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SUMMARY:Toward Mechano Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Sessione seminariale – Progetto ERC Advanced Grant IMMENSE \nLa sessione seminariale “Toward Mechano Intelligence” è organizzata nell’ambito del progetto ERC Advanced Grant IMMENSE. \nL’evento si terrà mercoledì 21 gennaio 2026\, presso la Sala Castigliano\, e prevede una serie di interventi di relatori invitati. \nProgramma \n9:30 – 9:45IntroduzioneAlberto Corigliano \n9:45 – 10:15Sequential Planning and Spatial Navigation Through Active InferenceGiovanni PezzuloInstitute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies – CNR Roma \n10:15 – 10:45Emergent Collective Cognition in Multi-Agent Systems: An Integrated Approach Combining Active Inference and Information TheoryDomenico MaistoInstitute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies – CNR Roma \n10:45 – 11:10Coffee break \n11:10 – 11:40On the Structure of Compositional Intelligence: Hierarchical Representations and the Reuse of Neural ComputationFrancesco DonnarummaInstitute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies – CNR Roma \n11:40 – 12:00Recent Deep Learning & Reduced Order Modeling for Simulation\, Discovery and Control of Large-Scale SystemsAndrea ManzoniMOX\, Dipartimento di Matematica – Politecnico di Milano \n12:00 – 12:20Active Inference for Perception\, Action\, and Learning in Mechanical SystemsMatteo TorzoniDipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale – Politecnico di Milano \n12:20 – 12:30ConclusioniAlberto Corigliano \nAbstract e biografie dei relatori sono disponibili cliccando qui.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/toward-mechano-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:How to harness irrigation-groundwater linkages to adapt to climate changes
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, January 21st\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Paolo Colombo will deliver a seminar entitled “How to harness irrigation-groundwater linkages to adapt to climate changes” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nGroundwater is crucial in sustaining life\, worldwide depletion has been observed\, linked to climate changes and human consumption. This leads to risks for the whole water system. The Po plain makes no exception. It does however offer some solutions: the historical irrigation practices foster aquifer recharge\, opening a path towards possible adaptation. The presentation will follow the path of my PhD\, answering the questions: how will groundwater respond to future climate changes? Can we “hit two pigeons with a stone” and safeguarding heritage irrigation canals while adapting to climate change? What do we need to consider? The answers have come through field tests in cooperation with farmers and an irrigation consortium\, groundwater monitoring and numerical modeling. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nCurrently a PhD student at Politecnico di Milano\, Paolo Colombo graduated in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering with a focus on water management and a thesis on human impacts on hydrological droughts. Keen in finding ways to bring communities together and fostering cooperation on water and drought matters\, he is now leading a pilot project to harness the link between heritage irrigation canals and groundwater\, to foster adaptation to droughts and climate change. In his research he utilizes time series analysis\, numerical modelling and data-driven modeling to test stressors to the water system\, some of which have been developed during a visiting period at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2025. He loves biking and the freedom it enables.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/how-to-harness-irrigation-groundwater-linkages-to-adapt-to-climate-changes/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Ageing effects in metro tunnel ground-borne vibrations: a combined numerical and experimental approach
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, January 21st\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Valerio Maugeri will deliver a seminar entitled “Ageing effects in metro tunnel ground-borne vibrations: a combined numerical and experimental approach” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nGround-borne vibrations generated by metro trains can affect human comfort\, structural integrity\, and the operation of sensitive equipment. The role of ballast ageing in the dynamic response of track-tunnel-soil systems remains poorly understood\, motivating dedicated investigation. A combined numerical and experimental framework is presented. On the numerical side\, two computationally efficient three-dimensional models are adopted: (i) a novel formulation in which track and tunnel are modeled as beam elements coupled to dynamic impedance functions\, and (ii) a 2.5D Finite Element model with Perfectly Matched Layers developed in a fully open-source environment. Experimentally\, ballast dynamic behavior is characterized through cyclic simple shear and seismic laboratory tests with controlled degradation\, as well as through in situ active MASW surveys. The combined approach investigates vibration propagation under different ballast degradation conditions. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nValerio Maugeri holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, obtained in 2023. He is currently a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic\, and Geotechnical Engineering (39th cycle\, final year). His main technical expertise lies in dynamic soil-structure interaction and in numerical and experimental methodologies involving seismic wave propagation. \nHis current research focuses on ground-borne vibrations generated by metro trains\, with particular attention to how ageing and degradation of infrastructure components influence vibration levels perceived in the surrounding environment. \nIn his free time\, he enjoys travelling\, watching movies\, and spending time with friends.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/ageing-effects-in-metro-tunnel-ground-borne-vibrations-a-combined-numerical-and-experimental-approach/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:IRIDE per la ricerca scientifica e la formazione universitaria
DESCRIPTION:L’evento “IRIDE per la ricerca scientifica e la formazione universitaria” si terrà mercoledì 28 gennaio 2026\, a partire dalle ore 14:00\, presso l’Aula 16B.0.1 dell’Edificio 16B\, in via Bonardi 9.\nAll’iniziativa interverranno rappresentanti dell’Agenzia Spaziale Europea (ESA)\, dell’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) e del Copernicus User Forum. Gli interventi forniranno un quadro informativo sul programma di osservazione della Terra IRIDE\, illustrandone obiettivi\, caratteristiche e potenzialità applicative.\n\nLa tavola rotonda sarà dedicata al ruolo dell’Università nella formazione e nella ricerca scientifica connessa all’utilizzo dei prodotti IRIDE di osservazione della Terra\, con il coinvolgimento dei partecipanti in presenza.\n\nNel corso della giornata\, dalle ore 10:00 alle ore 18:00\, sarà inoltre attiva una Poster Session presso lo Spazio Vetrato dell’Edificio 13\, dedicata agli studenti\, con la partecipazione di aziende operanti nel settore della space economy coinvolte nel programma IRIDE.\n\nSarà possibile seguire l’evento anche da remoto tramite Webex Room al seguente link:\nhttps://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/giovanna.venuti\nLa partecipazione alla tavola rotonda è prevista esclusivamente in presenza.\n\nPer partecipare è richiesta l’iscrizione tramite il seguente form:\nhttps://forms.office.com/e/XgfbBwivc5\n\nLa locandina dell’evento\, con il programma dettagliato della giornata\, è disponibile al seguente link.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/iride-per-la-ricerca-scientifica-e-la-formazione-universitaria/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Mapping chemicals of concern in plastic recycling streams using the EU SCIP database - Chemicals of concern in plastics: Measured occurrence and implications for chemical management and the circular economy
DESCRIPTION:Two seminars will be held on Friday\, January 30\, from 9:30 to 11:00 CET\, in the Grandori Room (Building 4). \nIt will be possible to attend the seminar both in person and online via Webex at the following link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/mario.grosso \nThe first seminar\, titled “Mapping chemicals of concern in plastic recycling streams using the EU SCIP database”\, will be delivered by Dr. Masahiro Oguchi\, Chief Senior Researcher at the Material Cycles Division of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (Japan). Profile is available at https://www.nies.go.jp/researchers-e/204498.html. \nAbstractThis seminar examines how chemical additives of concern may enter plastic recycling streams through an analysis of the EU SCIP database. By linking substances of very high concern with polymer types and product categories\, it identifies product–polymer combinations likely to contain problematic additives and discusses implications for targeted chemical management in circular plastics. \nThe second seminar\, titled “Chemicals of concern in plastics: Measured occurrence and implications for chemical management and the circular economy”\, will be presented by Dr. Natsuko Kajiwara\, Prime Senior Researcher at the Material Cycles Division of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (Japan). Profile is available at https://www.nies.go.jp/researchers-e/202204.html. \nAbstractPlastics contain a wide range of additives that provide specific functions. Some of these substances raise concerns due to hazardous properties and are subject to international regulation. The seminar presents case studies on chemicals of concern unintentionally entering plastic recycling streams\, with a focus on measured data from Japan.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/mapping-chemicals-of-concern-in-plastic-recycling-streams-using-the-eu-scip-database-chemicals-of-concern-in-plastics-measured-occurrence-and-implications-for-chemical-management-and-the-circular-eco/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 DICA Young Researchers Day
DESCRIPTION:Il 2026 DICA Young Researchers Day si terrà giovedì 5 febbraio 2026\, dalle 16:00 alle 18:00\, presso Aula Grandori. \nL’evento è dedicato alla presentazione dei Ricercatori a Tempo Determinato in Tenure Track (RTT) alla comunità dipartimentale e all’illustrazione delle iniziative di Ateneo e di Dipartimento rivolte ai giovani ricercatori. L’incontro è pensato come momento di confronto e networking per la comunità del nostro dipartimento e si concluderà con un light aperitivo. \nProgramma \n16:00 – Introduzione del DirettoreAttilio Frangi \n16:10 – Presentazione degli RTT del DipartimentoEstefania Cuenca AsensioAlessandra BonfantiMatteo AntelmiKatia BoschiArianna CatenacciJacopo Maria De PontiAronne Dell’OcaDaniele Oxoli \n16:50 – Iniziative Talent PoliMiValentina Zega \n17:20 – Iniziative Talent del DipartimentoValentina Zega \n17:40 – Light aperitivo
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/2026-dica-young-researchers-day/
CATEGORIES:Ricerca e Innovazione,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260211T120000
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SUMMARY:City-scale mapping of urban tree species and structure through multispectral and tristereoscopic satellite data integration
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, February 11th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Chiara Bottaro will deliver a seminar entitled “City-scale mapping of urban tree species and structure through multispectral and tristereoscopic satellite data integration” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nThis study presents a multi-source remote sensing approach for mapping individual urban trees across the city of Milan\, integrating spectral and structural data to support urban ecosystem assessment. Tree species are classified using supervised methods applied to WorldView-2 imagery\, with municipal tree inventory data for training and validation. Structural attributes\, including tree height and crown size\, are derived from a canopy height model generated from Beijing-3 tristereoscopic images and LiDAR-based terrain data. The workflow addresses challenges related to data volume and spatial misalignment\, producing high-resolution\, GIS-compatible maps for urban planning and environmental monitoring. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nChiara is a PhD candidate at the Politecnico di Milano\, Department of Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering\, Section of Geodesy. She obtained a double master’s degree with honors in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Milan and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Her research\, funded by the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)\, focuses on mapping and monitoring urban vegetation biodiversity using remote sensing techniques. Her expertise includes multi-sensor digital photogrammetry\, satellite image processing\, and the use of photogrammetric techniques for digital elevation model reconstruction from tristereoscopic satellite imagery.\nPassionate about plants\, forests and wild Floras she spends her free time up in the mountains or in beautiful gardens.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/city-scale-mapping-of-urban-tree-species-and-structure-through-multispectral-and-tristereoscopic-satellite-data-integration/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Learning governing equations of weakly nonlinear oscillators by machine learning
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, January 11th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Teng Ma will deliver a seminar entitled “Learning governing equations of weakly nonlinear oscillators by machine learning” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nWeakly nonlinear oscillators are fundamental to a wide range of physical systems. While linear models are often used for simplicity\, the long-term stability and evolution of these systems are frequently governed by subtle nonlinearities. In structural engineering and beyond\, characterizing these weakly nonlinear signatures from data remains a significant challenge due to their small magnitude compared to the dominant linear response.\nWe introduce EvLOWN\, a data-driven methodology designed to autonomously discover the governing equations of weakly nonlinear oscillators from sparse and noisy observations. After validating its robustness on benchmark systems\, we demonstrate EvLOWN’s versatility through diverse high-impact applications: from reconstructing the orbital dynamics of the Tiangong and International Space Stations to capturing the precise equations of motion for complex vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) from wind-tunnel experimental data. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nTeng is currently a double PhD candidate in Civil Engineering at Tongji University and Structural Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on AI for Engineering Systems\, with a specialization in data-driven dynamical system identification. He conceptualized and developed an interpretable scientific machine learning framework for governing-law discovery\, with successful applications in fluid-structure interaction (FSI) and MEMS devices. Related researches are published on Structure and Infrastructure Engineering\, Physics of Fluids\, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics etc.\nIn his spare time\, Teng enjoys singing\, boxing\, running and hiking in the mountains.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/learning-governing-equations-of-weakly-nonlinear-oscillators-by-machine-learning/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Life-Cycle Engineering of Coastal Infrastructure Systems under Multiple Hazards - Integrating Experiments\, Modeling\, and Data-Driven Approaches for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 20 febbraio si terrà un seminario intitolato “Life-Cycle Engineering of Coastal Infrastructure Systems under Multiple Hazards – Integrating Experiments\, Modeling\, and Data-Driven Approaches for Resilience“\, che avrà luogo in Aula Grandori (Edificio 4) alle ore 14:30 CET. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto da Mitsuyoshi Akiyama\, Professore di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale presso la Waseda University di Tokyo\, Giappone. \n\nAbstract \nThis presentation introduces a life-cycle engineering framework for coastal infrastructure systems that integrates structural experiments\, numerical modeling\, machine learning\, and spatial representation of uncertainty to support resilient system development under multiple hazards. The research aims to connect physical understanding of structural behavior with system level risk and resilience assessment over the entire service life. \nStructural experiments and numerical simulations provide insight into damage mechanisms\, performance variability\, and failure progression under extreme events. These results are complemented by data driven and machine learning-based techniques that support efficient modeling\, uncertainty representation\, and large-scale system evaluation. Spatial modeling is used to capture correlations and interactions among infrastructure components and hazards across coastal regions. \nBy integrating these approaches within a life-cycle perspective\, the framework enables consistent evaluation of risk\, functionality loss\, and recovery of coastal infrastructure systems subjected to interacting hazards such as earthquakes\, tsunamis\, environmental deterioration\, and long-term climate-related effects. The presentation demonstrates how the combination of experiments\, modeling\, and learning contributes to the development of more resilient coastal infrastructure systems and cities. \n\nSpeaker’s bio \nMitsuyoshi Akiyama is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Waseda University. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Tohoku University and previously served as Assistant and Associate Professor there before joining Waseda University in 2011. He has held visiting academic appointments at Lehigh University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. His research addresses life-cycle engineering of coastal infrastructure systems under multiple hazards\, integrating experiments\, modeling\, data-driven approaches\, and probabilistic assessment of risk and resilience. Dr. Akiyama has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and currently serves as Managing Editor of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering and Associate Editor of the Journal of Bridge Engineering. He is a Fellow of SEI and serves as Chair of IABSE Commission 6 on Sustainability. He is also an Executive Committee Member of IABMAS and IALCCE\, and an Executive Board Member of IASSAR.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/life-cycle-engineering-of-coastal-infrastructure-systems-under-multiple-hazards-integrating-experiments-modeling-and-data-driven-approaches-for-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Reliability Assessment of Structures and Infrastructure Systems Subjected to Extreme Hazards in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Lunedì 23 febbraio si terrà un seminario intitolato “Reliability Assessment of Structures and Infrastructure Systems Subjected to Extreme Hazards in a Changing Climate”\, che avrà luogo in Aula Grandori (Edificio 4) alle ore 14:30 CET. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto da Michel Ghosn\, Professore di Ingegneria Civile presso il City College della City University of New York (CUNY). \nAbstract \nCivil infrastructure systems are exposed to various types of human-made\, environmental\, and climatic hazards within their service lives. Reliability-based approaches and probabilistic risk-informed methods have long been used for assessing the safety of such systems and developing design standards and specifications to account for the random nature of these hazards\, their intensities\, rates of occurrence\, and possible compounding effects.  Specifically\, current design standards provide reliability-calibrated design load maps and tables as well as load combination factors for use in engineering practice during a structure’s safety assessment process.  These maps and associated procedures are based on historical data assuming that the underlying climatic processes are unchanging over time and that observed variations in the historical data are only random oscillations around underlying stationary statistical properties.  However\, ageing processes\, growth in economic activities\, and climate change are causing increases in the frequencies and intensities of human-made and environmental hazards\, raising the risk to infrastructure systems and their users.  This presentation will review the fundamental principles behind structural code developments and their underlying assumptions. It also examines analytical methods to assess the safety of structural systems accounting for the nonstationary nature of climatic hazards. The presentation will describe approaches for adjusting current structural design specifications in view of anticipated climate change scenarios.  Numerical examples will illustrate the application of these approaches for the safety assessment and the design of structural systems. \n\nSpeaker’s bio \nProf. Ghosn’s expertise is in the risk assessment and the reliability analysis of civil structure and infrastructure systems. He has worked on the development of criteria and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) procedures for quantifying bridge redundancy which formed the basis for the system factors recommended in the current American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE). He has also worked on developing models for the design of bridges for extreme events including seismic\, wind\, ship collisions and scour and their combinations. His work on the development of live load models for highway bridges led to the implementation of the current permit load factors in the AASHTO MBE. These models have also been widely applied in bridge engineering practice and adopted by researchers and practicing engineers world-wide. Professor Ghosn is currently serving on several American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) committees working on developing procedures for accounting for the effects of climate change during the design and safety assessment of buildings and other structures.  Prof. Ghosn’s overall accomplishments have been recognized through several awards from american and international engineering research and professional associations.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/reliability-assessment-of-structures-and-infrastructure-systems-subjected-to-extreme-hazards-in-a-changing-climate/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Conferenza conclusiva Progetto PRIN 2022 – ENVISION
DESCRIPTION:Conferenza conclusiva Progetto PRIN 2022 – ENVISION “Uso delle Nature-based Solutions per il controllo dell’inquinamento in ambiente lacustre” \nLa conferenza presenterà i risultati e le applicazioni di soluzioni basate sulla natura per la mitigazione del rischio e la gestione sostenibile degli ecosistemi lacustri. L’evento rappresenterà un’importante occasione di confronto tra ricercatori\, tecnici e stakeholder su approcci innovativi di gestione ambientale. \nL’incontro si svolgerà il 24 febbraio 2026 presso la sede IRSA-CNR di Verbania\, sita in Largo Vittorio Tonolli 50 – Pallanza. Si ricorda che la partecipazione è subordinata alla registrazione\, da effettuarsi entro il 20 febbraio 2026. \nPer ulteriori informazioni e modalità di iscrizione\, clicca qui per consultare la locandina.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/conferenza-conclusiva-progetto-prin-2022-envision/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Final Conference del progetto Interreg “MAURICE”
DESCRIPTION:26 febbraio 2026 | 09:00 – 17:00Palazzo Lombardia – Sala Belvedere “Silvio Berlusconi” (39° piano\, ingresso N1) \nGiovedì 26 febbraio 2026 si terrà\, presso Palazzo Lombardia\, la Final Conference del progetto Interreg “MAURICE” – Management of Urban Water Resources in Central Europe Facing Climate Change\, iniziativa guidata dal Politecnico di Milano insieme al Consorzio Est Ticino Villoresi\, con il supporto di Regione Lombardia\, MM S.p.A. e ISPRA. \nIl progetto ha sviluppato e testato una soluzione innovativa per la gestione degli eventi di siccità basata sull’utilizzo dei canali irrigui per favorire la circolazione dell’acqua e la ricarica degli acquiferi nel periodo autunno-invernale. L’acqua distribuita sui campi agricoli si infiltra nel suolo e alimenta le riserve sotterranee\, contribuendo alla creazione di un serbatoio naturale disponibile nei mesi primaverili ed estivi\, con effetti positivi sulla resilienza del sistema idrico rispetto ai rischi climatici. \nLa conferenza finale rappresenta un momento di restituzione dei risultati delle azioni pilota realizzate a Milano e Stoccarda e un’occasione di confronto tecnico-istituzionale sull’implementazione della Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) in Italia come misura di adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici e come componente di una gestione integrata delle risorse idriche. \n\nProgramma\nSessione mattutina (09:00 – 12:00) – in lingua inglese\nPresentazione dei risultati delle attività di modellazione delle acque sotterranee a supporto di strategie di gestione dei rischi climatici e antropici. \nGroundwater modelling to inform agricultural managed aquifer recharge in Milan \n\nProf. Luca Alberti\, Politecnico di Milano\nPaolo Colombo\, Politecnico di Milano\nClaudia Medina Montecinos\, Politecnico di Milano\n\nUnderstanding falling aquifer levels through groundwater modelling in Stuttgart \n\nDr. Kristina Schenk\, Office for Environmental Protection of the State Capital Stuttgart\nDr. Thomas Ertel\, Environment & Technology Esslingen\nDr. Ulrich Lang\, KuP Ingenieurgesellschaft Professor Kobus und Partner\, Leinfelden-Echterdingen\n\nIntervento istituzionale: \n\nAlessandro Nardo\, Direttore Generale\, Regione Lombardia – Direzione Generale Enti Locali\, Montagna\, Risorse Energetiche\, Utilizzo Risorsa Idrica\n\nLa sessione si concluderà con una discussione sulle lezioni apprese e sulla replicabilità delle soluzioni sperimentate nei diversi contesti territoriali. \n\nSessione pomeridiana (13:00 – 17:00) – in lingua italiana\nProgetti MAR attuati in Italia \n\nRudy Rossetto\, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna Pisa\nAlessandro Cassasso\, Politecnico di Torino\nPaolo Severi\, Regione Emilia-Romagna\nMara Meggiorin\, Ramboll\n\nTavola rotonda – “MAR in contesti agricoli”Applicabilità di misure di ricarica artificiale degli acquiferi in sinergia con le pratiche agricole (Agricultural-MAR): problematiche e opportunità in Italia. \n\nClaudio Gandolfi\, Università degli Studi di Milano\nMarco Chiesa\, Consorzio di Bonifica Muzza Bassa Lodigiana\nElena Brugna\, Regione Lombardia – Direzione Generale Agricoltura\, Sovranità Alimentare e Foreste\nLuigi Simonazzi\, Coldiretti Milano-Lodi-Monza Brianza\nAlberto Lasagna\, Confagricoltura Pavia\nClaudio De Paola\, Parco Lombardo Valle del Ticino\n\nTavola rotonda – “Verso la gestione integrata delle risorse idriche”Sinergie tra interventi di gestione dell’acqua e del territorio per rafforzare la resilienza del sistema idrico ai rischi climatici. \n\nLuca Alberti\, Politecnico di Milano\nFrancesco La Vigna\, Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale\nCarlo Enrico Cassani\, Regione Lombardia – Direzione Generale Enti Locali\, Montagna\, Risorse Energetiche\, Utilizzo Risorsa Idrica\nAlessandro Rota\, Associazione regionale consorzi gestione e tutela del territorio e acque irrigue Lombardia\nFrancesco Tornatore\, Autorità di Bacino Distrettuale del Fiume Po\nFabio Marelli\, MM S.p.A.\nMarco Felisa\, Città Metropolitana di Milano\nMita Lapi\, Fondazione Lombardia per l’Ambiente (in attesa di conferma)\n\n\nModalità di partecipazione\nLa partecipazione in presenza è gratuita ma soggetta a registrazione fino a esaurimento posti. \nIscrizioni al seguente link:https://forms.office.com/e/qz52YJ6uiZ \nRegistrazioni aperte fino al 13 febbraio alle ore 16:00 (CET).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/final-conference-del-progetto-interreg-maurice/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260311T120000
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder-based eDNA monitoring framework for marine biodiversity management
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Eleonora Barbaccia will deliver a seminar entitled “Stakeholder-based eDNA monitoring framework for marine biodiversity management” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nMonitoring marine biodiversity at high spatio-temporal resolution remains constrained by the vast scale of ocean systems and the logistical\, financial and taxonomic limitations of conventional surveys. As a result\, available data are often fragmented\, spatially restricted and temporally discontinuous\, reducing their reliability for effective marine governance. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is based on the analysis of genetic material that organisms naturally release into their environment\, allowing species detection from environmental samples without direct observation or capture. Within the eWHALE project\, this research developed and validated an integrated monitoring model that combines eDNA\, opportunistic platforms and stakeholder engagement to expand spatial coverage\, increase sampling frequency and reduce operational costs. The framework provides a scalable pathway to generate policy-relevant marine biodiversity data that can directly inform strategic conservation planning and evidence-based marine management. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nEleonora holds an MSc in Marine Sciences from the University of Milano-Bicocca (2022). She is currently a PhD candidate (38th cycle) in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICA)\, Politecnico di Milano. \nHer research focuses on advancing marine biodiversity monitoring by developing spatially extensive\, temporally consistent and cost-efficient data frameworks to support effective conservation and management. Her work centres on integrating environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling with opportunistic platforms such as whale-watching vessels\, validating analytical workflows across laboratories\, optimising seawater sampling protocols\, and evaluating the operational and economic feasibility of this monitoring model. A core dimension of her research is stakeholder engagement\, examining how institutional and non-institutional actors can contribute to and sustain long-term biodiversity monitoring systems.\nIn her free time\, she practises and teaches scuba diving\, exploring marine ecosystems from a complementary\, in-water perspective.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/environmental-dna-edna-monitoring-for-marine-biodiversity-management/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260311T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Fatigue Behaviour of High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete: From Experimental Investigations to Design Provisions
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Gabriele Bocchino will deliver a seminar entitled “Understanding the Fatigue Behaviour of High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete: From Experimental Investigations to Design Provisions”. \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nThe topic of fatigue in concrete is receiving increasing attention as a growing number of fatigue-sensitive structures are being constructed. These include energy-harvesting and energy-storage infrastructures\, industrial slabs\, bridges\, and infrastructural pavements\, which\, over their service life\, may undergo millions of load cycles\, possibly leading to premature degradation and failure.\nFibre-Reinforced Concrete (FRC)\, owing to the bridging effect of fibres\, exhibits significant tensile resistance and improved toughness compared to plain concrete\, enabling it to better withstand cyclic loading. Nevertheless\, current design codes only provide fatigue formulations originally derived for plain concrete\, strongly limiting the advantages offered by the improved capabilities of FRC.\nThe talk will outline the problem of fatigue in concrete structures\, provide an overview of the behaviour of FRC under fatigue loading\, and conclude with new tailored formulations informed by experimental results\, aimed at better exploiting the enhanced performance of FRC materials. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nGabriele D. Bocchino is a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (39th cycle). He holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, obtained in 2023. He developed his master’s thesis at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre\, while working as a Scientific Trainee. \nHis current research focuses on the fatigue behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) and on code provisions for the design of fatigue-sensitive FRC structures\, combining experimental campaigns with analytical modelling. As part of his PhD programme\, carried out in collaboration with the industrial partner Cemex\, he spent six months at the company’s research facilities in Switzerland conducting original experimental tests and gaining hands-on experience in FRC production processes.\nIn his free time\, Gabriele enjoys automating tasks\, reading\, ice-skating\, dancing\, and travelling.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/understanding-the-fatigue-behaviour-of-high-performance-fibre-reinforced-concrete-from-experimental-investigations-to-design-provisions/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260316T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T140718Z
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SUMMARY:Large-scale testing for resilient infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 16\, a seminar titled “Large-scale testing for resilient infrastructure” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 16:15.\n\nThe seminar will be given by Prof. Anastasios Sextos\, University of Bristol\, UK.\n\nSpeaker’s bio\nAnastasios Sextos (www.asextos.net) is Professor of Earthquake Engineering at the University of Bristol and Director of the Laboratory of Earthquake Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens where he serves on a dual appointment. He is the Founding Director of the new UKCRIC National Facility in Soil–Foundation–Structure Interaction (SoFSI) in Bristol\, where he also acted as the Head of the Earthquake and Geotechnical Engineering Research Group\, the Founding Director of the MSc in Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience\, and a member of the UKCRIC Management Board. Between 2011 and 2026\, he coordinated 40 internationally funded research grants including the GCRF-funded project on Seismic Resilience of Schools in Nepal\, which delivered the world’s first building on a low-cost PVC-based seismic isolation system\, awarded by the Anti-Seismic Systems International Society (ASSiSi). He serves on the drafting committee of Structural Eurocodes and chairs Greece’s National Pre-Earthquake Assessment Committee of Public Buildings. He is an Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering\, Earthquake Spectra and Journal of Earthquake Engineering. He has been a Research Visitor at University California Berkeley (2007)\, a Fulbright Research Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012) and a National High-end Foreign Expert in China (2016-2019). He is the recipient of 20 national and international awards for academic performance\, teaching\, and research excellence. Anastasios has authored or co-authored 115 journal papers (94% Q1)  in the areas of experimental and computational earthquake engineering\, dynamic soil-structure interaction\, seismic resilience of critical energy and transportation networks\, seismic design and assessment of bridges\, community resilience\, multiple-support excitation of extended structures\, hybrid testing\, machine learning and structural health monitoring. 
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/large-scale-testing-for-resilient-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Politecnico di Milano\, Piazza Leonardo Da Vinci 1\, Milano\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260316T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260311T094800Z
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SUMMARY:The Earth Observation Space Economy
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 16\, a seminar titled “The Earth Observation Space Economy” will be held in Room 9.0.3 (Building 9) from 16:30 to 18:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Giuseppe Borghi\, Head of Φ-lab Division\, ESA\, ESRIN Italy.\nFor those who wish to attend remotely\, the seminar will also be accessible via Webex at the following link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/alberto.vavassori\n\nAbstract\nThis seminar will explore key aspects of the space economy\, with a particular focus on the Earth Observation (EO) sector. It will begin by introducing the space economy and defining the criteria for “commercial space.” The seminar will then analyze the overall Space and EO markets\, followed by a detailed examination of the European EO commercial sector and ESA’s commercialization programs. Finally\, it will highlight the ESA Φ-lab innovation lab and the Investing in Industrial Innovation (InCubed) program as exemplary initiatives supporting innovative entrepreneurs in the EO domain.\n\nSpeaker’s bio\nGiuseppe Borghi is leading the Φ-lab Division since June 2020\, with the mission to “accelerate the future of Earth observation.” He holds a PhD in robotics and artificial intelligence\, as well as a Master’s degree in executive general management. After a few years in AI and robotics research at Politecnico di Milano\, he transitioned to the space industry in 1998\, dedicating about 30 years to driving global innovation. Throughout his career\, he has held numerous executive and managerial roles\, with a steadfast commitment to advancing the space industry by leveraging transformative innovations in technology and business models as key enablers of success.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/the-earth-observation-space-economy/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260220T104544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140830Z
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SUMMARY:From atomistic simulations to macroscopic structures: multiscale mechanics of materials from nuclear fusion to microelectronics
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 17\, a seminar titled “From atomistic simulations to macroscopic structures: multiscale mechanics of materials from nuclear fusion to microelectronics”  will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 11:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Luca Reali\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\, Politecnico di Milano. \nFor those who wish to attend remotely\, the seminar will also be accessible via Webex at the following link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/enrico.masoero\n\nAbstract\nIn this seminar\, I will discuss how computational tools can help us understand mechanisms active at the fundamental scale of atoms\, and how this translates to engineering design.\nTwo examples\, taken from my own research activity\, are radiation damage in metals and fracture of silicon in micro-electromechanical systems. In both cases\, the starting point is to directly simulate the mechanisms of interest at the lowest scale\, whether it is a localised impact of a neutron on a lattice or the fracture of a brittle phase. We then extract quantities that are familiar to engineering design\, such as a creep rate or the fracture toughness.\nI will also show how the atomistic modelling can be part of large modelling endeavours\, in my case applied to the structural simulation of a fusion device. Starting from stochastic Monte Carlo simulations of the neutron fields\, we need atomistic models to translate neutron fluxes into quantifiable effects on materials; subsequently\, we use the finite element method in a high-performance computing setting to estimate the expected elastic stress during operations.\n\nSpeaker’s bio\nAfter a degree in Industrial and Materials Engineering from the University of Trento\, and a short experience in a startup as a junior engineer\, Luca graduated with a PhD in Theory and Simulation of Materials at Imperial College London. His research there involved the computational modelling of zirconium alloys for nuclear fission applications\, using planar discrete dislocation plasticity.\nHe then spent 4 years at the UK Atomic Energy Authority\, in Oxfordshire\, building an understanding of radiation damage in materials for nuclear fusion applications. Intense neutron irradiation profoundly changes engineering materials and structures. This has implications for the very fundamental atomic mechanisms as well as for macroscopic phenomena such as swelling and irradiation creep. Incorporating irradiation effects into large finite element models and performing stress analyses were the main objectives of his research.\nAfter a successful application to the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions call\, he was hired as a researcher at the Politecnico di Milano\, to lead a project that aims at integrating atomistic methods into existing models for the mechanical response and fracture of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).\nOverall\, his interests are positioned at the intersection between structural mechanics\, materials science and computational physics.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/from-atomistic-simulations-to-macroscopic-structures-multiscale-mechanics-of-materials-from-nuclear-fusion-to-microelectronics/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
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SUMMARY:World Water Day 2026 – Women and girls in water solutions
DESCRIPTION:In line with the theme proposed by the United Nations\, Gender and water\, this year’s edition of World Water Day will focus on the topic Women and girls in water solutions\, with the aim of highlighting the role of women and girls in developing and advancing global water solutions.\n\nThe event represents an important opportunity for scientific and cultural dialogue on one of the most pressing challenges of our time and will feature contributions from international guest speakers:\nNosim Noah – Site Engineer at Oikos East Africa\nFrancesca Greco – Senior Expert Associate at EMEA (Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association) and Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Geography\, King’s College London (UK)\nTheir talks will be followed by an intervention by Prof. Maria Cristina Rulli from the Politecnico di Milano\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.\n\nEvent details:\nDate: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\nTime: from 9:30 AM\nLocation: Grandori Room (bld. 4)\n\nTo attend the event in person\, please register using the following form: World Water Day @ DICA 2026 – Women and girls in water solutions\nIt will also be possible to follow the event online via WebEx: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/massimiliano.cremonesi\n\nAll detailed information about the program of the day can be found by cliking here.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/world-water-day-2026-women-and-girls-in-water-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Commissione scientifica,Seminari e conferenze
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T120000
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SUMMARY:From agri-food waste to energy and materials: challenges and opportunities of thermal conversion
DESCRIPTION:Il seminario\, intitolato “From agri-food waste to energy and materials: challenges and opportunities of thermal conversion“ si terrà martedì 24 marzo alle ore 10:00\, presso l’aula Grandori\, e sarà tenuto da Izabella Maj\, Assistant Professor presso la Silesian University of Technology di Gliwice (Polonia). \nSpeaker’s bioIzabella Maj\, PhD\, is an Assistant Professor at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice\, Poland\, within the Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on the thermal conversion of biomass and waste\, high-temperature corrosion\, ash characterization and utilization\, and emission control in energy systems. A key theme of her current work is the sustainable and safe utilization of animal-origin waste—such as poultry litter and cattle manure—within waste-to-energy and circular economy frameworks. She is currently the Principal Investigator of a project funded by the National Science Centre (Poland)\, investigating the influence of aluminosilicate additives on ash properties and high-temperature corrosion during biomass combustion. \nAbstractThe thermal conversion of agri-food waste\, particularly animal-origin waste\, represents a promising pathway for sustainable waste management and energy recovery within the circular economy framework. Materials such as poultry litter and cattle manure are produced in large quantities worldwide and pose significant environmental challenges when managed through conventional land application\, including greenhouse gas emissions\, nutrient runoff\, and the spread of pathogens and antibiotic residues. Thermal treatment offers an effective alternative\, enabling energy recovery while reducing environmental and sanitary risks. \nThe presentation addresses the combustion and gasification of animal-origin waste\, with particular attention to ash behavior\, high-temperature corrosion\, and valorization pathways for process by-products. Special focus is given to chlorine-induced corrosion mechanisms in power boilers\, which represent one of the main operational barriers in waste-to-energy systems. Experimental corrosion studies conducted on boiler steels under controlled temperatures are presented\, supported by detailed microstructural and kinetic analyses. \nThe role of aluminosilicate additives—such as halloysite\, kaolin\, and bentonite—in modifying ash chemistry is also discussed. Results show that targeted ash modification can significantly influence ash melting behavior\, suppress low-temperature melt formation\, and reduce corrosion rates by improving oxide scale integrity. Beyond corrosion mitigation\, potential utilization routes for biomass ashes are explored\, including applications in additive manufacturing (3D printing).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/from-agri-food-waste-to-energy-and-materials-challenges-and-opportunities-of-thermal-conversion/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260331T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260331T120000
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SUMMARY:Municipal solid waste management in Japan: Insights from the Far East
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 31\, a seminar titled “Municipal solid waste management in Japan: Insights from the Far East” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) from 10:30 to 12:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Kosuke Kawai\, Chief Senior Researcher Material Cycles Division\, National Institute for Environmental Studies\, Japan.\n\nAbstract\nDo you know how waste is managed in Japan\, a country located in the Far East? During the 1960s\, a period of rapid economic growth\, large amounts of waste were generated. Because landfill sites quickly became scarce\, many incineration facilities were built across the country. Nowadays\, about 80% of Japan’s municipal solid waste is treated by incineration. Food waste is incinerated together with non-separated municipal solid waste in many areas. However\, some municipalities separately collect food waste on their own initiative. More advanced municipal waste management systems have been developed in such areas thanks to the separate collection of food waste. This presentation will introduce how municipal solid waste management is carried out in Japan and highlight good practices in waste valorization.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/municipal-solid-waste-management-in-japan-insights-from-the-far-east/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260409T105701Z
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SUMMARY:Accounting for spatial dependence in flood hazard assessment at basin scale
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, April 15th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Ana Maria Rotaru will deliver a seminar entitled “Accounting for spatial dependence in flood hazard assessment at basin scale” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nFlood hazard assessments at basin scale often rely on simplified representations of extreme events\, assuming that the same level of severity occurs across the entire catchment. This assumption rarely holds in reality\, and the resulting flood maps correspond to longer return period than intended.\nThis work explicitly characterizes the spatial dependence of flood-generating extremes in producing hazard maps within the Lambro River basin. A conditional extreme value framework is used to model the dependence structure of precipitation and generate a large ensemble of scenarios\, each sharing the same joint return period at the basin scale but with varying return periods across sub-catchments. The rainfall scenarios drive 2D hydrodynamic simulations\, producing a set of flood maps that can be synthesized into probabilistic hazard maps.\nThe findings demonstrate that accounting for spatial dependence returns a richer depiction of the flood hazard compared to the current practice. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nAna Maria is a third-year PhD candidate in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering at DICA. She is currently spending her visiting period at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago. She holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering for Risk Mitigation from Politecnico di Milano. \nHer PhD focuses on 2D hydrodynamic modelling of riverine floods\, with a particular interest in boundary condition definition. Alongside this\, she has been involved in a range of related topics\, including flood risk assessment in data-scarce regions\, detention basin modelling\, citizen science data validation\, and text mining approaches for extracting natural hazard information from unconventional sources. \nWhen she’s not modelling floods on a computer\, she prefers to be outside: hiking\, cycling\, or exploring new places.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/accounting-for-spatial-dependence-in-flood-hazard-assessment-at-basin-scale/
LOCATION:Grandori Room (Building 4)
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Beneath the Frescoes of Pompeii: the Use of GPR to Identify and Image Roman Masonry Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Wednesday\, April 15th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Sara Donzelli will deliver a seminar entitled “Beneath the Frescoes of Pompeii: the Use of GPR to Identify and Image Roman Masonry Arrangements” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nThe structural evaluation of walls in Pompeii requires accurate knowledge of construction techniques hidden by plaster and frescoes\, which prevent direct observation and preclude invasive investigation. To address this challenge\, a non-destructive methodology based on high-frequency Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is proposed. A dedicated experimental setup enables surveys directly on decorated surfaces\, improving signal quality while ensuring full compatibility with conservation requirements. A 2D approach supports the identification and mapping of masonry typologies\, while 3D acquisition allows the imaging of surface masonry arrangements. The integration of these techniques provides a robust framework to support structural assessment and conservation management at Pompeii. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nSara holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, obtained in 2023. She is currently a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (39th cycle).\nShe is developing a joint experimental and numerical approach for the assessment of buildings in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Currently\, her research focuses on the use of Ground Penetrating Radar as a non-invasive methodology to characterise Roman masonry arrangements hidden by decorated surfaces.\nIn her free time\, she enjoys reading\, listening to all genres of music and theatre.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/beneath-the-frescoes-of-pompeii-the-use-of-gpr-to-identify-and-image-roman-masonry-arrangements/
LOCATION:Grandori Room (Building 4)
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260415T090910Z
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UID:32407-1776272400-1776277800@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:Responsabilità. Dove finisce la responsabilità dell'ingegnere per la sua ricerca?
DESCRIPTION:Prende il via il ciclo di seminari “Guardare oltre: L’ingegneria come risorsa sociale”\, un’iniziativa del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale nata in co-progettazione con il gruppo META\, con l’obiettivo di arricchire il lavoro di ricerca guardando all’ingegneria non soltanto come insieme di competenze e soluzioni tecniche\, ma anche come risorsa dalle forti implicazioni sociali. \nIl primo incontro\, dal titolo “Responsabilità. Dove finisce la responsabilità dell’ingegnere per la sua ricerca?”\, si terrà mercoledì 15 aprile dalle ore 17:00 alle 18:30 in Aula Grandori. \nL’evento è aperto a tutta la comunità del dipartimento ed è pensato in particolare per chi svolge attività di ricerca in ingegneria\, con l’obiettivo di favorire la costruzione di un linguaggio condiviso tra le diverse componenti del dipartimento.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/responsabilita-dove-finisce-la-responsabilita-dellingegnere-per-la-sua-ricerca/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260409T142721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T140125Z
UID:32271-1777887000-1777915800@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:1st SAFER Workshop – The Philosophy of Natural Risks Management
DESCRIPTION:On May 4\, 2026 the 1st SAFER Workshop – The Philosophy of Natural Risks Management will take place in Grandori Room (building 4)\, from 9:30 to 17:30.\n\nSAFER is a research project that brings together philosophy\, engineering\, and sociology to develop an epistemological and ethical perspective on natural risk management. The project explores the uncertainties and values underlying decision-making processes in this field\, with the aim of mapping and identifying the most suitable decision-support tools across different risk contexts.\n\nThe workshop will present the first results of the SAFER project and will provide an opportunity to discuss these topics with international experts in the philosophy of risk. The event is intended as a moment of interdisciplinary exchange\, where technical expertise is enriched by broader reflections on how we understand and manage natural risks.\n\nParticipation is open to all. Please note that the event will be held in person only\, and no online attendance will be available.\nRegistration is recommended through the following form: https://forms.gle/J2VkSpDXWKg2vk1x5\nFurther information and details are available in attached flyer.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/1st-safer-workshop-the-philosophy-of-natural-risks-management/
LOCATION:Grandori Room (Building 4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze,Webinar e Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260428T131712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T083410Z
UID:32604-1778234400-1778247000@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:Storie da toccare
DESCRIPTION:“Storie da toccare” è un’iniziativa di restituzione pubblica e sperimentazione aperta alla cittadinanza che presenta i risultati del workshop progettuale intensivo dedicato alla realizzazione di libri inclusivi\, sviluppato nell’ambito del progetto Polisocial Award “IN BIBLIO con CHIARA – INclusività e BIBLIOteche per una Cultura che Invita\, Aggrega\, Rigenera e Attiva” del Politecnico di Milano.\nL’evento si inserisce nel percorso di ricerca e public engagement di IN BIBLIO con CHIARA\, progetto che promuove la lettura come pratica di inclusione\, relazione e partecipazione civica per bambini e giovani con fragilità linguistiche\, cognitive\, sensoriali e socio-culturali\, rafforzando il ruolo delle biblioteche e dei presidi territoriali come spazi di prossimità e coesione.\nDurante la Civil Week saranno presentati e messi in sperimentazione i prototipi di libri inclusivi – fisici e ibridi – progettati secondo i principi del design for all e della Comunicazione Aumentativa Alternativa (CAA). I libri\, concepiti come strumenti culturali e relazionali\, mirano a: \n• superare barriere linguistiche e cognitive;\n• attivare esperienze multisensoriali della lettura;\n• favorire l’incontro tra bambini\, giovani\, famiglie\, educatori\, operatori e cittadini;\n• essere utilizzati in contesti bibliotecari\, educativi e in attività di prossimità sul territorio. \nL’iniziativa prevede momenti di presentazione\, interazione e prova diretta dei prototipi\, coinvolgendo attivamente il pubblico in un’esperienza partecipata di lettura. L’obiettivo è rendere visibile come il design possa contribuire concretamente alla costruzione del bene comune\, generando strumenti accessibili che rafforzano legami\, fiducia e solidarietà nei territori. \nL’evento si svolgerà presso lo spazio IN BIBLIO (IRCCS S. Maria Nascente – Fondazione Don Gnocchi\, U.O. di Neuropsichiatria e Neuroriabilitazione dell’età evolutiva) e Off Campus San Siro\, configurandosi come un’occasione di incontro tra università\, Terzo settore\, servizi socio-sanitari e cittadinanza\, per promuovere una cultura dell’inclusione attiva e condivisa.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/storie-da-toccare-milano-civil-week-2026/
LOCATION:Spazio “InBiblio”\, Centro IRCCS “S. Maria Nascente” Fondazione Don Gnocchi di Milano\,  Ingresso da via Gozzadini\, 7
CATEGORIES:Dipartimento e Società
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260506T082824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T082824Z
UID:32709-1778317200-1778346000@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:I luoghi dell'alluvione
DESCRIPTION:All’interno della Civil Week 2026\, il progetto DROP organizza una camminata nei luoghi colpiti dall’alluvione nei comuni di Gessate e Bellinzago Lombardo.\nL’evento si terrà sabato 9 maggio a partire dalle ore 9.15\, con ritrovo presso Villa Daccò\, in Via Badia 44 a Gessate.\nLa camminata sarà un momento di incontro aperto a tutta la cittadinanza\, per promuovere la consapevolezza del rischio alluvionale del proprio territorio e le azioni che i singoli cittadini possono compiere per mitigare i suoi effetti. \n\nIl progetto DROP\, finanziato da Fondazione Cariplo\, ha l’obiettivo di rendere più resilienti i comuni interessati dall’evento alluvionale di maggio 2024\, anche attraverso la promozione di misure di protezione individuale.\n\nScarica la locandina
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/i-luoghi-dellalluvione/
CATEGORIES:Dipartimento e Società
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260506T083257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T083257Z
UID:32712-1778319000-1778331600@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:Andar per marcite. I giovani e il futuro dell’ambiente milanese
DESCRIPTION:Presentazione risultati del progetto Polisocial Award 2024 ECHOES e del progetto “A2 – La potenza di Arte e Ambiente” di FAI e FLA finanziato da Fondazione Cariplo.\nA seguire Passeggiata esplorativa dall’Off Campus di Cascina Nosedo alla Marcita di Chiaravalle. \nScarica la locandina
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/andar-per-marcite-i-giovani-e-il-futuro-dellambiente-milanese/
LOCATION:Off Campus Cascina Nosedo Via San Dionigi 80\, 20139 Milano
CATEGORIES:Dipartimento e Società
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260505T122856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T122856Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated strategies for safe drinking water supply management: linking chemical and microbial stability to human health risks
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Tuesday\, May 12th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Marco Matracchi will deliver a seminar entitled “Integrated strategies for safe drinking water supply management: linking chemical and microbial stability to human health risks” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nSupplying drinking water to consumers requires treatments and distribution through a complex network\, where ensuring chemical and microbial stability is essential to prevent both acute and chronic health hazards. This is particularly relevant as water is increasingly used for irrigating home-grown vegetables within more sustainable lifestyle practices. This PhD research focuses on developing strategies and guidelines to monitor water quality in distribution networks to support safe and effective management\, considering both microbial and chemical hazards. The assessment of potential human health impact is based on the integration of innovative microbial sampling\, chemical fingerprint\, CALUX-derived toxicity data and risk assessment approaches\, enabling the apportionment of contributions from multiple contaminants and exposure pathways. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nMarco is a PhD student in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering at DICA (39th cycle). He holds an MSc in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, obtained in 2023. His PhD is part of the Horizon Europe project SafeCREW (www.safecrew.org). \nHis research focuses on improving the monitoring of drinking water\, considering both microbiological and chemical parameters. He completed a six-months visiting period at the Ulster University\, in Belfast\, Northern Irland. Moreover\, he also spent three weeks in a drinking water treatment plant in L’Ampolla\, Spain\, managed by the Consorci d’Aigües de Tarragona\, where he performed experimental activities. In his free time\, he enjoys music and doing sport.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/integrated-strategies-for-safe-drinking-water-supply-management-linking-chemical-and-microbial-stability-to-human-health-risks/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260505T123216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T123216Z
UID:32688-1778587200-1778590800@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:Mathematics for the Eye: Towards Computational Evaluation of Angle-Closure Risk Factors Using an Active-Strain Iris Model
DESCRIPTION:The next appointment in the PhDTalks seminar series will take place on Tuesday\, May 12th\, 2026\, in Grandori Room (Building 4)\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET. \nPhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department. \nThe speaker Kevin Raul Lucon Rivas will deliver a seminar entitled “Mathematics for the Eye: Towards Computational Evaluation of Angle-Closure Risk Factors Using an Active-Strain Iris Model” \nAt the end of the event\, a light refreshment will be offered\, sponsored by the department. \nThe seminar will also be accessible online at the following link. \nAbstract\nAngle-closure glaucoma\, associated to iris expansion that obstructs aqueous drainage and raise intraocular pressure in the eye\, is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. We developed a disk-shaped FEM model of the iris\, seen as active-strain fiber-reinforced material\, inclusive of two competitor muscles\, to demonstrate that the tissue architecture controls pupil diameter and iris bulging. The model captures well iris kinematics\, yet the uniform iris thickness limits the modelling of fluid obstruction. We believe that an improved model with variable thickness\, meridional curvature\, and interaction with other tissues\, will describe clinical biomarkers of angle-closure galucoma\, addressing risk assessment. \nSpeaker’s Bio\nI am a Mechanical Engineer graduated from ESPOL\, Ecuador\, with a Master’s in Mathematical Engineering from the Universidad de La Rioja\, Spain\, and a Master’s in Educational Innovation. Before pursuing a PhD\, I worked in education a field I have always been passionate about. I am currently a PhD candidate (39th cycle) at Politecnico di Milano\, under the supervision of Prof. Anna Pandolfi and Prof. Luca Dedè. Originally from Ecuador\, I came to research through a genuine fascination with the mathematics that underlies the physical world and a conviction that rigorous models can have real clinical impact. Outside of research\, I love music \, especially Latin singer-songwriters \, dancing\, reading\, travelling\, and long conversations about philosophy and consciousness. I believe that the best ideas live at the intersection of disciplines\, and I try to carry that spirit into everything I do.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/mathematics-for-the-eye-towards-computational-evaluation-of-angle-closure-risk-factors-using-an-active-strain-iris-model/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192704
CREATED:20260427T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143016Z
UID:32593-1778664600-1778675400@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:Costruire la Sostenibilità: tra scuola\, ricerca e progetto
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 13 maggio\, presso l’Aula Grandori del Politecnico di Milano (Edificio 4\, Piazza Leonardo)\, si terrà l’evento “Costruire la sostenibilità: tra scuola\, ricerca e progetto”\, un momento di incontro e confronto dedicato al ruolo dell’ingegneria e della ricerca nel promuovere pratiche sostenibili. \nLa mattinata si aprirà con i saluti istituzionali\, seguiti da alcuni interventi di approfondimento sui temi legati alla sostenibilità. \nIn programma anche l’esposizione del progetto della scuola vincitrice del contest “La Mia Scuola Sostenibile” e la sua conseguente premiazione.\nIl concorso\, promosso dal Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale del Politecnico di Milano nell’ambito del Festival dello Sviluppo Sostenibile 2025\, ha coinvolto studenti e studentesse delle scuole superiori invitandoli a proporre soluzioni concrete per migliorare la sostenibilità degli spazi scolastici\, sviluppando una riflessione critica basata su costi\, benefici e priorità\, in linea con i 17 Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile delle Nazioni Unite. \nL’evento rappresenta un’occasione per valorizzare il dialogo tra scuola e università e per mettere in luce il contributo attivo delle nuove generazioni nella costruzione di un futuro più sostenibile. \nProgramma della giornata:\n9:45 Inizio evento – Aula Grandori (Edificio 4\, Piazza Leonardo\, Milano)9:45 – 10:00 Saluti istituzionali10:00 – 10:20 Dott.ssa Eleonora Perotto – Sostenibilità ambientale @POLIMI10:20 – 10:40 Prof. Mario Grosso – Buone notizie: prospettive di ottimismo sul fronte energetico ed ambientale10:40 – 11:10 Presentazione del progetto vincitore del contest “La Mia Scuola Sostenibile”11:10 – 11:40 Pausa caffè11:40 – 12:00 Dott.ssa Giulia Cavenago – Burden shifting: spostare il problema non vuol dire risolverlo12:00 – 12:20 Prof. Giovanni Muciaccia – Polvere era e polvere ritornerà… il ciclo di vita dei materiali da costruzione12:20 Conclusione dei lavori \nPer partecipare all’evento in presenza è necessario registrarsi qui: REGISTRAZIONE \nAl seguente link è invece possibile scaricare la locandina con il programma della giornata: LOCANDINA
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/en/evento/costruire-la-sostenibilita-tra-scuola-ricerca-e-progetto/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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