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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | A Unified Open-Source Framework for Geospatial Data Management in the Built and Natural Environment
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 24 Giugno nell’aula Fassò (Edificio 4A)\, dalle 17:15 alle 18:30 CET. \nPhDTalks è una serie di seminari e discussioni tra dottorandi. Gli eventi hanno lo scopo di fornire un luogo dove creare un network tra dottorandi ed entrare in contatto con i molti progetti sviluppati nel nostro dipartimento. \nLo speaker Federica Gaspari condurrà un seminario dal titolo “A Unified Open-Source Framework for Geospatial Data Management in the Built and Natural Environment”. \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nManaging geospatial data across the built and natural environment requires flexible\, interoperable solutions. Today’s challenges call for integrating diverse spatial and thematic datasets\, often limited by proprietary tools and fragmented workflows. This talk presents an open-source\, modular framework designed to tackle these issues through streamlined geodata collection\, management\, and 2D/3D visualization. Real-world case studies—from civil infrastructure monitoring and glacier retreat analysis to cultural heritage documentation—demonstrate how customizable platforms can support data-driven decision-making. Ongoing research explores low-code solutions\, IoT integration\, and virtual reality features to further enhance usability and reproducibility in geomatics applications. \nSpeaker’s bio \nFederica holds an MSc in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, which she obtained in 2020. She is currently completing her visiting semester in TECNE – Autostrade per l’Italia as part of her PhD in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering (38th cycle). Her research focuses on designing and implementing open-source geospatial solutions for efficiently managing data in real-world scenarios\, with applications in bridge inspections\, cultural heritage valorisation\, and glacier monitoring. Passionate about open science culture\, she is an active member of the Italian and international FOSS4G and OpenStreetMap communities.\n\nIn her free time\, she enjoys cinema\, listening to Beyoncé music\, playing padel and swimming in her beloved Lake Maggiore.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/phdtalks-a-unified-open-source-framework-for-geospatial-data-management-in-the-built-and-natural-environment/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Modeling of Complex Fluid Flows via Scientific Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:Lunedì 30 Giugno si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Fassò (Edificio 4a) dalle ore 11:00 dal titolo “Data-Driven Modeling of Complex Fluid Flows via Scientific Machine Learning”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto da Cássio Machiaveli Oishi\,  São Paulo State University UNESP. \nAbstract \nRecent advances in machine learning have significantly influenced the simulation of Newtonian fluids\, and there is growing interest in extending these techniques to complex fluids with non-Newtonian properties\, such as viscoelastic flows. In this talk\, we present data-driven frameworks for constructing interpretable reduced-order models of viscoelastic fluids\, combining both linear and nonlinear dimensionality reduction methods with the Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics (SINDy) algorithm. In particular\, we explore the development of physics-informed metrics to enhance nonlinear dimensionality reduction tailored to viscoelastic behavior. We also highlight recent progress in the SciML domain\, with a focus on applications to droplet dynamics.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/data-driven-modeling-of-complex-fluid-flows-via-scientific-machine-learning/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250709T120000
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SUMMARY:Desertification pathways induced by rapid vegetation transformations: from shrub encroachment to exotic grass invasions in North American deserts
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 9 Luglio si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Castigliano (Edificio 5) dalle ore 10:00 dal titolo “Desertification pathways induced by rapid vegetation transformations: from shrub encroachment to exotic grass invasions in North American deserts”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Dr. Sijith Ravi\, Department of Earth and Environmental Science\, Temple University\, Philadelphia\, PA\, USA. \nAbstract\n\nVegetation patterns and transitions in drylands\, such as shrub encroachment and grass invasions\, are often sustained by positive feedbacks between ecosystem states and environmental conditions (e.g.\, sediment–vegetation interactions) or disturbances (e.g.\, fire\, grazing)\, operating across scales from patches to landscapes. Drawing on a decade of research at shrub–grass ecotones in North American deserts\, we identify internal feedback mechanisms—such as those involving soil moisture\, microclimate\, and nutrient dynamics—that reinforce shrub-dominated states\, and demonstrate how these are altered by prescribed fire and grazing management. We hypothesize that similar feedbacks underlie transitions from native shrublands to invasive grasslands in other desert systems\, such as the Sonoran Desert\, although the ecological consequences may differ. Our findings suggest that both spatial heterogeneity\, associated with shrub encroachment\, and spatial homogenization\, associated with grass invasions\, can drive land degradation\, depending on plant functional traits and feedback dynamics. These processes underscore the critical role of vegetation–sediment interactions in shaping pattern formation\, state transitions\, desertification\, and the long-term stability of arid landscapes.\n\n—\n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nSujith Ravi is a broadly trained environmental scientist interested in understanding the impacts of land use change and disturbances (natural and anthropogenic) on ecohydrological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Dr. Ravi’s research addresses the challenge of managing scarce soil and water resources in the context of multiple demands and multiple constraints associated with land use change and disturbances\, the core challenge facing the future of world’s food security and environmental quality. Dr. Ravi received his PhD (2008) in Environmental Sciences (Hydrology) from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Temple University in 2014\, he was a postdoctoral fellow at The Center on Food Security and the Environment at Stanford University. Dr. Ravi’s work has been recognized with a faculty early career award (NSF-CAREER) from the US National Science Foundation\, the American Geophysical Union Editors Citation for Excellence in Refereeing\, Distinguished Faculty Award for mentoring from Temple University\, and Award for Excellence in Scholarship in the Sciences & Engineering from the University of Virginia. Dr. Ravi is currently serving as the Associate Editor of two major journals: Journal of Geophysical Research – Earth Surface (American Geophysical Union) and Ecosphere (Ecological Society of America).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/desertification-pathways-induced-by-rapid-vegetation-transformations-from-shrub-encroachment-to-exotic-grass-invasions-in-north-american-deserts/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 - Performance\, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading
DESCRIPTION:The Summer School 2025 on Performance\, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading\, directed by Professors Marco di Prisco and Matteo Colombo from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Politecnico di Milano\, will take place at the Lecco Campus\, from July 11th to 16th\, 2025\, in Room B.0.3 – Building 10\, 1st floor. \nThe program is open to PhD candidates and post-graduate engineers from Politecnico di Milano as well as from other institutions. All lectures will be delivered in English. \nTo participate\, please complete the registration form available at the link below\, where you will also find the full program and further details.\nRegistration form.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/summer-school-2025-performance-protection-strengthening-of-structures-under-extreme-loading/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life
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SUMMARY:Chaotic regime in micromechanics: generation\, characterization and applications
DESCRIPTION:Martedì 9 settembre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Fassò (Edificio 4A) dalle ore 16:30 dal titolo “Chaotic regime in micromechanics: generation\, characterization and applications”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Dr. Martial Defoort\, University of Grenoble Alpes\, CNRS\, Grenoble INP\, TIMA\, Grenoble. \nSarà anche possibile seguire il seminario da remoto tramite il seguente link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/valentina.zega \n\nAbstract\n\nMicromechanical systems have become essential in the development of the latest technologies\, from cars to smartphones to medical implants. Due to their size\, these devices offer fast response times\, low power consumption\, and high sensitivity\, creating a buzz in both academic and industrial research. This ambivalence creates a direct bridge between fundamental research and engineering science\, exploiting complex behaviors for specific applications. This is the case for nonlinear phenomena\, often considered undesirable\, but which also offer new perspectives and give rise to disruptive applications.\n\nThis presentation will focus on one nonlinear phenomenon in particular: the chaotic regime in mechanical microresonators. After a general introduction to chaos and its generation in microtechnologies\, a second part will be dedicated to the experimental characterization of this regime within a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) in order to assess the richness of the chaos thus generated. The final part of this presentation will discuss the various possible applications\, from improving transducer performance to secure communications. \n\n\n—\n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nMartial Defoort completed his doctoral studies in fundamental research at Intitut Néel\, Grenoble\, in 2014 on nonlinear micro/nanomechanics. He then pursued postdoctoral research at the University of California\, Davis\, focusing on applied research and in particular synchronization of MEMS gyroscopes. Coming back to France\, he obtained a postdoctoral position at CEA-Léti\, where he explored NEMS-arrays for mass spectrometry applications. In 2020\, he joined the laboratory Techniques de l’Informatique et de la Microélectronique pour l’Architecture de systèmes intégrés (TIMA) in Grenoble as a CNRS research scientist\, specializing in nonlinear physics\, MEMS and chaos-based applications. In particular\, he focuses his research on how to leverage chaos properties in MEMS for sensing and security applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/chaotic-regime-in-micromechanics-generation-characterization-and-applications/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Microfluidic chip with bioimpedance sensor to study blood rheology
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 25 settembre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4 – piano seminterrato) alle ore 14:30 dal titolo “Microfluidic chip with bioimpedance sensor to study blood rheology”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Olivier Francais\, ESIEE Paris. \nAbstract \nMicrofluidic chips are promising tools for studying blood rheology in the context of diseases such as sickle cell anemia. These miniaturized devices can mimic the geometry and environment of blood capillaries\, allowing precise control of flow and characterization of red blood cells. The integration of electrodes into these chips allows the electrical impedance of blood to be measured\, providing a means of quantifying red blood cell properties such as deformability and stiffness. This approach\, combining microfluidics and bioimpedance\, paves the way for new methods of diagnosis\, treatment monitoring\, and therapeutic molecule screening by providing essential information on the behavior of blood cells at the single red blood cell level. \nSpeaker’s bio\n\nOlivier FRANCAIS is a full Professor at ESIEE Paris\, engineering school member of Université Gustave Eiffel (France)\, with the position of academic Dean. He is member of the “Health\, Energy\, Environment” department where he teaches Applied Physics\, Instrumentation and Micro-electronic Technologies for Lab on a Chip.\nHe conducts his research at the ESYCOM laboratory (CNRS UMR 9007) in the field of sensors for Health and Lab-On-a-Chip. He is more specifically interested in the development of interfaces for analysis of biological species within microfluidic environment\, taking benefits of their dielectric properties.\nHe is an expert concerning electric parameters extraction within microfluidic devices from bio-impedance measurement at low frequency range (Hz to several MHz) and in dielectric characterisation of biological materials at higher frequency (up to several GHz). During his career\, he has developed several technology lines in the field on microfluidics where he has acquired an international expertise. He masters the clean room facilities in order to conduct research and innovation for Lab On a Chip applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/microfluidic-chip-with-bioimpedance-sensor-to-study-blood-rheology/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Unveiling piezo-mems dynamics with interferometric eyes
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 25 settembre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4 – piano seminterrato) alle ore 15:30 dal titolo “Unveiling piezo-mems dynamics with interferometric eyes”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dalla Prof.ssa Sabina Merlo\, Università degli Studi di Pavia. \nAbstract\n\nPiezo-MEMS speakers based on the inverse piezo-electric effect are becoming increasingly attractive thanks to their low power consumption and are good candidates for miniaturized devices for smart-phones and in-ear audio systems. Piezo-actuated tunable microlenses are also of great interest in various miniaturized systems. In this seminar\, I will illustrate the functionality of laser diode feedback interferometry\, or self-mixing interferometry\, for analyzing the out-of-plane vibration performance of a commercial piezo-MEMS speaker\, showing the advantages with respect to a classical Michelson scheme. Characterization of the quasi-static behavior of a tunable microlens by means of low-coherence interferometry will be illustrated\, as another example of application of spot-optical techniques for MEMS testing.\n\nSpeaker’s bio\nSabina Merlo received in 1987 the master’s degree and in 1991 the Ph.D. degree\, both in electronic engineering\, from the University of Pavia. She also received the M.S.E. degree in bioengineering from the University of Washington\, Seattle\, USA\, in 1989\, thanks to a Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholarship. Assistant Professor since 1993 and Associate Professor since 2001\, she is now Full Professor of Electrical and electronic measurements since 2018 at the Department of Electrical\, Computer and Biomedical Engineering\, University of Pavia.\nShe is president of the Teaching council of Information Engineering at the University of Pavia and Vice-President of the “Distretto della Microelettronica Pavese” recognized as Ecosystem for Microelectronics of the Italian Lombardy region.\nHer research interests include applications of photonics techniques for the measurement of physical and chemical parameters\, optical testing of MEMS/MOEMS and microfluidic devices\, interferometry\, optical chemical sensing and other photonic applications. She has collaborated with STMicroelectronics on MEMS/MOEMS since the very beginning of the company activity in this field (2000). She holds four patents and is the author of more than 200 publications in journals\, books\, and conference proceedings. She was an Associate Editor of IEEE/ASME JMEMS until 2024\, she is now an Associate Editor of MDPI Sensors and MDPI Micromachines.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/unveiling-piezo-mems-dynamics-with-interferometric-eyes/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Quando Piove Troppo: Capire le Alluvioni in un Mondo che Cambia
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 25 settembre si terrà una Lectio Magistralis presso l’aula Magna (Edificio 1) dalle ore 16:30 alle 18:00 dal titolo “Quando Piove Troppo: Capire le Alluvioni in un Mondo che Cambia”. \nLa Lectio Magistralis sarà tenuta dal Prof. Guenter Bloeschl\, Technical University of Wien & Università degli Studi di Bologna\, vincitore dello Stockholm Water Price 2025. \nAbstract \nLe alluvioni sono tra i disastri naturali più frequenti e impattanti. Ma quali sono davvero le cause? È solo colpa del cambiamento climatico? O ci sono altri fattori\, come l’urbanizzazione\, le opere idrauliche e l’uso del suolo? \nQuesto seminario ci guiderà in un viaggio attraverso le vere dinamiche che stanno dietro alle piene fluviali. Scopriremo come i cambiamenti nel territorio e le scelte umane abbiano modificato il modo in cui l’acqua si comporta nei nostri paesaggi. Un’occasione per guardare oltre le semplificazioni e affrontare la complessità di un problema che riguarda tutti.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/quando-piove-troppo-capire-le-alluvioni-in-un-mondo-che-cambia/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Solution of Inverse Problems of the Heat Equation using Shape Optimization and a Fast Parabolic Boundary Element Solver
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 3 ottobre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula 087 (Edificio 4) alle ore 11:00 dal titolo “Solution of Inverse Problems of the Heat Equation using Shape Optimization and a Fast Parabolic Boundary Element Solver”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Johannes Tausch\, Southern Methodist University. \nAbstract \nA typical inverse problem is to determine the shape of an inclusion from measurements of temperatures and heat fluxes on the exterior boundary. This is known to be a severely ill posed problem. One way to improve the conditioning is to incorporate transient temperature information which leads to an inverse problem of the transient heat equation. \nOur approach is to minimize the difference of the boundary data obtained with a given shape and the measured data. In addition\, descent based optimization will be applied to find the optimal shape. To that end\, the concept of the shape gradient is introduced\, which describes the change of the solution of the heat equation with respect to changing the geometry of the domain. We will then show that the shape gradient can be computed by solving a state and an adjoint equation\, which are forward problems of the heat equation. \nThe latter problems are be solved using parabolic boundary integral equations. Here a fast method is used to efficiently evaluate the time convolutions of parabolic layer potentials. \nThe talk will conclude with numerical experiments that illustrate the efficiency and reconstruction quality of the approach. \n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nJohannes Tausch received a PhD from Colorado State University and was a postdoctoral researcher at the Research Lab of Electronics at MIT. He is now a professor of mathematics at Southern Methodist University. His expertise includes numerical analysis and scientific computation\, with applications to wave propagation\, heat transfer and inverse problems. He is the managing editor of the Journal of Integral Equations and Applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/solution-of-inverse-problems-of-the-heat-equation-using-shape-optimization-and-a-fast-parabolic-boundary-element-solver/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:La Scienza per la Prevenzione in Protezione Civile
DESCRIPTION:In occasione della Settimana nazionale della protezione sismica\, giovedì 9 ottobre si terrà l’evento “La Scienza per la Prevenzione in Protezione Civile”\, organizzato dal Politecnico di Milano in collaborazione con la Protezione Civile. \nL’incontro si svolgerà presso l’Aula Magna (Edificio 1) dalle ore 15:00 alle 18:00. \nSarà inoltre possibile seguire l’evento anche da remoto collegandosi al seguente link Webex: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/roberto.paolucci \nClicca qui per consultare il programma completo\, con i dettagli sugli interventi e gli orari.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/la-scienza-per-la-prevenzione-in-protezione-civile/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze,Webinar e Workshop
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SUMMARY:Advanced Course on Optical Remote Sensing for Agroecological Sustainability  
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 21\, and Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, the “Advanced Course on Optical Remote Sensing for Agroecological Sustainability” will take place in the Grandori Classroom (Building 4) from 14:00 to 18:00 CET. \nThe course will be delivered by Prof. Lachezar Filchev from the Space Research and Technology Institute\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS). \nParticipation is also available online via the following Webex link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/vasil.yordanov \n\n  \nCourse Description \nThis course provides an in-depth introduction to optical and hyperspectral remote sensing\, emphasizing open-source and cloud-based workflows for environmental and agricultural monitoring. Participants explore the full analytical chain—from data acquisition and atmospheric correction to machine learning-based classification and biophysical parameter estimation. The course integrates theoretical lectures with guided exercises using real satellite datasets. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain key principles of multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing.\nPerform atmospheric correction using Sen2Cor and QGIS tools.\nDevelop and utilize spectral libraries for material and vegetation analysis.\nApply random forest classification and transfer learning techniques in crop monitoring.\nImplement drought and soil health indices using optical and hyperspectral data.\nOperate GRASS GIS and Google Earth Engine for integrated data analysis.\n\nDuration: 8h \nTopics: \n(1) Optical Remote Sensing Fundamentals\, covering multispectral imaging principles and atmospheric correction workflows using QGIS and Sen2Cor\, spectral reflectance characteristics; \n(2) Hyperspectral Data Analysis\, (exploring legacy data EO-1/Hyperion\, CHRIS/PROBA\, and PRISMA and DESIS missions\, spectral library development\, and derivative spectroscopy); \n(3) Machine Learning in Crop Monitoring\, (implementing random forest classification and transfer learning); \n(4) Drought & Soil Health Monitoring\, (Modified Temperature Vegetation Dryness Index (MTVDI) and hyperspectral soil organic carbon (SOC) estimation using Google Earth Engine and GRASS GIS). \nTechnology \nThroughout the course\, participants gain hands-on experience with a diverse FOSS toolchain\, including Sen2Cor\, ENVI FOSS\, QGIS\, GRASS GIS\, and Google Earth Engine. \n\n\nLecturer’s bio\n\n\nProf. Lachezar Filchev is a professor and Head of the Remote Sensing and GIS Department at the Space Research and Technology Institute\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) in Sofia\, Bulgaria. With over 15 years of experience in remote sensing\, GIS\, landscape ecology\, and environmental management\, he has led numerous national and international research projects and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. His expertise spans Earth observation\, hyperspectral remote sensing\, land use/cover analysis\, and the application of spatial data infrastructure for environmental and agricultural monitoring. Prof. Filchev is actively involved in mentoring early-career researchers and has received multiple awards for scientific excellence and peer review.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/advanced-course-on-optical-remote-sensing-for-agroecological-sustainability/
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SUMMARY:Multiscale Analysis of Hydrogeological Process in a Multilayer Aquifer System
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 22 ottobre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4) alle ore 10:15 dal titolo “Multiscale Analysis of Hydrogeological Process in a Multilayer Aquifer System”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Leonardo David Donado\, Universidad Nacional de Colombia. \nAbstract \nThe multiscale analysis of hydrogeological processes in a multilayer aquifer system seeks to understand the dynamic interactions between geological heterogeneity and groundwater flow across different spatial and temporal scales. Such systems consist of alternating permeable and semipermeable layers that control the exchange of water\, solutes\, and energy between confined and unconfined zones. By integrating geological\, hydrogeochemical\, and geophysical data\, the approach provides a coherent framework for identifying recharge and discharge mechanisms\, hydraulic connectivity\, and the aquifer system’s response to natural and anthropogenic stressors. \nAt a methodological level\, the study combines conceptual and numerical modeling to capture the variability and uncertainty inherent to subsurface processes. This multiscale integration—from pore-scale mechanisms to regional groundwater flow—enables the evaluation of key parameters such as transmissivity\, storage\, and vertical leakage\, and supports predictive analyses under scenarios of climate variability or resource exploitation. The results contribute to a better understanding of groundwater dynamics\, improving the design of monitoring networks and management strategies for sustainable use of complex aquifer systems. \n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\n\nLeonardo David Donado is a Full Professor at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia\, Faculty of Engineering\, where he leads the HYDS Research Group (Environment + Water + Energy + Society). His work focuses on groundwater-surface water interactions\, hydrogeological modeling\, and integrating geosciences\, data science\, and environmental management for sustainable water and energy systems. He has directed large-scale national projects funded by MinCiencias and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). He has collaborated internationally with institutions such as ETH Zürich\, Politecnico di Milano\, and Université de Rennes. Professor Donado has extensive experience in teaching\, research\, and innovation\, with a strong record in training graduate students\, coordinating accredited academic programs\, and contributing to Colombia’s energy transition and water governance strategies. Nowadays is an Adjunct Professor at DICA Polimilano.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/multiscale-analysis-of-hydrogeological-process-in-a-multilayer-aquifer-system/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Advanced Course on Optical Remote Sensing for Agroecological Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 21\, and Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, the “Advanced Course on Optical Remote Sensing for Agroecological Sustainability” will take place in the Grandori Classroom (Building 4) from 14:00 to 18:00 CET. \nThe course will be delivered by Prof. Lachezar Filchev from the Space Research and Technology Institute\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS). \nParticipation is also available online via the following Webex link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/vasil.yordanov \n\n  \nCourse Description \nThis course provides an in-depth introduction to optical and hyperspectral remote sensing\, emphasizing open-source and cloud-based workflows for environmental and agricultural monitoring. Participants explore the full analytical chain—from data acquisition and atmospheric correction to machine learning-based classification and biophysical parameter estimation. The course integrates theoretical lectures with guided exercises using real satellite datasets. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain key principles of multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing.\nPerform atmospheric correction using Sen2Cor and QGIS tools.\nDevelop and utilize spectral libraries for material and vegetation analysis.\nApply random forest classification and transfer learning techniques in crop monitoring.\nImplement drought and soil health indices using optical and hyperspectral data.\nOperate GRASS GIS and Google Earth Engine for integrated data analysis.\n\nDuration: 8h \nTopics: \n(1) Optical Remote Sensing Fundamentals\, covering multispectral imaging principles and atmospheric correction workflows using QGIS and Sen2Cor\, spectral reflectance characteristics; \n(2) Hyperspectral Data Analysis\, (exploring legacy data EO-1/Hyperion\, CHRIS/PROBA\, and PRISMA and DESIS missions\, spectral library development\, and derivative spectroscopy); \n(3) Machine Learning in Crop Monitoring\, (implementing random forest classification and transfer learning); \n(4) Drought & Soil Health Monitoring\, (Modified Temperature Vegetation Dryness Index (MTVDI) and hyperspectral soil organic carbon (SOC) estimation using Google Earth Engine and GRASS GIS). \nTechnology \nThroughout the course\, participants gain hands-on experience with a diverse FOSS toolchain\, including Sen2Cor\, ENVI FOSS\, QGIS\, GRASS GIS\, and Google Earth Engine. \n\n\nLecturer’s bio\n\n\nProf. Lachezar Filchev is a professor and Head of the Remote Sensing and GIS Department at the Space Research and Technology Institute\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) in Sofia\, Bulgaria. With over 15 years of experience in remote sensing\, GIS\, landscape ecology\, and environmental management\, he has led numerous national and international research projects and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. His expertise spans Earth observation\, hyperspectral remote sensing\, land use/cover analysis\, and the application of spatial data infrastructure for environmental and agricultural monitoring. Prof. Filchev is actively involved in mentoring early-career researchers and has received multiple awards for scientific excellence and peer review.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/advanced-course-on-optical-remote-sensing-for-agroecological-sustainability-2/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Stochastic and non-stochastic assessment of complex hydrosystems
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 29 ottobre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Fassò (Edificio 4A) alle ore 10:00 dal titolo “Stochastic and non-stochastic assessment of complex hydrosystems”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Alonso Pizarro\, Universidad Diego Portales. \nAula virtuale: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/davidedanilo.chiarelli \nAbstract \nComplex hydrosystems are related to high uncertainty due to the complexity of different processes and their interaction at various spatial and temporal scales. Usually\, the main line of assessment relies on deterministic approaches\, even though stochastics is the ideal way to move forward. This presentation uses deterministic\, stochastic\, and their combination to tackle complex hydrosystems. In particular\, fluvial monitoring\, bibliometric analysis\, large-scale rainfall-runoff modelling\, and applications to critical infrastructure are covered. \n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nAlonso Pizarro is a professor of hydrology & hydraulic engineering at Universidad Diego Portales. His research interests include hydrology\, hydraulics\, sediment transport\, bridge scour\, flood prediction\, extreme flood events\, stochastic processes in hydrology\, environmental monitoring using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs)\, and remote sensing applications for fluvial monitoring. Alonso utilises advanced surveying and flow measurement techniques and laboratory experiments. He is proficient in advanced programming languages (Matlab and Python) and GIS software (QGIS)\, which he uses to manipulate and analyse complex datasets\, regularly publishing research articles in leading international journals. Alonso has recently adopted open science practices\, making available data\, codes\, and analyses.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/stochastic-and-non-stochastic-assessment-of-complex-hydrosystems/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Ctrl+S: il digitale che salva il patrimonio - Patrimonio acqua
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 30 ottobre\, ore 17:15Aula Castigliano\, Edificio 5 – Campus Leonardo\, Politecnico di Milano \nLa rivoluzione digitale e le sue interazioni con il patrimonio culturale\, naturale\, materiale e immateriale è un tema importante per AIGU e UNESCO. In questa Academy\, intendiamo declinare il ruolo del digitale come strumento che “salva” (in senso tecnico ma anche figurato) il patrimonio\, distillandone versioni non soggette all’azione del tempo\, e fornendo strumenti innovativi per la sua gestione e tutela. \nCi concentriamo sul patrimonio acqua\, come risorsa naturale\, elemento identitario e funzionale del paesaggio\, ma anche agente di rischio\, e sul ruolo del “digitale che salva” sia dal punto di vista culturale\, cristallizzando concetti e paesaggi d’acqua in modo che non se ne perda la memoria\, sia dal punto di vista sostanziale\, attraverso l’utilizzo di strumenti digitali per la tutela e il monitoraggio della risorsa idrica\, “salvando l’acqua”\, e la prevenzione dei rischi idrogeologici\, “salvando dall’acqua”. \nIntroducono e moderanoPaolo Colombo e Nikolas Galli – soci AIGU e ricercatori DICA-PoliMi \nInterventi \n\nProf. Gian Battista Bischetti (Università degli Studi di Milano) – La civiltà dell’acqua in Lombardia\, storia del rapporto con l’acqua e il territorio.L’etimologia come forma pre-digitale di astrazione e cristallizzazione del patrimonio materiale e immateriale legato all’acqua.\nProf. Andrea Oldani (Politecnico di Milano) – Il paesaggio dell’acqua: raccontare e registrare il patrimonioL’acqua come costituente del paesaggio che ne sopravvive le trasformazioni\, diventando testimonianza di “paesaggi sommersi”.\nDott.ssa Paola Mazzoglio (Politecnico di Torino) – La misura dell’acqua: quantificare per salvare e proteggereLa connessione tra digitalizzazione del patrimonio archivistico e protezione dell’acqua\, come risorsa\, e dall’acqua\, come fattore di rischio.\n\nA seguire\, tavola rotonda con creazione live di una moodboard grafica a cura di un* soci* AIGU.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/ctrls-il-digitale-che-salva-il-patrimonio-patrimonio-acqua/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Inaugurazione di InBiblio
DESCRIPTION:Sabato 8 novembre verrà inaugurato il nuovo spazio InBiblio\, presso l’IRCCS S. Maria Nascente (Ingresso di Via Gozzadini\, 7\, Milano)\, realizzato nell’ambito del progetto “IN BIBLIO con CHIARA – INclusività e BIBLIOteche per una Cultura cHe Invita\, Aggrega\, Rigenera e Attiva”\, finanziato dal Polisocial Award 2024 del Politecnico di Milano. \nIl progetto si focalizza sul quartiere San Siro e mira a costruire biblioteche inclusive\, spazi di prossimità in cui la lettura e il racconto diventano strumenti di crescita e aggregazione per minori con fragilità diverse. Tramite una stretta collaborazione tra Off Campus San Siro del Politecnico di Milano e la UONPIA del IRCCS S. Maria Nascente si vogliono realizzare spazi sostenibili e flessibili dove leggere diventa una esperienza multisensoriale\, accessibile a tutti\, tramite cui si abbattono le barriere linguistiche\, culturali e sociali\, si promuovono occasioni di socializzazione e aggregazione\, si valorizza la diversità. \nTutta la cittadinanza è invitata a partecipare. \nAl seguente link la locandina con il programma completo dell’evento: locandina.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/inaugurazione-di-inbiblio/
CATEGORIES:Dipartimento e Società
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SUMMARY:Multiscale Investigation of Iodinated Contrast Media Agent Removal Using Engineered Montmorillonite Clay
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 11 novembre nell’aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, dalle 12:00 alle 12:30 CET. \nPhDTalks è una serie di seminari e discussioni tra dottorandi. Gli eventi hanno lo scopo di fornire un luogo dove creare un network tra dottorandi ed entrare in contatto con i molti progetti sviluppati nel nostro dipartimento. \nLo speaker Ashfeen Ubaid Khan condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Multiscale Investigation of Iodinated Contrast Media Agent Removal Using Engineered Montmorillonite Clay”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract\nIodinated contrast media agents (ICMs) are pharmaceutical compounds essential for medical imaging that escape into water systems\, resist conventional treatment\, and generate toxic byproducts. We present an engineered clay for targeted removal of these pharmaceutical contaminants\, investigated through multiscale experiments spanning batch studies to continuous flow columns simulating real world conditions. Coupling experimental data with Bayesian modeling of adsorption dynamics reveals how the amphiphilic porous architecture of engineered clay achieves over 93% removal efficiency. This integrated approach of experimentation and modeling reveals both performance and the underlying mechanisms essential for deployable water treatment systems. \nSpeaker’s bio\nAshfeen has a background in Environmental Analytical Chemistry and his research with the H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie (European Industrial Doctorate) REMEDI project at Politecnico di Milano employs a multiscale approach to investigate the trapping\, removal\, and recovery of iodinated contrast media agents from environmental systems. \n\nOutside academia\, Ashfeen enjoys cricket and swimming
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/multiscale-investigation-of-iodinated-contrast-media-agent-removal-using-engineered-montmorillonite-clay/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Comprendere le nostre risposte psicologiche al cambiamento climatico: dall'ecoansia all'azione
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 12 novembre\, alle ore 14:30\, si terrà presso l’Aula T03 (Edificio 3) il seminario dal titolo “Comprendere le nostre risposte psicologiche al cambiamento climatico: dall’ecoansia all’azione”. \nL’incontro\, organizzato nell’ambito del corso Mitigazione dei cambiamenti climatici tenuto dal Prof. Mario Grosso\, sarà dedicato agli studenti del corso ma aperto a tutti gli interessati. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dalla Prof.ssa Lucia Tecuta dell’Università di Bologna. \nPer seguire l’evento da remoto: Aula virtuale Webex
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/comprendere-le-nostre-risposte-psicologiche-al-cambiamento-climatico-dallecoansia-allazione/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Giornata Nazionale dell’Ingegneria Civile
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 14 novembre\, ore 13:45 – 18:30Aula De Donato\, Edificio 3 – Campus Leonardo\, Politecnico di Milano \nLa Federazione Nazionale di Ingegneria Civile (FNIC) organizza al Politecnico di Milano la Giornata Nazionale dell’Ingegneria Civile\, un evento dedicato a rilanciare la figura e il ruolo dell’ingegneria civile in Italia. \nL’incontro rappresenta un momento di confronto e approfondimento su temi centrali per la professione e per il futuro delle infrastrutture\, con la partecipazione di rappresentanti del mondo accademico\, professionale e istituzionale. \nPer partecipare all’evento\, è sufficiente iscriversi sul sito www.fnic.it compilando il modulo online. \nIl programma completo dell’evento\, con i dettagli sugli interventi e sugli orari\, è disponibile al seguente link: programma.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/giornata-nazionale-dellingegneria-civile/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:La prevenzione dei rischi e la gestione dell'emergenza
DESCRIPTION:18 novembre 2025 – ore 14.30Aula Rogers – Politecnico di MilanoPartecipazione anche da remoto tramite Webex \nNell’ambito del corso di Introduzione all’Ingegneria Civile\, la Prof.ssa Chiara Smerzini ospiterà la Dott.ssa Titti Postiglione\, Dirigente generale presso la Scuola Nazionale dell’Amministrazione della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri\, per un seminario dal titolo “La prevenzione dei rischi e la gestione dell’emergenza”. \nAbstract \nViviamo in un mondo sempre più esposto a disastri naturali e antropici\, dove l’intensità dei fenomeni si intreccia con la fragilità dei territori\, delle infrastrutture e delle comunità\, generando livelli di rischio spesso non più sostenibili.\nIn questo scenario\, scienza e tecnica assumono un ruolo centrale non solo nella gestione delle emergenze e nel ripristino post-evento\, ma soprattutto nella previsione e nella prevenzione.Attraverso studi\, analisi\, progettazioni e interventi mirati\, si costruiscono le basi per ridurre la vulnerabilità e mitigare il rischio.L’ingegneria\, nelle sue diverse specializzazioni\, diventa così uno strumento di conoscenza e di supporto alle decisioni pubbliche\, contribuendo in modo determinante alla sicurezza e alla resilienza del Paese. \nSpeaker’s bio \nTitti Postiglione è Dirigente generale presso la Scuola Nazionale dell’Amministrazione della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri.Laureata con lode in Scienze Geologiche presso l’Università “Federico II” di Napoli nel 1994\, ha conseguito nel 1998 un dottorato di ricerca in Geofisica e Vulcanologia.Ha avviato la sua carriera nel 1999 al Dipartimento della Protezione Civile\, vincendo un concorso per giovani tecnici\, e nel 2005 è diventata dirigente.Nel 2015 è stata nominata Direttrice generale dell’Ufficio Gestione delle Emergenze\, dopo aver guidato la Sala Situazione Italia – prima giovane donna europea in questo ruolo – e l’Ufficio Volontariato\, Formazione e Comunicazione.Dal 2021 al 2024 ha ricoperto l’incarico di Vice Capo del Dipartimento\, coordinando la gestione di tutte le principali emergenze sul territorio nazionale e partecipando a diverse missioni internazionali.Per il suo impegno è stata insignita dal Presidente della Repubblica dell’onorificenza di Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/la-prevenzione-dei-rischi-e-la-gestione-dellemergenza/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:The land-food-climate nexus: feeding people\, fighting climate change or saving Nature?
DESCRIPTION:Il seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Francesco Cherubini\, Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme\, Department of Energy and Process Engineering\, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). \nVenerdì 21 Novembre\, ore 14:30Aula T.0.4 (Edificio 13)Stanza Webex: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/mario.grosso \nAbstract\nOur land is under pressure: it must feed a growing population\, store carbon\, and protect nature\, all at the same time. By considering challenges and opportunities\, this talk will explore solutions that can co-deliver multiple benefits and the changes required to achieve them\, from systemic transformations to the everyday choices that shape the future of our land. \nSpeaker’s bio\nI am the Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme at NTNU.\nMy main research interests are in the field of i) climate change and environmental impacts from energy systems and land use (food production\, forest management)\, ii) environmental sustainability analysis (e.g.\, LCA) of energy and transport systems\, iii) effects of climate change on energy systems (e.g.\, response of renewable electricity production to weather variability and extremes) and terrestrial ecosystems (agricultural land and forests)\, and iv) analysis and process development of advanced technological systems (biofuels\, biorefinery\, H2\, and synthetic fuels). I assess interactions between terrestrial ecosystems\, technologies and the environment using a variety of multidisciplinary approaches\, including life-cycle assessment methods\, remotely sensed data\, regional climate models\, statistical models\, lab experiments\, process simulations\, or environmental impact models.\nI am teaching the graduate course “Climate Change Mitigation” (TEP 4300). I served as Lead Author in the IPBES Nexus Assessment Report and in the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land.\nIncluded by Web of Science among the world’s most influential researchers of the past decade\, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/the-land-food-climate-nexus-feeding-people-fighting-climate-change-or-saving-nature/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:CS⁴ Seminar | Complex Materials for Civil and Environmental Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo seminario della Commissione Scientifica DICA (CS⁴) si terrà lunedì 24 novembre in aula Grandori (Edificio 4 – Piazza Leonardo da Vinci\, 32)\, dalle 14:00 alle 17:00 CET. \nIl titolo della giornata sarà “Complex materials for civil and environmental engineering”.Avremo il piacere di ospitare Diego Misseroni\, Professore di Strutture Aerospaziali presso l’Università di Trento\, come speaker invitato.Oltre al suo intervento\, alcuni giovani ricercatori del DICA presenteranno i loro lavori su temi collegati al focus del seminario. \nIl programma completo della giornata è disponibile cliccando qui. \nSe desideri partecipare al seminario in presenza\, è necessaria la registrazione tramite il seguente link: Registrati qui per la partecipazione in presenza. \nL’evento sarà trasmesso anche online\, al seguente link Webex: Click here to join the meeting.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/cs%e2%81%b4-seminar-complex-materials-for-civil-and-environmental-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Commissione scientifica,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Large scale seismic vulnerability assessment
DESCRIPTION:Il seminario “Large Scale Seismic Vulnerability Assessment” sarà tenuto dalla Dr. Barbara Borzi nell’ambito del corso Earthquake Resistant Design (I.C.). \nL’incontro si terrà giovedì 27 novembre 2025\, alle 14:15\, in Aula 3.1.9 (Edificio 3\, Politecnico di Milano\, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32). \nPer chi non potesse partecipare in presenza\, il seminario sarà accessibile online al seguente link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/luca.martinelli \nSpeaker’s bio\n\nBarbara is Head of Risk Scenarios Department at Eucentre\, which she joined in 2004.\nShe graduated in Civil Engineering with Structures specialisation in 1995. In the same year she started a PhD in earthquake engineering at “Politecnico di Milano”\, where she was conferred the title of Doctor in Earthquake Engineering in February 1999. After the PhD she spent 10 months at Imperial College London as a Post Doctorate\, followed by a two years appointment as a Senior Engineer at EQE International ltd. (actually ABS Consultancy) in the UK\, and finally from 2002 to 2004 she worked as a Stress Analyst for WTI GmbH in Jülich\, Germany.\nHer main research interests are (i) evaluation of earthquake risk at urban or regional scale of structures and infrastructures\, (ii) implementation of mechanics based methods for the definition of seismic vulnerability\, (iii) modelling of behaviour of structures subjected to seismic loads\, (iv) implementation of simplified analysis methods to be adopted when detailed analyses cannot be afforded for lack of data or to heavy computational effort.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/large-scale-seismic-vulnerability-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:From Source to Sample: Mastering Water Monitoring Practices
DESCRIPTION:28 November\, 9:00 – 13:00\nAula Fassò\, Building 4A\, 1st floor\n\nAbstract:\nThe training provides a comprehensive overview of the key technologies and methods used to monitor water quality across a wide range of contexts — from natural ecosystems and urban environments to industrial and agricultural applications. Participants will explore practical tools\, data collection techniques\, and emerging innovations that help assess\, protect\, and manage water resources effectively.\nDesigned to be accessible to a broad audience\, this program does not require prior knowledge in environmental engineering. It is ideal for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of water quality. The focus is on the Polimi community\, including students\, professors\, researchers\, and all interested members of the institution.\nLearning Objectives:\n\nProvide introductory and advanced concepts on monitoring surface and groundwater quality\nIntroduce laboratory analysis of physical\, chemical\, and microbiological parameters\n\nDuration: 4 hours\nMain Topics:\n\nIntroduction to water quality\nThe different uses of water and potability standards\nPreparation and collection of water samples\nPhysical\, chemical and microbiological analysis of water\nAdvanced quantitative analytical techniques: ion chromatography\, liquid chromatography\, and gas chromatography\nWater treatment systems for human and industrial consumption\nMonitoring systems\nThe use of artificial intelligence in water quality monitoring\n\nDiscussions:\n\nAdvanced Water Quality Sensor Technologies and Data Integration\nIsotope and Tracer Techniques in Hydrological and Pollution Studies\nAdvanced Data Analytics\, Modeling\, and Machine Learning in Water Monitoring\nEmerging Contaminants and Microbiological Risk Assessment\nRemote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis for Watershed Monitoring\n\n\nSpeaker’s bio:\nDr. Eva Ferreira completed her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sanitation in 2012\, placing among the four best students in the group. Soon after\, she began her MBA in Environmental Planning and Management and in early 2013 she began her M.Sc. in Agronomy. Along with her Ph.D.\, she did another MBA in Waste and Wastewater Management. In 2016\, she was among five Brazilians selected by the Erasmus Mundus Association to receive the IBrasil scholarship to do a Sandwich Doctorate in Europe for 10 months. She was hired by the Erasmus Mundus Association to evaluate environmental management policies in Central Europe\, specifically in Slovakia and Austria. During this time\, she acquired in-depth knowledge about European Environmental Policies. With this opportunity she learned about different realities and presented Brazil at the International Conference of Young Scientists and Doctoral Students in Europe. Dr. Eva Ferreira has a Ph.D. in Sanitation\, Environment and Water Resources\, with M.Sc. in Agronomy\, an MBA in Project Management\, an MBA in Environmental Planning and Management and an MBA in Treatment and Final Disposal of Waste and Wastewater. She has been working as a Lecturer in Brazil (Federal University of Goiás and University of São Paulo)\, Vietnam (Vietnamese-German University)\, and Researcher in Portugal (University of Aveiro)\, the Netherlands (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) and Czech Republic (Tomas Bata University). Her main topics are Environmental Management and Public Policy\, Soil Sciences and Water Management.\n\n\nRegistration:\nIf you are interested in attending either the seminar or the short course\, please register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/m7dTvk1Y65
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/from-source-to-sample-mastering-water-monitoring-practices/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Generative strategies to empower physics-based wave propagation with deep learning. Applications to earthquake engineering and non-destructive testing.
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 28 novembre – ore 11:00 CETAula Grandori (Edificio 4)Stanza virtuale: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/alberto.corigliano \nIl seminario intitolato “Generative strategies to empower physics-based wave propagation with deep learning. Applications to earthquake engineering and non-destructive testing.” sarà tenuto dal Dr. Filippo Gatti\, Maître de Conférences presso CentraleSupélec. \nAbstract \nIn this study\, we present a quantitative evaluation of how elastodynamics simulations can substantially benefit from deep learning–based generative methods integrated with traditional numerical approaches. Two primary frameworks are explored: conditional generative models and neural operators. In the first\, a diffusion model is trained within a time-series super-resolution framework. Its objective is to enhance the outputs of 3D elastic wave numerical simulations—accurate up to 5 Hz in large-scale applications [1\,2]—by extrapolating them to higher frequencies (5–30 Hz) through learning the low-to-high frequency mapping from globally recorded seismograms [3\,4]. The generation process is conditioned on synthetic time histories from numerical simulations\, allowing rapid inference of new wave propagation solutions [4].The second framework demonstrates the effective application of neural operators as full replacements for computationally expensive 3D elastic wave propagation simulations in heterogeneous and anisotropic (polycrystalline) media [5\,6]. This approach paves the way toward real-time\, large-scale digital twins for complex elastodynamics problems [7\,8]\, including earthquake early warning and ultrasonic non-destructive testing in additive manufacturing.Finally\, we present the results of two hybrid strategies that combine diffusion models and neural operators. In these schemes\, zero-shot predictions from neural operators either guide the conditioning and fine-tuning of the super-resolution diffusion model described above or enable transfer learning using a pre-trained GenCFD diffusion model designed for generating solutions to the 3D Navier–Stokes equations [9]. \nSpeaker’s bio \nFilippo Gatti is Maître de Conférences at CentraleSupélec since 2019\, affiliated to Laboratoire de Mécanique des Sols\, Structures et Matériaux (MSSMat) until 2021 and to Laboratoire de Mécanique Paris-Saclay (LMPS) since 2022.He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Université Paris-Saclay and Politecnico di Milano (2017)\, as well as a MSc (2014) and BEng (2011) from Politecnico di Milano. He has been JSPS post-doctoral fellow at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute at Kyoto University (2018) and visiting researcher at the Earthquake Research Institute at The University of Tokyo (2021). \nResearch appointmentsSince 2022\, Filippo Gatti is in charge of Research Operation Jumeaux Hybrides: Simulation\, Apprentissage within the LMPS team OMEIR\, as well as LMPS representative for research valorization strategies. \nResearch ActivitiesFilippo Gatti’s research interests cover the physics-based simulation of wave propagation phenomena\, focusing on earthquake engineering and ultrasound wave propagation for non-destructive testing. Since 2014\, Filippo Gatti co-develops the high-performance software SEM3D and maintains its open-source release since 2023. SEM3D is CPU/GPU parallel implementation of the spectral element method applied to 3D elastoacoustic wave propagation in highly heterogeneous and non-linear media. SEM3D has been widely employed for blind earthquake simulation and seismic risk assessment of critical infrastructures\, such as Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant (Japan) and the Cadarache ITER facilities. In this context\, in 2023\, Dr. Gatti’s spin-off project\, EASYRISK\, has been selected as recipient of the POC’UP spin-off program by the SATT Paris-Saclay\, aiming at enabling non-expert users with the realism of SEM3D\, towards achieving physics-based seismic risk assessment.Since 2018\, Dr. Gatti research activities encompass the use of advanced machine learning to improve the fidelity of the numerical solutions of complex wave propagation problems\, by blending physics-based approaches with complex features learned from data.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/generative-strategies-to-empower-physics-based-wave-propagation-with-deep-learning-applications-to-earthquake-engineering-and-non-destructive-testing/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Sustainability and Social Inclusion in Public Decisions: The Provision and Management of Safe Water – A Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Short Course: “Sustainability and Social Inclusion in Public Decisions: The Provision and Management of Safe Water – A Case Study”\n\nDates & Times:\n\n1 December\, 14:15 – 18:15 (4h)\n3 December\, 9:15 – 18:15 (4+4h)\n4 December\, 14:15 – 18:15 (4h)\n5 December\, 9:15 – 18:15 (4+4 h)\n\nLocation: Aula Fassò\, Building 4A\, 1st floor\n\nCourse Description:\nThe seminar is open to students from all disciplines at Politecnico di Milano who are interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities related to water supply systems. It offers a multidisciplinary environment where participants can approach the topic from technical\, social\, economic\, and environmental perspectives.\nThroughout the seminar\, students will take part in both lectures and interactive sessions designed to encourage active participation. Discussion groups will be formed to facilitate the exchange of ideas\, experiences\, and viewpoints among students from diverse academic backgrounds. This participatory format aims to stimulate critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving around real-world issues in water supply and management.\nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will have gained not only a deeper understanding of participatory approaches to water supply but also practical insights into how community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration can enhance the sustainability and equity of water systems.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nShare and compare realities regarding public policies focused on water supply in Italy and Vietnam\nIntroduce examples of participation and social inclusion in public decisions that contribute to equitable access to treated water in rural areas\n\nDuration: 25 hours\, distributed over 5 days\nMain Topics:\n\nParticipatory methods for environmental management\nThe use of focus groups in qualitative research\nInterview approaches and methodologies\nInterpretation of qualitative data\n\nSpeaker’s bio:\nDr. Eva Ferreira completed her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sanitation in 2012\, placing among the four best students in the group. Soon after\, she began her MBA in Environmental Planning and Management and in early 2013 she began her M.Sc. in Agronomy. Along with her Ph.D.\, she did another MBA in Waste and Wastewater Management. In 2016\, she was among five Brazilians selected by the Erasmus Mundus Association to receive the IBrasil scholarship to do a Sandwich Doctorate in Europe for 10 months. She was hired by the Erasmus Mundus Association to evaluate environmental management policies in Central Europe\, specifically in Slovakia and Austria. During this time\, she acquired in-depth knowledge about European Environmental Policies. With this opportunity she learned about different realities and presented Brazil at the International Conference of Young Scientists and Doctoral Students in Europe. Dr. Eva Ferreira has a Ph.D. in Sanitation\, Environment and Water Resources\, with M.Sc. in Agronomy\, an MBA in Project Management\, an MBA in Environmental Planning and Management and an MBA in Treatment and Final Disposal of Waste and Wastewater. She has been working as a Lecturer in Brazil (Federal University of Goiás and University of São Paulo)\, Vietnam (Vietnamese-German University)\, and Researcher in Portugal (University of Aveiro)\, the Netherlands (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) and Czech Republic (Tomas Bata University). Her main topics are Environmental Management and Public Policy\, Soil Sciences and Water Management. \nRegistration:\nIf you are interested in attending either the seminar or the short course\, please register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/m7dTvk1Y65\n 
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/sustainability-and-social-inclusion-in-public-decisions-the-provision-and-management-of-safe-water-a-case-study/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Life Cycle Assessment of E-Diesel production
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Mercoledì 3 dicembre nell’aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, dalle 12:00 alle 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks è una serie di seminari e discussioni tra dottorandi. Gli eventi hanno lo scopo di fornire un luogo dove creare un network tra dottorandi ed entrare in contatto con i molti progetti sviluppati nel nostro dipartimento. \nLa speaker Paula Martina Barbato condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Life Cycle Assessment of E-Diesel production”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract\nIn recent years\, electrofuels (e-fuels) have gained increasing attention as a promising alternative to conventional fossil fuels\, offering a potential pathway for decarbonising multiple sectors. Synthesised from hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) using renewable energy\, e-fuels are currently being discussed within the European automotive policy framework as a possible solution to enable the continued registration of new internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles beyond 2035. \nSo far\, most research has focused on their use in hard-to-electrify sectors\, leaving their potential role in passenger road transport underexplored. This talk investigates the environmental performance of e-diesel production through the application of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. Six production scenarios\, differing in CO2 sources\, electricity supply mixes\, and methodological choices\, are investigated and compared. By examining these variations\, the study aims to identify under which conditions e-diesel could provide environmental improvements compared to fossil diesel\, and whether it can truly represent a bridge toward a more sustainable transport future.\nSpeaker’s bio\nPaula holds an MSc in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano (2023) and is currently in the final year of her PhD (39th cycle). Her research focuses on evaluating the environmental impacts of alternative fuels for the automotive sector through the Life Cycle Assessment methodology\, with a particular emphasis on the emerging e-fuels. \nIn her free time\, she loves reading\, swimming\, and travelling.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/life-cycle-assessment-of-e-diesel-production/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Learning the physics of free-surface fluid flows with AI
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Mercoledì 3 dicembre nell’aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, dalle 12:00 alle 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks è una serie di seminari e discussioni tra dottorandi. Gli eventi hanno lo scopo di fornire un luogo dove creare un network tra dottorandi ed entrare in contatto con i molti progetti sviluppati nel nostro dipartimento. \nLo speaker Federico Lanteri condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Learning the physics of free-surface fluid flows with AI”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract\nThe study of free-surface fluid flows is of significant interest across various research fields\, including civil\, aerospace\, and biomedical engineering. Numerical simulations approximating Navier–Stokes equations provide accurate descriptions of such phenomena but are often computationally expensive for real-world applications. In recent years\, deep learning has emerged as a promising approach for modeling complex physical systems\, offering data-driven alternatives to traditional solvers. However\, applying these techniques to free-surface flows is particularly challenging compared to standard fluid dynamics problems on fixed geometries\, as it requires neural network architectures capable of handling unstructured and dynamically evolving domains. By carefully designing such architectures and training them on datasets generated from high-fidelity numerical simulations\, it is possible to learn the complex underlying physics governing free-surface dynamics\, effectively building surrogate models that reproduce accurate solutions at a fraction of the computational cost. This approach opens new perspectives for real-time analysis\, optimization\, and control in engineering applications involving free-surface flows. \nSpeaker’s bio\nFederico is a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic\, and Geotechnical Engineering (40th cycle). He obtained a master degree in Mathematical Engineering in 2024 and he is now in the second year of his PhD. His work focuses on developing machine-learning methods to enhance and speed up simulations of free-surface fluid flows\, in particular cases involving complex materials. \nIn his free time\, Federico enjoys playing the saxophone\, hiking\, running and playing tennis
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/learning-the-physics-of-free-surface-fluid-flows-with-ai/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Reinventing Concrete: Towards a Low-Carbon Future
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 4 dicembre alle ore 16:30 si terrà\, presso l’Aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, il seminario “Reinventing Concrete: Towards a Low-Carbon Future”. Il seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Ruben Paul Borg dell’University of Malta. \nAbstract\nConcrete is the most widely used construction material worldwide. Yet\, its production—particularly that of ordinary Portland cement—accounts for roughly 8% of global CO₂ emissions. The construction sector is also a major contributor to global waste generation\, with concrete representing a significant portion of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. These challenges highlight the urgent need for more durable\, recyclable\, and low-carbon concrete solutions. \nThis lecture reviews emerging scientific advances\, engineering practices\, and policy frameworks that are driving the transition toward low-carbon concrete. Building on current research and real-world applications\, the presentation explores strategies for reducing embodied carbon across the concrete life cycle\, including clinker substitution\, the use of supplementary cementitious materials from industrial by-products\, alkali-activated and geopolymer binders\, carbon sequestration approaches\, and optimized\, performance-based design methods. \nA dedicated focus is placed on the role of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) within low-carbon design strategies. Although traditionally associated with higher material intensities\, recent advances in low-carbon UHPC formulations and application-driven optimization show its potential to significantly reduce whole-life emissions. Thanks to its exceptional mechanical performance and ultra-low permeability\, UHPC can enhance durability\, extend service life\, enable structural optimization\, and reduce maintenance needs—resulting in substantial lifetime carbon savings. In coastal and marine environments\, UHPC’s resistance to chloride ingress provides a pathway for more durable and sustainable infrastructure. The presentation will draw on case studies and discuss challenges to large-scale implementation. \nBy situating material innovation within the broader context of climate targets and sustainable infrastructure\, the lecture aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both opportunities and constraints in the decarbonization of concrete—one of the world’s most essential building materials. \nSpeaker’s bio\nProf. Ruben Paul Borg is Full Professor at the University of Malta and a Structural & Materials Engineer. He is a Fulbright Scholar\, Visiting Academic at the University of Missouri S&T (USA)\, Affiliate Professor at the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (CIES)\, Adjunct Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology (India)\, and Visiting Academic in several European institutions. He graduated from the University of Malta\, completed the Specializzazione in Cemento Armato at the Scuola F.lli Pesenti of Politecnico di Milano\, and earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield. \nProf. Borg currently serves as Director of the Climate Action Authority in Malta. He has held positions on the Board of Directors of iiSBE\, as Chairman for Knowledge and Technology at ECCE (European Council of Civil Engineers)\, and as Representative of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK). He is active within fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete)\, where he convenes TG7.8\, and within RILEM. He also contributes as an expert to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN TC350) on Sustainability of Construction Works.He has served on the Executive Committee and Administrative Board of the BICC (Government of Malta) and chaired its Research and Innovation Committee. He coordinates the Industrial Heritage Platform and is a member of the Committee for Sustainability at the University of Malta. He has been Principal Investigator for international research projects under HORIZON 2020\, HORIZON Europe\, and INTERREG\, focusing on low-carbon concrete\, ultra-durability materials\, cultural heritage renovation\, sustainable building\, and climate resilience. \nProf. Borg is also active in industrial practice and has received multiple international awards\, including the International Energy Globe Awards (2013\, 2022\, 2024)\, the Prix d’Honneur in Restoration\, the Judge Caruana Curren Awards\, and recognition for advancements in 3D-printed low-carbon concrete.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/reinventing-concrete-towards-a-low-carbon-future/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Guideway Condition Monitoring\, Assessment\, and Maintenance Technology: Practices from the Shanghai High-Speed Maglev Line
DESCRIPTION:Data e oraGiovedì 11 dicembre\, ore 10:30 CET \nLuogoAula Lerici\, Edificio 3A – Politecnico di MilanoStanza virtuale: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/stefano.mariani \nRelatoreProf. Guofeng Zeng\, Tongji University \n\nAbstract \nIn December 2002\, the Shanghai High-Speed Maglev Demonstration Operation Line commenced trial operation\, designed for a operation speed of 430 km/h and achieving a test speed of 501 km/h. This marked the beginning of China’s high-speed maglev technology development. To this day\, the Shanghai line remains the world’s fastest ground transportation system in commercial operation. This report begins with an overview of recent developments in maglev technology in China. Then\, the report introduces the guideway system of the high-speed maglev system and its characteristics. The system imposes extremely high demands on the geometric precision and deformation requirements of the guideway. However\, as the Shanghai line was constructed on soft soil foundation\, its guideway service condition has degraded after over two decades of operation. To address this challenge\, the Maglev Center’s research team has\, over many years\, conducted research on vehicle-guideway dynamics theory\, guideway detection\, monitoring and maintenance technologies. The team has proposed a guideway maintenance methodology based on “dynamic simulation + data-driven” approaches and has preliminarily established an integrated “air-ground-rail” monitoring system for guideway service condition. This report provides a comprehensive presentation of these achievements\, along with the practical experience gained from providing technical services for the operation and maintenance of the Shanghai line’s guideway system. \nSpeaker’s bio  \nZeng Guofeng\, Ph.D. Professor\, Doctoral Supervisor，Deputy Director of Maglev Transportation Engineering Technology Research Center\, Tongji University. Dr. Zeng has long been engaged in research on maglev line and track systems. He has achieved significant research outcomes in key technological areas including maglev track structures\, guideway switch systems\, maglev vehicle-track interaction theory\, as well as maglev guideway detection technology and system condition assessment. He led the development of China’s first low-speed turnout for high-speed maglev systems and the world’s first gear-rack driven high-speed maglev turnout\, based on which he also spearheaded the development of the first 600 km/h high-speed maglev turnout. He directed the design of China’s first three-segment centering medium-low-speed maglev turnout and subsequently completed the construction design of all turnouts for the Changsha medium-low-speed maglev line. These achievements were awarded the First Prize of Hubei Provincial Technology Invention Award in 2019. Dr. Zeng presided over the project “High-speed Maglev Line Geometry Rapid Detection Equipment and Maintenance Technology” under the National Key Technology Support Program\, achieving line inspection at speeds of up to 430 km/h. He established a service condition assessment system for high-speed maglev systems\, proposing for the first time a systematic set of evaluation indicators and methods for the state of high-speed maglev systems. Throughout his years of research\, he has led one National Key Basic Research Program and is leading a National Key R&D Program project focused on theoretical research of high-speed maglev systems. The research project titled “Study on the Mechanism of Dynamic Stability in Conductor-Rail High-Speed Maglev Train-Turnout Systems” that he conducts has received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). In the past decade of research\, he has authored one monograph\, published over 30 papers\, obtained more than 10 invention patents\, chaired the compilation of three group standards on turnouts\, and participated in the formulation of two national maglev standards.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/guideway-condition-monitoring-assessment-and-maintenance-technology-practices-from-the-shanghai-high-speed-maglev-line/
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