DISAT
Department of Applied Science and Technology
The Department of APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DISAT) focuses on research and education involving the fundamental principles of matter and energy, their transformation and related engineering applications.
It does so throughout a wide and complementary range of disciplines: physics of condensed matter and fundamental interactions, nanotechnology, chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, actively pursuing chemical, physical, materials and food engineering spanning from the conception of new processes, to the development of new chemical reactors and process units by modelling and experimental tools, from the optimisation of control strategies and devices to the design of pilot and industrial-scale plants.
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Politecnico News
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Peace initiatives at PoliTO
Updates on the peace initiatives of Politecnico di Torino
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Deadline 2 February 2026
Applications are open for the Challenge@PoliTo – Second didactic period (February – June 2026)
Each Challenge involves up to 30 Master's degree students from all areas of the Politecnico, divided into multidisciplinary teams to solve a challenge launched by a company or chosen by the Politecnico
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2 February 2026 at 9,30 am
Algebraic Methods in Cryptanalysis
Conference on the PRIN project
Aula Buzano - DISMA - Politecnico di Torino - Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
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Deadline 15 April 2026
Call for Papers | IEEE International Workshop on eHealth Systems and IoT
Call for Papers included in the events of the IEEE Conference on Computers, Software, and Applications (COMPSAC)
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2 February 2026 at 4,30 pm
Truth in Modeling: How close do we actually get to what we want to model?
Online seminar held by Dirk Hovy, Università Bocconi (Milano)
Online
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29 January 2026 at 10,00 am
Deep test using reverse engineering to address security issues in processors
Seminar held by Ying Zhang, Tonji University (China)
Sala Conferenze "Luigi Ciminiera" - Corso Castelfidardo 34/A, Torino
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Deadline 14 February 2026
Call for Papers: IEEE 5th International Conference on Intelligent Reality (ICIR 2026)
Call for Papers open to researchers, professors and industrial engineers
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Deadline 15 April 2026
Call for Papers | International Workshop on Rising ICT Solutions for Smart Grids as Multi-energy Systems
Call for Papers held within the events of the IEEE Conference on Computers, Software, and Applications (COMPSAC)
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Deadline 31 March 2026
Call for Papers: Sensor-Based Systems for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Special Issue of the "Sensors" journal
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29 January 2026 at 2,30 pm
Computational models to study the perfusion of the brain under healthy conditions and in neurological disorders
A seminar with Franca Schmid - ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
Aula 7D - Politecnico di Torino - Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
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29 and 30 January 2026
Critic|All Conference
The sixth edition of the conference will be co-organized with the Department of Architecture and Design-DAD. Key-note lectures by Helen Thomas and Pippo Ciorra
Castello del Valentino - Viale Mattioli 39, Torino
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29 and 30 January 2026
EU-Italy Energy Days | New Actions to Ensure and Strengthen our Energy Transition
3rd International Symposium
Castello del Valentino / Palazzo Carignano
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30 January 2026 at 10,00 am
Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Maritime Decarbonisation: SOFFHICE Final Workshop
Final Workshop of the SOFFHICE Project on SOFC and ICE Integration for Low-Emission Shipping and Stakeholder Perspectives on Maritime Decarbonisation
Online
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30 January 2026 at 8,30 am
Stepping into Agora: a discussion with co-creators, lead users and policy experts
The second workshop of the project
Barcellona - available online
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Deadline 31 January 2026
ReSkillSpan: Training Programme to Support Impactful Research Careers
From February to December 2026, you’ll take part in an international learning experience alongside fellow Unite! researchers and peers from across Europe
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Deadline 31 January 2026
Call for Abstract | ECOMATES Final Conference 2026
ECOMATES Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network announces the Call for Abstracts for its Final Conference
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Deadline 31 January 2026
Art in Energy Science competition
Unite!Energy invites researchers to take part in the Art in Energy Science competition
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Deadline 1 February 2026
International Conference on “Conservation of Architectural Heritage” (CAH)
The tenth edition of the conference will be hosted at the PoliTO. Registration and abstracts submission are now open
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5 February 2026 at 3,00 pm
International challenges on climate change adaptation: exploring the role of nature-based solutions for resilient, inclusive, and climate-adaptive cities
Open seminar on nature-based solutions to support climate change adaptation in urban contexts
Sala Astengo - Castello del Valentino - Viale Mattioli 39, Torino - available online
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5 February 2026 at 8,30 pm
PoliTo Cinema | Perfect days dreamin'
The University Film Series
Aula Magna "Giovanni Agnelli" - Politecnico di Torino - Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
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Deadline 8 February 2026
Sustainability in Teaching Pedagogical Course Open for Unite! Faculty
If you are interested in embedding sustainability themes into your teaching, and discussing the topic with like-minded colleagues, this course is designed for you
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Deadline 10 February 2026
Virtual Credit Exchange Programme (VECP) courses
Two courses included in the VECP
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Deadline 10 February 2026
Call for abstracts | International Conference on Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA 2026)
The 10th edition of the conference promoting interdisciplinary dialogue on cities, culture and identity
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11 February 2026 at 4,00 pm
Space microgravity: an opportunity for research and innovative businesses
An event to meet the innovative start-up Space Cargo Unlimited, a pioneer of commercial microgravity research and production in Europe
Sala Agorà - I3P - Corso Castelfidardo 30/a, Torino
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13 February 2026 - 10.30 a.m.
Inaugurazione dell’Anno Accademico 2025/2026
Sala Fucine - OGR - Corso Castefidardo 22, Torino
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From 6 to 8 March 2026
Just the Woman I Am 2026
Run or Walk - a 5 km event open to everyone to raise funds for university cancer research
Torino
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Deadline 20 March 2026
Open Call: Unite! Seed Fund 2026
The Unite! Seed Fund Call "Spring 2026" is open, offering funding across three strategic lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD
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Deadline 31 March 2026
Call for Proposals | Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium
The call is open to researchers from all over the world
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Call MATCHIN – Mobilizing Advanced Talents for Competence and High Innovation
Funded by the Piedmont Region to promote research and development, technology transfer, and innovation within companies
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Deadline 1 April 2026
Call for Papers: IEEE International Conference on Metaverse 2026
Call for Papers IEEE International Conference on Metaverse 2026
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From 27 January to 9 April 2026
Belonging and Well-being workshop series
Interactive Zoom sessions designed to support PhD students’ well-being, build a sense of belonging, and share practical tools to succeed in their academic journey
Online
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Deadline 20 April 2026
CMBP - China Management & Business Program
The CMBP is an advanced training program for graduate students and dynamic future managers pursuing an effective business career with China
