Mission
The Department of Engineering for Industrial Systems and Technologies (DISTI) is a scientific and educational structure of the University of Parma, committed to providing an innovative, interdisciplinary, and highly specialized education, balancing theory and practice. DISTI promotes cohesion, internationalization, quality in educational pathways, flexibility, and a focus on innovation, aiming to guide students toward excellence in the industry.
Knowledge is developed through intense research activities and a comprehensive educational offering. The curriculum is defined and implemented in collaboration with key stakeholders, particularly students, private companies, public entities, research centers, and within a framework of progressive internationalization of activities.
DISTI also pursues quality assurance procedures for administrative actions, research, education, and the third mission, promotes sustainability in the region, and contributes to its socio-economic growth.
Crucial to the department is its dedication to both fundamental and applied research, technology transfer, and the training of professionals and researchers ready to contribute to the evolution of the sector at the local, national, and international levels, as well as to the dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge and culture.
