Research topics

The PhD in Physics consists of the following research areas:

1. Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
2. Theoretical Physics
3. Biophysics and Applied Physics

for which exist common, as well as more specific, training activities.

In these areas, the Doctoral Studies Committee identifies specific research themes to which is given higher priority. These themes will be indicated in the call for admission to the PhD program, and advertised on the PhD in Physics website. The topics are selected by the Doctoral Studies Committee using information that the Chair collects from members of the Committee, regarding the availability of funds for the proposed research, the scientific production of the applicants (individuals or groups) and those candidates who have worked with them over the last 5 cycles, assignment of doctoral students to applicants (individuals or groups) in the last 5 cycles. The themes are chosen within the research areas listed above in order to meet the development plans for the research activities in Physics of the Dipartimento di Fisica e Scienze della Terra, and the possible availability of scholarships on projects and/or specific agreements. The selected topics are listed explicitly in the call for admission, in order to attract participants with a curriculum suitable for the advertised research activities.