I4WORLD

1st Intensive course: 

Objectives: Understanding principles of electromagnetic radiation interaction with matter, principles of electronic, vibrational, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies, the use of imaging (MRI, CT, X Ray, optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopies, Atomic Probe Tomography), the principles of diffraction methods, use of Fourier Transform methods, application of various of SR techniques, possibilities of different methods and the latest developments. Imaging and characterisation methods in applied sciences: combining methods. Sample preparation techniques and effect of samples/matrices on measurement/imaging possibilities and results. Practical limitations. Requirements for on line measurements. Requirements for medical measurement and imaging. Examples of quantitative analysis of data.

Mode of delivery: Lectures, discussions, tutorials, demonstrations. Time: Planned execution 2024 spring

2nd Intensive course (2025): 

Objectives: ESRs will learn how to take full advantage of the computational methods available to process, enhance and analyse their imaging and characterisation data. Use of computer vision and computer learning algorithms for image processing and analysis. First principles calculations as a tool for interpreting characterisation data. Principal component analysis for spectroscopic and multimodal data. 

Mode of delivery: Lectures, computer exercises and training through tests. Time: Planned execution 2025 spring

3rd Intensive course: 

Objectives: A closer look at the methods developed in the programme and the good practices adopted in the research projects. ESRs in the I4WORLD programme will give hands on training to each other in their areas of expertise.

Mode of delivery: Lectures, demonstrations and hands on training. Time: Planned execution 2026 spring

Provides ESRs with comprehensive understanding of aspects of sustainability and links interdisciplinary projects to various SDGs. The ESRs will evaluate their own research with different assessment tools. The course will increase ESRs’ awareness of impacts on environmental, economic and social development at local and global scales. The training starts with a four day intensive course and continues to the end of the projects with tasks related to each ESR’s own research.

Objectives: ESRs will acquire a comprehensive understanding on sustainability (environmental, economic and social), and how they are related to ESR research projects from both local and global perspectives. Different tools for sustainability assessment and hands on exercises. 

Mode of delivery: Lectures, practical work related to individual research projects. Continuous course during the programme.

During the course ESRs will learn how they can maximise the impact of their work by presenting their results to different stakeholders. The course includes training in open science skills, social media, scientific communication, communication with the general public, participation in international thematic forums. The specific courses will be given by guest specialists (for example from media and journals). Hands on training given in dissemination to academic and communication with non specialist target groups, including open science and social media skills. Personal Dissemination and Communication plan drawn and updated in collaboration with ESR supervisors.

Objectives: ESRs will learn how to identify, reach and communicate with relevant stakeholders and target audiences to increase impact. Realisation of dissemination and communication activities are an integral part of the course.

Mode of delivery: Continuous course during the programme. ESRs will in undertake mandatory communication activities of their research. One lecture day and two follow up meeting per year.

Course will provide the tools for ideation of new solutions and how to recognise new inventions based on research results. After the training, ESRs will have the skills to assess the applicability of their results for commercialisation, knowledge of the requirements and steps in commercialisation of the research results, and skills to establish a collaboration that can implement commercial utilisation of the results. The seamless collaboration with the University Innovation Centre will ensure recognition of possible new inventions and sparring sessions for successful Business Finland funding applications will be organised.

Objectives: Understanding the innovation process and learning how to productise their own expertise and research results. Importance of intellectual property rights in research and business, understanding how ideas can be developed toward new business opportunities.

Mode of delivery: Lectures and practical exercises plus annual coaching sessions with University Innovation Centre.

Course will provide unbiased introduction to gender inequality in science and R&D even today. Case examples of bias in medical research, design in automotive industry and software design are used to perspective growth. Group work exercises and presentations are set to realize the added value of the gender balance and diversity as presented e.g. in EC “Gendered Innovations” reports. Objective is to provide the capabilities for open and transparent view for the ESR’s to recognize and pay attention to diversity and equality aspect on their research and future careers.

Mode of delivery: Lecture seminars and group work, bi annually.

Introduction to Doctoral Training (1 ECTS)

Scientific Research and Ethics (2 ECTS)

Doctoral training plan (3 ECTS)

Follow Up Group meetings and reporting (1 ECTS)

Read more from UniOGS study requirements

Requirements according to the discipline.

Read more about optional general and transferable skills training.

I4WORLD leader Professor Marko Huttula

I4WORLD coordinator PhD Henna Longi

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