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Find out the available positions and collaborations, including Master’s theses and PhD grants
Find out the available positions and collaborations, including Master’s theses and PhD grants
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
ESA - European Space Agency - Projects:
ASI - Agenzia Spaziale Italiana - Projects:
TU Delft
Aerospazio Tecnologie
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) - Projects: master thesis
Baker Huges - Projects: master thesis