Qualification: Ph.D.
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field
Delivery: Online
Subject: Engineering, Technological Innovation, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence
General Description
The PhD Course in Engineering of Technological Innovation offers advanced training aimed at conducting high-level research in the field of industrial engineering and technological innovation, with particular reference to Industry 4.0 technologies.
The program addresses the challenges of digital transformation by training researchers capable of carrying out both theoretical and applied research on key topics related to emerging digital technologies, innovative production processes, and new organisational models.
Objectives
The Ph.D. Course in Engineering of Technological Innovation aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of conducting advanced research in universities and international research institutions, as well as in companies operating in the advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and IT services sectors.
Upon completion of the doctoral program, graduates will have in-depth knowledge of digital technologies, innovative production processes, and organisational models related to digital transformation. They will acquire strong data science competencies, enabling them to process and analyse large datasets using big data analytics and machine learning techniques, and to extract insights that support strategic decision-making processes.
Furthermore, graduates will develop advanced skills in scientific literature review, research methodology, and the drafting of scientific reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Why Choose This Course
Studying with UNINETTUNO offers numerous advantages. The online format provides flexibility, making it easier to balance personal commitments with academic studies. The advanced e-learning platform provides access to lectures, educational materials, and interactive tools.
UNINETTUNO’s psycho-pedagogical model promotes active and participatory learning through tutor support, discussion forums, and practical activities, ensuring a high-quality educational path that meets the demands of the modern job market.
What You Will Study
The Ph.D. in Engineering of Technological Innovation is structured to enable advanced research in industrial engineering and technological innovation, with particular emphasis on Industry 4.0 technologies. The program is characterised by its innovative and cross-sectoral approach, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives related to Industry 4.0 challenges and Big Data methodologies and applications. Doctoral candidates engage in research activities covering advanced manufacturing systems, digital transformation strategies, industrial automation, data-driven innovation, and intelligent systems applied to industry.
Career Opportunities
Ph.D graduates in Engineering of Technological Innovation can pursue a wide range of professional careers:
- Postdoctoral fellowships and research grants in Italian and international universities;
- Positions as researchers in public and private research institutions;
- Highly qualified roles in research, training, and technology transfer centres;
- Professional positions in companies operating in manufacturing, advanced services, industrial automation, and IT applied to industry;
- High-level roles in national public institutions (ministries, regulatory authorities, and local public bodies) and international organisations;
- Managerial positions in highly innovative multinational companies;
- Entrepreneurial activities in high-innovation sectors.
Contact our faculty
presidenza.ingegneria@uninettunouniversity.net
