates, at least 20 students must be residents of Emilia-Romagna or enrolled in a regional university, in order to comply with MUSE project reporting requirements.

Offer:

The Summer School offers a two-week experience divided in two modules:

  • Module 1
    “Advances in Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 8th to 12th September 2025, which combines classroom lectures, seminars and company visits with networking opportunities, social events and cultural excursions. A PhD poster session is also included to give the possibility to Doctoral Candidates to share experiences and technical information about their projects. The best three poster presentations will be awarded during the gala dinner.
  • Module 2
    “Applications of Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 15th to 19th September 2025, for practicing with useful software for the design and control of electrical machines and power electronics.

Note: People can apply to the entire programme (Module 1 and Module 2) or just to Module 1.

Duration:

Module 1: “Advances in Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 8th to 12th September 2025.

Module 2: “Applications of Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 15th to 19th September 2025.

Activities

The Summer School is divided in two modules:

  • The Summer School is divided in two modules:
  • Module 1: “Advances in Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation“, which includes keynote speeches from top transportation industry representatives, Technical Lectures from internationally renowned professors, and a PhD Poster session for Doctoral candidates to share experiences and technical information about their projects. In addition, networking opportunities, social events, company visits, and cultural excursions are included for a fully immersive experience.
    The Summer School Module 1 includes:
    • 5 days event
    • Seminars and lectures
    • PhD poster session
    • Social dinner (Day 3)
    • Best Poster presentation award (Day 3 during social dinner)
    • Company visit and cultural excursion (Day 4)
    • Welcome cocktail (Day 1)
    • Lunches and coffee breaks
    • digital proceedings
    • final test for the recognition of training credits – 6 ECTS
      A final test is scheduled for PhD students to receive academic credits (6 ECTS). The test consists of a series of multiple-choice questions on the topic covered during the summer school.
  • Module 2: “Applications of Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, for practicing with useful software for the design and control of electrical machines and power electronics.
    The Summer School Module 2 includes:
    • 5 days event
    • practical experience of useful software
    • company visit and cultural excursion (Day3)
    • final test for the recognition of training credits – 6 ECTS

Participants:

The school has a limited number of places, which varies from year to year, but is usually around 60.

Selection Criteria:

  • Be enrolled in or have recently completed a PhD degree in Engineering.

OR

  • Be engineer working in the field of transportation.

Note: Among the total selected candidates, at least 20 students must be residents of Emilia-Romagna or enrolled in a regional university, in order to comply with MUSE project reporting requirements.

Application:

Registration will open soon

The application process consists of filling out an online form. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2025. 

If you are an engineer working in industry, please contact the administration to find the perfect solution for you and to receive details related to registration and terms.

mail: formazione@fondazionedemocenter.it

Important Remarks:

Poster Contest:
PhD students are requested to prepare a Poster about their research project to be presented on Day 1 of Module 1, during poster session. Poster is mandatory for PhD Student and Poster format is A0. Printing services is available at the premises upon agreement with Summer School administration. If you intend to print your poster at the premises, please indicate it in the registration procedure and send it to Summer School secretariat by 2nd September. The three best poster presentations will be awarded during the social dinner.