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Master Thesis
Master Thesis
We are looking for motivated students to conduct their master’s thesis with our team. Below are some of the currently available thesis topics, along with relevant details and guidance for applying.
List of available topics
List of available topics
- Chemical Propulsion
Topic: Design and Experimental Testing of Injectors for a Hydrogen Peroxide-Hydrogen Thruster - Duration: 6 months- Start: now Contact: angelo.pasini@unipi.it Key words: Injection, combustion, Optimization, CAD, CFD, 3D printing.
Topic: Design and Manufacturing of Regeneratively Cooled Combustion Chambers for a Hydrogen Peroxide-Hydrogen Thruster - Duration: 6 months- Start: now Contact: angelo.pasini@unipi.it Key words: Cooling, Optimization, Numerical Modeling, CAD, 3D printing.
Topic: Test Facilities Set Up and Commissioning for Hydrogen-Peroxide-based Space Propulsion Research - Duration: 6 months- Start: now Contact: angelo.pasini@unipi.it Key words: Propellant Management, Thrust Balance Integration, Assembly, Sensors and DAQ.
- Electric Propulsion
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- Nuclear Propulsion
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- Turbomachinery
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PhD Grants
PhD Grants
If you're a highly motivated student with a strong background in relevant fields (e.g., aerospace engineering, physics, mechanical engineering) and you're eager to advance the knowledge of space propulsion technologies, check out our available PhD grants! Join our team to contribute to meaningful projects and build expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of space propulsion.
List of available grants
List of available grants
Institutional PhD in Industrial Engineering: The standard track offered directly by the University of Pisa.
Industrial & PNRR Grants: We frequently host PhDs funded by "Smart Industry" initiatives (PNRR), Executive PhDs in collaboration with aerospace companies, and thematic grants.
National PhD Programs: We are active members of the National PhD in Space Science and Technology (DN-SST) and the National PhD in Aerospace Science and Technology.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: We welcome proposals from international candidates applying for MSCA Fellowships.
Our Collaborations
Our Collaborations
Our research group has a rich history of collaboration with prestigious institutions and industry partners in the field of space propulsion and related fields. These partnerships provide unique opportunities for interdisciplinary work, access to cutting-edge facilities, and exposure to real-world applications to jump-start your career.
General
General
ESA - European Space Agency - Projects:
ASI - Agenzia Spaziale Italiana - Projects:
Chemical Propulsion
Chemical Propulsion
TU Delft
Electric Propulsion
Electric Propulsion
Aerospazio Tecnologie
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Turbomachinery
Turbomachinery
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) - Projects: master thesis
Baker Huges - Projects: master thesis
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