The Energy Engineering degree programme of UNIPD is a perfect blend of energy engineering and thermodynamics. During the course, you have the opportunity to choose the courses of your interest and get specialised on. Above all, the well-equipped laboratory and detailed practical projects in each course make you think beyond theory and transform your theory in living practical machine. The dynamic student-professor relationship makes the curriculum more understandable, and you have a whole team of experienced tutors that guide you all the way to link the cultural and academic background. Furthermore, the university has so many collaborative thesis or internship work with some of the biggest companies in their sector and this is the outstanding factor for me as a university student, because it exposes you directly to the industry, opening widely the after-university doors for you.

Before coming to the University of Padua, I was very confused about which sector I wanted to specifically work on. The Renewable Energy Technologies course, taught by Professor Davide Del Col was the one that fostered my deep interest in the impeccable and exciting world of Refrigeration. This led me to follow the course of Refrigeration and Heat pump technologies taught by Professor Davide Del Col and after digging deep about the obstacle that the RACHP (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump) sector faces to reach goals of sustainability, I chose to work for the RACHP sector to remove all those obstacles and lead towards the sustainability for all. Professor Davide Del Col introduced me to the Aermec SpA company, which is one of the leading companies in the Air conditioning and heat pumps sector and that is where I did my internship to write my thesis on “A study of the concentration of the R290 gas in air during the leakages from the heat pump unit”, which was awarded on 29th of November 2023 the ‘Mauro Mantovan Graduate Award’ for its unique social, cultural and research impact at national and international level.

I would say, if you are ready to face cultural shocks and come out of your comfort zone, the University of Padua will provide you with exceptional academia and world-class technical curricula to transform your dreams into reality.

Ahaha! I would say, my answer would be different from other students because there are so many things to do in Padua that if you don’t discipline yourself, you will struggle in your studies. But if you are talking about a balanced adventure, then you have so many things to explore. Padua has a great history, with so many beautiful piazze and museums. Then there is Prato della Valle, so many exceptional architectures of historical importance. Then, we cannot forget about Mercolegin every Wednesday. Winter market, Christmas market...ahh, there are so many things to do. Then the vast Italian culture of café (or if I say “al bar”). Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful places, is just 15 minutes by train from here. Then there is Verona, Monselice, Abano Terme and so many other wonderful places within an hour train ride. But please don’t forget to study! Hahahah…

It was a bit challenging for me because I was such an introvert, but I would say, in just a month I made so many friends. Actually, now that I think of that, the University of Padua has made me an extrovert. I am such a social person now. The University has so many programmes specifically for the international students to meet and greet outside of the academic environment. So, my answer is that university would transform you into a social bird with so many beautiful friendships. Even during classes, there were so many group projects where you had to bring your ideas together. And one of the best things UNIPD has instilled in me is the essence of teamwork.

My favourite memory of UNIPD is when I graduated with 110/110 Cum Laude and I had an army of friends to celebrate my achievement with. My parents didn’t make it for my graduation day but the friends that I met just a couple of years ago became my family. One of them even video called my parents during my thesis presentation and make them feel as if they were part of the event. I made such amazing friends here. Even people from Aermec SpA were there during my thesis defence presentation.
Then, when I received the Mauro Mantovan Award during the Unipd Alumni Award ceremony, my whole PhD research group celebrated that. I didn’t just finish a master’s degree, but I earned the most beautiful relationships of my life and I feel so satisfied.
I came here as a stranger and in just 2 years, I have a whole amazing family of friends that celebrate, encourage and mentor me to become a better person and strive more for my dreams. That’s like a dream and that’s why I said before that UNIPD transforms your dreams into reality.