Research and innovation activities are increasingly linked to the Computing Continuum, which integrates supercomputing infrastructures, quantum computing, data centers, cloud/edge computing, and embedded systems with advanced sensing technologies. This ecosystem is supported by major European investments, particularly through the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, focused on supercomputing, quantum technologies, and AI.
In the 2026–2028 period, Europe is aiming for the post-exascale phase with new supercomputers and quantum systems. The Quantum Act and the Quantum Europe Strategy aim to achieve global leadership by 2030, while the Chips Act strengthens competitiveness in semiconductors through dedicated funding, including Horizon Europe calls on innovative technologies.
In this context, the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering of Politecnico di Milano (DEIB) aims to remain at the forefront in areas such as computing architectures, hardware/software design, parallel and distributed systems, energy efficiency, embedded and cyber-physical systems, advanced communications, and emerging technologies such as neuromorphic computing, processing-in-memory, and integrated photonics. PoliFab supports advanced prototyping in electronics, photonics, and sensing technologies.
The Department is also active in quantum computing and quantum communications, including security topics such as quantum-safe cryptography and QKD. Finally, it invests in education through PhD programmes and multidisciplinary tracks to develop advanced skills.
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