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SUMMARY:Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, July 10\, a seminar will be held in Room 087 (first floor\, Building 4)\, starting at 12:30 CET. \nThe seminar will be given by Rebecca Gravina\, Professor and TMR Chair of Structural Engineering in the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Queensland (Brisbane\, Australia)\, and is titled “Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure”. \nAbstract\nSustainable concrete infrastructure responds to the growing challenges posed by ageing\, carbon-intensive assets and increasing exposure to climate extremes and natural hazards. Existing concrete infrastructure is often deteriorating due to reinforcement corrosion\, cracking\, creep\, and overloading\, resulting in high maintenance costs and reduced service life. In this context\, durability\, not strength alone\, becomes the governing factor for sustainability. Conventional concrete also presents significant environmental concerns\, including high CO₂ emissions during production and extensive resource depletion from natural aggregate extraction. With concrete being one of the most widely consumed materials globally\, these issues highlight the urgent need for innovative\, system-level solutions that improve performance while reducing environmental impact and supporting long-term resilience. \nTo address these challenges\, Professor Gravina will present her research\, with emphasis on low-carbon concrete strategies aimed at reducing embodied carbon while maintaining structural performance. Approaches include the use of supplementary cementitious materials\, recycled aggregates such as recycled concrete\, crushed glass\, and industrial by-products\, and optimised mix designs that balance cost\, carbon\, and performance. Experimental results demonstrate that sustainable concrete can achieve comparable workability\, strength\, and durability while significantly reducing reliance on natural resources and landfill demand. Life cycle assessment outcomes further indicate substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and waste diversion potential. In parallel\, advanced material systems such as fibre-reinforced polymer reinforcement and ultra-high-performance concrete enable enhanced durability\, corrosion resistance\, and service-life extension. These innovations support prefabrication\, rapid construction\, and reduced maintenance\, contributing to resilient\, low-carbon infrastructure aligned with circular economy and decarbonisation objectives. \nSpeaker’s bio\nRebecca Gravina is Professor and the TMR Chair of Structural Engineering in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland in Brisbane\, Australia. The TMR Chair position is endowed by the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). She obtained her PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Adelaide and\, prior to joining academia\, worked as a consulting Structural Engineer with ARUP. Professor Gravina is an established researcher with over 25 years of experience in academia and consulting engineering. Her research field concerns the long-term performance and durability of reinforced concrete (RC) and prestressed concrete (PC) structures\, sustainability of infrastructure\, rehabilitation of existing structures with Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP)\, multi-functional self-healing cementitious composites\, recycled materials in concrete\, and engineering education. Professor Gravina is the co-author of the textbook ‘Prestressed Concrete’ by Warner\, Foster and Gravina\, she has published more than 100 research papers\, and has won numerous competitive research grants valued over $8 Million and teaching awards. Professor Gravina is the Editor in Chief of the Australian Journal of Civil Engineering\, Director of the Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels (ACRS)\, Past-President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Australian Section\, Executive Committee Member of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC)\, and Member of the Concrete Institute of Australia. Her research is well recognised by industry\, and she continuously collaborates with civil infrastructure companies and agencies to support innovation and technology transfer.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/sustainable-concrete-infrastructure/
LOCATION:aula 087 (edificio 4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Surrogate modelling for hydromorphodynamic across scales
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 9\, as part of a session of two consecutive seminars starting at 10:00 CET\, a seminar titled “Surrogate modelling for hydromorphodynamic across scales” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4).\nThe seminar will be given by Yifan Yang\, Professor of River Engineering at Wuhan University. \nAbstract\nThis seminar presents two complementary surrogate-modelling strategies that learn compact mappings between observable or simulated flow states and otherwise inaccessible or future hydromorphodynamic responses.\nAt the local scale\, an encoder–decoder network learns the relationship between instantaneous surface-flow fields and mean near-bed hydrodynamics\, thereby providing a pathway to infer scour-relevant processes from image-based or remotely sensed observations. Gradient-SHAP analysis identifies localised regions that contain the dominant hydrodynamic signatures\, while a multiresolution strategy combines high-resolution in situ monitoring of critical zones with coarser\, wider-area drone observations. The compressed regions of interest retain sufficient information to reconstruct near-bed fields while substantially reducing data and computational requirements\, supporting the identification of scour progression\, bed mobility and instability.\nAt the river-reach scale\, an Adaptive-Horizon Graph Neural Operator learns bed updating directly on native unstructured meshes while retaining hydrodynamic feedback from a 2D hydrodynamic solver. It maps recent hydrodynamic and topographic states to future bed-elevation increments\, with the effective history length and update interval adapting to the evolving flow–bed system. Trained using validated morphodynamic solutions and evaluated on several benchmarks\, the model reproduces dominant bedform migration\, erosion and deposition patterns while achieving approximately 100x accelerations.\nTogether\, these studies demonstrate a cross-scale pathway from measurement-informed inference to accelerated morphodynamic forecasting\, offering a foundation for rapid scenario analysis\, smart scour monitoring\, early warning\, and hydromorphodynamic digital twins.\n\nBio-sketch\nYifan Yang is Professor of River Engineering at Wuhan University and a recipient of the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas). He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland and previously worked as a lecturer at the University of Waikato\, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Auckland\, and a civil engineer at Wellington Water. His research focuses on scour and erosion hazards around river and coastal infrastructure\, data-driven hydro-morphodynamics and sediment transport\, and AI-enabled flood risk management and digital twins. He has developed experimental\, numerical and machine-learning approaches for bridge scour prediction\, turbulent flow-field reconstruction\, streambed morphology analysis\, and infrastructure resilience assessment. Prof. Yang is active in international professional service through leadership roles in IAHR and ASCE EWRI committees\, has received the International Leader Fellowship of the Royal Society of New Zealand\, and has led or contributed to collaborative research and engineering projects in China\, New Zealand\, Australia\, and the United States. His work bridges fundamental river mechanics\, intelligent modelling and practical risk reduction.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/surrogate-modelling-for-hydromorphodynamic-across-scales/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260708T130000
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SUMMARY:Recent advances in hydrological modelling and water resources management in Poland
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 8\, a seminar will be held in Aula Fassò\, starting at 11:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Andrzej Wałęga\, Associate Professor of Hydrology and Water Management at the University of Agriculture in Krakow and currently visiting at Politecnico di Milano\, and is titled “Recent advances in hydrological modelling and water resources management in Poland”.\n\nRemote attendance is possible through the following link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/giovanni.ravazzani\n\nAbstract\nThe seminar provides an overview of ongoing research in hydrological modelling and water resources management in Poland\, with a focus on environmental flows\, rainfall–runoff modelling\, drought analysis\, and the impacts of climate change on water availability. Special attention is given to innovative methodologies integrating remote sensing data to enhance model accuracy and spatial coverage.\n\nSpeaker’s bio\nAndrzej Wałęga\, PhD\, DSc\, is an Associate Professor of Hydrology and Water Management at the University of Agriculture in Krakow\, Poland. His research focuses on hydrology and water resources management\, climate change impacts\, flood and drought risk\, urban hydrology\, sustainable stormwater management\, rainfall–runoff modelling\, ecohydrology\, and landscape hydric potential. He is the author or co-author of more than 220 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has participated in numerous national and international research projects. Professor Wałęga has extensive experience in hydrological modelling\, including the development and application of modified SCS-CN approaches for forested and urban catchments. He has cooperated with research institutions in Europe and the United States\, including the National Research Council of Italy\, the University of Tuscia\, and the USDA Forest Service. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of Acta Scientiarum Polonorum – Formatio Circumiectus and as President of the Association of Polish Hydrologists.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/recent-advances-in-hydrological-modelling-and-water-resources-management-in-poland/
LOCATION:aula Fassò (edificio 4A)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260707T143000
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SUMMARY:Micro and Nanoacoustic Devices and Sensors for Radio Frequency and Internet of Things Applications
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, July 7\, a seminar titled “Micro and Nanoacoustic Devices and Sensors for Radio Frequency and Internet of Things Applications” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 14:30 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Luca Colombo\, Associate Research Professor at Northeastern University.\n\nAbstract\nWith the rapid rollout of advanced communication technologies\, including 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT)\, there is an increasing demand for components that offer enhanced performance\, scalability\, and multifunctionality to support both civilian and defense applications. This seminar will present recent advances in micro- and nanoscale acoustic devices developed at Northeastern University. Emphasis will be placed on the engineering of piezoelectric materials\, innovative device architectures\, and the integration of machine learning and AI-driven design methodologies to optimize performance beyond conventional limits. Additionally\, system-level considerations\, including co-design and integration strategies for next-generation RF and sensing platforms\, will be discussed. These developments highlight the critical role of acoustic technologies in enabling high-frequency\, compact\, and energy-efficient solutions for emerging communication and sensing systems.\n\n\n\nBio-sketch\nLuca Colombo received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano\, Milan\, Italy\, in 2013 and 2015\, respectively. He pursued his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University\, Pittsburgh PA\, USA\, with a dissertation on high performance thin film lithium niobate resonators for zero power Internet of Things applications in 2019. He is currently an Associate Research Professor at Northeastern University. His research focuses on acoustic and RF resonators and systems for sensing\, 5G\, and IoT applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/micro-and-nanoacoustic-devices-and-sensors-for-radio-frequency-and-internet-of-things-applications/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Projection-Based Model Order Reduction and Hyper-Reduction for Non-Linear Electromagnetic Problems
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 1\, a seminar titled “Projection-Based Model Order Reduction and Hyper-Reduction for Non-Linear Electromagnetic Problems” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 14:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Prof. Daniel Rixen\, Technical University of Munich. \nAbstract\nOver the last decade\, several new techniques to efficiently reduce non-linear structural problems for transient analysis have been proposed. This seminar will outline the main concepts of projection-based approaches\, in particular how meaningful projection spaces can be constructed and how the computational cost of computing the non-linear forces can be mitigated (hyper-reduction). The ideas will then be extended to electromagnetic problems and to the computation of the associated magnetic forces on structures.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/projection-based-model-order-reduction-and-hyper-reduction-for-non-linear-electromagnetic-problems/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T080307Z
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SUMMARY:Active dynamics of epithelial tissues
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 25\, a seminar titled “Active dynamics of epithelial tissues” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 14:00 CET. \nThe seminar will be given by Prof. Alexandre Kabla\, University of Cambridge. \nAbstract \nEpithelial tissues play a crucial role during embryonic development and in adult organisms\, forming essential physiological barriers within the body. These tissues frequently undergo and even instigate significant deformations while maintaining mechanical integrity. This presentation examines the autonomous force-generating behaviours of epithelial tissues and their mechanical consequences\, emphasizing theoretical and computational modelling strategies. Experimental investigations of in vitro MDCK cell monolayers reveal spontaneous contractility that generates tissue-scale tension and induces curling at free edges\, behaviours absent in isolated cells but emergent at the collective level. Epithelial tissues also continuously remodel through cell neighbour exchanges\, particularly during embryonic morphogenesis when coordinated cell rearrangements drive large-scale tissue flows. The interplay between active force generation and passive mechanical response determines the rate and spatial organization of these processes. Through modelling\, we investigate how individual cell rheology\, active contractility\, and mechanical coupling give rise to tissue-scale behaviours. Our findings reveal that mechanical coupling amplifies both internal and external mechanical signals\, creating sensitivity to stress states and boundary conditions that cannot be predicted from single-cell properties alone. \nBio-sketch \nProfessor Alexandre is a professor of mechanobiology in the Engineering Department. He trained as a physicist and computer scientist. His early research focused on the mechanics of sandcastles and liquid foams. He then progressively drifted towards fibrous materials\, and later to biological tissues and cell mechanics in general. \nHis group’s research focuses on the mechanobiology of tissues. They use numerical and analytical modelling\, as well as experimentation\, to study how cell assemblies respond to forces and control their mechanical properties\, as well as how active processes such as cell migration lead to tissue morphogenesis. \nHis research is collaborative and interdisciplinary. From a technical perspective\, the group has expertise in soft matter physics\, rheology\, mechanical characterisation of materials\, microfluidics\, and scientific software engineering. \n 
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/active-dynamics-of-epithelial-tissues/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T095744Z
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SUMMARY:XV Incontro dei Giovani Ingegneri Geotecnici
DESCRIPTION:Il 25 e 26 giugno 2026 il Politecnico di Milano ospiterà il XV Incontro dei Giovani Ingegneri Geotecnici (IAGIG)\, organizzato dall’Associazione Geotecnica Italiana (AGI) in collaborazione con il Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale. L’iniziativa rappresenta un consolidato momento di confronto\, condivisione e crescita professionale rivolto a giovani ingegneri\, ricercatori e professionisti del settore della geotecnica.\n\nLa partecipazione è gratuita\, senza quote di iscrizione né costi per la pubblicazione degli atti. L’iscrizione è tuttavia obbligatoria\, poiché l’accesso sarà consentito fino a esaurimento dei posti disponibili in aula\, ed è possibile effettuarla al seguente link. Il Consiglio Nazionale degli Ingegneri riconosce 6 CFP per la partecipazione in presenza.\n\nMaggiori informazioni sono disponibili sul sito dell’evento.\n\nProgramma delle giornate e locandina. 
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/xv-incontro-dei-giovani-ingegneri-geotecnici/
LOCATION:aula De Donato (edificio 3)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260625T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T123312Z
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SUMMARY:The vadose zone: a multifaceted perspective
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 25\, two seminars will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 10:30 CET.\n\nThe first seminar will be given by Anna Dabudyk\, ITES Strasbourg Institute of Earth and Environment\, and is titled: Optimization of Monte Carlo simulations for physically-based groundwater recharge modelling: convergence\, sensitivity analysis and spatial upscaling.\n\nIt will also be possible to follow them online at the following link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/aronne.delloca\n\nAbstract\nPhysically-based integrated hydrological models have become essential tools to inform quantitative management at the catchment scale. Recharge is a key process that is either computed internally or computed externally and then read as an input. In both cases\, a high level of uncertainty is expected as no real measurement of recharge are available.\nIn this work\, we use a chain of physically-based models comprising a Land Surface Model for groundwater recharge and a hydrological model that couples surface and subsurface flow processes. The main goal is to assess the impact of anthropogenic withdrawals on low flows and provide a rigorous quantification of uncertainties for both piezometric level and surface discharge.\nComputing groundwater recharge using a physically-based LSM model is a rather parameter intensive approach. To quantify the uncertainties\, this model uses a Monte Carlo framework to randomly sample 178 parameters per simulation. We first established that a minimum of 3\,000 simulations was required for convergence. Next\, we conducted a sensitivity analysis which revealed that uncertainties related to parameters are more significant than those related to meteorological forcing.\nOur next step is to focus on model efficiency. Using clustering methods\, we intent to select relevant pixels to compute groundwater recharge before upscaling to the entire catchment. This is a critical step\, as the groundwater recharge is then used as input data for the hydrological model\, for which computation times are significantly more challenging.\n\nBio-sketch \nAnna Dabudyk is a PhD student in hydrology at ITES (Strasbourg Institute of Earth and Environment). Her research focuses on catchment-scale quantitative hydrology\, using numerical modelling and statistical approaches to evaluate simulation reliability and quantify uncertainty. The main goal of her work is to understand the relationship between anthropogenic withdrawals and surface and groundwater water dynamics. Her work aims to bridge the gap between complex hydrological modelling and practical decision-making by providing uncertainty-aware numerical solutions for water management. \n\nThe second seminar will be given by Tomás Aquino\, IDAEA Spanish National Research Council institute\, Barcelona\, and is titled: From geometry to velocity: How medium structure and water saturation shape global flow statistics.\n \n\nAbstract\nSubsurface flows exhibit rich structure across multiple scales due to complex medium geometry. In the vadose zone\, i.e.\, the partially-saturated region that acts as a reactive filter for nutrients and contaminants\, flow heterogeneity is further enhanced by the simultaneous presence of air and water. Understanding\, quantifying\, and predicting transport and reaction in such systems requires models that can be parameterized based on incomplete information about the pore-scale structure and saturation\, which are typically known only to a limited extent.\nOver the last few decades\, stochastic models have gained in popularity as useful and elegant tools to fill this role. In addition to the classical inverse problem\, where Monte Carlo type methods are traditionally employed to quantify uncertainty\, recent stochastic transport and mixing models rely on statistical descriptions of the underlying flow field to make deterministic predictions of macroscopic quantities\, such as breakthrough curves and dispersion\, at larger scales. These methods typically rely on the probability of finding a certain velocity value anywhere in the domain together with a characteristic correlation length\, without need for detailed knowledge of the spatial structure. Despite their success\, the predictive power of such models remains limited by our inability to connect the statistics of geometric features\, such as pore throat widths\, to flow statistics. Indeed\, current mean field theories fail to capture the flow statistics even in simple disordered media.\nIn the first part of this talk\, I will discuss a new theory of flow statistics for saturated\, disordered media\, which employs a pore network description to connect flow distributions to macroscopic metrics like the porosity and the coeMicient of variation of pore throat widths. I will show that this theory performs very well for simple model porous media in two dimensions\, composed of disordered arrays of circular obstacles. In the second part of the talk\, I will discuss how flow statistics models can be extended to partially saturated conditions.\n\nBio-sketch\nTomás Aquino is a Researcher at the IDAEA\, a Spanish National Research Council institute in Barcelona dedicated to environmental sciences. He obtained his undergraduate and MSc degrees in Physics from the University of Lisbon\, Portugal\, where he is originally from\, and his PhD from the University of Notre Dame\, IN\, USA. He is the recipient of the ongoing ERC Starting Grant Uplift\, which is dedicated to advancing our understanding of flow\, transport\, mixing and reaction in partially saturated porous media across scales.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/the-vadose-zone-a-multifaceted-perspective/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Seismic Wave Propagation in Complex Geological Domains: From Site Effects in Earthquakes to Diffuse Fields in Passive Seismology
DESCRIPTION:Within the PhD course on Elastic Wave Propagation with applications to Earthquake Engineering at Politecnico di Milano\, Prof. Francisco José Sánchez-Sesma\, Instituto de Ingeniería\, UNAM México\, will deliver a lecture on Seismic Wave Propagation in Complex Geological Domains: From Site Effects in Earthquakes to Diffuse Fields in Passive Seismology. \n  \n\nThe lecture will be delivered on June 22\, 2026\, at 16:00 (Italian time) in the Webex personal room: politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/roberto.paolucci\nThis will be a repetition of the Joyner Memorial Lecture\, awarded jointly by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and the Seismological Society of America (SSA)\, which recognizes outstanding individuals working at the intersection of earthquake science and engineering\, whether it involves contributions from earthquake science to earthquake engineering\, or from earthquake engineering to earthquake science. For 20 years\, these distinguished speakers have contributed to building codes\, seismic design guidelines\, probabilistic seismic hazard analysis\, and the characterization of site effects. Francisco José Sánchez-Sesma of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) delivered the 2026 Joyner Lecture at the SSA Annual Meeting in Pasadena\, CA\, and will do so again at the 13NCEE in Portland\, OR.\n\nAbstract\nThis lecture emerges from decades of research on seismic waves in complex geological media to assess ground motion\, from strong shaking to weak ambient vibrations such as microtremors and seismic noise. It is dedicated to William B. Joyner\, who bridged the gap between seismologists and engineers to achieve an earthquake-resilient society. Personally\, the 1985 Michoacán earthquake (Mw 8.1)\, which caused catastrophic damage in Mexico City\, was a key motivation. The Random Vibration Theory\, reformulated by Boore and Joyner\, helped us to craft the Mexico City building code\, which incorporated the Fourier spectrum as a design concept. Seismic hazard is a big puzzle; we take little pieces and try to solve each one. The Indirect Boundary Element Method (IBEM) enabled the study of the seismic response of topographic features and alluvial valleys to educate the intuition. The need for a geomorphological description is evident. Diffuse fields allowed us to establish the exact retrieval of Green’s functions from noise cross-correlations. This leads to a theory for the H/V spectral ratio to model ambient seismic noise measurements and infer subsurface layered structures. However\, including lateral irregularity is a major challenge. Preliminary results suggest it is possible to spot\, from H/V results\, zones that may trap energy in earthquakes.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/seismic-wave-propagation-in-complex-geological-domains-from-site-effects-in-earthquakes-to-diffuse-fields-in-passive-seismology/
LOCATION:collegamento Webex
CATEGORIES:Webinar e Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260622T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260622T123000
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SUMMARY:Shallow mixing interfaces between streams of unequal densities and their relevance for understanding mixing downstream of river confluences
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 22\, a seminar titled “Shallow mixing interfaces between streams of unequal densities and their relevance for understanding mixing downstream of river confluences” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 11:00 CET. \nThe seminar will be given by George Constantinescu\, Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Iowa. \nAbstract \nAs opposed to the case of shallow mixing layers forming between parallel streams of unequal velocities and equal densities\, the spatial development of the mixing interface between two parallel streams of unequal velocities and sufficiently large density contrast is controlled by the formation of a spatially developing\, lock-exchange-like flow in transverse planes. Eddy-resolving numerical simulations conducted in a wide and very long channel are used to investigate the mean flow structure and the effects of the lock-exchange-like flow and the associated coherent structures (e.g.\, streamwise-oriented vortical cells along the interface separating the regions containing heavier and lighter fluids) on mixing and the capacity of the flow to entrain sediment from the channel bed. These results are contrasted with the limiting case of shallow mixing layers with no density contrast where the dynamics of the quasi-two-dimensional Kelvin–Helmholtz vortices controls the structure and streamwise development of the mixing layer. These results are then used to explain how mixing is affected by density contrast at natural river confluences.  Using field measurements of the mean temperature at a small river confluence\, we show that accounting for stratification effects is critical for eddy-resolving simulations to accurately capture the mean temperature distribution downstream of the confluence apex. We then show that a temperature contrast of only couple of degree Celsius can have a large effect on the position and structure of the mixing interface at one of the largest river confluences in the world. For both confluent flows over a flat bed and over natural bathymetry\, density contrast between the incoming flow enhances mixing. Most of this mixing takes place beneath the free surface and is driven by coherent structures induced by stratification effects. \nBio-sketch \nDr. Constantinescu is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Iowa. Dr. Constantinescu got his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa in 1998. Following this\, he occupied various research positions at Arizona State University and at the Center for Turbulence Research and the Center for Integrated Turbulence Simulations at Stanford University where he worked on the development of novel numerical algorithms for viscous flows\, Detached Eddy Simulation and computational aero-acoustics. He then joined the University of Iowa as an Assistant Professor in 2004. His research program is based on the use of eddy-resolving simulations to understand the physics of several important classes of environmental and geo-physical flows. Dr. Constantinescu’s current research focuses on turbulence and transport in rivers and lakes\, stratified flows\, shallow flows\, eco-hydraulics\, numerical modeling of floods and dam break waves of non-Newtonian fluids and flow in porous media. \n 
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/shallow-mixing-interfaces-between-streams-of-unequal-densities-and-their-relevance-for-understanding-mixing-downstream-of-river-confluences/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T123000
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SUMMARY:Wonderful World of SPE (Solid Particle Erosion) and Challenges in Erosion Testing and Modeling
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 16\, a seminar titled “Wonderful World of SPE (Solid Particle Erosion) and Challenges in Erosion Testing and Modeling” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) at 11:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Prof. Siamack A. Shirazi\, Director\, Erosion/Corrosion Research Center\, The University of Tulsa.\n \nAbstract\nSolid particles entrained in fluids can impact pipelines and equipment causing wear and material removal.  In addition to interaction of particles with the carrier fluids\, particles interaction with solid materials makes this process highly complex and produces effects that are interesting and yet important to predict for practical engineering applications.  Solid particle erosion of pipeline and equipment depends on many parameters that can be categorized into three interacting components or elements:  One element is solid particles themselves that vary in shape\, size\, hardness and density.  Another important element is the materials characteristics such as hardness of materials\, ductility\, density\, and wear characteristics.  The last and certainty not the least is the carrier fluid properties and complexity of the flow regimes.  Interaction between these three elements are the most difficult to understand and model especially in multiphase gas-liquid-particle flows. Fluids and their interactions with solid particles add another order of magnitude in complexity for the prediction of solid particle erosion.\n\nBio-sketch\nSiamack A. Shirazi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of the Erosion/ Corrosion Research Center (E/CRC) at The University of Tulsa (TU). He is also the Director and Co-Founder of the TU Sand Management Projects (TUSMP). Over his distinguished career\, Professor Shirazi has contributed to more than 770 professional outputs\, including peer-reviewed publications\, conference papers\, technical conference and invited presentations. Over the past 36 years at TU\, Professor Shirazi’s teaching and research have significantly advanced the state of the art in erosion mitigation for oil and gas\, mining\, and renewable energy applications. He is internationally recognized through the sponsorship of his research programs\, his extensive publication record\, and the delivery of short courses worldwide. Dr. Shirazi\, together with his students and colleagues at E/CRC\, has developed widely adopted models for predicting erosion rates and threshold velocities. These methods are implemented in the software package SPPS (Sand Production Pipe Saver)\, also known as the “Tulsa Model\,” which is extensively used by practicing engineers for facility design\, re-design\, and equipment sizing. As a result of contributions\, Professor Shirazi has received numerous prestigious honors\, including the NACE (AMPP) Technical Achievement Award (2013)\, ASME Fellow (2008)\, NACE Fellow (2015)\, the ASME FED Moody Best Paper Award (2017)\, the SPE International Projects\, Facilities\, and Construction Award (2018)\, the ASME Petroleum Fluids Engineering Award (2019)\, the University of Tulsa Best Researcher Award (2023)\, and the SPE International Distinguished Member Award (2025). He is currently ranked as the most cited active scientist at TU (and third overall in TU history) according to the AD Scientific Index.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/wonderful-world-of-spe-solid-particle-erosion-and-challenges-in-erosion-testing-and-modeling/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260608T123000
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SUMMARY:Micro-scale evolution of pore water characteristics in unsaturated sand under triaxial compression
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 8\, a seminar titled “Micro-scale evolution of pore water characteristics in unsaturated sand under triaxial compression” will be held in Fassò Room (Building 4A) at 11:00 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Ryunosuke Kido\, Associate Professor at Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering\, Hiroshima University. \nAbstract\nUnsaturated soil consists of granular particles and pore fluids (liquid and gas)\, and understanding its behavior requires clarifying the relationship between microscale phenomena and macroscale responses to better understand and predict the failure of earth structures and slopes. My research focuses on microscale phenomena in unsaturated soils that cannot be captured using conventional techniques. The objective is to visualize these invisible processes during laboratory testing through X-ray micro-computed tomography (CT) and advanced image analysis. In this seminar\, I will introduce the microscale evolution of pore water characteristics in unsaturated sand during triaxial compression\, with a particular focus on water retention states\, the spatial distribution of liquid bridges\, and the curvature of air–water interfaces. These observations provide new insights into the mechanisms governing the deviatoric stress responses observed in triaxial compression tests. \nBio-sketch\nDr. Ryunosuke Kido is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering\, Civil and Environmental Engineering Program at Hiroshima University\, Japan. He received his Doctor of Engineering from Kyoto University in 2019. During his doctoral studies\, he was awarded a Research Fellowship for Young Scientists by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). Following the completion of his doctorate\, he served as an Assistant Professor at Kyoto University before joining Hiroshima University as an Associate Professor in 2024. In 2023\, he spent 10 months as a visiting scholar at Université Grenoble Alpes in France. Dr. Kido has received multiple awards\, including Paper Awards for Young Researchers from both the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) and the Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS). He is an active member of the Japanese domestic committee of ISSMGE Technical Committee TC105 (Geo-Mechanics from Micro to Macro). His research focuses on the micromechanics of geomaterials using a microfocus X-ray CT\, image analyses and discrete element method. Main research topics include unsaturated soils\, soil-structure interaction\, internal erosion/clogging\, and so on.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/micro-scale-evolution-of-pore-water-characteristics-in-unsaturated-sand-under-triaxial-compression/
LOCATION:aula Fassò (edificio 4A)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T074325Z
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SUMMARY:Comportamento sismico e rinforzo strutturale delle costruzioni in muratura: sperimentazioni condotte su elementi in muratura di calcarenite rinforzati con differenti materiali compositi
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 5 giugno si terrà in Aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, dalle ore 16:00\, il seminario dal titolo: “Comportamento sismico e rinforzo strutturale delle costruzioni in muratura: sperimentazioni condotte su elementi in muratura di calcarenite rinforzati con differenti materiali compositi“\nIl seminario sarà tenuto dalla Prof.ssa Lidia La Mendola\, Professore Ordinario presso il Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Università di Palermo.\n\nAbstract\nIl seminario riguarderà il comportamento delle costruzioni esistenti in muratura sotto azioni sismiche. Verrà tracciato il percorso che parte dalla conoscenza della costruzione\, per giungere alla definizione di un modello di calcolo affidabile\, al fine di condurre le verifiche che risultano in generale non soddisfatte per azioni sismiche in quanto si tratta\, spesso\, di organismi strutturali concepiti per far fronte prevalentemente ai carichi gravitazionali. Necessitano pertanto interventi di rinforzo che possono essere progettati con riferimento a metodi e materiali tradizionali o innovativi. In questo ambito vengono presentati alcuni risultati di ricerche scientifiche relativi a sperimentazioni condotte presso il Laboratorio di Strutture del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Università di Palermo\, riguardanti elementi realizzati prevalentemente in muratura di calcarenite siciliana\, rinforzati con FRP o FRCM o CRM.\nSpeaker’s bio\nLaureata\, con lode e menzione alla tesi\, in Ingegneria Civile nel 1986\, presso l’Università di Palermo\, inizia l’attività di ricerca presso il Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale e Geotecnica. Dottore di Ricerca in Ingegneria delle Strutture nel 1992\, presso l’Università di Napoli “Federico II”. Ricercatore Universitario presso l’Università di Palermo dal 1994. Professore Associato di Tecnica delle Costruzioni dal 1998. Vincitore del concorso di prima fascia nel 2001\, Professore Ordinario dal 2004 presso l’attuale Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Università di Palermo.\nInsegna Tecnica delle Costruzioni per gli allievi del corso di laurea in Ingegneria Civile e Sicurezza e Riabilitazione Strutturale di Edifici Esistenti – Costruzioni in Muratura – per gli allievi del corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria dei Sistemi Edilizi.\nÈ stata Coordinatore del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria dei Sistemi Edilizi dell’Università di Palermo\, dal 2015 al 2022. Componente del Consiglio Scientifico del Master di II livello Materiali e Tecniche Innovative per l’edilizia Sostenibile” 3^ Ed e  Coordinatore dello stesso Master per la 4^ Edizione.\nÈ autore di numerose pubblicazioni scientifiche che riguardano prevalentemente i seguenti campi di ricerca: analisi lineari e non lineari di sistemi intelaiati multipiano spaziali in zona sismica; verifica di vulnerabilità sismica di edifici in muratura storici e monumentali; problemi di rinforzo e/o di consolidamento di elementi murari con l’uso di materiali innovativi; problemi di aderenza nelle strutture in c.a.; duttilità di pilastri soggetti a carichi ciclici; calcestruzzi fibrorinforzati; comportamento sismico di travi tralicciate miste; monitoraggio strutturale nelle costruzioni in muratura; verifica della sicurezza strutturale di ponti in c.a. e c.a.p.\nÈ stata Coordinatore del Dottorato di Ricerca in Ingegneria delle Strutture dell’Università di Palermo\, dal 2008 al 2012; è componente del Collegio dei Docenti sin dal 1998 dello stesso  Dottorato\, oggi confluito nel Dottorato Internazionale Advances in Structure and Infrasrtucture Engineering.\nNell’ambito delle tematiche trattate è responsabile di Convenzioni e di Progetti di Ricerca\, fa parte di Commissioni Relatrici del Consiglio Superiore dei Lavori Pubblici (MIT); è stata membro del Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca sui CEntri Storici (CIRCES) dell’Università di Palermo dal 2012 e vicedirettore dal 2015 fino al 2021. Componente gruppo di lavoro per la modifica e aggiornamento delle Norme Tecniche per le Costruzioni del 2018.\nAttualmente è membro del Consiglio Universitario Nazionale (CUN)\, con nomina del febbraio 2021\, come membro eletto in rappresentanza della fascia dei professori ordinari dell’area CUN-08..\nE’ stata Referente della Sezione Strutture e Infrastrutture del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Università di Palermo per il triennio 2021-2024.\nComponente del Consiglio Scientifico del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dal 2018 ad oggi.\nÈ Editorial Board Member della Rivista Construction Materials MDPI e revisore di diverse riviste scientifiche internazionali tra cui Materials and Structures\, Journal of Composites for Construction ASCE\, Journal of Structural Engineering ASCE\, Cement and Concrete Composites\, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering\, Construction and Building Materials\, Engineering Structures.\nÈ membro di associazioni scientifiche tra cui L’Associazione Italiana della Tecnica delle Costruzioni (AITeCo)\, il Collegio dei Tecnici della Industrializzazione Edilizia (CTE)\, l’Associazione  Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso (AICAP)\, l’Associazione  Nazionale Italiana di Ingegneria Sismica (ANIDIS).\nCoordinatore di Unità Operative di Ricerca di Progetti su bandi competitivi (PRIN\, PON\, PNRR..) e di ricerche come quelle proposte nell’ambito del Consorzio ReLUIS (Rete di Laboratori Universitari di Ingegneria Sismica e strutturale).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/comportamento-sismico-e-rinforzo-strutturale-delle-costruzioni-in-muratura-sperimentazioni-condotte-su-elementi-in-muratura-di-calcarenite-rinforzati-con-differenti-materiali-compositi/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260604T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T090134Z
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SUMMARY:Il comitato etico. Cosa fa davvero un organo di supervisione etica?
DESCRIPTION:Si conclude 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 terzo e ultimo incontro\, dal titolo “Il comitato etico. Cosa fa davvero un organo di supervisione etica?”\, si terrà giovedì 4 giugno dalle ore 15:30 alle 17:00 in Aula Grandori e sarà condotto da Viola Schiaffonati\, META\, Politecnico di Milano. \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/it/evento/il-comitato-etico-cosa-fa-davvero-un-organo-di-supervisione-etica/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260529T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T115512Z
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SUMMARY:Anime di Cristallo | Arte e ingegneria ambientale al Politecnico di Milano
DESCRIPTION:Il 29 maggio il Laboratorio di Ingegneria Ambientale (LIA) del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale ospita una giornata dedicata al progetto Anime di Cristallo dell’artista Silvia Mariotti. \nIl progetto nasce da una collaborazione stretta con il Prof. Andrea Turolla del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale: tra il 2024 e il 2025\, una serie di incontri nello studio dell’artista ha permesso di intrecciare la ricerca scientifica del Professore con le tematiche al cuore del lavoro di Mariotti — la relazione tra materia organica e inorganica\, i processi di adattamento della natura e le interferenze dell’uomo sull’ambiente. È da questo dialogo che è emersa la possibilità di portare le opere direttamente all’interno dei laboratori del DICA\, trasformando gli spazi della ricerca scientifica in luogo espositivo. \nSul piano concettuale\, il progetto si ispira alle teorie di Ernst Haeckel sull’intelligenza della materia inorganica e alle ricerche della scienziata italiana Laura Tripaldi\, esplorate attraverso sculture\, installazioni e fotografie che indagano ibridazioni tra elementi naturali e artificiali. Il tutto a partire da una residenza artistica alle Isole Azzorre\, sviluppata nell’ambito del programma Italian Council del Ministero della Cultura (13ª edizione\, 2024). \nProgramma \n15:00 – 19:00 | Apertura del laboratorio e visita alla mostra — LIA\, Edificio 4\, Campus Leonardo — accesso libero con ingressi contingentati \n17:00 | Talk di confronto — Aula Grandori\, Edificio 4\, piano interrato\, Campus Leonardo. Ingresso libero.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/anime-di-cristallo/
LOCATION:Piazza Leonardo da Vinci\, 32 – 20133 Milano | Chiostro edificio 4 piano terra
CATEGORIES:Dipartimento e Società
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260529T110000
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SUMMARY:Toward Autonomous Spatial Intelligence: From Agentic Governance to Discrete Global Grids
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 29\, a seminar titled “Toward Autonomous Spatial Intelligence: From Agentic Governance to Discrete Global Grids” will be held in Fassò Room (Building 4A) form 10:00 to 11:00 CET.\n\nThe seminar will be given byLevente Juhász\, Assistant Professor of Geospatial Analytics at the University of Florida (UF) and the Director of the Geospatial Analytics\, Technology and Open Research (GATOR) Lab.\n\nFor those unable to attend in person\, the seminar will also be accessible online via the following link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/vasil.yordanov\n\nAbstract\n\nThe evolution of GeoAI is shifting from static models to autonomous systems capable of complex reasoning and code execution. This seminar presents two foundational components of this transition. First\, I introduce the Dual Helix Governance Framework\, an agentic approach where Large Language Models (LLMs) are utilized for iterative code generation and validation within geospatial workflows. Second\, I discuss the role of Discrete Global Grid Systems (DGGS) in providing a standardized\, high-performance substrate for planetary-scale analysis. The talk concludes by synthesizing these themes\, outlining how agentic frameworks can autonomously orchestrate DGGS-native algorithms to solve spatial problems with unprecedented scale and reproducibility. \n\n\n\n\nBio-sketch\n\nLevente Juhász is an Assistant Professor of Geospatial Analytics at the University of Florida (UF) and the Director of the Geospatial Analytics\, Technology and Open Research (GATOR) Lab. Based at UF’s Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center\, his research focuses on the convergence of GIScience\, spatial data science\, and modern computing. \nDr. Juhász is the recipient of the 2026 IJGI Young Investigator Award\, recognized for his contributions to the field of geoinformatics. His work explores the spatial reasoning capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs)\, the quality and integrity of crowdsourced data (OpenStreetMap)\, and the implementation of high-performance Discrete Global Grid Systems (DGGS). Prior to his current role\, he served as a Research Associate Professor at Florida International University. He earned his PhD in Geomatics from the University of Florida in 2018.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/toward-autonomous-spatial-intelligence-from-agentic-governance-to-discrete-global-grids/
LOCATION:aula Fassò (edificio 4A)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T140057Z
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SUMMARY:Mechanics of complex network materials: A formulation based on phase field damage evolution on graphs
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, May 25\, a seminar titled “Mechanics of complex network materials: A formulation based on phase field damage evolution on graphs” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) from 16:30 to 17:30 CET.\nThe seminar will be given by Prof. Marco Paggi\, Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca.\n\nAbstract\nA theory for simulating nonlocal damage in 2D lattice structures discretized by Euler-Bernoulli beam finite elements is herein proposed. A phase field approach to damage\, projected onto the discretized nodes via the graph Laplacian matrix\, is formulated to simulate damage evolution by solving a Helmholtz differential equation on the graph. Damage is introduced in the constitutive equations under the assumption of a bilateral damage evolution in tension and in compression\, or a monolateral damage only in tension. Both formulations have been enhanced by a threshold driving force to better capture the onset of damage in polymers due to crazing. The staggered coupling scheme alternates between solving mechanical equilibrium and phase field equations\, and it has been validated in relation to experiments on unnotched beams made of ABS subject to three-point bending. The approach is then applied to preliminary investigate the response of a complex network material in the nonlinear regime\, contributing to understanding how graph-based topologies influence the load-bearing capacity of the material. The method bridges the gap between statistical physics of complex networks and nonlinear mechanics of materials and is expected to have an impact on the design of robust random metamaterials featuring nodes with large connectivities.\n\n\n\nBio-sketch\nMarco Paggi earned the Ph.D. in Structural Engineering in 2005 from Politecnico di Torino\, Italy\, where he served as Assistant Professor of Structural Mechanics (2007-2013). He has been appointed Associate Professor (November 2013-December 2017\, direct appointment as an ERC principal investigator) and Full Professor (since December 2017) of Structural Mechanics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca\, Italy\, where he is the Founding Director of the Research Unit MUSAM – Multi-Scale Analysis of Materials\, and of the experimental laboratory MUSAM Lab. He is currently Deputy Rector at the IMT School.\nHe spent the year 2010 as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow in the Institute of Continuum Mechanics of the Leibniz University of Hannover\, Germany\, and he has been appointed visiting professor at Tongji University (Shanghai\, China\, 2025)\, University of Girona (Girona\, Spain\, 2022)\, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (New Delhi\, India\, 2021)\, Université Paris-EST (Paris\, France\, 2014).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/mechanics-of-complex-network-materials-a-formulation-based-on-phase-field-damage-evolution-on-graphs/
LOCATION:Grandori Room (Building 4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T130148Z
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SUMMARY:Model Order Reduction for Secure Model Exchange in Microelectronic Design
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, May 25\, a seminar titled “Model Order Reduction for Secure Model Exchange in Microelectronic Design” will be held in Grandori Room (Building 4) from 10:00 CET. \nThe seminar will be given by Tamara Bechtold\, Full Professor of Applied Sciences at Jade University. \nAbstract \nIn the development cycle of microelectronic components and systems\, conducting comprehensive reliability assessments in a virtual environment can substantially reduce the costs associated with manufacturing physical prototypes. Within this simulation-based workflow\, component manufacturers are often required to share component models with partners across the value chain while simultaneously protecting their intellectual property. Model order reduction techniques provide an effective solution by enabling the creation of highly accurate compact models that obscure sensitive product details such as material properties and geometric features. For system manufacturers integrating multiple components on a printed circuit board\, these compact models can be reintroduced into finite element simulations via super-element techniques to perform virtual reliability assessments. \nBio-sketch \nTamara Bechtold obtained her PhD in microsystem simulation from the University of Freiburg\, Germany\, in 2005. Between 2006 and 2010\, Dr. Bechtold worked as a research engineer at Philips Research Laboratories and NXP Semiconductors in Eindhoven\, the Netherlands. The objective of her research was to enhance the standard IC design flow through model order reduction and optimization modules. \nFrom 2011 to 2014\, she served as an interim professor for microsystems simulation at the University of Freiburg\, Germany\, and since 2014\, she has been a lecturer and research group leader at the University of Rostock\, Germany. Since 2017\, Dr. Bechtold has been a full professor of mechatronic systems at Jade University of Applied Sciences in Wilhelmshaven\, Germany. Since 2022 she has been a managing director of Steinbeis Transfer Center. \nDr. Bechtold is the author and co-author of over 150 technical publications in the area of modelling and simulation of micro-mechatronic systems. She is the lead author of the textbook Fast Simulations of Electro-Thermal Microsystems: Efficient Dynamic Compact Models\, published by Springer\, and the main editor of the textbook System-Level Modeling of MEMS\, published in the Wiley-VCH book series on Advanced Micro- and Nanosystems. \nHer research interests include the application of advanced mathematical methods\, such as model order reduction and topology optimization\, to engineering problems\, as well as multi-physics modelling at both the device and system levels.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/model-order-reduction-for-secure-model-exchange-in-microelectronic-design/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260519T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T083604Z
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SUMMARY:Pianificazione di Protezione Civile: dalle emergenze del passato alle sfide future
DESCRIPTION:Martedì 19 maggio si terrà in Aula Grandori (Edificio 4)\, dalle ore 14:30 alle ore 17:00\, il seminario dal titolo: “Pianificazione di Protezione Civile: dalle emergenze del passato alle sfide future“. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto da Elvezio Galanti e Francesco Cipolla\, nell’ambito dell’insegnamento Rischio Idrogeologico e Protezione Civile del Prof. Giovanni Menduni. \nPer chi desiderasse seguire in remoto\, il collegamento è disponibile al seguente link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/federica.zambrini \nSpeaker’s bio \nElvezio Galanti \nLaureato in Scienze Geologiche\, dopo aver partecipato con la Comunità Scientifica CNR\, la Regione Toscana e L’Università di Firenze per realizzare la Microzonazione Sismica per il terremoto dell’Irpinia e della Basilicata del 1980\, è stato uno dei primi geologi che ha collaborato all’attivazione del Dipartimento Nazionale della Protezione Civile. In questo Organismo Nazionale\, tra il 1983 e il 2012\, ha coordinato numerosi centri operativi e ha a ideato e promosso\, tra le altre cose\, i corsi di formazione nazionali dei “Disaster manager”\, le linee guida per la Pianificazione di Emergenza attraverso la diffusione del “Metodo Augustus” . è stato inoltre direttore generale dell’ufficio Servizio Sismico Nazionale (2002) e direttore dell’ufficio Ufficio Relazioni Istituzionali \nHa pubblicato numerosi lavori nell’ambito della materia di protezione civile. \nNel 2013 è collocato a riposo in qualità di Consigliere della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri. \nAttualmente svolge attività di docenza\, formazione e consulenza forense. \n  \nFrancesco Cipolla \nNasce a Genova e nel 1982 consegue la laurea in Scienze Geologiche in UNIGE. Negli anni ’80 ha lavorato nel settore dell’esplorazione mineraria offshore. Dal 1992 al 2003 ha partecipato alle attività di ricerca del GNDCI (Gruppo Nazionale per la Difesa dalle Catastrofi Idrogeologiche) del CNR\, sui temi della zonazione\, analisi e gestione del rischio idrogeologico. E’ stato fra il 2009 ed il 2011 professore a contratto di Geologia presso la Facoltà di Ingegneria in UNIGE. Svolge attività forense quale consulente tecnico esperto di normativa e pianificazione di protezione civile».
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/pianificazione-di-protezione-civile-dalle-emergenze-del-passato-alle-sfide-future/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125659Z
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SUMMARY:La scienza come ideale. La tecnologia è sempre progresso?
DESCRIPTION:Prosegue 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 secondo incontro\, dal titolo “La scienza come ideale. La tecnologia è sempre progresso?”\, si terrà giovedì 14 maggio dalle ore 17:00 alle 18:30 in Aula Grandori e sarà condotto da Stefano Canali\, META\, Politecnico di Milano. \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/it/evento/la-scienza-come-ideale-la-tecnologia-e-sempre-progresso/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143016Z
CREATED:20260427T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143016Z
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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/it/evento/costruire-la-sostenibilita-tra-scuola-ricerca-e-progetto/
LOCATION:aula Grandori (ed.4)
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T123216Z
CREATED:20260505T123216Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122856Z
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:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083257Z
CREATED:20260506T083257Z
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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/it/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:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T082824Z
CREATED:20260506T082824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T082824Z
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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/it/evento/i-luoghi-dellalluvione/
CATEGORIES:Dipartimento e Società
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083410Z
CREATED:20260428T131712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T083410Z
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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/it/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:20260504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T140125Z
CREATED:20260409T142721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T140125Z
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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/it/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:20260415T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T090921Z
CREATED:20260415T090910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T090921Z
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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/it/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:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091331Z
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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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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