Typology Ph.D Course Access methods Restricted access Duration 3 years Location Como Language English Structure DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZA E ALTA TECNOLOGIA Course description The main goal of the Graduate School is the development of critical thinking applied to fundamental and applied research in Physics. The experimental and theoretical activities are hosted by the Department of Science and High Technology and are well recognized at international level, with a number of collaborations with leading institutions and key scientists.Basic Research goes together with collaborative innovation oriented activities with industry, offering Ph.D. candidates the opportunity to grow in a stimulating and challenging environment. Coordinator: Cacciatori Sergio Luigi Academic Year: 2026/2027 Ph.D. Cycle: XLII cycle What you need to know Admission requirements Master’s degree Enrollment Enroll Class attendance Frequency and teaching program The educational activities (compulsory and optional) are defined annually by the Teaching Board. Training activity Timetable and Class Schedule Course committees and representatives PhD Faculty Board Members of the Board (Teaching Staff and Researchers of Italian Universities)Allevi AlessiaBenenti GiulianoCaccia Massimo Luigi MariaCacciatori Sergio LuigiCaspani LuciaClerici MatteoGinelli Francesco GiulioHaardt FrancescoLamperti MarcoLupi AlessandroNardo LucaParola AlbertoPiattella Oliver FabioPrati FrancoPrest Michela Santoro RomualdoSormani Mattia Carlo Members of the Board (Non-academic staff employed by Italian or foreign institutions and teaching staff of foreign universities)Bondani MariaCaccianiga AlessandroCovino StefanoJedrkiewicz OttaviaLandoni MarcoNava LaraScodeggio Marco AiQUA-PHD Committee The AiQUA Committee is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance of all teaching and research activities within the PhD Program. It liaises with the Faculty Board, the Doctoral School, and the Department Council.The Committee is composed of the Coordinator, two members of the Faculty Board, and one PhD student representative.Find out more: AiQUA Committee - PhD in Physics and Astrophysics Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee plays a strategic role in ensuring the quality of the PhD program, guaranteeing that its structure, content, and training activities meet high academic standards and follow best practices. It also helps keep the program aligned with research trends, societal needs, and labor market demands, ensuring that PhD candidates develop skills that are valuable both in academic and professional contexts.Find out more: Advisory Committee - PhD in Physics and Astrophysics