جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• CO2 storage
• Energy transition
• Gas storage
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christoforos Benetatos is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental, Land, and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) of Politecnico di Torino . Specializing in underground energy systems and geomechanics, his work addresses energy transition challenges through geological storage solutions. BSc and MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD in Underground Energy Storage Research Interests: CO2 and hydrogen storage Reservoir monitoring and modeling Subsidence analysis Geophysical data integration Energy transition infrastructure Key Projects: Scientific Manager for 3D geological modeling of Collalto storage field (2024) Regional-scale modeling of Gradizza field (2023) Static Reservoir Modeling (2023-2024) Publications focus on subsurface geomechanics, InSAR monitoring, and energy transition infrastructure. Recent works examine Bologna ground deformation patterns and anticline structural trap dynamics.

• Urban Planning
• Regional Planning
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erwin Durbiano serves as an External Lecturer at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where he has functioned as Course Collaborator for Urban Planning modules across Architecture programs since 2019/2020. His teaching spans Master's courses like City, Territory, Landscape and Architecture for Sustainability, as well as Bachelor-level workshops in Architecture. His research centers on Urban and Regional Planning with specialized focus on metropolitan-rural interfaces, climate change adaptation in alpine regions, and sustainable territorial development. Key interests include green infrastructure networks, historic urban conservation, and spatial configurations of rural-urban territories, often drawing on case studies from Piedmont, Italy. Analysis of his 2017-2023 publications reveals consistent engagement with climate-tourism dynamics in Alpine spaces, metropolitan-rural integration models, and green infrastructure applications. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches bridging environmental science, spatial planning, and cultural landscape preservation, particularly through collaborations with Federica Corrado on Cuneo-area case studies. Dr. Durbiano maintains active research partnerships with scholars including Philipp Corradini, Andrea Omizzolo, and Alberto Di Gioia, contributing to projects on intermunicipal valley services and sustainable territorial systems through publications in PLANUM, POLITICHE PIEMONTE, and DISLIVELLI.

• Economic and Management Engineering
• Industrial and Information Engineering
• Creativity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Federico Caviggioli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) , Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as Deputy Coordinator of the College of Management and Production Engineering and holds key roles in teaching and research. Research Interests: Creativity, Gender Equality, Innovation Policy, Intellectual Productivity, Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Transfer, and Patent Data Intelligence. Key Roles: Teaching courses on Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation, Data Engineering for Economics, and Economics and Innovation Management for the New Space Economy. Supervising PhD student Marianna Valente. Projects: Leading NSECE (New Space Economy for Circular Economy) and FemaleStars (gender dynamics in innovation) projects. Article Trends: Recent publications focus on technology transfer, gender disparities in innovation, patent data intelligence, and applications of machine learning in cleantech mapping. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications. Supervision: Actively supervises both bachelor's and master's theses, emphasizing data skills (SQL, Python, R) and sustainable innovation themes. Labs: Involved with Impact Prototypes Labs (IPLabs) for innovation prototyping and regional development.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Transportation Engineering
• Vehicle Safety Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Filippo Velardocchia serves as a Research Fellow at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Polytechnic University of Turin. His academic work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and transportation engineering, particularly in developing safety systems for heavy vehicles. His research interests center on applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve critical challenges in vehicle dynamics and safety. Specializing in Long-Short Term Memory networks and synthetic data generation, Velardocchia's work addresses the complex problem of heavy vehicle rollover prevention across various operational conditions. His expertise spans both theoretical algorithm development and practical implementation of AI solutions for real-world transportation challenges. Analysis of his publication record from 2022-2025 reveals a focused research trajectory on enhancing vehicle safety through artificial intelligence. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling real-world challenges such as noise in sensor data and operational variability in different vehicle types and terrains. The consistent collaboration with Guido Perboli suggests a strong research group focused on intelligent transportation systems at Polytechnic University of Turin. Velardocchia completed his doctoral studies in the XXXVII Cycle under the supervision of Guido Perboli, with his thesis focusing on enabling artificial intelligence techniques at the operational level. His research has been published in reputable venues including IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems and various international conference proceedings focused on logistics and transportation.

• Applied Geophysics
• Passive Seismic Monitoring
• Natural Hazards
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chiara Colombero is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Torino, affiliated with the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) and the Interdepartmental Center Photonext. Her work bridges applied geophysics, natural hazard monitoring, and environmental characterization. Research Interests: Passive seismic monitoring of natural hazards Geophysical characterization of glacial/periglacial environments Integration of seismic, electrical, and EM methods Geoengineering applications for infrastructure and cultural heritage Recent Article Trends: Focus on seismic monitoring of rock glaciers, hydrodynamic modeling using radon tracers, and machine learning applications for landslide early warning systems. Methods include ambient noise tomography, surface wave analysis, and multi-sensor integration. Scientific Awards: Premio AGLC "Licio Cernobori" (2016) Teaching Roles: She teaches courses on Applied Geophysics , Remote Sensing , and Innovation Lab for Climate Change , while supervising Ph.D. candidates Lorena Di Toro and Valeria Strallo in projects related to cryospheric and landslide monitoring.

• Applied Geology
• Hydrogeology
• Geochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adriano Fiorucci is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at Politecnico di Torino. He serves on the Commission for the Promotion of Library, Archive and Museum Heritage and holds a scientific sector classification in Applied Geology (GEOS-03/B) under Earth Sciences (Area 0004). Specializations : Carbonate Aquifers, Karst Systems, Rare Earths, Water Geochemistry, Geohazard Assessment ERC Sectors : PE10_11 (Geochemistry), PE10_20 (Geohazards), PE10_5 (Geology), PE10_17 (Hydrogeology) SDG Alignment : Goal 6 (Clean Water), Goal 12 (Responsible Production), Goal 15 (Life on Land) His research focuses on hydrogeological interactions in karst systems, including projects like the GEORESOURCES AND GEOENERGY ENGINEERING course and commercial contracts for water inflow analysis in mines/quarries. Current projects include GEOPEACE (Geohazard Mitigation in Georgia) and the Nuovo Tunnel del Colle di Tenda groundwater protection initiative. He supervises PhD students Luca Biamino (hydrodynamic-karst interactions), Gabriele Baldassarre (critical materials recovery), and Valentina Balestra (microplastics in karst environments). Articles emphasize radon as hydrodynamic indicator , mining waste valorization, and climate change impacts on slope stability.

• Hydraulics
• River Engineering
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Luca Salerno is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Torino in the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). His primary academic focus is in Hydraulics (CEAR-01/A) within Civil Engineering and Architecture. He holds memberships in three degree program colleges: Member of the College of Environmental and Land Engineering Invited member of the College of Civil and Building Engineering Invited member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering His research specializes in river systems dynamics with focus areas including: Eco-morphodynamic processes in river networks Carbon transport and sequestration mechanisms in aquatic systems Hydraulic modeling of large tropical rivers Environmental fluid mechanics applications He investigates how river morphology interacts with ecological processes to influence global carbon cycles. Salerno's publications consistently explore river-based carbon pumping phenomena, showing progression from doctoral research on tropical rivers to recent work on network-driven transport mechanisms. His work integrates field data, geospatial analysis, and fluid dynamics modeling to address environmental challenges. Currently teaches multiple courses including: Water Systems (Agritech Engineering) River Engineering and Restoration (Civil Engineering) Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering) with teaching activities spanning undergraduate, graduate, and laboratory instruction.

• Roads
• Railways
• Airports
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ezio Santagata is a Full Professor at the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is a member of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. His research focuses on roads, railways, and airports , with expertise in asphalt pavement design and sustainable materials. Scientific Branch : CEAR-03/A - Roads, Railways, and Airports Skills : Aligns with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Key research areas include asphalt binder characterization, cold recycling of bituminous materials, and integration of waste products like tire rubber and biomass ash into pavement systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in rheological testing , sustainable infrastructure , and material optimization for roads and airports. He supervises PhD students in Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on topics such as asphalt workability, analogical modeling, and innovative testing methods. Notable projects involve EU-funded initiatives (LIFE), national PRIN grants , and commercial research with industry partners. His laboratory, Road Materials (DIATI) , conducts experimental analyses on bituminous mixtures and recycled composites. Patents include BIT 18446 for using paint sludge in bituminous conglomerates and methods for certifying tire-derived materials in highway applications. Teaching roles span courses on Pavement and Track Engineering and Transportation Infrastructure Construction in Turin's Master's and PhD programs.

• Footbridge dynamics
• Gridshells
• Human-induced vibrations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fiammetta Venuti is a Fixed-term tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. She specializes in structural engineering with a focus on architectural applications, particularly in the areas of footbridge dynamics, gridshells, human-induced vibrations, and masonry vaults. Her research interests span several key areas of structural engineering and architectural design: Footbridge dynamics and vibration serviceability under crowd loading Gridshell structures and their design methodologies Human-induced vibrations in structural systems Masonry vaults and historical construction techniques Structural analysis and design of complex architectural forms Dr. Venuti's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on computational structural analysis applied to architectural engineering problems, particularly in masonry vault restoration and gridshell structures. Her work consistently employs finite element modeling and simulation to address complex structural behavior in both historical preservation and contemporary design contexts. Among her notable research projects is the REVHEAL Project, which investigates masonry cross vaults through both prototype design and full-scale testing simulations. She also serves as Scientific Director for the Departmental collaboration agreement between the Polytechnic University of Turin and the Polytechnic University of Milan (2020-2022). Dr. Venuti actively supervises PhD student Sara Bordigoni Pistorello, whose research focuses on gridshell structures. Her teaching responsibilities span multiple academic levels, including the PhD program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Master's Degree courses in Architecture for Sustainability, and undergraduate Architecture programs where she has consistently taught 'Morphology and Conception of Structures' since 2019/2020.

• Architecture
• Environmental Technology
• Global South
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Toma' Berlanda is a Full Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) at Politecnico di Torino . Previously, he served as Professor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town (2015-). His research intersects architecture, justice, and post-colonial urbanism, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Research Interests: Environmental Technology, Global South, War Ruins, Post-colonial Studies, Land Conflicts Awards: National Research Foundation Fellowship (South Africa, 2016-), EDRA Great Places Award Honorable Mention (2019) Publications: 15+ works (2020-2025) spanning topics like Colonial Infrastructure Legacy , Conflict Urbanism , and Decolonizing Architecture . Editorial Roles: Member of The Journal of Architecture (2022-2025) and FOLIO (2018-). Teaching: Courses on Adaptive Reuse and Architectural Technology , emphasizing experiential learning and social responsibility.

• Anionic membranes
• Biopolymers
• Biosourced polymers
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Sergio Bocchini is a Fixed-term tenure-track assistant professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) , Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy storage and carbon capture technologies. Specializes in polymer chemistry and CO2 capture Develops ionic liquid membranes and graphene-based materials Teaches Physics I and Organic Chemistry courses Supervises PhD students in Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering His work addresses climate action through sustainable polymers and nanomaterials engineering . He leads the ePIM project (2023-2024) funded by PNRR Mission 4, and contributes to underground hydrogen storage safety research. Publications emphasize electrochemical energy systems , gas separation membranes , and biochar materials for carbon cycling. Collaborates with the Institute of Fundamental Physics and Materials for Nanotechnology , advancing technologies in supercapacitors , CO2 sensors , and 3D-printed composites for environmental applications.

• Experimental Superconductivity
• High-Frequency Electromagnetic Properties of Materials
• Vortex Dynamics in Superconductors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gianluca Ghigo is a Tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of Politecnico di Torino. He specializes in experimental superconductivity and high-frequency electromagnetic properties of materials, with a focus on vortex dynamics, ion irradiation effects, and electromagnetic shielding applications. Research areas: Experimental Superconductivity, High-Frequency Electromagnetic Properties, Material Engineering with Swift Heavy Ions Awards: Fellow of Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) since 1993 His recent publications (2022-2025) highlight expertise in NbTi and MgB2 superconductors, iron-based compounds, biochar composites, and microwave characterization techniques. Key contributions include studies on irradiation effects, hybrid shielding systems, and anisotropic superconducting behavior. Teaching: Courses in Quantum Engineering and Physics at Politecnico di Torino (2011-2025) Editorial: Guest Editor for Materials (2020-), Special Issue on Unconventional Superconducting Materials Laboratories: Analysis of Electromagnetic Properties, Microwave Characterization, Superconductivity Research, and Magneto-Optic Visualization at DISAT. Supervised PhD student: Federico Malnati (40th cycle, 2024-in progress). Conferences: Chairman of 15th International Workshop on High-Temperature Superconductors in High-Frequency Fields

Simone Di Marinoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimal Transport
• Mathematical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone Di Marino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Genoa. His research focuses on Optimal Transport, Mathematical Analysis, and their applications to Partial Differential Equations and Functional Analysis. He is a member of the research commission and teaches courses such as Mathematical Analysis, Calculus, and specialized topics in Mathematics and Engineering programs. His research interests include Optimal Transport Theory, Nonlinear Analysis, and the development of variational methods for problems in mathematical physics and differential geometry. He explores topics such as gradient flows, entropy regularization, and geometric inequalities on manifolds. Recent work highlights contributions to the theory of Grand-Canonical Optimal Transport, nonlinear mobilities in transport models, and the convexity properties of ground state energies in quantum systems. His articles often bridge pure analysis with applications in physics and numerical methods. Di Marino is available for student consultations on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects active engagement in collaborative research.

Riccardo Valentiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon cycle
• Land use changes
• Forestry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Valentini is a Full Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of Tuscia, Italy. He serves as Director of the Impacts Division at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and is a Member of the Biogeoscience Committee of the European Research Council, focusing on climate change impacts and carbon cycle dynamics. His research centers on land use changes and forestry within the carbon cycle, biodiversity, and bioenergy systems. He investigates global carbon budgets and greenhouse gas emissions with emphasis on European and African ecosystems, integrating forest ecology with climate policy development through IPCC and governmental advisory roles. Valentini's publication record demonstrates sustained expertise in terrestrial carbon fluxes, particularly in forest ecosystems. His work analyzes climate variability impacts on carbon sequestration using continental-scale observational networks, with recurring themes in European carbon budgets, drought effects, and land management implications for climate mitigation. Scientific awards include: Doctor Honoris Causa from Faculté Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux, Belgium Nobel Price for Peace as a member of the IPCC board Advanced Senior Grant of the European Research Coucil (2010) He has coordinated major EU research initiatives including CARBOAFRICA, CLIMAFRICA, and GEOCARBON, which quantify terrestrial carbon budgets and greenhouse gas emissions across Africa and Europe through large-scale observational networks. As Director of CMCC's Impacts Division, Valentini leads a multidisciplinary research team assessing climate change vulnerabilities and developing adaptation strategies for ecosystems, water resources, and socio-economic sectors across Mediterranean and African regions.

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Domenico Prattichizzo holds the position of Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena. His research focuses on advanced robotics, human-robot interaction, and biomedical engineering applications, with a strong emphasis on haptic feedback systems, soft robotics, and assistive technologies. He leads educational activities in control systems, robotics, and biotechnological engineering, contributing to the university’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. His work bridges robotics with healthcare, developing wearable devices for rehabilitation and neuromodulation solutions for neurological disorders. Key research areas include: Design of soft and rigid robotic grippers Haptic interfaces for teleoperation and human augmentation Neural control of robotic limbs for tetraplegia patients Wearable exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation Sensory substitution devices for time perception Recent publications emphasize innovations in collaborative robotics, tactile feedback systems, and biomedical applications, with a focus on safety, adaptability, and human-centric design. His contributions to robotics education include developing open-source toolboxes and resources for undergraduate and graduate students.