At MIPRONS, we believe that true innovation happens at the intersection of research, technology, and global collaboration. That’s why we are proud to announce the launch of the MIPRONS PhD Exchange Program, a new initiative that opens exciting opportunities for PhD candidates to gain international experience while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace research.
The importance of a PhD Exchange Program
Launched in 2024, the program is designed in collaboration with selected international universities around the world. It allows PhD students to spend six to twelve months abroad, working on research projects aligned with MIPRONS’ strategic technology areas — from advanced propulsion to sustainability-focused aerospace systems.
“This is not just a training opportunity,” says Angelo Minotti, CEO of MIPRONS. “It’s a long-term investment in talent and innovation, aimed at connecting the academic world with industrial challenges and breakthroughs.”
First Stop: Singapore
It was only natural that our “first stop” would be in Singapore, a country showing utmost attention to aerospace innovation, where we already have a strong presence with our subsidiary. We are excited to announce that Domiziano Tosi is the first PhD candidate to participate in the program. He has recently completed his research tenure at the National University of Singapore (NUS) — consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world – currently the 1st asian university (8th globally) according to the QS World University Ranking.
Our candidate’s PhD Project
Domiziano’s research project is reaching beyond the natural boundaries of MIPRONS’ core R&D interests, demonstrating the close connection between disciplines, the cross-disciplinary nature of the scientific community to which we proudly belong, and our desire to contribute to every field of study related to space exploration.
“In Singapore, I had the opportunity to collaborate with professionals in mechanobiology, who supported me in the use of innovative equipment such as the Random Positioning Machine, a fundamental tool to study the effects of microgravity on human health” Domiziano explains. “I also had the chance to connect with leading figures in medical bioengineering, who guided me in validating my 3D modeling project of the Primary Cilium, a key structure in mechanobiology. This unique exchange has already contributed, and will continue to contribute, to important developments in my research.”
For MIPRONS, Domiziano’s words are a vivid example of the strategic value of international collaboration. The ability to cross disciplines — from propulsion to mechanobiology — demonstrates how aerospace research can generate knowledge and solutions that extend far beyond spacecraft, impacting human health and innovation in unexpected ways.
This first experience confirms the essence of the PhD Exchange Program: connecting talent with opportunity, and enabling young researchers to test their ideas within world-class laboratories while strengthening the global research ecosystem in which MIPRONS is proud to play a leading role.
A Strategic Vision for the Future of Aerospace
The PhD Exchange Program reflects MIPRONS’ broader mission: to create technology with impact, supported by strong research ecosystems and guided by a global vision. As the space economy grows, developing interdisciplinary talent and building cross-border cooperation will be essential to drive sustainable and scalable innovation.
With more universities joining the initiative in the coming months, this is only the beginning of what we believe will become a vital talent pipeline for the aerospace sector.
Stay tuned as we follow Domiziano’s journey — and those of the brilliant minds yet to come.
