Applications open for EMERGE 2026 – Summer School on Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation Systems
Applications are now open for EMERGE 2026, the Summer School dedicated to Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation Systems, which will take place in Modena from 8 to 19 June 2026.
The initiative offers a two-week advanced training programme, combining high-level scientific content with hands-on activities and direct interaction with industry, in one of Europe’s most renowned automotive regions.
Programme structure
The Summer School is divided into two complementary modules. Participants may apply to the entire programme (Module 1 + Module 2) or only to Module 1.
Module 1
“Advances in Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation”
📅 8–12 June 2026
This first module focuses on the theoretical and technological foundations of electrical machines and drives for sustainable transportation systems.
It combines:
- keynote speeches from leading industry representatives
- technical lectures by internationally renowned professors
- seminars and networking activities
- company visits, social events and cultural excursions
A PhD Poster Session is included, giving Doctoral Candidates the opportunity to present their research projects and exchange technical experiences.
The best three poster presentations will be awarded during the social dinner.
Module 1 includes:
- 5-day programme
- lectures and seminars
- PhD poster session
- welcome cocktail (Day 1)
- social dinner and poster awards (Day 3)
- company visit and cultural excursion (Day 4)
- lunches and coffee breaks
- digital proceedings
- final test for the recognition of 6 ECTS PhD training credits
📍 Venue:
Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari” – Building MO52
Via Vivarelli 2, 41125 Modena
Module 2
“Applications of Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation”
📅 15–19 June 2026
The second module is application-oriented and focuses on practical training with software tools for the design and control of electrical machines and power electronics.
Module 2 includes:
- 5-day programme
- hands-on software training
- company visit and cultural excursion (Day 3)
- coffee breaks
- final assignment-based test for the recognition of 6 ECTS PhD training credits
📍 Venue:
Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari” – Building MO25
Via Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena
Target participants and selection
The Summer School is primarily aimed at:
- PhD students and young researchers
- Engineers working in the automotive and transportation sector
Applicants are expected to have a strong engineering background, either through doctoral studies or professional experience.
In exceptional cases, applications from highly motivated Master’s degree students may also be considered.
The number of available places is limited.
Priority will be given to applicants who are residents or domiciled in the Emilia-Romagna region, as well as to students enrolled in universities or AFAM institutions within the region.
Early bird and deadlines
- Early bird application deadline: 31 March 2026
- Final application deadline: end of May 2026
📩 For information: formazione@fondazionedemocenter.it
APPLY NOW: https://www.emergephd.unimore.it/registration-2025/
Scientific and institutional framework
The Summer School is organized in collaboration with the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society – Electrical Machines Technical Committee (EMTC) and IEEE Power Electronics Society – TC Cluster 3 (Power Electronics for Electric Drives, Wireless Power, Transportation and Aerospace).
The initiative is supported by Fondazione Democenter and endorsed by MOST – Centro Nazionale per la Mobilità Sostenibile and Motus-E.
The School is part of the MUSE – Motorvehicle University Skills Empowerment project, organized by University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, University of Bologna, MUNER, and Fondazione Marco Biagi and co-funded by the Emilia Romagna Region and FSE+ 2021/2027.
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