🎓 PhD Opportunity | University of Trento (Italy) 🇮🇹
Applications are now open for a PhD position within the National Doctoral Program in Space Science and Technology.

📌 Research Topic
AI-Driven Decision Support System for Smart Satellite Manufacturing and Supply Chain Optimization

🏛 University: University of Trento

👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Francesco Pilati

🔬 Research Overview
This project focuses on developing an AI-powered decision support system for satellite manufacturing by combining:
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Sensor and testing data
Digital twins
Process mining
Mathematical optimization
Metaheuristics
Reinforcement Learning
The goal is to optimize Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT) processes, predict production bottlenecks, improve scheduling, and enable "what-if" analyses through digital twin simulations—ultimately reducing lead times and increasing manufacturing efficiency.

📅 Application Deadline
July 20, 2026

📄 More information & application:
https://lnkd.in/eR9KTmrN

📧 Informal inquiries:
Francesco Pilati
francesco.pilati@unitn.it

💡 If you're interested in AI, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Operations Research, Digital Twins, Process Mining, or Space Engineering, this is an excellent PhD opportunity.

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