The University of Padova and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) have created a scholarship programme to enable talented Chinese students to undertake a PhD programme at Padova.The scholarships build on Padova University’s existing relationship with China. It has, in fact, extensive research links with Chinese research institutions and Universities. This scheme provides Chinese students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential with the opportunity to study for a PhD at the University of Padova.

• Development of optical coatings and filters for space applications. Test and validation in relevant environment: electrons and ions implantation in materials and related physical process studies.
• Development of new generation optical components capable to withstand the space frontiers environments. Application to future European Space Agengy missions such as Solar Orbiter towards the Sun, and Juice towards Jupiter and its satellites. Close collaboration with aerospace industry.