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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/it/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:20260512T120000
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CREATED: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/it/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:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T053606
CREATED:20260409T142336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T091331Z
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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/it/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:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T053606
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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/it/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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T053606
CREATED:20260302T141123Z
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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/it/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:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T053606
CREATED:20260302T140806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140855Z
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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/it/evento/environmental-dna-edna-monitoring-for-marine-biodiversity-management/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260211T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T053606
CREATED:20260212T091401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T091401Z
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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/it/evento/learning-governing-equations-of-weakly-nonlinear-oscillators-by-machine-learning/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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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/it/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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T053606
CREATED:20260114T112351Z
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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/it/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: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/it/evento/how-to-harness-irrigation-groundwater-linkages-to-adapt-to-climate-changes/
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/it/evento/learning-the-physics-of-free-surface-fluid-flows-with-ai/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,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/it/evento/life-cycle-assessment-of-e-diesel-production/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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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/it/evento/multiscale-investigation-of-iodinated-contrast-media-agent-removal-using-engineered-montmorillonite-clay/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,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/it/evento/summer-school-2025-performance-protection-strengthening-of-structures-under-extreme-loading/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life
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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/it/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:PhDTalks | FROM SH*T TO GOLD: exploring novel opportunities for agricultural waste bioconversion into valuable products
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 10 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 Francesca Di Benedetto condurrà un seminario dal titolo “FROM SH*T TO GOLD: exploring novel opportunities for agricultural waste bioconversion into valuable products”. \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nAnaerobic digestion (AD) converts livestock manure and waste crops into biogas\, a renewable energy source. It also produces two major by-products: digestate and carbon dioxide. Digestate retains most nutrients from the original feedstocks and has long been used as fertilizer\, but its massive spread has led to environmental issues\, prompting EU regulation. As energy demand increases\, so does the number of AD plants\, and creating additional value from digestate and CO2 has become a priority. Meanwhile\, rising population and changing diets are increasing protein demand\, straining land and feed resources. A promising strategy to address these challenges is the bioconversion of AD by-products into Single-Cell Proteins for animal feed\, exploiting liquid digestate as a nutrient-rich substrate\, CO₂ as a carbon source\, and green H₂ as energy input. Gasifying solid digestate can further enhance resource efficiency and process autonomy\, replacing external H₂ and lowering costs. This integrated approach upcycles nutrients and reduces reliance on conventional feed crops\, aligning with circular economy principles. \nSpeaker’s bio \nFrancesca holds an MSc in Environmental Sciences from Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca\, awarded in 2022. She is currently a PhD candidate in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering (38th cycle) at Politecnico di Milano. Her research focuses on the valorization of agricultural by-products to enhance the sustainability of waste-to-resource processes. Specifically\, she is investigating bacteria-based biorefineries for the bioconversion of anaerobic digestion by-products into proteins for animal feed applications\, with an emphasis on circular economy principles. \n\n\n In her spare time\, Francesca enjoys singing and playing the piano\, hiking in the mountains\, and perfecting the art of turning food into happiness.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-from-sht-to-gold-exploring-novel-opportunities-for-agricultural-waste-bioconversion-into-valuable-products/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Numerical Methods for Fluid-Structure Interaction Problems Involving Lightweight Structures
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 20 Maggio 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 Daniele Di Cristofaro condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Numerical Methods for Fluid-Structure Interaction Problems Involving Lightweight Structures”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nProper modelling of Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) phenomena involving lightweight\, deformable structures is essential for understanding the complex dynamics in various engineering applications. In this context\, the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) Navier-Stokes equations are widely used to track the fluid-structure interface properly. However\, mesh distortion remains a significant challenge\, particularly when large deformations occur. This distortion can result in poor resolution of the fluid-structure interface\, which negatively impacts the accuracy of aerodynamic force predictions and structural responses. This research introduces a novel mesh manipulation algorithm designed to reduce mesh distortion\, thereby enhancing the accuracy of FSI simulations. The method is validated through several benchmark cases and applied to real-world problems\, including dragonfly flight\, sail deformation and hydrofoil\, demonstrating its robustness and effectiveness. \nSpeaker’s bio \n\n\nDaniele holds an MSc in Mathematical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 2022. He is currently a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic\, and Geotechnical Engineering (38th cycle) at Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on advanced Fluid-Structure Interaction methods and multiphase techniques within the Finite Element framework. In particular\, he is developing novel algorithms to address Finite Element mesh distortion and submerged lightweight structures.  \nIn his free time\, Daniele enjoys reading\, swimming\, and travelling around the world.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-numerical-methods-for-fluid-structure-interaction-problems-involving-lightweight-structures/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Towards Faster Earthquake Decisions: Advances in Real-Time Earthquake Response Systems
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 6 Maggio 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  Ileana Elizabeth Monsalvo Franco condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Towards Faster Earthquake Decisions: Advances in Real-Time Earthquake Response Systems”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nRapid earthquake response can mean the difference between lives saved and lives lost. Accurately identifying the most affected areas in near real time allows emergency services to act more effectively. However\, delivering accurate damage estimates in near real time requires significant computational power\, something that is increasingly accessible thanks to modern advances in high-performance computing. This talk presents innovative projects that harness high-performance computing for seismic emergency response\, from operational early warning systems and real-time impact assessment tools to cutting-edge workflows using Urgent Computing. The presentation will also include the ongoing PhD research focused on the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Italy\, where 3D physics-based simulations are being developed to support rapid\, data-informed decision-making. \nSpeaker’s bio \n\n\nIleana holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Earthquake Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (2023)\, and a Civil Engineering degree from UNAM in Mexico. She is currently a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic\, and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Her research focuses on near real-time earthquake impact assessment using high-fidelity 3D physics-based simulations. In particular\, she is working on the development of an automated workflow for the Friuli Venezia Giulia region\, aiming to support emergency decision-making through urgent computing and realistic ground motion modeling. \nOutside of research\, Ileana enjoys hiking\, running\, watching films\, and is proudly obsessed with her dog\, Akela.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-towards-faster-earthquake-decisions-advances-in-real-time-earthquake-response-systems/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Exploring fused silica properties for innovative microdevices: the case of a toroidal resonator gyroscope
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 8 aprile 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 Davide Pavesi condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Exploring fused silica properties for innovative microdevices: the case of a toroidal resonator gyroscope”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract\nSilicon micromechanical devices are ubiquitous in everyday life: among them\, gyroscopes play an important role. MEMS gyroscopes\, thanks to their compact size and low cost\, are widely used in consumer electronics. However\, their performance has yet to meet the highly demanding requirements of the aerospace sector. In recent years\, various strategies have been explored to enhance MEMS gyroscopes performance. Among these\, one of the most promising\, and also one of the most challenging\, is the transition from silicon-based microdevices to fused silica ones. This talk will illustrate how the properties of fused silica can be used to improve microdevices performance\, the challenges of this transition and the aspects that still require further investigation. \nSpeaker’s bio \n\nDavide graduated in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology at Politecnico di Milano in 2022 and is currently pursuing a PhD in Structural\, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (37th cycle). In his PhD\, funded by STMicroelectronics\, Davide focuses on the design\, optimization and characterization of silicon-based microelectromechanical (MEMS) gyroscopes. During his time at the University of California\, Irvine\, Davide worked on fused silica gyroscopes\, exploring how the properties of this material can enhance the performance of MEMS gyroscopes.\n\nIn his free time Davide enjoys reading\, walking in nature\, drinking coffee and spending time with friends.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-exploring-fused-silica-properties-for-innovative-microdevices-the-case-of-a-toroidal-resonator-gyroscope/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Uncertainty quantification and spatial biases assessment in precipitation forecasts: a methodology for real-time flood forecasting applications
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 18 marzo 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 Enrico Gambini condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Uncertainty quantification and spatial biases assessment in precipitation forecasts: a methodology for real-time flood forecasting applications”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract\nAccurate meteorological forecasts are essential for mitigating flood impacts\, but uncertainty in convective precipitation positioning may significantly undermine flow predictions in small watersheds. A methodology is proposed to assess spatial biases in convection‐permitting model rainfall forecasts\, the procedure identifies preferential misplacement directions made by the meteorological model and incorporates this uncertainty into hydrological predictions. The approach was conducted on 64 significant convective rainfall events in the “hydraulic node of Milan” (Northern Italy) during 2013–2022. Quantitative precipitation forecasts from the MOLOCH (ISAC-CNR) meteorological model were compared with observed rainfall fields. Displacement errors were quantified using pattern matching\, revealing a consistent northeast bias. Kernel Density Estimation was then used to derive a bidimensional displacement probability density function\, this enables probabilistic forecast generation to quantify rainfall misplacement uncertainty effects on hydrological forecast. \nSpeaker’s bio \n\nEnrico holds a M.Sc in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering\, obtained at Politecnico di Milano in 2021. He is currently a PhD candidate (37-th cycle) in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering\, in his PhD he is collaborating with the civil protection of Lombardy Region (CFMR) doing research on the enhancement of regional flood early warning system. His research is mainly focused on the use of machine learning algorithms for flood forecasting\, nowcasting and flood warning applications\, as well as uncertainty quantification of meteorological predictions. \nIn his spare time\, he enjoys playing chess (with poor results)\, hiking\, climbing and skiing. 
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-uncertainty-quantification-and-spatial-biases-assessment-in-precipitation-forecasts-a-methodology-for-real-time-flood-forecasting-applications/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Towards the realization of Submerged Floating Tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 4 marzo 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 Stefano Corazza condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Towards the realization of Submerged Floating Tunnels”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract\nSubmerged Floating Tunnels (SFTs) are underwater modular structures which are deemed to be a valuable option for crossing deep and long waterways\, such as sea straits\, fjords\, bays and alpine lakes. Compared to classical aerial bridges\, they are characterized by (1) lower construction costs per unit of length\, (2) reduced environmental impact due to a smaller land footprint\, and (3) the ability to operate in all weather conditions. However\, due to their inherent flexibility\, they are very prone to the effect of dynamic loads such as marine currents\, earthquakes\, traffic and hydrodynamic loadings.This talk will provide an overview of the most common structural typologies of SFTs\, highlighting key design challenges and issues related to the simulation of their dynamic behavior. The presentation will conclude with recent findings on both analytical and numerical modeling of the local dynamics of the mooring system. \nSpeaker’s bio \n\nStefano is a PhD Candidate in Structural\, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (38° cycle). He holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, obtained in 2022\, and is currently enrolled in the third year of the PhD program. His research focuses on developing a multiscale approach to address the nonlinear dynamic behavior of slender offshore structural elements and to describe fatigue damage accumulation under hydrodynamic loading conditions\, by means of both numerical and analytical tools. \nIn his free time Stefano enjoys traveling\, hiking\, playing tennis and padel.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-towards-the-realization-of-submerged-floating-tunnels/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Simulating the effect of Nature-based Solutions as a mitigation tool for Urban Heat Islands
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 18 febbraio 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 Angelly de Jesus Pugliese Viloria condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Simulating the effect of Nature-based Solutions as a mitigation tool for Urban Heat Islands”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nMore than 3.3 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change\, facing threats to health\, infrastructure\, and economic stability. This research focuses on modeling and mapping the susceptibility towards climate change-related hazards using machine learning\, with a particular emphasis on the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect—an issue prevalent in densely built environments with limited vegetation.Using satellite and authoritative data\, including Landsat 8-derived land surface temperature and land cover information\, surface UHI was modeled in Milan. To explore mitigation strategies\, the study assesses the impact of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)\, which have been shown to reduce both the frequency and intensity of UHIs. By simulating the strategic addition of vegetation\, the analysis re-evaluates UHI patterns to quantify the potential benefits of NbS in urban environments. \nSpeaker’s bio \nAngelly is a computer scientist from Universidad del Norte (Colombia) and a Geoinformatics Engineer from Politecnico di Milano (Italy). Her projects consisted of the development of a QGIS plugin for location privacy and the application of deep learning to classify deforestation leveraging open satellite imagery\, respectively. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering focused on Geomatics. Her current research regards the application of artificial intelligence to produce the susceptibility models and maps of climate change related hazards in urban areas. Furthermore\, the models can be used to evaluate the impact on the susceptibility introduced by simulated nature based solutions.\nDuring her PhD studies\, she has been a consultant for the World Bank\, specifically developing geospatial applications currently focused on GeoAI as a service. \n\nIn her free time\, she enjoys doing exercise\, dancing\, connecting with nature\, and reading a good book\, mostly from Colombian authors.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-simulating-the-effect-of-nature-based-solutions-as-a-mitigation-tool-for-urban-heat-islands/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Accelerating Materials Design with Deep Learning: Multiscale Modeling and Inverse Design Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 4 febbraio 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 José Pablo Quesada Molina condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Accelerating Materials Design with Deep Learning: Multiscale Modeling and Inverse Design Strategies”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nThis talk delves into the transformative role of deep learning in advancing multiscale modeling and inverse design of heterogeneous materials\, with a focus on predictive and generative data-driven approaches. Two case studies exemplify this potential: the first examines polysilicon films commonly used in microelectromechanical systems\, employing Convolutional Neural Networks to develop surrogate models that reliably link microstructural characteristics to macroscopic elastic properties. The second explores an inverse design framework for composite materials using Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks\, enabling accelerated material discovery and optimization. These studies demonstrate how deep learning enhances material property prediction and design\, emphasizing the interplay between data availability and model generalization. \nSpeaker’s bio \nJosé Pablo completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidad de Costa Rica\, where he earned a scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies at Politecnico di Milano\, Italy. In July 2020\, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology. Shortly after\, in November 2020\, he began his Ph.D. studies in the Structural Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering program.\nHis research focuses on applying deep learning (DL) strategies to tackle challenges in the modeling and design of microstructurally heterogeneous materials\, such as polycrystalline solids and composites. By utilizing advanced architectures like Convolutional Neural Networks and Generative Adversarial Networks\, his work aims to accelerate material discovery\, optimize structural responses\, and predict effective properties across multiple scales. Additionally\, his research investigates the generalization capabilities of data-driven models in complex systems\, with a particular emphasis on exploring the potential of DL to effectively address out-of-distribution scenarios\nJosé Pablo’s Ph.D. studies are funded by Universidad de Costa Rica as part of a program dedicated to enhancing the academic qualifications of its teaching staff. After completing his Ph.D.\, he will return to Costa Rica as a full-time professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department\, where he plans to contribute to academic excellence and foster research in computational materials science. \nIn his free time\, José Pablo enjoys hiking\, exploring nature\, and reading.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-accelerating-materials-design-with-deep-learning-multiscale-modeling-and-inverse-design-strategies/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment in Policy Making for Waste Management: the Case Study of Textile Waste in Lombardy
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 21 gennaio 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 Samuele Abagnato condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment in Policy Making for Waste Management: the Case Study of Textile Waste in Lombardy”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nProper planning of waste management systems for textiles is crucial to reduce the environmental impacts of textile sector. To support policy-making in Lombardy region\, first\, a Material Flow Analysis (MFA) of the region’s textile waste streams was conducted\, and municipal textile waste generation data of the Lombardy’s municipalities were analysed. Then\, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is applied to the textile waste management system of Lombardy region to quantify its environmental impacts and assess whether increased circularity leads to reduced impacts. The feasibility of applying LCA to textile waste management was explored in scientific literature\, and the current state of recycling technologies is discussed. LCA was applied to the management of post-consumer textile waste in Lombardy\, and some preliminary results are shown. \nSpeaker’s bio \nSamuele obtained the master’s degree in environmental engineering at the University of Bologna in 2021\, with a thesis about the application of life cycle assessment to carbon capture from flue gas. Then he spent one year as research fellow focusing on flue gas treatments for waste to energy plants. In 2022 he started his phd journey at Politecnico di Milano (38th cycle). His research project\, in collaboration with Regione Lombardia\, is focused on textile waste management in the context of Lombardy region\, with the aim to develop analyses to support policy making and public policies at the regional scale about waste management. \nIn his free time\, he loves playing (and watching) basketball\, he is interested in culture and politics\, and in a lot of other things that we do not have the time to list here.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-material-flow-analysis-and-life-cycle-assessment-in-policy-making-for-waste-management-the-case-study-of-textile-waste-in-lombardy/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Study on toppling resistance of trees and of their effects as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: experimental tests at small-scale and at real-scale & hydrologic probabilistic modelling.
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 3 dicembre 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 Giacomo Marrazzo condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Study on toppling resistance of trees and of their effects as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: experimental tests at small-scale and at real-scale & hydrologic probabilistic modelling”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nThe protection against toppling failure of trees requires a large multidisciplinary approach and\, in this perspective\, Geotechnical Engineering can provide a valuable contribution\, particularly when the attention is focused on the mechanisms of collapse due to root-plate overturning.This research aims to study not only the toppling resistance of trees but also their effects as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).Experimental tests both at small-scale\, on a simplified prototype\, and at real-scale by investigating different loading conditions will be shown. Moreover\, an analytical-probabilistic approach to evaluate the role of trees in the water cycle restoration and in reducing stormwater runoff will be presented. \nSpeaker’s bio \nGiacomo holds an MSc in Civil Engineering for Risk Mitigation from Politecnico di Milano\, in 2021. He is currently a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (38th cycle). His scholarship is interdisciplinary and it is co-founded by the Doctoral Program in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering. His research focuses on the numerical and experimental study on toppling resistance of trees in urban areas and of their role as sustainable drainage systems for flooding control. \nOutside academia\, he is a non-professional basketball player and he plays for the club “Asm70 Pezzini Basket Morbegno”.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-study-on-toppling-resistance-of-trees-and-of-their-effects-as-sustainable-urban-drainage-systems-experimental-tests-at-small-scale-and-at-real-scale-hydrologic-probabilistic-modelling/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | A downscaling method based on wet spell and analysis of future climate variation under CMIP6 Scenarios in Upper Yangtze River Basin\, China
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 19 novembre nell’aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, 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 Xu Han condurrà un seminario dal titolo “A downscaling method based on wet spell and analysis of future climate variation under CMIP6 Scenarios in Upper Yangtze River Basin\, China”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nAccording to recent studies\, the past decade was the hottest on record\, and climate change is speeding up. As the largest basin\, and the primary source of hydropower in China\, the impact of climate change on the Upper Yangtze river Basin (UYRB) is particularly crucial. We downscaled GCMs’ outputs of precipitation (wet/dry spells considered to reduce GCMS wet days overestimation) and temperature projections (2024-2100)\, under four typical Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)\, and we pursued a trend analysis on these potential future climate projections. We found significant trends of precipitation in all months\, unless for August\, across all socioeconomic pathways. This could lead to future heatwaves\, and droughts. Additionally\, for SSP370 and SSP585\, there were no significant trends of precipitation in December\, but there were significant upward trends in temperature. This may result in drier winters than now\, increased potential evapotranspiration\, and reduced surface (snow) water storage\, impacting water resources availability. Consecutive dry/wet days at station\, and basin scale show spatial-temporal heterogeneity\, but generally wet spells are longer\, and dry spells shorten moving from S-E to N-W. In addition\, we carried out a comprehensive evaluation of past (1980-2014) monthly\, and annual climate output of chosen models. \nSpeaker’s bio \nMy name is Xu Han\, my hometown is in Handan\, northern China\, not far from Beijing. I came to Italy to study in 2021. My research is mainly related to meteorology and hydrology\, specifically climate change\, model evaluation\, downscaling methods\, extreme weather\, etc. \nI like traveling\, music\, movies\, running
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-a-downscaling-method-based-on-wet-spell-and-analysis-of-future-climate-variation-under-cmip6-scenarios-in-upper-yangtze-river-basin-china/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Innovative Inertial MEMS: Micro-Systems for Motion Detection for New Fabrication Process
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 12 novembre 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 Yassine Banani condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Innovative Inertial MEMS: Micro-Systems for Motion Detection for New Fabrication Process”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nNavigation in environments without external references -such as open oceans or airspace above clouds- requires devices that can measure motion without the need to communicate directly with the outside world. This problem has found a solution in devices based on MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology. In particular\, MEMS inertial sensors are now the most widely used option for accurately and reliably measuring accelerations and changes in orientation of an object in space. Due to their ability to detect motion and changes in orientation without the need for GPS signal or other external systems. MEMS devices are increasingly being applied in various fields\, from air and sea navigation to autonomous vehicles. In this presentation we propose innovative devices that take advantage of a new fabrication process to achieve high performance and reliability in measurements. \nSpeaker’s bio \nYassine holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, in 2020. He is currently a PhD candidate in Structural\, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (38th cycle). His research focuses on the design and numerical simulation of innovative MEMS(Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors and actuators for a new fabrication process. \nIn his free time\, he enjoys reading\, traveling with friends and eating pasta.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-innovative-inertial-mems-micro-systems-for-motion-detection-for-new-fabrication-process/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | AQUA-LIDAR: A novel and open source semi-automatic workflow for LiDAR DSM reconstruction in aquatic scenarios
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 15 ottobre 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. \nLa speaker Erika Piaser condurrà un seminario dal titolo “AQUA-LIDAR: A novel and open source semi-automatic workflow for LiDAR DSM reconstruction in aquatic scenarios”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nThe need for high-resolution\, three-dimensional water surface mapping in coastal environments is critical for accurately assessing the intricate interactions between environmental dynamics and anthropogenic activities. Traditional optical sensors struggle in providing accurate and complete digital surface models (DSMs) at the interface between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Single-wavelength LiDAR\, though useful for generating 3D point clouds\, results in laser dropouts over water bodies\, due to strong absorption of water in the near-infrared spectrum. AQUA-LIDAR is a four step semi-automatic workflow for high-resolution DSM reconstruction in aquatic environments\, using unsupervised machine learning and LiDAR-derived features. The proposed workflow was evaluated over six different\, real-world aquatic scenarios representing a range of challenging conditions. \nSpeaker’s bio \nErika holds an MSc in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, in 2020. She is currently a PhD candidate in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering (37th cycle) and has recently completed a four-year research fellowship with the Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment\, part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IREA). \nHer research focuses on a range of Earth Observation applications for monitoring wetlands and aquatic environments at different scales. Specifically\, she is mainly working on addressing ultra-high resolution UAV radiometric and geometric distortions on aquatic vegetation. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys watercolour painting and hiking up in the mountains with friends\, always fueled by her passion for polenta.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-aqua-lidar-a-novel-and-open-source-semi-automatic-workflow-for-lidar-dsm-reconstruction-in-aquatic-scenarios/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Investigation of channel aggradation due to sediment overloading
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 19 marzo 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 molteplici progetti sviluppati nel nostro dipartimento. \nLo speaker Hasan Eslami condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Investigation of channel aggradation due to sediment overloading”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nWhen a channel is overloaded with sediment\, an aggradation wave propagates with a certain celerity along the reach. Estimation of the local aggradation depth and of the celerity of propagation are important for hazard assessment and emergency planning. In the current project the aggradation process is studied using a variety of approaches to meet different objectives. First\, the celerity of propagation of aggradation wave is investigated by performing an appropriate experimental campaign. Furthermore\, considering that morphological processes are modeled by differential equations\, the eigenvalues of the latter’s system represent the celerity of propagation of small perturbations. With reference to the laboratory experiments with temporally and spatially detailed measurements\, our investigation shows how the celerity of propagation of aggradation wave and the eigenvalues correlate with one another\, while their values differ by orders of magnitude. Second\, the aggradation process studied experimentally are reproduced with corresponding numerical simulations in one-dimensional conditions\, demonstrating that the presence of sediment transport in a flow may result in an increase in the equivalent Manning’s coefficient. Third\, the aggradation process is also simulated using a linear diffusion equation. In this context\, an analytical solution for the diffusion equation is employed in the performed aggradation experiments\, revealing that a constant value for the diffusion coefficient is enough to reproduce the bed evolution within an experiment. \nSpeaker’s bio \nHasan completed his master’s degree in “Civil Engineering for Risk Mitigation” at Politecnico di Milano in 2021. He is currently pursuing his PhD program (37th cycle) at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on the ” Investigation of channel aggradation due to sediment overloading.”\nIn his leisure hours\, Hasan enjoys traveling and listening to music.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-investigation-of-channel-aggradation-due-to-sediment-overloading/
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SUMMARY:PhDTalks | Integrating optical and radar imaging to enhance river drought monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo appuntamento con la serie di incontri PhDTalks si terrà Martedì 5 marzo 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 Stefano Conversi condurrà un seminario dal titolo “Integrating optical and radar imaging to enhance river drought monitoring”.  \nAl termine dell’evento sarà disponibile un piccolo rinfresco finanziato dal dipartimento. \nSarà possibile seguire la conferenza anche online al seguente link. \nAbstract \nDrought events are growingly affecting European and Italian territories\, hampering local environments and biodiversity\, such as the ones relying on rivers for their subsistence. Monitoring of rivers is becoming an important issue to face drought crisis and may be exploited with different tools. Among the most commons\, satellite imagery is exploited to map water coverage\, basing on optical or radar sources. This work proposes a combination of the two sensors to overcome possible limitations of the single dataset exploitation\, reaching a reliable result. The methodology is applied to a stretch of Po River in Lombardy region (Italy). Through Google Earth Engine platform\, optical satellite Sentinel-2 and radar satellite Sentinel-1 data are processed. The combination of the radar data and of the optical spectral indices is carried out through a pixel-based supervised classification\, with a Random Forest classifier. Maps of water coverage are obtained\, numerical outcomes of water surface evaluation are recorded and validated by the mean of reference hydrometric data. A multitemporal analysis is then reported\, aiming to prove the efficiency of the procedure. All iterations show reliable accuracies and correlation among water surface estimation and water table measurements in two sections of interest. In perspective\, the proposed methodology will be implemented in tools for supporting drought monitoring to be integrated in environmental public administration policies. \nSpeaker’s bio \nStefano is a PhD Student in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering\, within the Geodesy and Geomatics section. In 2021 he obtained the Master degree in Civil Engineering for Risk Mitigation at Politecnico di Milano. Currently he is part of the Innovazione project supported by Politecnico and Regione Lombardia\, for which he collaborates with the Operative Unit for management and preservation of Biodiversity.D Stefano likes to spend his free time travelling\, attending live concerts and baking.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/phdtalks-integrating-optical-and-radar-imagery-to-enhance-river-drought-monitoring/
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