IPSP2021

 

 

 

IPSP: a unique sharing opportunity and a great growing experience for young researchers and industrial companies.

Industrial Problem Solving with Physics (IPSP) is a one-week event organized by the Department of Physics, the Doctoral School in Physics and the Research and Technology Transfer Support Division of the University of Trento, in collaboration with Confindustria Trento and Polo Meccatronica - Trentino Sviluppo.
The aim of this event is to boost the connection between University and industry. Young and motivated researchers will have the chance to prove their skills, while selected companies will experience the unique opportunity to collaborate with young and talented brains.
The 2021 edition of IPSP (IPSP2021) will be held from 19 to 24 July 2021, at Polo Scientifico e Tecnologico "Fabio Ferrari", Via Sommarive 9 - Povo, Trento.

Previous editions

N.B. In case of restrictions caused by Covid-19 health emergency, the blended mode or alternatively the online mode will be considered for the event.

Program (PDF | 0.2 MB )

How to reach IPSP2021 (PDF | 0.2 MB )

How does IPSP work?

3 companies and up to 30 brains (master course students and graduates, PhD students, post-doc and fellow researchers) will be selected and will in teams led by 3 experienced researchers (the Scientific Committee) for a week  to find solutions to the technological problems proposed by the companies. Solutions will be achieved through inspiration, resources and facilities available at the Department of Physics.
IPSP aims at creating a bridge for the transfer of technological knowledge and human resources between the University, in particular the Department of Physics, and companies. Students and researchers participating in the event will have the opportunity to tackle new practical challenges, crossing more than one area of their scientific background.
Participating companies can obtain a solution to their problems and experience an alternative approach about how to reach their goals. At the same time, they will have the chance to scout young and talented people for future collaborations.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES
The guidelines for companies interested in participating in IPSP2021 are contained in the Call-companies.

There are two phases to follow in order to take part in IPSP2021:

  • PHASE 1: CANDIDATURE SUBMISSION (DEADLINE 28 APRIL 2021 AT 01.00 P.M.)

To apply, companies must send an e-mail to ipsp2021@unitn.it.

  • PHASE 2: SUBMISSION OF COMPANY LOGO, PAYMENT OF FEE AND REGISTRATION (DEADLINE 30 APRIL AND 5 MAY 2021)

By 21 April 2021, the selected companies will receive an e-mail with the instructions necessary to send the company logo and pay the fee, thus completing the registration procedure.

The registration fee for companies is € 1000.00 and includes the participation kit, coffee breaks and lunches organized as part of the event.

The deadline for sending the company logo is 30 April 2021, while the deadline for making the payment of the fee and finalizing the registration is 5 May 2021.

BRAINS
The guidelines for students and young researchers (the brains) interested in participating in IPSP2021 are available in the Call - brains.

There are two phases to follow in order to take part in IPSP2021:

  • PHASE 1: CANDIDATURE SUBMISSION (DEADLINE 28 APRIL 2021 AT 01.00 P.M.)

The deadline has expired, please have a look on the shortlist below

  • PHASE 2: REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FEE (DEADLINE 26 MAY 2021)

By 12 May 2021 (extended until 19 May), the selected candidates will receive an e-mail with the instructions necessary to pay the fee, thus completing the registration procedure.

The registration fee for students and young researchers is € 20.00 and includes: the participation kit, stationery, paper materials relating to the problems, coffee breaks and lunches organized during the event, access (during the event ) to the Department of Physics building and educational labs involved in the IPSP2021 activities and to the University wireless network.

The deadline for payment of the fee and finalizing the registration is May 26, 2021.

Admitted and waitlisted candidates (PDF | 225 KB )

Admitted candidates for accommodation (PDF | 189 KB )

COMMITTEES
Scientific Committee
  • Mattia Mancinelli, Department of Physics, University of Trento
  • Michele Orlandi, Department of Physics, University of Trento
  • Luca Tubiana, Department of Physics, University of Trento
Advisory Board
  • Franco Dalfovo, Department of Physics, University of Trento
  • Giovanni Andrea Prodi, Doctoral School in Physics, University of Trento
  • Vanessa Ravagni, Scientific Research and Technology Transfer Support Division, University of Trento
  • Alessandro Santini, Confindustria Trento
  • Paolo Gregori, Polo Meccatronica - Trentino Sviluppo
DEADLINES
Companies

01/12 - Opening of application
31/03 - Application deadline
21/04 - Communication of admitted companies
05/05 - Registration deadline

Brains

03/02 - Opening of application
28/04 - Application deadline
12/05 - Communication of admitted brains (extended until 19/05)
26/05 - Registration deadline

CALLS

Call Brains EN (PDF | 434 KB )

Bando di selezione di 3 problemi aziendali (PDF | 459 KB )

Bando cervelli IT (PDF | 339 KB )

PROBLEMS

Please notice that the following documents are in Italian only

Riassunto 2014 (PDF | 380 KB )

Riassunto 2015 (PDF | 352 KB )

Riassunto 2016 (PDF | 708 KB )

Riassunto 2017 (PDF | 589 KB )

Riassunto 2018 (PDF | 550 KB )

PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings 2014 (PDF | 2,78 MB )

Proceedings 2015 (PDF | 6,93 MB )

Proceedings 2016 (PDF | 6,59 MB )

Proceedings 2017 (PDF | 23.774 KB )

Proceedings 2018 (PDF | 10.758 KB )

Proceedings 2021 (PDF | 1,85 MB )

Sponsorship (PDF | 662 KB )