Research Theme: Machine learning for prognostic maintenance
PhD Program in Computer Science and Systems Engineering

Tutors:
Stefano Rovetta, Francesco Masulli
Department: DIBRIS (University of Genova) http://www.dibris.unige.it


Description: Predictive maintenance is widely acknowledged as the "killer application" of machine learning in Industry 4.0.  This research activity will develop machine learning methods for prognostic maintenance, an approach that aims not only at predicting the future maintenance necessities, but also at describing causes and effects of future evolutions of a system: "foresight," as opposed to "forecast."
The  activity will be carried on in collaboration with a software company that already markets a more traditional solution for predictive maintenance. Therefore, the work will build on an existing, substantial body of tools and know-how. The candidate is expected to develop competences that are of great technical, industrial, ans well as commercial, interest.

Link to the group or personal Webpage:  https://www.dibris.unige.it/rovetta-stefano

Requirements: background in computer science, bioengineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics or related disciplines.

Reference: Vogl, G.W., Weiss, B.A. & Helu, M. "A review of diagnostic and prognostic capabilities and best practices for manufacturing." J Intell Manuf (2019) 30: 79