1. Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture University of Genoa Dean: prof. Aristide Fausto Massardo

2. Prof. Vincenzo Bianco Professor of Applied Energy and Thermodynamics vincenzo.bianco@unige.it DIME Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transportation Engineering

3. Genoa

4. DSA – Architecture Department Stradone S. Agostino, 37 - 16123 Genova DIBRIS - DICCA - DIME - DITEN Engineering Departments Vi a Montallegro, 1 – 16145 Genova Vi a all’Opera Pia, 15 – 16145 Genova Locations Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture

5. Location Dean Office: Villa Cambiaso, built by Galeazzo Alessi in 1548, an emblematic monument for the history of architecture in Genoa and in Italy. Other sites: Via Opera Pia, Fiera del Mare, Savona, La Spezia.

6. History 1870 Royal Naval School: established under the sponsorship of the Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry and Agriculture 1870 Royal Naval School: established under the sponsorship of the Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry and Agriculture 1932 - Royal School of Engineering, with the addition of Civil Engineering and Industrial Engineering (Mechanics and Electrical) 1932 - Royal School of Engineering, with the addition of Civil Engineering and Industrial Engineering (Mechanics and Electrical) 1936 - Faculty of Engineering, with the addition of Chemical Engineering 1936 - Faculty of Engineering, with the addition of Chemical Engineering 2012 – Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture 2012 – Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture

7. Some Key Indicators (average numbers)  Professors and Lecturers: 286  Registered Students: 5,000  Graduates per year: 850  First level: 450  Second level: 280  Ph. D.: 120

8. European partners of UniGE

9. Active International Programs Student Mobility: Student Mobility: Erasmus Lifelong Learning Program (LLP) Erasmus Lifelong Learning Program (LLP) Mobility for Studies Mobility for Studies Mobility for Placements (traineeship/internship) Mobility for Placements (traineeship/internship) Erasmus Intensive Program Erasmus Intensive Program DOOSEE (Developing Open Source System Expertise in Europe) DOOSEE (Developing Open Source System Expertise in Europe) CINDA – Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo CINDA – Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo Extra-LLP Bilateral Agreements Extra-LLP Bilateral Agreements Scholarships and Academic Cooperation: Scholarships and Academic Cooperation: Erasmus Mundus Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses (EMMCs) Masters Courses (EMMCs) EMARO (European Master in Advanced Robotics) EMARO (European Master in Advanced Robotics) EU-SHIP-EDU (European Education in Advanced Ship Design) EU-SHIP-EDU (European Education in Advanced Ship Design) Joint Doctorates (EMJDs) Joint Doctorates (EMJDs) ICE (Interactive and Cognitive Environments) ICE (Interactive and Cognitive Environments) External Co-operation Window (EMECW) External Co-operation Window (EMECW) IMAGEEN (International Maghreb - Europe Education Network) IMAGEEN (International Maghreb - Europe Education Network) AVERROES Exchange Cooperation avec les Pays du Maghreb AVERROES Exchange Cooperation avec les Pays du Maghreb Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture

10. Extra-LLP Bilateral Agreements Norway Norway University of Tromsø University of Tromsø Portugal Portugal Instituto Superior Tecnico Instituto Superior Tecnico Universidad do Minho Universidad do Minho Spain Spain Universidad Politecnica de Valencia Universidad Politecnica de Valencia Universitat de Barcelona (et al.) Universitat de Barcelona (et al.) Switzerland Switzerland Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne Swiss Fed Inst of Technology (et al.) Swiss Fed Inst of Technology (et al.) Turkey Turkey Mimar Sinan Guzel Sanatlar University Mimar Sinan Guzel Sanatlar University United Kingdom United Kingdom Imperial College London Imperial College London Lincoln University Lincoln University United States of America United States of America Boston College Boston College West Virginia University West Virginia University Argentina Universidad Tecnologica Nacional Santa Fe Canada Université de Laval China Jang Tong University, Shanghai Egypt Cairo University Estonia Tallin University France Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble Ecole National des Ponts et Chaussèes (et al.) Germany Università di Cottbus Technische Universitat Dresden (et al.) Iceland University of Iceland Malta University of Malta A number of extra-LLP bilateral agreements have been activated in the last decades to offer specific student mobility opportunities. A number of extra-LLP bilateral agreements have been activated in the last decades to offer specific student mobility opportunities. 22 bilateral agreements activated (status at 2013): 22 bilateral agreements activated (status at 2013):

11. Research Research Research is developed in all the branches of engineering, with specific excellence points. Results are published in high impact factor international journals. Funding is obtained by different bodies National public institutions European Union Private companies Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture

12. University of Genoa Each engineering professor provides, on average, 40,000 €/year (14,000 €/year is the mean in UNIGE) Each engineering professor provides, on average, 40,000 €/year (14,000 €/year is the mean in UNIGE) More than 40% of the research funding in the University of Genoa is from the Engineering Departments More than 40% of the research funding in the University of Genoa is from the Engineering Departments Year 2008

13. Departments DIBRIS – Computer and System Science, Biophysical and Robotics Engineering DIBRIS – Computer and System Science, Biophysical and Robotics Engineering DICCA – Chemical, Civil and E nvironmental Engineering DICCA – Chemical, Civil and E nvironmental Engineering DIME – Mechanical, Energy, Administration and Transportation Engineering DIME – Mechanical, Energy, Administration and Transportation Engineering DITEN – Dept. of Naval and Electrical Engineering DITEN – Dept. of Naval and Electrical Engineering DSA - Architectural Science DSA - Architectural Science Polytechnic School of Engineering and Architecture

14. Engineering Scientific-Disciplinary Areas Distribution of members (engineering professors)

15. Teaching  Teaching is offered in a wide variety of engineering “branches”  Students can register to the following courses:  First Level Degree (3 years)  Second Level Degree (2 years)  Third Level Degree (Ph. D. – 3 years)  Postgraduate 1 year courses  Locations: Genova, Savona and La Spezia

16. Engineering Courses (1/2) Building Engineering and Architecture Building Engineering and Architecture Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Energy and Environmental Engineering Energy and Environmental Engineering Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Telecommunications Engineering Telecommunications Engineering Civil Area Information & Communication Technology Area

17. Engineering Courses (2/2) Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management Industrial Engineering and Management Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nautical Engineering Nautical Engineering Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Industrial Area

18. Italian Qualifications Framework for Higher Education 1/3   Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area is aimed at facilitating the correct understanding and comparability of qualifications in the Higher Education systems of each country.   A further aim of the Framework is to offer a comprehensive overview of the European teaching and learning offer, targeted at the students coming from all over the world   Each country committed to put together a National Qualifications Framework - NQF which is compatible with the Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area.

19. Italian Qualifications Framework for Higher Education 2/3   It is a tool, which describes the qualifications awarded by the Italian Higher Education institutions, in terms of expected competences and learning outcomes.   It is modelled on The Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area - QF for EHEA.   Make the Italian Higher Education system more transparent and understandable   Enhance international mobility of Italian students and graduates and facilitate their access to advanced-level studies   Facilitate employers’ understanding and appraisal of the qualifications awarded by Italian Higher Education Institutions

20. Italian Qualifications Framework for Higher Education 3/3 Laurea Laurea Magistrale/Specialistica Dottorato di Ricerca First Cycle Second Cycle Third Cycle AIM: to provide undergraduates with adequate knowledge of general scientific principles, mastery of related methods, and specific professional skills WORKLOAD: 180 ECTS (1 credit is 25 hours of work) DURATION: 3 years AIM: to provide graduates with advanced education for highly qualified professions in specific sectors, as well as with adequate training for advanced independent research WORKLOAD: 120 ECTS (1 credit is 25 hours of work) DURATION: 2 years AIM: o provide postgraduates with training for highly specialized research WORKLOAD: n.a. DURATION: min. 3 years