The PhD program in Information Technology at DEIB
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The PhD program in Information Technology at DEIB
Prof. Carlo FioriniChair of the PhD program in Information TechnologyNovember 18th, 2013
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Titolo Presentazione
Professori
Outline
1. DEI Organization2. Research areas
1. Systems and Control2. Electronics3. Computer Science and Engineering4. Telecommunications
3. PhD Organization4. Administration5. Contacts6. The Alumni Association7. Small reception
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3Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e
Bioingegneria - DEIB
The Politecnico di Milano is one of the top European technical Universities in Architecture, Design and Engineering.
The Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria is Politecnico’s largest department, very active in research at international level
- European research projects - international research networks - research published in international journals and conferences - international and national patents
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44Facilities (former DEI)
Via Ponzio (Milan) ed. 20 Via Golgi,40 (Milan) Ed. 24
Via Rimembranze di Lambrate (Milan) ed. 33
Spino d’AddaSatellite Station
Electromagnetic compatibility laboratory "C.E.S.A.R.E."
Via Golgi, 42 (Milan) ed. 22
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5DEIB’s People (2013): staff by role
770 people
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6Research areas in Information Technology
Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems and Control
within theDipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria (DEIB)
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7Computer Science and Engineering
Chair: Prof. TancaPhD vice Chair: Prof. Bonarini
Research AreasComputer architecturesAdvanced software architecturesArtificial Intelligence and RoboticsData management systemsMethod and Technologies for Web DevelopmentCommunication and MultimediaInformation SystemsPerformance Evaluation
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8Electronics
Chair: Prof. LacaitaPhD vice Chair: Prof. Geraci
Research AreasCircuits and Systems: theory and applications Single-Photon Detectors and ApplicationsRadiation Detectors and Low Noise ElectronicsElectronic Circuit DesignElectron Devices
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9Systems and Control
Chair: Prof. SavaresiPhD vice Chair: Prof. Piccardi (from Jan 2014, Prof. Lovera)
Research AreasAnalysis and Management of Environmental systems and Land UseAutomation and Control of Plants, Machines and NetworksVehicles ControlNonlinear DynamicsOptimization in the Design and Management of NetworksAdvanced Techniques for Identification and ControlOptical and Electronic Measurements
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10Telecommunications
Chair: Prof. TubaroPhD vice Chair: Prof. Monti Guarnieri
Research AreasNetworking Applied Electromagnetics Information Transmission and Radio Communications Optical Communications Wireless and Space Communications Remote Sensing Signal Processing for Multimedia and Telecommunications
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11PhD in Information Technology at Polimi
• First PhD degree in Italy started in 1985 • (1 Nov. 2013: start of XXIX cycle)
• PhD School of Politecnico di Milano• 18 PhD programs• Central coordination
• PhD In IT• 16% of the students of the School
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12PhD students in IT at DEIB - 2013
• 193 enrolled students (37 foreign)• 46 titles awarded
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13The PhD in IT at DEIB 13
Goals:• PhD thesis: an original research contribution • advanced education by means of courses, seminars, summer
schools, “minor” research, …• opportunity of experience abroad, participation in
conferences
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14The PhD program
During the PhD programa limited teaching activity(≤ 40 hours/year) is also possible
PhD program duration: 3 years (with possible extension to a fourth year)
Courses:• All DEIB teaching activities
in English• 30 credits courses (typ. 6
courses x 5 credits)• ≥15credits from DEIB
courses• 5 credits from courses of
the PhD school• ≤10 credits (2 courses) may
be from external PhD courses, Summer Schools..
• all courses with evaluation
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15PhD students activities
PhD Thesis(≥ 2 years)
Courses* (30 credits)
Activities without evaluation*
2Y
0.5Y
0.5Y
**Seminars, conferences, courses without evaluation, Minor research activity, ...(all contribute to student curriculum, to be agreed with Tutor)
*Advanced courses (30 credits):- DEIB courses (≥15 credits), all in English (20 hrs + coursework)- one course of PhD School mandatory (5 credits)- two courses (≤10 credits) may be external (or Summer Schools)
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Advisor: research directionTutor: advice and study plan approval
PhD students activities
Research
Within Department research areas -> Find the advisor in your research area
Involvement in research projects (basic and applied research) Develop new research ideas -> publish papers, present them at
conferences – aiming at excellent research results Write your thesis Period of activity outside Politecnico (e.g. abroad) is highly encouraged,
but not mandatory. Economical support is available.
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17Rules
Study plan presentation: - Select courses as soon as possible (see list available on PhD site at DEIB, look also
courses by foreign professors)- Approval by tutor- Enter info in Polimi information system. Available windows:
- 2013• now till end 2013
- 2014• four windows (see web site for dates)
– if strictly necessary, you may follow a course and enter it in the study plan afterwards (inform the Tutor, be aware of registration issues)
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18Some hints for study plan
Insert the Courses from the PhD courses list accessible from your ‘PhD Study Plan’ page (from DEI, School, other PhD Programs)
For any type of external course (including summer schools) select: EXTERNAL COURSES WITH EVALUATION - 1 (or 2)
Please note that formal approval of the course by the tutor is needed, All courses should have an evaluation, otherwise a public seminar on
the course must be given by the candidate
The Minor Project (optional) can be reported in the yearly report
Only the coordinator can delete courses (send formal request)
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1919Deadlines
Formalize choice of advisor and tutor (end December): e-mail to [email protected]
Choose courses and insert them in study plan in system
Major title and abstract (mid February)
Annual report (mid September)
Annual exam (end Sept./beginning Oct.)
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20Annual exams
Admission to the following year in October
First year: minimum 20 credits should be taken and research on major should have a good start
Second year: all courses must be completed
3° year (August): Thesis draft to external reviewer
End 3° year: Internal admission to the final exam
Final exam (external examiners)
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2121Budget, PhD duration
Each student has available 2400 euros in the triennium that can be used for: Travel expenditures, conferences Books, computers, …
Long sojourns are possible (up to 18 months). Scholarships are increased 50%. Formal approval by Board of Professors requested.
Additional funds for long travel/stays abroad may be available within PhD School calls (for 2nd and 3rd year students).
Other funding may come from the advisor’s funds, teaching... Max duration of PhD = 6 years (each year can be repeated once)
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22Publications (2012) – average values per PhD student at the end
of the program
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Contacts
Prof. Carlo Fiorini (Coordinator)Prof. Andrea Bonarini (Comp.Science and Eng.)Prof. Angelo Geraci (Electronics)Prof. Carlo Piccardi (Sys.Control)Prof. Andrea Monti Guarnieri (Telecommunications)
SecretariatNadia Prada (teaching)Elena Cortiana (foreing students, international activities)[email protected]
Standing committee
25 Professors of DEIB
Management
Alippi, Amigoni, Baresi, Bascetta, Bellini, Bertuccio, Bonarini, Ceri, Capone, Castelletti, D'Amico, Ferrigno, Fiorini, Geraci, Giacomazzi, Ghezzi, Lanzi, Lovera, Maffezzoni, Malucelli, Monti Guarnieri, Pernici, Piccardi, Rech, Sciuto (see updated list in Jan 2014)
PhD students representative in the Department and in the PhD committee
Giorgio Dell’Erba
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24 Support for admnistration procedures
Secretariat of PhD Program
The secretariat is responsible for supporting the students and PhD Board in their teaching, administration activities and formalization of procedures necessary for the unrolling of the course and to obtaining the degree. It is located in the building of DEIB, ground floor
Nadia Prada - teaching secretariat responsibleElena Cortiana - PhD program administration
procedures, international students and activities, external contacts
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Mission in Italy and abroad
In order to use doctoral funds for missions before leaving you have to ask for the permission sending the request to [email protected] (and in CC to [email protected] and to your Advisor) and wait for a reply.Once you have obtained the permission to use doctoral funds, you have to fill in the assignment form in your online (poliself) services page before living.If you don’t use the doctoral funds: you have only to fill in the on-line form before living, no permission email is required.If you ask an advanced payment, remember to provide the documents/received related to the expenses for which the advanced payment is request.
The persons in charge are:
Mauro Bandini (tel. 3407 – [email protected] )Maddalena Frigerio (tel. 3430 – [email protected] )
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Traveling
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PurchasesPerson in charge: Marco Simoni (tel. 3632 – [email protected] )procedure: fill the request of order for the purchase
Communication Office- Laura Brambilla
Update the Department website with your information:
• send a short bio in Italian and english or English only• a photo • link to personal pages
send to [email protected]
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PhD Program WEBsite: http://dottoratoit.deib.polimi.it/
The home page suggests all the detailed information about the training and administrative procedures for the registration and access to services of the DEIB.
You are our most valuable users of the web site, please do not esitate to send us comments, suggestions on how to improve the web site.
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28For more information
www.deib.polimi.it
http://dottoratoit.deib.polimi.it
http://www.polimi.it/dottorato (PhD School)
Do not be afraid to ask! (coordinator, PhD vice chairs, professors, PhD students…)
PhDEI Association
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QUESTIONS?