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SUMMARY:Solution of Inverse Problems of the Heat Equation using Shape Optimization and a Fast Parabolic Boundary Element Solver
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 3 ottobre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula 087 (Edificio 4) alle ore 11:00 dal titolo “Solution of Inverse Problems of the Heat Equation using Shape Optimization and a Fast Parabolic Boundary Element Solver”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Johannes Tausch\, Southern Methodist University. \nAbstract \nA typical inverse problem is to determine the shape of an inclusion from measurements of temperatures and heat fluxes on the exterior boundary. This is known to be a severely ill posed problem. One way to improve the conditioning is to incorporate transient temperature information which leads to an inverse problem of the transient heat equation. \nOur approach is to minimize the difference of the boundary data obtained with a given shape and the measured data. In addition\, descent based optimization will be applied to find the optimal shape. To that end\, the concept of the shape gradient is introduced\, which describes the change of the solution of the heat equation with respect to changing the geometry of the domain. We will then show that the shape gradient can be computed by solving a state and an adjoint equation\, which are forward problems of the heat equation. \nThe latter problems are be solved using parabolic boundary integral equations. Here a fast method is used to efficiently evaluate the time convolutions of parabolic layer potentials. \nThe talk will conclude with numerical experiments that illustrate the efficiency and reconstruction quality of the approach. \n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nJohannes Tausch received a PhD from Colorado State University and was a postdoctoral researcher at the Research Lab of Electronics at MIT. He is now a professor of mathematics at Southern Methodist University. His expertise includes numerical analysis and scientific computation\, with applications to wave propagation\, heat transfer and inverse problems. He is the managing editor of the Journal of Integral Equations and Applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/solution-of-inverse-problems-of-the-heat-equation-using-shape-optimization-and-a-fast-parabolic-boundary-element-solver/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Quando Piove Troppo: Capire le Alluvioni in un Mondo che Cambia
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 25 settembre si terrà una Lectio Magistralis presso l’aula Magna (Edificio 1) dalle ore 16:30 alle 18:00 dal titolo “Quando Piove Troppo: Capire le Alluvioni in un Mondo che Cambia”. \nLa Lectio Magistralis sarà tenuta dal Prof. Guenter Bloeschl\, Technical University of Wien & Università degli Studi di Bologna\, vincitore dello Stockholm Water Price 2025. \nAbstract \nLe alluvioni sono tra i disastri naturali più frequenti e impattanti. Ma quali sono davvero le cause? È solo colpa del cambiamento climatico? O ci sono altri fattori\, come l’urbanizzazione\, le opere idrauliche e l’uso del suolo? \nQuesto seminario ci guiderà in un viaggio attraverso le vere dinamiche che stanno dietro alle piene fluviali. Scopriremo come i cambiamenti nel territorio e le scelte umane abbiano modificato il modo in cui l’acqua si comporta nei nostri paesaggi. Un’occasione per guardare oltre le semplificazioni e affrontare la complessità di un problema che riguarda tutti.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/quando-piove-troppo-capire-le-alluvioni-in-un-mondo-che-cambia/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Unveiling piezo-mems dynamics with interferometric eyes
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 25 settembre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4 – piano seminterrato) alle ore 15:30 dal titolo “Unveiling piezo-mems dynamics with interferometric eyes”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dalla Prof.ssa Sabina Merlo\, Università degli Studi di Pavia. \nAbstract\n\nPiezo-MEMS speakers based on the inverse piezo-electric effect are becoming increasingly attractive thanks to their low power consumption and are good candidates for miniaturized devices for smart-phones and in-ear audio systems. Piezo-actuated tunable microlenses are also of great interest in various miniaturized systems. In this seminar\, I will illustrate the functionality of laser diode feedback interferometry\, or self-mixing interferometry\, for analyzing the out-of-plane vibration performance of a commercial piezo-MEMS speaker\, showing the advantages with respect to a classical Michelson scheme. Characterization of the quasi-static behavior of a tunable microlens by means of low-coherence interferometry will be illustrated\, as another example of application of spot-optical techniques for MEMS testing.\n\nSpeaker’s bio\nSabina Merlo received in 1987 the master’s degree and in 1991 the Ph.D. degree\, both in electronic engineering\, from the University of Pavia. She also received the M.S.E. degree in bioengineering from the University of Washington\, Seattle\, USA\, in 1989\, thanks to a Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholarship. Assistant Professor since 1993 and Associate Professor since 2001\, she is now Full Professor of Electrical and electronic measurements since 2018 at the Department of Electrical\, Computer and Biomedical Engineering\, University of Pavia.\nShe is president of the Teaching council of Information Engineering at the University of Pavia and Vice-President of the “Distretto della Microelettronica Pavese” recognized as Ecosystem for Microelectronics of the Italian Lombardy region.\nHer research interests include applications of photonics techniques for the measurement of physical and chemical parameters\, optical testing of MEMS/MOEMS and microfluidic devices\, interferometry\, optical chemical sensing and other photonic applications. She has collaborated with STMicroelectronics on MEMS/MOEMS since the very beginning of the company activity in this field (2000). She holds four patents and is the author of more than 200 publications in journals\, books\, and conference proceedings. She was an Associate Editor of IEEE/ASME JMEMS until 2024\, she is now an Associate Editor of MDPI Sensors and MDPI Micromachines.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/unveiling-piezo-mems-dynamics-with-interferometric-eyes/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Microfluidic chip with bioimpedance sensor to study blood rheology
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 25 settembre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4 – piano seminterrato) alle ore 14:30 dal titolo “Microfluidic chip with bioimpedance sensor to study blood rheology”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Olivier Francais\, ESIEE Paris. \nAbstract \nMicrofluidic chips are promising tools for studying blood rheology in the context of diseases such as sickle cell anemia. These miniaturized devices can mimic the geometry and environment of blood capillaries\, allowing precise control of flow and characterization of red blood cells. The integration of electrodes into these chips allows the electrical impedance of blood to be measured\, providing a means of quantifying red blood cell properties such as deformability and stiffness. This approach\, combining microfluidics and bioimpedance\, paves the way for new methods of diagnosis\, treatment monitoring\, and therapeutic molecule screening by providing essential information on the behavior of blood cells at the single red blood cell level. \nSpeaker’s bio\n\nOlivier FRANCAIS is a full Professor at ESIEE Paris\, engineering school member of Université Gustave Eiffel (France)\, with the position of academic Dean. He is member of the “Health\, Energy\, Environment” department where he teaches Applied Physics\, Instrumentation and Micro-electronic Technologies for Lab on a Chip.\nHe conducts his research at the ESYCOM laboratory (CNRS UMR 9007) in the field of sensors for Health and Lab-On-a-Chip. He is more specifically interested in the development of interfaces for analysis of biological species within microfluidic environment\, taking benefits of their dielectric properties.\nHe is an expert concerning electric parameters extraction within microfluidic devices from bio-impedance measurement at low frequency range (Hz to several MHz) and in dielectric characterisation of biological materials at higher frequency (up to several GHz). During his career\, he has developed several technology lines in the field on microfluidics where he has acquired an international expertise. He masters the clean room facilities in order to conduct research and innovation for Lab On a Chip applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/microfluidic-chip-with-bioimpedance-sensor-to-study-blood-rheology/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Chaotic regime in micromechanics: generation\, characterization and applications
DESCRIPTION:Martedì 9 settembre si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Fassò (Edificio 4A) dalle ore 16:30 dal titolo “Chaotic regime in micromechanics: generation\, characterization and applications”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Dr. Martial Defoort\, University of Grenoble Alpes\, CNRS\, Grenoble INP\, TIMA\, Grenoble. \nSarà anche possibile seguire il seminario da remoto tramite il seguente link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/valentina.zega \n\nAbstract\n\nMicromechanical systems have become essential in the development of the latest technologies\, from cars to smartphones to medical implants. Due to their size\, these devices offer fast response times\, low power consumption\, and high sensitivity\, creating a buzz in both academic and industrial research. This ambivalence creates a direct bridge between fundamental research and engineering science\, exploiting complex behaviors for specific applications. This is the case for nonlinear phenomena\, often considered undesirable\, but which also offer new perspectives and give rise to disruptive applications.\n\nThis presentation will focus on one nonlinear phenomenon in particular: the chaotic regime in mechanical microresonators. After a general introduction to chaos and its generation in microtechnologies\, a second part will be dedicated to the experimental characterization of this regime within a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) in order to assess the richness of the chaos thus generated. The final part of this presentation will discuss the various possible applications\, from improving transducer performance to secure communications. \n\n\n—\n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nMartial Defoort completed his doctoral studies in fundamental research at Intitut Néel\, Grenoble\, in 2014 on nonlinear micro/nanomechanics. He then pursued postdoctoral research at the University of California\, Davis\, focusing on applied research and in particular synchronization of MEMS gyroscopes. Coming back to France\, he obtained a postdoctoral position at CEA-Léti\, where he explored NEMS-arrays for mass spectrometry applications. In 2020\, he joined the laboratory Techniques de l’Informatique et de la Microélectronique pour l’Architecture de systèmes intégrés (TIMA) in Grenoble as a CNRS research scientist\, specializing in nonlinear physics\, MEMS and chaos-based applications. In particular\, he focuses his research on how to leverage chaos properties in MEMS for sensing and security applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/chaotic-regime-in-micromechanics-generation-characterization-and-applications/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 - Performance\, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading
DESCRIPTION:The Summer School 2025 on Performance\, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading\, directed by Professors Marco di Prisco and Matteo Colombo from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Politecnico di Milano\, will take place at the Lecco Campus\, from July 11th to 16th\, 2025\, in Room B.0.3 – Building 10\, 1st floor. \nThe program is open to PhD candidates and post-graduate engineers from Politecnico di Milano as well as from other institutions. All lectures will be delivered in English. \nTo participate\, please complete the registration form available at the link below\, where you will also find the full program and further details.\nRegistration form.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/summer-school-2025-performance-protection-strengthening-of-structures-under-extreme-loading/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life
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SUMMARY:Desertification pathways induced by rapid vegetation transformations: from shrub encroachment to exotic grass invasions in North American deserts
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 9 Luglio si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Castigliano (Edificio 5) dalle ore 10:00 dal titolo “Desertification pathways induced by rapid vegetation transformations: from shrub encroachment to exotic grass invasions in North American deserts”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Dr. Sijith Ravi\, Department of Earth and Environmental Science\, Temple University\, Philadelphia\, PA\, USA. \nAbstract\n\nVegetation patterns and transitions in drylands\, such as shrub encroachment and grass invasions\, are often sustained by positive feedbacks between ecosystem states and environmental conditions (e.g.\, sediment–vegetation interactions) or disturbances (e.g.\, fire\, grazing)\, operating across scales from patches to landscapes. Drawing on a decade of research at shrub–grass ecotones in North American deserts\, we identify internal feedback mechanisms—such as those involving soil moisture\, microclimate\, and nutrient dynamics—that reinforce shrub-dominated states\, and demonstrate how these are altered by prescribed fire and grazing management. We hypothesize that similar feedbacks underlie transitions from native shrublands to invasive grasslands in other desert systems\, such as the Sonoran Desert\, although the ecological consequences may differ. Our findings suggest that both spatial heterogeneity\, associated with shrub encroachment\, and spatial homogenization\, associated with grass invasions\, can drive land degradation\, depending on plant functional traits and feedback dynamics. These processes underscore the critical role of vegetation–sediment interactions in shaping pattern formation\, state transitions\, desertification\, and the long-term stability of arid landscapes.\n\n—\n\nSpeaker’s bio\n\nSujith Ravi is a broadly trained environmental scientist interested in understanding the impacts of land use change and disturbances (natural and anthropogenic) on ecohydrological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Dr. Ravi’s research addresses the challenge of managing scarce soil and water resources in the context of multiple demands and multiple constraints associated with land use change and disturbances\, the core challenge facing the future of world’s food security and environmental quality. Dr. Ravi received his PhD (2008) in Environmental Sciences (Hydrology) from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Temple University in 2014\, he was a postdoctoral fellow at The Center on Food Security and the Environment at Stanford University. Dr. Ravi’s work has been recognized with a faculty early career award (NSF-CAREER) from the US National Science Foundation\, the American Geophysical Union Editors Citation for Excellence in Refereeing\, Distinguished Faculty Award for mentoring from Temple University\, and Award for Excellence in Scholarship in the Sciences & Engineering from the University of Virginia. Dr. Ravi is currently serving as the Associate Editor of two major journals: Journal of Geophysical Research – Earth Surface (American Geophysical Union) and Ecosphere (Ecological Society of America).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/desertification-pathways-induced-by-rapid-vegetation-transformations-from-shrub-encroachment-to-exotic-grass-invasions-in-north-american-deserts/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Modeling of Complex Fluid Flows via Scientific Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:Lunedì 30 Giugno si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Fassò (Edificio 4a) dalle ore 11:00 dal titolo “Data-Driven Modeling of Complex Fluid Flows via Scientific Machine Learning”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto da Cássio Machiaveli Oishi\,  São Paulo State University UNESP. \nAbstract \nRecent advances in machine learning have significantly influenced the simulation of Newtonian fluids\, and there is growing interest in extending these techniques to complex fluids with non-Newtonian properties\, such as viscoelastic flows. In this talk\, we present data-driven frameworks for constructing interpretable reduced-order models of viscoelastic fluids\, combining both linear and nonlinear dimensionality reduction methods with the Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics (SINDy) algorithm. In particular\, we explore the development of physics-informed metrics to enhance nonlinear dimensionality reduction tailored to viscoelastic behavior. We also highlight recent progress in the SciML domain\, with a focus on applications to droplet dynamics.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/data-driven-modeling-of-complex-fluid-flows-via-scientific-machine-learning/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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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:CS⁴ Seminar | Monitoring\, conservation and recovery of structures and infrastructures
DESCRIPTION:Il prossimo seminario della Commissione Scientifica DICA (CS⁴) si terrà lunedì 16 giugno in aula Castigliano (Edificio 5 – Piazza Leonardo da Vinci\, 32)\, dalle 9:30 alle 13:00 CET. \nIl titolo della giornata sarà “Monitoring\, conservation and recovery of structures and infrastructures”.\nAvremo il piacere di ospitare Antonella Frigerio e Carlo Blasi\, due speaker d’eccezione.\nIl titolo della presentazione di Antonella Frigerio sarà ‘Surveillance of hydroelectric infrastructure’\, mentre l’intervento del Professor Carlo Blasi è intitolato ‘Monitoring of historic buildings: Santa Maria del Fiore and others’ \nIl programma completo della giornata è disponibile cliccando qui. \nSe desideri partecipare al seminario in presenza\, è necessaria la registrazione tramite il seguente link: Registrati qui per la partecipazione in presenza. \nL’evento sarà trasmesso anche online\, al seguente link Webex: Click here to join the meeting
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/cs%e2%81%b4-seminar-monitoring-conservation-and-recovery-of-structures-and-infrastructures/
CATEGORIES:Commissione scientifica,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:Unlocking Mechanical Instabilities for Intelligent Material Design
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 29 Maggio si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4) dalle ore 15:00 dal titolo “Unlocking Mechanical Instabilities for Intelligent Material Design”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto da Eleonora Tubaldi\, Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland\, College Park. \nSarà anche possibile seguire il seminario da remoto tramite il seguente link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/alberto.corigliano \nAbstract \nBiological systems exhibit remarkable capabilities for rapid actuation and energy-efficient motion\, often leveraging mechanical instabilities such as buckling and snapping. These phenomena allow organisms to perform swift and powerful movements with minimal energy consumption. Examples include trap-jaw ants with mandibles that can snap with incredible speed and force\, as well as bacterial flagella which revert their swimming direction thanks to flagellar buckling. Inspired by these evolutionary adaptations\, sophisticated tasks such as delicate object manipulation\, augmented sensing capabilities\, and dynamic shape transformations can be obtained by designing reconfigurable structures with controlled buckling or snapping instabilities. In this talk\, we will first present two novel instability-based metamaterials to (i) control transition wavefronts thanks to geometric frustration\, and to (ii) preprogram reversible sudden reconfigurations with a single pressure input\, respectively. Finally\, rapid actuation and sensing capabilities will be demonstrated in “pac-man” grippers leveraging buckling instability of free thin-shell domes. Both theoretical\, numerical\, and experimental approaches will be discussed. Applications spanning from fast sequential actuation\, flow control\, wave manipulation\, and tactile sensing will be showcased. \nSpeaker’s bio \nDr. Tubaldi is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland\, College Park. She received her Ph.D. degree at McGill University in Mechanical Engineering. Her research interests sit at the interface of nonlinear dynamics\, fluid-structure interaction\, and soft materials for applications in mechanical metamaterials\, soft robotics\, and reconfigurable structures. Recently\, she has been awarded the 2024 ASME Henry Hess Early Career Publication Award\, 2023 NSF CAREER Award\, and the 2020 Haythornthwaite Young Investigator Award from the ASME Applied Mechanics Division.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/unlocking-mechanical-instabilities-for-intelligent-material-design/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Nonlinear dynamics and vibration suppression of conceptual airfoil models under random loads
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 28 Maggio si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4) dalle ore 11:00 dal titolo “Nonlinear dynamics and vibration suppression of conceptual airfoil models under random loads“. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Yong Xu\, Northwestern Polytechnical University\, Xi’an (China). \nAbstract \nAn aircraft in practice undergoes complex uncertain loads like turbulence\, crosswind\, pressure fluctuations\, etc.\, that will have a substantial impact on its flight safety. It is of extreme significance to explore the complex nonlinear dynamics and vibration control for a conceptual airfoil model with random loads. The coupling interaction between structure nonlinearities and stochasticities can lead to some difficulties on the airfoil models\, including the modelling\, response solving\, and vibration suppression. This talk will review our developments towards nonlinear dynamics and vibration suppression\, especially for the stochastic dynamics\, early warning\, and data-driven problems\, of the conceptual two-dimensional airfoil models. All the findings would be helpful in ensuring the flight safety and enhancing the strength and reliability of airfoil structure operating at complex flight conditions. Besides\, several potential directions that are worth further exploring are also highlighted. This is a joint work with Dr. Qi Liu (Institute of Science Tokyo\, Japan)\, Prof. Yongge Li (Northwestern Polytechnical University\, China)\, Dr. Jinzhong Ma (Shanxi University\, China)\, Xiaolong Wang (Shaanxi Normal University\, China)\, Dr. Weili Guo (Northwestern Polytechnical University\, China)\, Prof. Jürgen Kurths (Humboldt University and PIK\, Germany)\, Prof. Hiroya Nakao (Institute of Science Tokyo\, Japan)\, and Prof. Stefano Lenci (Polytechnic University of Marche\, Italy).
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/nonlinear-dynamics-and-vibration-suppression-of-conceptual-airfoil-models-under-random-loads/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Dynamics of Reconfigurable Metastructures –  Embodying Programmability and Mechano-Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 23 Maggio si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4) dalle ore 15:00 dal titolo “Harnessing the Dynamics of Reconfigurable Metastructures – Embodying Programmability and Mechano-Intelligence”. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Kon-Well Wang\, A. Galip Ulsoy Distinguished University Professor of Engineering and Stephen P. Timoshenko Professor of Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA. \nSarà anche possibile seguire il seminario da remoto tramite il seguente link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/alberto.corigliano \nAbstract \nIn recent years\, the concept of reconfigurable matter developed based on nature-inspired modular architectures has been explored to create advanced engineering systems. For example\, inspired by the observation that some of skeletal muscle’s intriguing macroscale functionalities result from the assembly of nanoscale cross-bridge constituents with metastability\, the idea of synthesizing metastructures from the integration of mechanical metastable modules has been pursued. In another example\, inspired by the physics behind the plant nastic movements and the rich designs of origami folding\, a class of metastructures is created building on the innovation of fluidic-origami modular elements. Overall\, the modules are designed to be reconfigurable in their shape\, mechanical properties\, and stability features\, so to produce synergistic and intriguing dynamic functionalities at the system level\, such as programmable phononic bandgap control and nontraditional wave steering.  More recently\, with the rapid advances in high-performance intelligent systems\, we are witnessing a prominent demand for the next generation of mechanical matter to have much more built-in intelligence and autonomy. An emerging direction is to pioneer and harness the metastructures’ high dimensionality\, multiple stability\, and nonlinearity for mechano-intelligence via physical computing.  That is\, we aim to embody computing power and functional intelligence\, such as perception\, learning\, memorizing\, decision-making and execution\, concurrently and directly in the mechanical domain\, advancing from conventional systems that solely rely on add-on digital computer to achieve intelligence. This presentation will highlight some of these advancements in harnessing reconfigurable matter for structural dynamics tailoring\, from adaptive wave and vibration controls to self-learning-self-tuning intelligence. \nSpeaker’s bio \nDr. Kon-Well Wang is the A. Galip Ulsoy Distinguished University Professor of Engineering and Stephen P. Timoshenko Professor of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Michigan (U-M).  He has been the U-M ME Department Chair from 2008 to 2018\, and has served as a Division Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation for two years\, 2019-20\, via an Executive Intergovernmental Personnel Act appointment. Wang received his Ph.D. degree from the University of California\, Berkeley\, worked at the General Motors Research Labs as a Sr. Research Engineer\, and started his academic career at the Pennsylvania State University in 1988. At Penn State\, Wang has served as the William E. Diefenderfer Chaired Professor\, co-founder and Associate Director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence\, and a Group Leader for the Center for Acoustics & Vibration. He joined the U-M in 2008. Wang’s main technical interests are in structural dynamics and controls\, especially in the emerging field of intelligent structural & material systems\, with applications in vibration\, acoustic & wave controls\, energy harvesting\, and sensing & monitoring.  He has received many recognitions\, such as the ASME Rayleigh Lecture Award\, the Pi Tau Sigma-ASME Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award\, the ASME J.P. Den Hartog Award\, the SPIE Smart Structures and Materials Lifetime Achievement Award\, the ASME Adaptive Structures and Materials Systems Prize\, the ASME N.O. Myklestad Award\, the ASME Rudolf Kalman Award\, and several other best paper awards.  He has been the Editor-in-Chief for the ASME Journal of Vibration & Acoustics\, and is the current Editor-in-Chief for the SAGE Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures and an Editorial Board Member for several other journals. Wang is a Fellow of the ASME\, AAAS\, IOP\, and RAeS.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/harnessing-the-dynamics-of-reconfigurable-metastructures-embodying-programmability-and-mechano-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:PoliMappers | “Facciamo Luce” kick-off event
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 21 Maggio si terrà un evento presso l’aula Fassò (Edificio 4A) dalle ore 16:30 dal titolo ““Facciamo Luce” kick-off event“. \nA seguire tutti i dettagli dell’evento: \nAbstract \nIl 21 maggio 2025 dalle ore 16:30 alle 18:30 si terrà il primo incontro kick-off di “Facciamo Luce”\, un’iniziativa di mappatura umanitaria collaborativa dedicata alla città di Milano e al suo sistema di illuminazione pubblica. \nPromosso da Wikimedia Italia\, PoliMappers e TomTom\, il progetto ha l’obiettivo di far conoscere ai cittadini lo stato attuale dell’illuminazione urbana attraverso la mappatura collaborativa\, per individuare le strade e i percorsi più illuminati. \nLo scopo è rendere la mappa di OpenStreetMap un punto di riferimento per individuare i percorsi più sicuri\, soprattutto nelle ore serali. \nÈ previsto un secondo appuntamento il 4 giugno 2025\, anch’esso dalle 16:30 alle 18:00. \nMaggiori informazioni: https://www.wikimedia.it/news/facciamo-luce-a-milano-un-iniziativa-di-mappatura-collaborativa/ \nÈ richiesta la conferma di partecipazione\, sia in presenza sia online\, compilando questo modulo: https://forms.office.com/e/wpbeezq1Nu \nSarà possibile partecipare anche a distanza tramite la piattaforma BigBlueButton\, accedendo al seguente link: https://cvs5133.ergonet.host/b/fra-k5b-ilh-5nd. \nHai qualche domanda o curiosità? \nContattaci a polimappers@gmail.com o federica.gaspari@polimi.it. \nStay tuned sui nostri canali social: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/polimappers/ \nhttps://twitter.com/PoliMappers \nhttps://www.instagram.com/polimappers/ \nhttps://www.twitch.tv/polimappers \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/polimappers/ \nSpeaker’s bio \nFederica Gaspari \nDottoranda in geomatica al Politecnico di Milano\, DICA. Co-fondatrice di PoliMappers e membro attivo della comunità di OpenStreetMap dal 2016\, è parte dell’OSMF State of the Map Working Group dal 2020. Nel 2022\, è stata nominata OSGeo Charter Member. \nDina Jovanović \nPostdoctoral Research Fellow presso il Politecnico di Milano\, DABC. Officer di PoliMappers\, è un membro attivo della comunità italiana e serba di OpenStreetMap dal 2018. \nQuang Huy Nguyen \nResearch fellow presso il GEOlab del Politecnico di Milano\, DICA\, e membro attivo della comunità italiana e vietnamita di OpenStreetMap. I suoi principali temi di interesse sono i  Volunteered Geography Information come OpenStreetMap e l’applicazione di tecnologie Open-Source nell’ambito geospaziale. \nAnisa Kuci \nCommunity manager della comunità italiana di OpenStreetMap per Wikimedia Italia. Membro attivo della comunità italiana e albanese legata a tematiche FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source Software\, dal 2020 si occupa del coordinamento e supporto alle attività dei volontari italiani nell’ecosistema di Wikimedia. \nFrancesca Lissoni \nPresente in Wikimedia Italia dal 2013\, negli anni si è occupata di amministrazione\, controllo di gestione e attività correnti dell’ufficio. Oggi ricopre il ruolo di Coordinatrice della Raccolta fondi. \nChiara Angiolini \nPartner Development Manager di TomTom con base in Italia con una lunga carriera nel settore della cartografia digitale iniziata nel 2001 con TeleAtlas. L’impegno nel promuovere la collaborazione con aziende e pubbliche amministrazioni è esemplificato dalla sua collaborazione con le comunità OpenStreetMap (OSM) dal 2022.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/polimappers-facciamo-luce-kick-off-event/
CATEGORIES: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:XJTU-PoliMi Dialogues in Civil and Environmental Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Giovedì 15 Maggio alle ore 12:00 CET\, si terrà il terzo evento della serie “XJTU-PoliMi Dialogues in Civil and Environmental Engineering“\, sulla piattaforma Microsoft Teams al seguente link. \nQuesta iniziativa fa parte delle attività sviluppate nell’ambito della Joint School of Design and Innovation tra il Politecnico di Milano e la Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU). \nIl seminario rientra in una serie di brevi incontri finalizzati a favorire una comprensione reciproca delle attività di ricerca condotte da PoliMi e XJTU nel campo dell’Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale\, con l’obiettivo di promuovere future collaborazioni in questo ambito. \nSiamo inoltre lieti di annunciare che l’evento vedrà le presentazioni della Prof.ssa Lorenza Petrini e della Prof.ssa Gabriella Bolzon del DICA.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/xjtu-polimi-dialogues-in-civil-and-environmental-engineering-4/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze,Webinar e Workshop
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SUMMARY:CivilMente - L’ingegnere e le sue opere
DESCRIPTION:Presentazione dell’Offerta Formativa del Corso di Studi in Ingegneria CivileWebinar online – Venerdì 9 maggio\, ore 16.00 \nIl Corso di Studi in Ingegneria Civile del Politecnico di Milano si presenta;Venerdì 9 maggio alle ore 16.00 si terrà un webinar informativo online rivolto a studentesse e studenti interessati a conoscere da vicino i contenuti\, gli sbocchi professionali e le opportunità offerte dal percorso formativo in Ingegneria Civile. \nDurante l’incontro saranno illustrate le caratteristiche del corso\, le principali aree disciplinari\, l’organizzazione della didattica e i servizi a disposizione degli studenti. \n📄Locandina programma completo \n📝 Registrazione (obbligatoria): Compila il form \n🔗 Partecipa al webinar
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/civilmente-lingegnere-e-le-sue-opere/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze,Webinar e Workshop
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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:Designing and Building Complexity
DESCRIPTION:Martedì 6 Maggio si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Rogers (Edificio 11) dalle ore 11:00 alle ore 13:00 dal titolo “Designing and Building Complexity”\, il seminario sarà tenuto dall’Architetto Francesco Giordano. \nDurante il seminario sono previsti anche gli interventi del Prof. Roberto Fedele (DICA)\, della Prof.ssa Ornella Iuorio e del Prof. Giovanni Cataldo (entrambi del DABC). \nPresentazione del Relatore \nFrancesco Giordano (1975)  guida team multidisciplinari nello sviluppo e realizzazione di architetture complesse con un approccio integrato.\nDal concept sino alla costruzione combina processi ideativi\, tecnologie e strategie esecutive innovative.  Questo approccio olistico al progetto e alla costruzione sarà al centro del seminario: un’occasione di confronto tra case histories e scenari futuri.\nÈ lead architect di numerosi progetti  internazionali\, come l’aeroporto di Uyo\,  la Moschea di Shusha\, il Memorial Complex di  Baku\, il Padiglione Azerbaijan all’Expo Dubai 2020.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/designing-and-building-complexity/
CATEGORIES: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:XJTU-PoliMi Dialogues in Civil and Environmental Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 26 Marzo alle ore 12:00 CET\, si terrà il terzo evento della serie “XJTU-PoliMi Dialogues in Civil and Environmental Engineering“\, sulla piattaforma Microsoft Teams al seguente link. \nQuesta iniziativa fa parte delle attività sviluppate nell’ambito della Joint School of Design and Innovation tra il Politecnico di Milano e la Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU). \nIl seminario rientra in una serie di brevi incontri finalizzati a favorire una comprensione reciproca delle attività di ricerca condotte da PoliMi e XJTU nel campo dell’Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale\, con l’obiettivo di promuovere future collaborazioni in questo ambito. \nSiamo inoltre lieti di annunciare che l’evento vedrà le presentazioni della Prof.ssa Donatelli Sterpi e della Prof.ssa Stefano Cernuschi del DICA.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/xjtu-polimi-dialogues-in-civil-and-environmental-engineering-3/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Recent advances in the Particle Finite Element Method for fluid-structure interactions and multi-physics problems
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 26 Marzo si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Grandori (Edificio 4) dalle ore 11:00 dal titolo “Recent advances in the Particle Finite Element Method for fluid-structure interactions and multi-physics problems“. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Jean-Philippe Ponthot\, Professore presso l’Liège University. \nAbstract \nParticle Finite Element Method (PFEM) is a still rather young discretization method that seeks to merge the advantages of the classical FEM with those of modern particle-based methods\, such as SPH. To this end\, PFEM is designed as a Lagrangian method that combines computations over one time step using FEM with a fast remeshing algorithm\, thereby avoiding mesh distortions consequent to very large deformations\, such as those encountered in fluid flow with free surfaces. The method is thus quite flexible and can be applied to both solid and fluid material behavior. \nPFEM has proven to be a very versatile method that not only allows tracking free evolving boundaries but also take into account thermo-mechanical coupling and thus tackle more complex multi-physics problems. For instance\, thanks to its Lagrangian character and its ability to automatically track evolving free surfaces and interfaces\, PFEM allows handling phase change due to solidification\, melting and vaporization\, as well as capillary and Marangoni effects from surface tension. These physical ingredients are highly valuable for simulating melt pool dynamics\, for example\, in the context of additive manufacturing. \nMultiphysics problems can lead to models that are inherently incompatible or highly difficult to combine within the same numerical implementation. In such a case\, it is convenient to split the physical models and solve them separately using dedicated software. Although this approach has been used mostly to address fluid-structure interaction problems in PFEM\, it has also been used to couple thermo-mechanical models\, for example\, in the simulation of welding processes. \nThis work gathers recent advances in the PFEM with special attention to the incorporation of multi-physics models and their applications. In addition\, numerical examples of the PFEM will illustrate fluid-structure interaction problems including contact between different solid parts and plastic deformation of some components of the system as well as biomechanical applications.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/recent-advances-in-the-particle-finite-element-method-for-fluid-structure-interactions-and-multi-physics-problems/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:DICA Breakfast Seminar for the World Water Day
DESCRIPTION:In occasione della Giornata Mondiale dell’Acqua\, il Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale (DICA) del Politecnico di Milano promuove un evento dedicato all’International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation\, con un focus sulle sfide legate alla glaciologia e ai cambiamenti climatici. L’incontro si terrà venerdì 21 marzo\, presso l’Aula Grandori\, Edificio 4 (piano seminterrato) del Campus Leonardo del Politecnico di Milano. \nLa mattinata si aprirà con il DICA Breakfast Seminar for the World Water Day\, dalle 9:00 alle 10:30\, con interventi di esperti internazionali sulle dinamiche dei ghiacciai e l’impatto del riscaldamento globale. Seguirà un momento di confronto informale durante la pausa caffè\, dalle 10:30 alle 11:00. \nLa partecipazione è gratuita\, ma è richiesta la registrazione tramite il seguente link: https://forms.office.com/e/fbbPzu0HXr \nSarà inoltre possibile seguire l’evento da remoto via WebEx. \n🔗 Maggiori informazioni e programma completo qui. \nInoltre\, nella mattinata di lunedì 24 marzo\, sono state organizzate\, in collaborazione con alcune classi elementari e medie\, attività DICA4Schools dedicate al tema dell’acqua\, per coinvolgere attivamente gli studenti in laboratori e approfondimenti scientifici.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/dica-breakfast-seminar-for-the-world-water-day/
CATEGORIES: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/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:Nutrition in Transition: Transnational Land Deals and Dietary Diversity in the  Global South
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 14 Marzo si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Magna (Edificio 1) dalle ore 11:15 dal titolo “Nutrition in Transition: Transnational Land Deals and Dietary Diversity in the  Global South“. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Marc F. Müller\, Professore presso l’EAWAG-ETH Zurich. \nAbstract \nLarge-scale land deals reshape rural areas\, often displacing small farms and ecosystems. This talk analyzes 400+ land deals across 28 countries\, linking them to child diets. Using a clustering algorithm\, it identifies trade-offs\, showing how policies can better regulate investments for fairer\, sustainable outcome.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/nutrition-in-transition-transnational-land-deals-and-dietary-diversity-in-the-global-south/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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UID:31696-1741946400-1741950000@www.dica.polimi.it
SUMMARY:Paradoxes of Water
DESCRIPTION:Venerdì 14 Marzo si terrà un seminario presso l’aula Magna (Edificio 1) dalle ore 10:00 dal titolo “Paradoxes of Water “. \nIl seminario sarà tenuto dal Prof. Edoardo Borgomeo\, Professore presso l’University of Cambridge. \nAbstract \nThe world faces water crises like overuse\, flooding\, and unequal access. Engineers must balance trade-offs and uncertainties. Recent advances in water engineering\, policy\, and economics offer new solutions. This talk explores these innovations and how to integrate them into planning.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/paradoxes-of-water/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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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/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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SUMMARY:XJTU-PoliMi Dialogues in Civil and Environmental Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Mercoledì 26 Febbraio alle ore 12:00 CET\, si terrà il secondo evento della serie “XJTU-PoliMi Dialogues in Civil and Environmental Engineering“\, sulla piattaforma Microsoft Teams al seguente link. \nQuesta iniziativa fa parte delle attività sviluppate nell’ambito della Joint School of Design and Innovation tra il Politecnico di Milano e la Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU). \nIl seminario rientra in una serie di brevi incontri finalizzati a favorire una comprensione reciproca delle attività di ricerca condotte da PoliMi e XJTU nel campo dell’Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale\, con l’obiettivo di promuovere future collaborazioni in questo ambito. \nSiamo inoltre lieti di annunciare che l’evento vedrà le presentazioni della Prof.ssa Francesca Malpei e della Prof.ssa Donatelli Sterpi del DICA.
URL:https://www.dica.polimi.it/it/evento/xjtu-polimi-dialogues-in-civil-and-environmental-engineering-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Seminari e conferenze
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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/
CATEGORIES:PHD Life,Seminari e conferenze
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