Driving innovation in green transport: Empowering the next generation of engineers. This school is part of the MUSE – Motorvehicle University Skills Empowerment project, co-funded by the Region of Emilia-Romagna and FSE+ 2021/2027
Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation systems
This School promotes innovation, upskilling and reskilling in the automotive and transportation sectors, fostering the training of highly qualified personnel, able to face the challenges of the electrical revolution.
It’s a unique event in Europe, open to young researchers and PhD students, to exchange experience and technical information about their projects, to attend lectures, visit companies and meet representatives from top industries in the transportation area.
Engineers from Industry are also welcomed, it is an opportunity for them to stay updated with the latest innovations in electric transportation field.
The Summer School is organized in collaboration with the Electrical Machines Technical Committees of the IEEE IES, with the support of the Fondazione Fondazione Democenter, and it is endorsed by MOST – Centro nazionale per la mobilità sostenibile, and Motus-E.
It is organized in Modena, in the center of Emilia-Romagna region, which is world-renowned for its automotive industry.
The program is enriched with social events and cultural experiences, to embrace the history and innovation of the Italian automotive sector and discover local beauty and culture.
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MUSE – Motorvehicle University Skills Empowerment is a high-level education initiative co-financed by the Region of Emilia-Romagna through regional funds (L.R. n. 25/2018, Article 2) and FSE+ 2021/2027. The project is designed to enhance the quality, inclusiveness, and international competitiveness of higher education in the Motor Valley, a key hub for leading automotive companies and advanced research institutions. By fostering a close collaboration between top regional universities and industry leaders, MUSE aims to develop advanced technical and digital skills, promote innovative training methodologies, and bridge the gap between academic education and labor market needs. This integrated approach not only strengthens regional excellence and transparency for citizens and stakeholders but also turns funding into tangible opportunities for both people and businesses.
Operazione Rif. P.A. 2024-22881/RER
approvata con atto n. 1964/2024
Titolo: Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation systems (EMERGE)
Progetto n. 3, Edizione 1
CUP E93C24001710002
MUSE project partner:
Details
The Summer School offers a two-week experience divided in two modules:
- Module 1
“Advances in Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 8th to 12th September 2025, which combines classroom lectures, seminars and company visits with networking opportunities, social events and cultural excursions. A PhD poster session is also included to give the possibility to Doctoral Candidates to share experiences and technical information about their projects. The best three poster presentations will be awarded during the gala dinner. - Module 2
“Applications of Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 15th to 19th September 2025, for practicing with useful software for the design and control of electrical machines and power electronics.
People can apply to the entire programme (Module 1 and Module 2) or just to Module 1.
The summer school is aimed at young researchers, PhD students and engineers in the automotive and transportation sector.
The program is designed for individuals who wish to deepen their expertise in electrical machines and drives, particularly in the context of green transportation systems. Participants should have a strong engineering background, either through current doctoral studies or professional experience. This initiative is ideal for those who want to stay at the forefront of industry innovation and network with leading academics and industry professionals in a dynamic and immersive environment.
Applications of highly motivated master’s degree students could be taken into consideration in exceptional cases.
Participants must be residents or have their domicile in the Emilia-Romagna region prior to registering for the activities.
Please note that, for students enrolled in universities or AFAM institutes located in the region, residence or domicile in Emilia-Romagna is not required.
- Module 1: “Advances in Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 8th to 12th September 2025.
- Module 2: “Applications of Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, from 15th to 19th September 2025.
It is organized in Modena, in the center of Emilia-Romagna region, which is world-renowned for its automotive industry.
Venue: Via Vivarelli 2, 41125, Modena – Department of Engineering Enzo Ferrari, Building MO52.
Venue: Via Campi213, b, Modena – Mathematics department (Unimore) – Aula M01
The Summer School is divided in two modules:
- Module 1: “Advances in Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation“, which includes keynote speeches from top transportation industry representatives, Technical Lectures from internationally renowned professors, and a PhD Poster session for Doctoral candidates to share experiences and technical information about their projects. In addition, networking opportunities, social events, company visits, and cultural excursions are included for a fully immersive experience.
The Summer School Module 1 includes:
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- 5 days event
- Seminars and lectures
- PhD poster session
- Social dinner (Day 3)
- Best Poster presentation award (Day 3 during social dinner)
- Company visit and cultural excursion (Day 4)
- Welcome cocktail (Day 1)
- Lunches and coffee breaks
- digital proceedings
- final test for the recognition of training credits – 6 ECTS
A final test is scheduled for PhD students to receive academic credits (6 ECTS). The test consists of a series of multiple-choice questions on the topic covered during the summer school.
- Module 2: “Applications of Electrical Machine and Drives for green transportation”, for practicing with useful software for the design and control of electrical machines and power electronics.
The Summer School Module 2 includes:
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- 5 days event
- practical experience of useful software
- Company visit and cultural excursion (Day 3)
- final test for the recognition of training credits – 6ECTS
The school has a limited number of places, which varies from year to year, but is
usually around 60.
The application process consists of filling out an online form. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2025.
If you are an engineer working in industry, please contact the administration to find the perfect solution for you and to receive details related to registration and terms.
- Be enrolled in or have recently completed a Master’s degree or a PhD in Engineering
- Be engineer working in the field of transportation
Participants must be residents or have their domicile in the Emilia-Romagna region prior to registering for the activities.
Please note that, for students enrolled in universities or AFAM institutes located in the region, residence or domicile in Emilia-Romagna is not required.
Poster Contest:
PhD students are requested to prepare a Poster about their research project to be presented on Day 1 of Module 1, during poster session. Poster is mandatory for PhD Student and Poster format is A0. Printing services is available at the premises upon agreement with Summer School administration. If you intend to print your poster at the premises, please indicate it in the registration procedure and send it to Summer School secretariat by 2nd September. The three best poster presentations will be awarded during the social dinner.
