5 PhDs in Structural, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSG) at Politecnico di Milano, Italy

 Application deadline

2025-12-18 14:00 (Europe/Rome)
2025-12-18 14:00 (CET)

Research topic: AI-GUIDED DESIGN OF PROGRAMMABLE INTELLIGENT METAMATERIALS 

Research topic: VALORIZATION OF INDUSTRY NORM RESIDUES IN THE PRODUCTION OF ADVANCED CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES 

Research topic: CONCRETE-BASED ENERGY STORAGE 

Research topic: DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF RECONFIGURABLE STRUCTURES FOR CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION 

Research topic: CLIMATE IMPACT ON EARTH CONSTRUCTIONS 

Scholarships and Financial support

• Monthly scholarship: € 1500/month (max. 36 months).
  In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified.
• Increase for stays abroad: € 750,00 per month, for up to 6 months 
• Educational activities support: The Ph.D. course supports the educational activities of its Ph.D. students with an additional funding equal to 10% of the scholarship, starting from the first year.
•  Teaching assistantship: There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice.
• Computer availability: Each Ph.D. student has his/her own computer for individual use.
• Desk availability: Each Ph.D. student has his/her own desk, cabinet and locker.
• Housing support: No financial aid.

Additional Support

 The PhD is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations.

What We Offer

• A stimulating, ambitious, and collaborative research environment within AI4I’s and Politecnico di Milano’s international, interdisciplinary ecosystem.
• The opportunity to co-author high-impact publications and help define emerging paradigms in AI-guided materials design.
• Tailored mentoring to support your long-term academic or industry career trajectory.
• Access to high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and state-of-the-art fabrication and testing facilities.
• Opportunities for international collaborations (e.g. UC Berkeley, Penn State, Imperial College London).

How to Apply

Applications for this position are managed by Politecnico di Milano.
Please apply via the official PhD admissions portal . For additional information, please visit the official PhD description.

https://www.polimi.it/en/phd/prospective-phd-candidates/admission/calls-and-open-positions/41-cycle/3rd-additional-call-2025-26#c29324

About the Author

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About Dr. Tuan A. Pham Dr. Tuan A. Pham is an award-winning researcher, lecturer, and innovator in civil and geotechnical engineering. Currently based at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), his work focuses on climate-resilient infrastructure, energy geostructures, and AI-powered design tools. Recognized among the world’s Top 2% scientists (Stanford/Elsevier), Dr. Pham has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and developed patented software for pile foundation design. Born and raised in Vietnam, he earned scholarships from five countries, completed advanced degrees in Japan, France, and the UK, and now leads international collaborations across Europe, North America, and Asia. His journey—from a medalist in mechanical olympiads to a Rising Star in Geotechnics—is a testament to the power of education, perseverance, and global opportunity. Through Scholarship Idea, he shares that path to inspire and guide future scholars worldwide.

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