Electric Propulsion, Low-Carbon Fuels Technologies and Energy Conversion Systems
The PhD International Intensive (PhDII) School, promoted by the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Naples Federico II, is devoted to an in-depth interdisciplinary exploration of the latest advances and research in sustainable and smart mobility, alternative fuels, and advanced energy systems. The School aims to bring together PhD students, researchers, and distinguished experts from academia and industry worldwide, thereby offering an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the promotion of academic excellence.
In its third edition (26-30 October 2026), the PhDII School focuses on sustainable and decarbonised mobility systems, advanced energy technologies, innovative propulsion solutions, and alternative and synthetic low-carbon fuels, from an industrial standpoint. Lectures and seminars during the school will address
- electric mobility (including powertrains, energy conversion systems, storage, charging infrastructure, and grid integration)
- advanced propulsion and low-carbon fuels (low-temperature and dual-fuel combustion modes, advanced combustion analysis, and Sustainable Aviation Fuels towards hydrogen-ready solutions),
- energy-system modelling, optimisation and reliability analysis, with particular attention to complex transport applications
A distinguished perspective on industrial operations and real-world challenges in the railway sector will be provided by Hitachi Rail.
The PhDII School is intended for outstanding PhD candidates working in key areas of the energy transition, including sustainable and smart mobility and alternative fuels, advanced energy technologies and systems, energy economics and policy, and enabling digital approaches to energy management, such as energy systems modelling and optimisation, as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Through lectures, discussions, and collaborative activities, participants will be encouraged to develop critical thinking, interdisciplinary perspectives, and innovative problem-solving skills in the inspiring atmosphere of the Federico II facility located in the historic city centre of Naples.