Control and optimization of drone-based airborne wind energy systems
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research in Italia
Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 24 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The research activity consists of modeling, analysis, simulation, control design, optimization, and experimental testing of airborne wind energy systems, specifically consisting of a ground station connected by cable to a multicopter hybrid fixed-wing drone capable of vertical takeoff and landing. Teaching activities will focus on supporting instruction in courses related to automation. Third-mission activities will focus on the technology transfer of the research conducted.
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