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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of nuclear and atomic physics, interaction of ionizing radiation with matter and detection of ionizing radiation.

Objectives: The course provides an overview of the applications of ionizing radiation in industry, analytical methods, geology and medicine.

Programme: 1.DayOpening sessionLessonCharacteristic of Ionising Radiation and radioactivityLessonRadioanalytical methods and X-ray Fluorescence AnalysisLesson Application of Ionising radiation in Medicine2.DayExperimental exercises E1 – E4Experimental exercises E1 – E4Experimental demonstration:Proton Therapy centre Czech3.DayExperimental exercises E1 – E4Lesson Activation AnalysisLesson: High Energy Physics, Accelerators and synchrotron Radiation ApplicationsExcursion4.DayLessonApplication of Ionising radiation in Geology and beophysicsExperimental exercises E1 – E4DataAnalysis, Preparation of Presentation5.DayPresentation of ResultsCourse examClosing CeremonyExperimental exercisesE1 – Radiochromic Gel DosimetryE2 – Spectrometry of Gamma Radiation with HP(Ge) detectorE3 – X – Ray Fluorescence AnalysisE4 – Personal Dosimetry TLD

Exam: Written test focused on the issue of interaction of ionizing radiation and application of ionizing radiation in industry, analytical methods, geology and medicine.

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Sets, relations, oriented graphs, finite automata, regular expressions.

Objectives: Text is the simplest and most natural representation of information in a range of areas. Text is a linear sequence of symbols from some alphabet. The text is manipulated in many application areas: processing of text in natural and formal languages, study of sequences in molecular biology, music analysis, etc.The design of algorithms that process texts goes back at least thirty years. In particular, the 1990s produced many new results. This progress is due in part to genome research, where text algorithms are often used. The basic problem of text processing concerns string matching. It is used to access information and this operation is used very frequently. We have recognized while working in this area that finite automata are very useful tools for understanding and solving many text processing problems. We have found in some cases that well known algorithms are in fact simulators of non-deterministic finite automata serving as models of these algorithms. For this reason the material used in this course is based mainly on results from the theory of finite automata. Because the string is a central notion in this area, Stringology has become the nickname of this subfield of algorithmic research.

Programme: Five 3-hour lectures:1. Overview of Stringology, string matching problems, string matching and finite automata.2. Forward string matching, dynamic programming and bit parallelism.3. Factor automata, subsequence automata, repetition in text.4. Forward string matching, fail function.5. Backward string matching, models of backward string matching, Boyer-Moore algorithm.Four 2-hour seminars:1. Mastering finite automata: determinisation, union, intersection, εtransitions removal, elimination of more than one initial states.2. Construction of string matching automata, their determinisation and simulation.3. Application of factor automata.4. Backward string matching.

Exam: Written exam with the duration of 1 hour, evaluation of the results.

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Basic undergraduate calculus and algebra.

Objectives: Game is a mathematical model of any decision situation, the result of which depends on the decision of at least two different individuals. Since such situations can be found in almost all fields related to our lives, the domain of applications of game theory is exceptionally broad and rich. It covers economics, industry, political and social sciences, transportation, warfare, biology, ethics and many other branches. Game theory not only represents an outstanding opportunity to persuade a wide audience of the importance, usefulness and even attractiveness of mathematics, it also leads mathematicians and technicians to such fields as ethology, evolutionary biology, social sciences, etc., that would otherwise remain marginal for many of them. The aim of the course is to provide the survey of game theory and its fascinating applications.

Programme: The course covers:1. Classification and mathematical models of decision situations, history2. Utility theory, rational choice theory3. Explicit form games4. Normal form games5. Bimatrix games, methods for equilibrium strategies search6. Repeated games7. Antagonistic conflict, theory of matrix games8. Two-person cooperative games without transferable payoffs9. N-person cooperative games10. Power indices11. Decisions under risk and uncertainty12. Decisions in conflicts against p-intelligent players

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: General knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Basic knowledge of any programming language.

Objectives: Research in Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics is highly supported by experimental measurements. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the PC based DAQ of experimental measurements in Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics. Participants will learn how to plan, set up and run automatic measurements. The participants will use modern DAQ HW and SW, and will develop own codes to obtain, store and analyze measured data. In the practical part of this course, participants will be able to prepare small experimental measurements.

Programme: The theoretical part of the course includes a brief history of measurement, an introduction to physical properties, and an introduction to analog and digital measurement devices. The fundamentals of signal conditioning and processing is also discussed.The participants will be divided into groups of 3. The following practical part of the programme is to prepare and test different applied measurement tasks.1.Measurement and control of the waterflow in a pipeline2.Measurement of thermodynamic properties of moist air3.Measurement of air propeller characteristics in a wind tunnel4.Measurement of basic aerodynamic properties of a solid body in a steady airflow in a wind tunnel

Exam: The evaluation is based on the presentation of the completed applied task at the end of each day and a small quiz regarding the theoretical part of the programme.

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: None

Objectives: The objective of this course is to acquaint students with intermediate level of Lean Six Sigma Management from its beginning till todays use. Besides theory, course will focus on different Lean Six Sigma perspectives and examples.Course also includes basic aspects of business management with different perceptions such as Project Management, Risk Management or Decision Making.

Programme: Programme to be followed:• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma• Introduction to Business Management• Understanding process and activities• Principles and methodology of Lean Six Sigma

Exam: Quiz

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge ofFinancial Management, Accounting, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics.

Objectives: To deepen the knowledge of a business crisis - from identifying, evaluating possible solutions, executing the solution, to evaluating the outcome.

Programme: 1.Introduction to company crisis2.Causes of company crisis3.Crisis identification4.Crisis solutions1)Pre-insolvency solutions (preventive restructuring and prior transformations)2)Insolvency solutions - reorganization, liquidation

Exam: Presentation of a group case study

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Mastery of elementary notions of linear algebra in finite-dimensional spaces and calculus.

Objectives: The goal of the course is to acquaint the students with spectral methods in the theory of linear differential operators coming both from modern physics and from classical physics, with special emphasis put on geometrically induced spectral properties. We give an overview of classical results and also recent developments in the field, and we always attempt to do this by providing a physical interpretation of the mathematical theorems.

Programme: Spectral theory is an extremely rich field, which has found applications in many areas of physics and mathematics. One reason why it is so attractive on the formal level is that it provides a unifying framework for problems in various branches of mathematics, for example partial differential equations, calculus of variations, geometry, stochastic analysis, etc.1. Motivations. Differential equations in physics. Unifying framework of spectral theory. Geometrical aspects.2. Preliminaries. Glazman's classification of Euclidean domains. Elements of functional analysis. The point and continuous spectra. Self-adjointness. Quadratic forms. Sobolev spaces.3. Quasi-conical domains. Location of propagating modes. Dimensional features of the Euclidean space. The Hardy inequality. Stability of matter. The crisis of classical physics and the rise of quantum mechanics. Mathematical formulation of quantum theory. Virtual bound states.4. Quasi-bounded domains. Discrete and essential spectra. Compactness. Vibrational systems. Spectral isoperimetric inequalities. The symmetric rearrangement and the Faber-Krahn inequality for the principal frequency. Optimality of a disk in physics.5. Quasi-cylindrical domains. Tubes. Elements of differential geometry of curves and its moving frames. Quantum waveguides. Geometrically induced bound states and Hardy-type inequalities.Applications to nanostructure devices and stochastic processes.

Exam: Solving specific exercises related to the topic of the course based on the acquired knowledge.

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Interest in urban development including on site exploration – walking, cycling, public transport.General knowledge of working with digital data (maps) and visuals.Curiosity, good humour and teamwork orientation.Urban analysis as such is most useful for architects, urbanist, planners and geographers, nevertheless students of various (however remotely) related disciplines are welcome to explore its potential.

Objectives: (1) Learning to identify basic patterns and elements of urban structure and interpret them in the context of urban development.(2) Exploring various urban analysis techniques and tools in a process combining practical and theoretical inputs.(3) Getting to know (and enjoying!) Prague form the urbanists´perspective.

Programme: The course includes:• one-week on-site course in Prague (March 18 - 22) including all Athens activities• three 2-hour lessons of on-line program (March 25 - April 12)The participation in both parts of the course is mandatory. Please check your availability for the online sessions before applying for this course (see below).After 1990, the nature of public spaces in post-socialist cities began to expand. With the new economic model of urban development, in addition to classic streets, squares and public green spaces in modernist housing estates, we also have gated communities, shopping centres and privately owned public spaces (POPS). Most often, POPS are part of new office and commercial projects.At the workshop, we will discuss the nature of public space and its development and analyze some examples of POPS in Prague. In groups, students will investigate POPS urban and architectural characteristics, the form of behavioural control, and see if and how POPS affects people and their activities in the place. At the end of the workshop, each group will present one selected POPS in Prague.With this knowledge, in the second phase of the workshop, students will identify and describe selected POPS in the city where they are studying. They will perform a similar analysis as they learned at the Prague workshop. For the next three weeks after the Prague workshop, there will be twice-a-week a two-hour consultation at which the students will present the following outcomes:1. identified POPS in their city2. explain its history and development3. describe its urban and architectural features in comparison with the public space in the vicinity4. describe the activities that take place in POPS and the forms of control present in POPS.At the end of the online part of the course, everyone submits a presentation of one selected POPS in one of the European cities. This way, we will learn about the various urban forms of POPS, forms of control and activities that take place there. We can also learn how European policies address the inclusion of the whole society in the urban space.On-line meetings schedule:You have to participate at tree of the following two-hour on-line sessions (UTC+2) (you can choose any of the following dates)December 4 at 9:00am, or 6:00pmDecember 6 at 9:00am, or 6:00pmDecember 8 at 9:00am, or 6:00pmDecember 11 at 9:00am, or 6:00pmDecember 13 at 9:00am, or 6:00pmDecember 15 at 9:00am, or 6:00pm

Exam: At the end of the online part of the course, everyone submits a presentation of one selected POPS in one of the European cities.

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Basic usage of AutoCAD and Excel software

Objectives: The aim of the course is to present the application of modern measuring methods for the transportation and road engineering purposes. Theoretical lectures are accompanied by practical field measurements and processing of the acquired data. The general aim is to show the strengths and limitations of various methods for spatial measurements. Various measuring devices are presented together with data acquisition, processing and comparison. Furthermore, the focus is on practical experience to enable subsequent application and implementation of the geodetic measuring methods, terrestrial laser scanning or photogrammetry in various areas.

Programme: The course covers:Examples and practical implementation of measuring methods in road engineering (planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance)Geodetic principles and tachymetric surveyingLaser scanningClose-range and aerial photogrammetryField measurements and acquisition of dataData processing, cleaning and validationComparison of obtained results (quality, range, accuracy)

Exam: Reviewed laboratory report

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of chemistry

Objectives: The main goal of  the course is to provide an introduction to practical application of infrared and Raman spectroscopy, microscopy and nanoscopy.

Programme: Five 3-hour lectures / morning sessions:1. Introduction and FTIR measurements.2. FTIR reflection techniques, VCD technique.3. Vibrational micro- and nano-spectroscopy.4. FT Raman spectroscopy.5. Computer treatment, multivariate data evaluation and interpretation of spectra.Five 3-hour afternoon sessions: practical courses to the morning topics.More details: https://old.vscht.cz/anl/vibspec/

Exam: Final evaluation by means of the evaluation tests.

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Where: Czech Technical University in Prague

Prerequisites: English at least at B2 level. Interest in the topic is most important, specific knowledge is not required.

Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide theoretical background of data management as well as to show how modern companies work with data in real life situations of their daily business.

Programme: This course combines lectures given by academic professionals and practical experience and knowledge shared by experts from several business entities (e.g. DefSec Innovation Hub, M-COM, T-Mobile / Deutsche Telekom, VALEO). Companies representatives will exemplify real life issues, projects and/or tools related to data management and they will present their solution of given issue, implementation of selected project and/or use of specific tool.

Exam: activity (50%), paper test (50%)

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Where: Warsaw University of Technology

Prerequisites: None

Objectives: 1. General formation-related objectives:to make students sensitive to moral values related to R&D;to prepare students for undertaking the responsibility for ethical quality of R&D activities;to prepare students for resolving ethical dilemmas that appear in R&D practice;to help students in developing individual personal ethical stance with respect to R&D issues.2. Knowledge-related objectives:to extend basic knowledge concerning general ethics as a philosophical discipline;to identify ethical issues related to R&D activities;to introduce the methodology of resolving ethical dilemmas related to R&D activities.3. Skills-related objectives:to enhance skills of critical analysis of ethical aspects of R&D activities;to enhance skills of discussing and defending one’s own ethical stance;to encourage students to develop habits of continual reflection over ethical aspects of their every-day activities.

Programme: Lecture Contents:1. Elements of meta-ethics and general ethics (4 h)the definition of ethics, and the structure of ethics as a philosophical discipline;the definition of meta-ethics as the methodology of ethics;the historical development of ethics;the relation of ethics to other philosophical disciplines;the relation of ethics to law, religion and etiquette;the relation of ethics to psychology, sociology and other social sciences.2. Methodological background of R&D ethics (2 h)the definitions of truth and their ethical consequences;the crisis of truth in the postmodern culture;the naïve concept of scientific method and its criticism;the epistemological status of mathematical modelling and measurement.3. Ethical aspects of principal R&D activities (4 h)the choice of a research problem or of a design object;ethical aspects of the choice of an R&D methodology;ethical aspects of the design and execution of experiments and tests;ethical aspects of the acquisition and processing of experimental data;ethical aspects of the experimentation and testing with the involvement of live organisms;the evolution of R&D ethics;an example of a R&D-related ethical dilemma.4. Ethical aspects of information processes (4 h)the definition of an information process;ethical issues related to the scientific or technical discussion;ethical issues related to the publication of R&D results;ethical issues related to the reviewing process;ethical issues related to grant applications.5. Protection of intellectual property – legal and ethical aspects (2 h)ethical issues related to legal protection of author's rights;ethical issues related to patenting;an ethical argumentation against legal protection of material rights.6. Ethical aspects of using information technologies (ITs) (2 h)a classification of ethical issues related to IT usage;a basic approach of ethical problems related to IT usage;the netiquette or internet ethics and its relation to the journalists ethics;ethical dilemmas related to IT usage.7. Summary and conclusions (2 h)8. Class tests (2 h)Scope of class tutorials:Class tutorial #CT1: Art of ethical discourse (2 h)Friedman 2022 – The paradox of moral codes (MP3)Roache 2023 – Necessity and lies (MP3) (MP3)Rutherford 2023 – Eugenic thinking has never gone away (MP3)Class tutorial #CT2: Ethical dilemmas related to R&D principal activities (2 h)ABC 2023 – Data privacy and informed consent (MP3)Folta & English 2022 – Artificial sweetener-cancer study debunked (PDF)Texier 2019 – Debunking the Stanford prison experiment (MP3)Class tutorial #CT3: Ethical dilemmas related to data processing and publication (2 h)Goltz & Dowdeswell 2023 – Real World AI Ethics for Data Scientists = Practical Case Studies (PDF)Mastroianni 2022 – The rise and fall of peer review (PDF)UoC 2023 – Study uncovers widespread unethical practice for assigning authorships (PDF)Class tutorial #CT4: Ethical dilemmas related to legal protection of IP (2 h)Kinsella 2023 – IP law tutorial, part 1 = Patent law (MP3)Kinsella 2023 – IP law tutorial, part 2 = Copyright law (MP3)Marks 2023 – AI and intellectual property (MP3)Class tutorial #CT5: Ethical dilemmas related to new technologies (2 h)ABC 2023 – Does AI pose a threat to human life – and if so, what kind (MP3)Marks 2023 – Can lawyer robots solve complex legal cases (MP3)Miodownik 2021 – Dare to repair: the fight for the right to repair (MP3)Sources of individual readings and inspiration for class tutorials will be available not later than two weeks before the ATHENS session.

Exam: Written two-part exam

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Where: Warsaw University of Technology

Prerequisites: Basic thermodynamics

Objectives: After the course the student should be able to evaluate energy resources, construct energy scenarios, make evaluation of implementation possibilities for new energy technologies, evaluation of environmental threats related to energy conversion processes, feasibility of individual technologies for certain geographical areas (esp. EU). Higher emphasis will be put on alternative energy sources; presenting new and prospective energy conversion and storage technologies.

Programme: Basic terms related to energy conversion processes. World’s energy resources (organic fossil fuels, nuclear fuels, renewable sources) - documented and possible. Selected scenarios for world’s energy development. Threats related to energy conversion processes. Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Energy conversion efficiency for selected processes and devices. Environmental footprint of energy conversion processes: local and global. Prospective power generation technologies. Fossil fuels technologies. Renewable sources: sun as an energy source, conversion of solar radiation energy (heat and electricity). Biomass and biofuels. Energy of waters and oceans. Wind energy conversion. Geothermy – geothermal systems, prospective hot dry rock technologies. Heat pumps, examples of application. Fuel cells in power industry and transportation. Issues of energy accumulation in various forms. Possibility of energy storage. Hydrogen as an energy carrier, hydrogen production and storage.

Exam: Multi choice test (about 30 questions)

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Where: Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Prerequisites: Students should be enrolled in a master program in Renewable energy, electrical engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent.In addition to the course week in Trondheim with physical lecturing, there will be two half-day virtual lectures the week prior to the week in Trondheim.

Objectives: Hydropower has been developed for more than 120 years, and accounts for around 16% of global electricity generation. Among the renewable technologies, hydropower is by far the dominant source of production, accounting for almost twice the volume of renewable power from solar and wind power together. Still, there is the potential to increase global hydropower generation, particularly in Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America, and hydropower will remain one of the main sources of renewable electricity, together with wind and solar power. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) the installation of new hydropower will and must continue in order to reach climate emission targets. As hydropower is still the only large-scale renewable technology to provide regulated power, the role of hydropower might change into being the principal enabler of the integration of unregulated solar and wind power. In the light of climate change, hydropower is definitely part of the solution by offering significant potentials for reductions in carbon emissions, but will also be directly impacted due to potential change in the water resources available for power production.Though hydropower is now a mature technology, there is room for technological improvements and need for adaptation to new challenges, such as new market conditions, the increasing focus on sustainability, and the role in the water–energy–food nexus. Situated at the crossroads of two major issues for development (i.e. water and energy), hydro reservoirs can often deliver services beyond electricity supply, such as supply of water for irrigation and domestic consumption, water supply to the industry, flood control, navigation/transportation and recreation.The main objective of this course is to give the students an overview of hydropower technology, hydropower resources in Europe and globally, hydropower planning including environmental impacts of hydropower, and how it can contribute in sustainable development together with other renewables.

Programme: Day 1:The role of hydropower in the energy system Introduction to hydropower technologyHydrology – providing the fuel for hydropower Assessment of the hydropower potentialDay 2:Environmental impacts – hydrological changeEnvironmental impacts – barrier effectsVisit to Sagelva hydrological and meteorological stationsDay 3: Full-day excursion to hydropower sites in the regionDay 4: Environmental impacts mitigationHydropeaking operationsEnvironmental impact assessment proceduresSustainability assessment methodsHydropower technology and structuresDay 5:Numerical and physical hydraulic modelsDesign of hydraulic structuresSediment problems in reservoirs and waterwaysVisit to the hydraulic laboratoryPreparations for examExam (2 hours)The program can undergo changes.

Exam: The exam will be written in ‘open book’ format. This means that students are allowed to bring course notes, books and papers to the exam room.

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Where: KU Leuven

Prerequisites: Knowledge of:- Programming languages (C#preferred)- Algorithms and Data Structures- Computer Graphics(optional)For this course, you are required to bring yourown laptop, which needs to be equippedat least with an RTX 3060 or equivalent.This course is not open for KU Leuven students!

Objectives: The course aimsto foster anunderstanding of thefundamentalconcepts underpinningVirtual Reality. Students will become familiar with 3D engines such as Unity and how they can be used to develop immersive VR applications based on the latest headsets such as the Meta Quest 3.Participants will engage with challenges intrinsic to VR, such as 3D manipulation, locomotion, and the understanding of presence. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts, equipping students with practical skills supported by theoretical insights.Students will be able to workingroupson hands-on projects building on the skills learned, in an intensive but effective setting.The goal of their projects will be to design a solution for one of the fundamental challenges of XR interaction. For example, a novel locomotion technique to explore virtual environments.

Programme: For theonline partof this BIP course (from 1st March 2024 until the start of the physical part of the program), students will work on an assignment to create a controller-based locomotion technique for a desktop 3D application. Results will be uploaded on the course's discord by the end of this two-week period.Throughout theweek in Leuven, progress updates will be discussed and group work will be conducted on several topics:- Fundamental concepts of Virtual Realityand 3D Interaction-Introduction todevelopment inUnityand C# refresher-Locomotion in Virtual Reality- Design + implementation of locomotion in VRCase study on Redirected Walkingand other subtle redirection methods.Case study onEnvironmental-manipulation locomotionand other overtredirection methods.

Exam: Students need to prepare a presentation discussing the major points of their solution: motivation, design rationale, implementation and evaluation. The presentation will be attended by agroup of expert professorswho willprovidefeedback to the student groups based on their experience.

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Where: Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Prerequisites: No prerequisites needed

Objectives: The objective of the course is to introduce students into energy efficient building design, focusing on innovative heat production using renewable energy sources and waste heat utilization. Energy management in town-scale energy communities will be explained on the example of modern district heating. Building service engineering systems, fit for nearly zero energy buildings will be explained as well as intelligent building automation systems in order to create smart buildings.

Programme: Solar thermal systemsSolar air heatingHeat pump technologyDistrict heatingThermal Energy CommunitiesCondensing boilersMechanical ventilationHeat recoveryAir Conditioning

Exam: Oral presentation of teamwork

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Where: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of civil engineering

Objectives: To provide the theoretical and practical background required for undergraduate students in order to gain an improved understanding of both the financial, managerial and technical difficulties related to the construction of a new Metro system and its overall consequences to a city's sustainability.

Programme: 4 morning lecture sessions of 4 hours each, 4 afternoon lectures of 2 hours each, and 6 hours of site visits.The detailed program can be found here.You can find here the updated Vital Information for your stay in Thessaloniki

Exam: Α questionnaire to be answered on-line after the end of the course.

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Where: Arts et Métiers ParisTech

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in mechanics.

Objectives: This course will be an introduction to the application of the mechanical principles to the study of the biomechanical behaviour of musculoskeletal and articular systems of human body. It will present clinical and mechanical aspects and will include both experimental and numerical approaches. The final aim of the musculoskeletal and articular biomechanics is to better understand the mechanical behaviour of intact, injured, pathologic of restored human body segments, to help in the design of implants and prostheses, and to help the clinicians in therapeutics strategies.

Programme: It is a 5-day course (Monday to Friday):Introduction to the Musculoskeletal and Articular BiomechanicsFunctional Anatomy: Spine - Shoulder - Hip - KneeClinical Problems and Osteoarticular ImplantsBiomechanical Behaviour of TissuesArticular Kinematics - TheoryArticular Kinematics - In Vivo Experimental Analyses - ApplicationsArticular Dynamics - Segmental Models - ApplicationIn Vitro Experimental Analyses of the Biomechanical Behaviour of Corporal Segments and of ImplantsNormalization of Implants EvaluationBiomechanical Finite Element Models: GeneralitiesBiomechanical Finite Element Models: ApplicationsThe Bone Remodelling Process: Presentation - Simulation - Applications.Visit of the biomechanical experimental and numerical facilities with practical demonstrations.

Exam: Final written test (1 h 30) on Friday afternoon.

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Where: Arts et Métiers ParisTech

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge inmaterials and the mechanics of materials.

Objectives: We are at the dawn of a technological revolution that will fundamentally change our relationships with others and the way we live and work. These changes, in their importance, scope and complexity, will be unlike anything humanity has known until then. We do not yet know what will happen, but one thing is certain: our response must be comprehensive and involve all stakeholders at the global level: the public sector, the private sector, academia and civil society.Technology and the industrial world will also be overturned. In this situation smart materials and intelligent processes have a special place.Today, it is observed that smart materials are increasingly used for the realization of technologically important devices and formulations. However, due to their relative novelty, it is worth asking questions: what are smart materials, how do they work and what are their applications? The most important smart materials are:-          shape memory alloys, polymers and composite which have the capacity of recovery the initial shape after a large induced form change -          thermos-strictive materials; the materials which undergo changes upon temperature.-          Chromogenic & Halochromic Materials which change color in response to electrical, optical, thermal or acidity-          Magnetostrictive Materials which exhibit change in shape under the influence of magnetic field and also exhibit change in their magnetization under the influence of mechanical stress.-          Piezoelectric materials; they produce a voltage under applied stressBy Intelligent processes we mean the additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing technology is an advanced manufacturing technology used to make parts directly from a computer-driven program. The additive manufacturing process offers an efficient technique for manufacturing parts with complicated geometries. The materials transformed by these techniques are Metals, ceramics, polymer and composite. The fields of application are vast: medical implants, automotive products, and so on. Depending to the type of the material; there are several additive manufacturing technologies: Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), 3D printing by ultraviolet, melting of the powder by electron beam, Stereo-lithography of reactive liquids, Fused deposition modeling (FDM), …

Programme: The course of 45 hours includes:From March 18 to 22: face-to-face (on-site course in Paris)The following week: virtual course (at home - 2-3 hours at the end of each day, after 4:30 pm)In this course, we will present all of the above topics according to the following program:i)                    Lectures1 – Introduction to polymers and composites2 – Classical processes3 - Smart materials in industry4 - Definition of smart polymers and composites5 - The microstructures and properties of smart materials6 – Additive manufacturing methods7 – Effect of different parameters8 – Other innovative processes9 – Durability of polymers and composites10 – Recyclingii)                  Lab-workiii)                 Mini-projects

Exam: mini-project report and crossword test

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Where: University Politehnica of Bucharest

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in Computers Programming (High Fidelity or Maya) and CAD 3D.

Objectives: All over the world, VR/AR technologies are used today for training applications in a variety of process industries, and enables personnel subjection to simulated hazardous situation in a safe, highly visual and interactive way. Customized simulations of plants layouts, dynamic processes and comprehensive virtual environments can be set up, thing that enables users to move within the virtual plants or systems, making operational decisions and investigating processes at a glance.The course aim is to couple activity of lab AVRENG (Augmented & Virtual Reality for ENGineering), from University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, with the virtual reality and virtual environments applications for future industrial workspaces. The practical activity within the course aims to gather expertise from partner members and determine the future research agenda for the development and use of VR/AR technologies.

Programme: -  Object Oriented Programming-  Image Processing-  Electronics and Rapid Prototyping-  Computer Aided Design (3D)-  3D Digitalization-  Augmented Reality-  Virtual Immersion- Design and Innovation

Exam: A project carried out on one of the topics studied (after the activity carried out in the online module). The online module will take place in the weeks of April - May..

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Where: University Politehnica of Bucharest

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in  statistics.see:http://www.imm.dtu.dk/~popen/pec/pec.html/

Objectives: ObjectivesMotto: “Prediction is very difficult especially of the future” ( Niels Bohr)- The objectives of this course is to answer the following questions:- What is software reliability?- Why are the statistical methods necessary?- How do you measure and predict the software reliability?- A computer is a deterministic machine - why can’t we predict when it will fail next ?- If software is such a problem why not build it in hardware?- There is evidence that defects have their origin in design errors. It becomes difficult or impossible to ensure that software contains no faults. The software reliability is currently a very sensitive area in telecommunications for example the introduction of new services.The course presents opportunities in the field of prediction of software reliability and the tools allowing to characterize the accuracy and quality forecasts.This is a University “ Politehnica “UniversityMaster course offeredat theFaculty ofAutomatic Control and Computer Science.Various methods and techniques that we approach based on collected data: the software reliability growth models, statistical tests, among which trend tests (graphic and statistics methods). The course is focused on practical applications using software reliability toolkits on real world projects.

Programme: Day 1: Key features of software systems; Trustworthy software; Forensics Software.Day 2: Operational profiling and reliability modelling;   Measuring software reliability.Day 3: Models for analysis of the software reliability growth; Reliability of Web services.Day 4: Reliability assessment; Evaluation of software reliability predictions.Day 5: Improving software quality   by new computational intelligence approaches.Case studies.Exercises: The students will experience teamwork. Project: Development of a software project by teams of students (usually five of them).Methodological ReferencesAlternation of the exposed paper based on the course support under electronic format with the involvement of the students into debates. The copy of transparencies on CD-ROM and the Web pageshttp://www.imm.dtu.dk/~popen/pec/pec.html/. Also the support of the course is accompanied by video illustrations and case studies with software tools.

Exam: Exam based on a mini-project programmed during the computer based sessions.

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Where: University Politehnica of Bucharest

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry

Objectives: The course on Biopolymers and Biocomposites aims to introduce students in the wonderful world of polymeric biomaterials for medical use. The first part of the lecture is dedicated to the introduction of biopolymers and biocomposites, with a special focus on their applications in bioengineering. An important topic of this lecture is dedicated to hydrogels and hydrogel-based biocomposites and their main biomedical applications. The next chapter focuses on the chemistry and use of synthetic polymers for bioengineering. Next, we enter the wonderful world of artificial cells and tissues with the latest research on engineered microscopic structures that emulate the features and behavior of biological cells. The lecture ends with a presentation of the main methods for polymer processing to manufacture various medical devices: extrusion and injection molding, 3D printing, and electrospinning. Everything is planned to be interactive and dynamic so that the students can ask questions and discuss hot topics in which they are interested. Every day, interesting practical activities have been performed to better understand the field of biopolymers and biocomposites for bioengineering. Finally, the students will have to pass a two-hour examination of the topics discussed during the five-day lecture.

Programme: Programme to be followed: The five-day course consists of:-Lectures: 2 h/ daily with interactive discussions and questions-Practical application (lab activities focused on biopolymers and biocomposites)1.Introduction to Biopolymers and biocomposites. Biopolymers/Biocomposites. Definitions. Classifications. Chemical and physical properties of biopolymers for biomedical use. Applications of biocomposites for bioengineering (Professor Horia Iovu).2.Hydrogels and hydrogel - based biocomposites. Hydrogels: classification; synthesis; properties; applications; Hydrogel-based biocomposites: classification; preparative methods; applications (Prof. Izabela-Cristina Stancu).3.Synthetic polymers for biomedical applications.Definitions and classifications. Chemical and physical properties of synthetic polymers for biomedical use. Cell-biomaterial interactions. Toxicity. Applications of synthetic polymers for bioengineering (Assistant professor Elena-Iuliana Biru).4.Artificial cells and synthetic tissues. Key features of the living system. Artificial cell-like structures. Materials for artificial cells and synthetic tissues. Examples of synthetic tissues (Assistant professor Ionut-Cristian Radu).Processing methods for biopolymers and biocomposites. Basic notions on extrusion and injection molding. Principle of 3D printing and electrospinning as modern techniques for the manufacture of medical devices. Organ on-a-chip concept. Labo on-a-chip and human on-a-chip concepts. (Professor Catalin Zaharia).

Exam: 2-hour written exam

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Where: Istanbul Technical University

Prerequisites: Students are expected to participate in classes with their laptops.

Objectives: This course aims to introduce decision support systems in water engineering and its practical applications. Also, data acquisition, analysis, and visualization techniques aiding to deal with complex water-related decision-making problems will be thought.

Programme: 1.     Data Types, Data Sources, and Data Gathering Techniques in Water Engineering2.     Exploratory Data Analysis3.     Data Preprocessing: Data Cleaning, Handling Missing Data, Dealing with Outliers4.     Data Preprocessing: Feature Scaling and Data Encoding5.     Regression-based Approaches6.     Classification-based Approaches Sample project using a real-world dataset

Exam: 1 Final Exam

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Where: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

Prerequisites: General knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer

Objectives: The main goal of this course is to familiarize students with the functioning of district heating and cooling networks and the role of renewable energy sources in reducing their carbon footprint. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to analyze district heating systems from a technical, economic, and environmental perspective, taking into account various scenarios.

Programme: 0.Presentation of the course1.Fundamentals of district heating and cooling networks :-Description-Heating and cooling load-Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer-Overview and future of district heating and cooling networks2.Generation and Storage technologies-Combustion technologies (boilers and cogeneration)-Solar Technologies-Waste heat recovery-Thermal energystorage-Cooling technologies (absorption systems, chillers, …)-Heat pumps3.Performance assessment district heating and cooling systems-Technical, economical and environmental indicators-Optimization-Integration of different technologies4.Cases of study and visit a facility.5.Group projects.Students will work in groups to analyze a district heating and cooling system, proposing different technological integrations . They will then make a short presentation.6.Conclusions of the course

Exam: Students will be evaluated based on a project which they will develop in last day under supervision and guidance. They will in groups prepare a presentation

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Where: Delft University of Technology

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: prerequisites for the course include•bachelor level linear algebra covering linear systems;•bachelor level calculus for function in one variable covering differentiation,integration and ordinary differential equations;•bachelor level calculus for functions in more variables covering partial differential equations;•bachelor level computer programming covering the use of scripting language such as Matlab, Python, R or Julia;•bachelor level physics covering Newtonian mechanics

Objectives: The course objective is to introduce the student to mathematical modelling and numerical simulation by introducing the finite element method and introducing this technique to the simulation of vibrating elastic structures.

Programme: The programme is divided into the following three parts:In the first part, the Galerkin finite element method for the Poisson Equation in one spatial dimension is introduced;In the second part, elements such as evolution in time, two spatial dimension and more detailed partial differential equations are introduced;In the third part, the beam equation and the equations of linear elasticity are treated;

Exam: The course has no written or oral exam as such. Students, instead,will be supervised during the course and evaluated based on their active participation during the course.

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Where: Technische Universität München

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge on finite element theory (setting up mass and stiffness matrices) and structural dynamics (modal analysis), MATLAB basics or willingness to learn.If you can, bring a laptop with MATLAB installed.

Objectives: Structural health monitoring (SHM) describes the sensor-based monitoring of engineering systems (civil, mechanical, and aerospace). The damage diagnosis is often performed based on machine learning and digital twins. The lecturer is a civil engineer, and the course content is unrelated to bio-medical engineering.During the course, students will:Understand the basic assumptions and limitations of SHMReview common measurement quantities, sensors, and measurement conceptsLearn how to process structural response data and to diagnose damage based on machine learningGet an overview of existing model updating approachesAccess relevant literature and MATLAB packages

Programme: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday08.30Opening Session (08.45 - 09.15) CGData acquisition (L3)Feature extraction (L4)Damage diagnosis based on structural models (L6)Exam10.1510.30Basic principles (L1)MATLAB tutorial (T2)MATLAB tutorial (T3)MATLAB tutorial (T5)selected topics normalization (L7)12.1513.30Linear system models (L2)Industry experience report (G1)Damage diagnosis based on data (L5)Exam preparation self-studyMATLAB tutorial (T6)15.1515.30MATLAB tutorial (T1)MATLAB tutorial (T4)Exam preparation self-studyClosing event (A3)17.15Online Q&A session

Exam: In-class quiz on the last day (60-min)

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Where: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

Prerequisites: Bring your own computer.Participants should be familiar with engineering and physical principles. It is recommended that participants have completed undergraduate coursework in one or more of the following areas:- Basic Fluid Mechanics- Programming (using any language)

Objectives: This course provides a general understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Understanding CFD is essential in today’s word, since industry uses CFD in a daily basis to design home appliances, cars, aircraft or wind turbines.The course will consist of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, hands-on exercises, and guest lectures from international institutions. Participants will have access to course materials, resources, and software.The course contains the following modules:Module 1:Introduction of fluid dynamics and CFD.-Introduction and general concepts.-Euler, Navier-Stokes equations, and simplifications.Module 2:Overview of discretization techniques.-Overview of discretization techniques:Finite Differences, Finite Volumes, Finite Elements and high order methods.-Commercial solvers and academic solvers.Module 3:Turbulence and its modelling.-Introduction to turbulence modelling and its simulation.-RANS and LES and beyond classic approaches.Module 4:Parallelisation strategies for High Performance Computing.-Shared and distributed memory-CPUs and GPUsModule 5:Applications.-Wind turbine simulations-Aircraft-Aeroacoustics-Fluid-structure interactions (moving objects)Comparison of low (top) and high order (bottom) methods for the flow through and airfoil. Both techniques will be studied, and we will analyse why the results are so different.

Programme: DayTimeContentMonday9:00 – 12:00Module 1.Introduction of fluid dynamics and CFDMonday13:00 – 17:00Module 2:Overview of discretization techniquesTuesday09:00 – 12:00Module 2:Overview of discretization techniques(cont.)Tuesday13:00 – 17:00Hands-on exercisesWednesday09:00 – 12:00Module 3:Turbulence and its modellingWednesday13:00 – 17:00Module 4:Parallelisation strategies for High Performance ComputingThursday09:00 – 12:00Module 5:ApplicationsThursday13:00 – 17:00Hands on projectsFriday09:00 – 11:00Project presentations

Exam: Participants will be assessed through group projects, followed by an oral presentation of the projects.

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Prerequisites: Participants should have a solid foundation in engineering and physics principles. It is recommended that participants have completed undergraduate coursework in one or more of the following areas:-Mechanics of Materials: Understanding stress, strain, material properties, and basic structural analysis concepts.-Fluid Mechanics: Familiarity with fluid behavior, hydrostatics, and basics of wave and current mechanics.-Structural Analysis: Knowledge of statics, dynamics, and the fundamentals of structural behavior.-Renewable Energy Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of renewable energy sources, including wind, wave, tidal, and solar energy.

Objectives: This course aims to provide a general understanding of offshore engineering principles as they apply to renewable energy systems, with a focus on offshore structures for wind, solar and wave energy. Participants will gain knowledge of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore structures and systems for harnessing renewable energy resources.The course will consist of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, hands-on exercises, visit to experimental facilities and guest lectures from industry experts. Participants will have access to course materials, resources, and online forums for collaboration and networking. If conditions permit, we will have an on-site visit to an offshore wind farm.Module 1: Introduction to Offshore Renewable Energy Systems. The students will be able to understand the global energy landscape and the role of offshore renewables, differentiate between various types of renewable energy sources (wind, wave, tidal, etc.) and identify key challenges and opportunities in offshore renewable energy.Module 2: Fundamentals of Offshore Structures. The students will be able to define the basic principles of offshore engineering and the role of structures in renewable energy applications, understand different types of offshore structures and their classifications and learn about key design considerations including loadings, stability, and structural integrity.Module 3: Environmental Loads. The students will be able to explore the effects of wind, waves, currents, and tides on offshore structures, understand the principles of wave modelling, including wave spectra and wave loading, and analyse the impact of environmental loads on structural design and performance.Module 4: Offshore Wave and Tidal Energy Structures. The students will be able to examine the unique design challenges of wave energy converters and tidal turbines, learn about the different structural configurations for wave and tidal energy systems, and understand how structural design impacts energy capture efficiency and system reliability.Module 5: Floating Photovoltaic Structures. The students will be able to get familiar with the concept of floating photovoltaic systems and their structural requirements, analyse the design considerations for stability, buoyancy, and mooring of floating solar platforms, and explore the integration of solar panels, electrical systems, and anchoring mechanisms.Module 6: Offshore structures for Wind Energy. The students will be able to explore the design and engineering of support structures for offshore wind turbines (monopiles, jackets, tripods, etc.), analyse the foundation design and geotechnical considerations specific to offshore wind farms, and understand the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of offshore wind structures.

Programme: DayTimeTopicMonday13:00 – 16:00Introduction to offshore engineering for renewable energiesTuesday9:00 – 12:00Noise mitigation in offshore wind farm installation + Group projectTuesday13:00 – 16:00Offshore wind farm designWednesday8:30 – 17:30Visit to Fryslan wind farm (tentative)Thursday9:00 – 12:00Floating structures for renewable energiesThursday13:00 – 16:00Mooring systems for floating structuresFriday9:00 – 12:00Group projectFriday13:00 – 16:00Group project presentations and final quiz

Exam: Participants will be assessed through a group project on preliminary design and structural analysis of an offshore energy farm.

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Where: Technische Universität München

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of structural design (mainly aircraft, automotive), material modelling, and computational mechanics.

Objectives: Acquiring competences / understanding in:Crash test procedures and mechanics (automotive and aerospace)Numerical simulations for crashStructural design and materials for crash (automotive and aerospace)Biomechanics for crash - Ethical and political aspects of crashGroup work and discussions on crash

Programme: Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm; 13:00pm-16:30pm + technical visit

Exam: Student presentations on selected topics

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Prerequisites: The course is designed for students who are interested in data analysis and machine learning applications. An engineering background, statistical and numerical skills would be beneficial but not necessary.

Objectives: Data-driven decision-making is becoming a crucial skill to deal with engineering systems that generate vast amounts of data from the automation system. This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the general concepts, advantages and limitations of Data-Driven methods for engineering applications.This course covers methodologies necessary for inferring useful information and identifying underlying patterns from raw, incomplete, noisy and corrupted data that is present in real-life engineering applications. This is achieved by introducing concepts and methods used to model a wide range of systems based on available data.The module will also provide the students with the opportunity to explore advanced solutions of data analytics such as nonlinear models, model selection and error estimation.On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to achieve the following Learning Objective (LO):·LO1: Describe a number of models for supervised, unsupervised inference from data. Critically evaluate statistical analysis. Critically assess the fit of statistical models.·LO2: Assess the strength and weakness of each of these models, interpret the mathematical equations from linear algebra, statistics, and probability theory used in the learning models.·LO3: Implement efficient learning algorithms in the MATLAB language, applied to engineering problems.·LO4: Design test procedures in order to evaluate the model hyperparameters (model selection) and its error (error estimation). Develop an appropriate experimental research design for an engineering case study considering practical limitations.

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Exam: To ensure that our students not only grasp theoretical concepts but also excel in their practical application, the course's learning objectives will be assessed through a comprehensive coursework project.Objective: The coursework is designed to assess students' understanding of theoretical AI principles and their ability to develop code that addresses tangible engineering challenges. It offers a platform for students to integrate and apply their knowledge in a practical, real-world context.Introduction and Discussion: The coursework will be introduced and thoroughly discussed on the last day of the course, which is scheduled for 22nd March 2024. This session will provide students with a clear understanding of the coursework requirements, the scope of the problems to be addressed, and the expectations in terms of coding and analytical skills.Duration and Submission: Upon introduction, students will have a three-week period to complete and submit their coursework. This timeframe allows students to thoroughly engage with the problem, apply their skills effectively, and develop a well-considered solution.Components of Submission: The submission will consist of two primary components: 1) A detailed report where the students articulate the problem-solving approach, the application of AI methods, and the analysis of the results; 2) A Developed code well-documented, highlighting the application of AI techniques learned during the course.Assessment and Grading: Both the report and the code will be critically assessed to gauge the student's proficiency in applying AI methods to solve engineering problems. The grades will reflect the student's ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

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Where: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in analog and digital electronics.Basic programming knowledge (Java, Python or C++).The student must bring his own laptop.

Objectives: Physical computing describes handmade prototyping, including art, design or DIY hobby projects that use sensors and microcontrollers to translate analog inputs to a software system, and/or control electro-mechanical devices and instrumentation such as motors, servos, lighting or other hardware.This project-based course introduces the student to physical computing, by means of low-cost and open hardware platforms such as Arduino, and programming languages such as Processing. The course will consist mainly in practical sessions, with some theoretical sessions. After introductory lab sessions, the students will develop a project. This project will be proposed by the professors, and it will be scientifically oriented, including different topics such as robotics, optical communications and photonics.The objectives of the course are:Acquire knowledge in the different existing available possibilities to create projects according to our necessities.Acquire knowledge in Arduino and Processing programming languages.Acquire knowledge in user interaction/timing programming strategies.Work in pairs. Organize the work.Create your own project.

Programme: Theoretical sessions (8 hours):Introduction to physical computingArduino ProgrammingThe Processing LanguageProject Proposals PracticalPractical Sessions (22 hours)

Exam: The evaluation will be performed by means of the presentation of a Report per group, including a short description of the project created with schematics, codes and photographs.

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Where: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

Prerequisites: If possible, 25% of the places should be given to students with a background in physical activity and sport sciences, physiotherapy, nutrition, and related sciences.▪ Familiarity with physical activity, motor skills and some basic exercise physiology terms.▪ Light motor and physical skills (basic fitness).▪ Sports clothes for exercise will be necessary.▪ Bring a computer, tablet or similar for group work days.

Objectives:  To present the Exercise is Medicine® world initiative. To introduce current assessment of physical activity, physical fitness, sedentary behavior and other health-related aspects. To provide tools for self-management of a physical activity programme according to WHO recommendations. To focus on opportunities of research and business for engineers and biosciences professionals on this area. To provide the opportunity to become a health-promoter at the workplace as suggested by WHO. To create a broad awareness of the benefits that physical activity offers for health and treatment.

Programme: MONDAY, 18TH OF MARCH: (FROM 09:30 TO 15:15H):Presentation (30min): 09:30 to 10:00h: (Internacional room)Technical Visit (1h 30min): 10:00 to 11:30h.▪ Gymnastic museum, INEF-UPM.▪ Guided visit to the National High-performance Sport Center (Instalaciones del Consej Superior de Deportes).Laboratory (2h 30min): 12:15 to 14:45h (604 room)▪ Physiology lab: Exercise Ergo spirometry (VO2max) for healthy subjects.▪ Maximal Wingate test.Project design (30min): 14:45 to 15:15h (604 room)▪ Where do we come from? Where are we? Physical activity and fitness project design (Groups 4-6 people)TUESDAY, 19TH OF MARCH: (FROM 09:00 TO 16:00H):Theory and practice (2h): (09.00 to 11:00h.): (Biomechanics Lab.)▪ Biomechanics lab: Electromyography▪ Estimated physical strength fitness assessment (1RM).Laboratory practice (1h 45min); (Biomechanics Lab): 11:45 to 13:30h.▪ Gait analysis and exercise technical assessment.Practice (2h): (Central Hall of CSD): 14:00 to 16:00h.• New technologies and analysis in ParalympicsWEDNESDAY, 20TH OF MARCH: (FROM 09:00 TO 15:00H):Theory (2h): 09:00 to 11:00h (Room 201)▪ Exercise and physical fitness technology.▪ Exercise thermography analysis.Practice (1h): 12:00 to 13:00h (Room 201)▪ Thermography analysis image pre and post exercise.Practice (1h 15min): 13:00 to 14:15h (Room 201)▪ Self-processed data and image thermography analysis before and after than exercise effort.Project design (45 min): 14:15 to 15:00h (Room 201)▪ Physical activity and fitness project design (Groups 4-6 people)THURSDAY, 21TH OF MARCH: (FROM 09:00 TO 15:00H):Theory and practice (1h 30min): 09:00 to 10:30h (Room 201)▪ Body composition and nutrition assessment.▪ Body composition by bioimpedance analysis (TANITA Corp, BC-418MA, Tokio, Japan) and DEXA.Theory (1h 30min): 11:00 a 12:30h (Room 201)▪ Use of the Food Pyramid and nutritional assessment.▪ Healthy lifestyle behavior: physical activity and nutrition.Practice (1h): 13:00 a 14:00h (GYM)▪ Battery test of Exercise is Medicine.Project design (1h): 14:00 to 15:00h (Room 201)▪ Proposal of project design related to Physical activity and fitness app design (Groups people)FRIDAY, 22TH OF MARCH: (FROM 09:00 TO 15:00H):Theory and practice (1h 30min): 9:00 to 10:30h (Magna room and Biochemistry Lab.)▪ Food allergies & exercise performance.Theory (1h): 11:15 to 12:15h (Magna room)▪ Exercise is Medicine® initiative worldwide.▪ The benefits of physical exercise and better physical fitness for health.▪ Chronic diseases related to Physical inactivity.Project designs presentations (2h.): 12:15 to 15:00h (Magna room)▪ Presentation of proposals for project designs (10 minutes group presentations and 5 minutes for questions).

Exam: Presentation of proposals for project designs (10 minutes group presentations and 5 minutes for questions). Assessment by the teacher on the basis of group presentations and student participation in class. Minimum mark: 5 (1-10 points).

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Prerequisites: Basic notions of Fluid Mechanics, such as Navier-Stokes and energy equations. Some Programmation Skills.

Objectives: The course aims to introduce the use of the open-source CFD simulation software OpenFOAM by means of a case-based learning methodology. A practical approach will be followed to learn how to perform CFD simulations with OpenFOAM, using examples of laminar and turbulent flows, heat transfer, and multiphase flows. Techniques for the simulation of the fluid and energy equations will be covered. The course will allow the students to acquire a general and relevant background in geometry and mesh generation, selection of numerical methods, visualization, and validation of simulations that will be useful in any other CFD software. The course will cover all the basic and practical aspects of OpenFOAM simulation with OpenFOAM: from learning to handle the Linux operating system and preparing cases for models already implemented in the software to programming new models.

Programme: 1.A basic introduction toLinux: terminal commands, scripts2.Introduction to OpenFoam: distributions, model selection, cases preparation, dictionaries, basic meshing, boundary conditions, initial conditions, basic meshing,residuals, running of tutorials, visualization with Paraview3.Numerical methods in OpenFOAM: VoF method, spatial and temporal discretization schemes, linear solvers, SIMPLE/PISO/PIMPLE algorithms, convergence4.Advanced CFD simulation in OpenFOAM: convective heat transfer modeling,turbulence modeling with RANS & LES models,multiphase flows modelingWriting customized solvers with OpenFOAM

Exam: Evaluation basedon a work at home to simulate an advanced case.

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Prerequisites: The course is aimed at students of Chemical Engineering or very close related fields (Chemistry, Energy Engineering). During the course, it is assumed that participants have knowledge of the following areas: Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Thermodynamics and Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering (fluid drivers, heat exchangers, mass transfer separation processes). It is not a course of software development. Participants will acquire skills of Chemical Process Simulators users.

Objectives: The main objective of this course is to introduce students in the use of chemical engineering process simulation, a powerful tool to conduct the first steps in the design of a chemical industry project. To this end, the students will practice with a commercial chemical process simulator (Promax, https://www.bre.com/), as well as with other open-access one (COCO Simulator, https://www.cocosimulator.org/). The final aim is that the student knows the pros and cons of using commercial chemical process simulators, as well as the importance of Chemical Engineering fundamentals to begin the simulation of any chemical process.

Programme: Introduction. Fundamentals of chemical process simulation.Basics of chemical process simulation with Promax.Basics of chemical process simulation with COCO Simulator.Case studies: simulation of chemical processes.Case studies: simulation of unit operations in Chemical Engineering.

Exam: Participants should perform a chemical process simulation case and complete a test about the case.

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Prerequisites: Absolute pre-requisites: programming (as language Phython is preferrable) and algorithms courses.Proof of correctness, advanced algorithmic techniques (divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, recursion), advanced data structures (AVL trees, dictionaries, heaps), and complexity theory (real RAM model of computation, O-, Theta-, Omega-classes) are a requirement.It’s advised that student have taken discrete mathematics courses, linear algebra and algorithm and data structure courses.

Objectives: The goal of this course is that the students acquire knowledge and skills to deal with the basic problems in exact string deterministic pattern recognition as well as its applications to others fields such MIR or data mining. The basic problem in exact string pattern recognition is to find efficient algorithms that, given a large string known as the text and a pattern of short length, find whether the pattern is found in the text. Optimal algorithms will be studied as well as generalizations of this basic problem. Applications of these algorithms will be examined, too.

Programme: Algorithms, its description, correctness, and time and space complexity.Introduction and history of exact string deterministic pattern recognition.String matching: basic algorithms, prefixes and suffixes, naïve algorithm, the Rabin-Karp algorithm, and more general string recognition problems (2D pattern recognition and wild-character recognition problem)Linear-time algorithms for string pattern recognition: the Z-algorithm. The real-time pattern recognition problem.Suffix trees. Ukkonen’s linear-time algorithm.Suffix trees and its applications. More complex problems: longest common substring of two strings, the substring problem, the DNA contamination problem.Applications of these algorithms to other fields: music information retrieval; computational linguistics.

Exam: Course assessment: two programming projects to hand over plus a final exam.

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Prerequisites: None

Objectives: Introduce the students to main milestones in Spanish navigation history as key events in universal history.

Programme: Lessons1.The world in the XV century. The discovery of America.2.The Portuguese and Spanish empires. The Treaty of Tordesillas, 1494.3.Commerce and Navigation. The economic impact of international spice trade.4.An opportunity for the epic: the first circumnavigation of the World (10 August 1519 - 8 September 1522).5.The organization of a maritime expedition. Economic factors.6.The discovery of Pacific Ocean in 1513 and the Pacific Ocean turnaround in 1564.7.Spanish navigation in XVI and XVII centuries.8.The conquest of America: the Spanish legacy. Laws, private property and universities.9.The spanish navy of the 18th century.10.The ships.11.The crew and the important people.Visits1.Naval Museum.2.National Center for Geographic Information.3.AGNYEE – Replicating the adventure 2019-2022– PROS ship(virtual visit).Lectures1.Teamwork – cooperative, gets along with other, supportive, leadership.2.      Communication – oral speaking, presenting, writing.

Exam: Team work and presentation

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Prerequisites: Good knowledge in Linear Algebra and basics in Matlab

Objectives: There are some matrices such as circulant, Jacobi, Hankel and Toeplitz matrices which have an interest in many engineering applications and have no space in the ordinary syllabus of our subjects in Technical Universities. In this course, we intend to introduce the students to the main properties of these matrices as well as their applications in a wide field, such as signal processing, Fourier transforms, approximation theory, orthogonal polynomials.

Programme: The proposal includes five sessions in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a 15-min break at 11:15 a.m and, in the afternoon, the students with online support of the teacher (zoom or Teams), will work complementary exercises to deep on the morning presentations.1st day. Welcome to the students and a brief conversation about their main interests. Presentation of the course, timetable, and evaluation method. An overview of Linear Algebra. Similarity. Orthogonal diagonalization. Circulant matrices. Quizzes and teamwork.2nd day. The Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT). Algebraic properties. Convolution and trigonometric interpolation. Exercises with Matlab.3rd day. Strengths and weaknesses of the DFT. Exploring the Cosine Transforms. Application to signal processing problems: transmission and reconstruction.4th day. General Orthogonal Polynomials. An algebraic approach. The Hankel matrix. Properties. Quizzes and teamwork.5th day. An introduction to the use of orthogonal polynomials in approximation theory.

Exam: The students will organize themselves in small groups of three or four people. Each team will choose a topic among those developed during the course and create a poster with a summary of the work done during the course. Depending on the number of students, they can generate different summaries on different topics and develop one or two examples.

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Where: Technische Universität München

Prerequisites: Physics, Mathematics, Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Basics of Dynamics

Objectives: Understanding seismic analysis of structures looking at selected aspects.Basics of seismic analysis with examples (Dr.-Ing. Francesca Taddei)Basics of structural vibration control with examples (Prof. Linda Giresini)Basics of seismic risk analysis of structures with examples (Prof. Ali Khansefid)

Programme: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (lunch bewteen 12 am and 2 pm)

Exam: Digital report

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Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and interest in plant biology

Objectives: The course will explore different aspects of plant reproductive biology, including floral diversity and floral biology, pollination agents and mechanisms, and the structure and physiology of seeds and fruits in flowering plants.The aim of this course is to provide a practical introduction to plant reproduction, with a focus on hands-on experience. It emphasizes practical experimental techniques, including visual identification of the most common plant reproductive structures and direct laboratory experimentation, aiming to equip students with the skills needed to independently analyze the reproductive strategies of plant species.If you're a student withan interestin life sciences and seeking a deeper understanding of applied plant biology, this course is right for you!

Programme: Day 1: Fruit and seed structureIntroductionPlant reproductive cycleFruitSeedLaboratory assaysDay 2: Plant breeding systemsFlowerPlant breeding systemsLaboratory assaysVisit to a Botanical GardenDay 3: Seed and pollen viability and conservationPollen viabilitySeed longevitySeed BanksLaboratory assaysVisit to a Seed BankDay 4: Seed germination and dormancySeed germinationSeed dormancyLaboratory assaysVisit to plant production installationsDay 5: PollinationPollen dispersalStigma biologyPollinationLaboratory assaysOnline learningAfter the in-person activities, students will engage in a two-week collaborative online phase. During this period, they will work together in real-time to complete assignments focused on challenge-based learning.

Exam: Theoretical and experimental project

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Where: University Politehnica of Bucharest

Prerequisites: Internship in a company or voluntary / working experience are not mandatory, but represent an advantage

Objectives: Knowledge acquiring on design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality management systems in organizations (industrial, services) and supplier chains – commitment for quality, QMS documentation design, quality management related standards for organizations’ performance improvement and sustainable development.Specific objectives·Knowledge on and adequate use of quality engineering vocabulary and of the ISO 9001 reference standard for QMS implementation; development of a positive and responsible attitude versus quality and the client·Design, management and assessment of products, processes, and quality management systems·Knowledge on drafting QMS documentation and documented information particularities·Understanding regulations and requirements on QMS & environment management systems audit·Understanding certification concept and differences / complementarity between product certification and QMS certification·Comprehensive understanding of supplier responsibility when applying European Conformity label (CE) and the concerned steps.

Programme: General elements and concepts in quality field:concept evolution, quality characteristics, quality control / assurance / management concepts, motivation and commitment for quality, client requirements versus organizational performance, national and international standards and conformity / quality related legislation.Quality management system:concepts, practicality versus bureaucracy, management / staff motivation for QMS, QMS design, quality system documents, requirements, and features of the ISO 9001:2015 standardQuality certification:conformity certification, product and quality management system certification, European Conformity label CE, certification bodies, certification procedures, personel certification, supplier conformity declaration, laboratory accreditation in accordance to ISO 17025, impact of conformity certification on consumer (consumer protection)Monitoring & measurement:measurement uncertainty, processes monitoring, non-conforming product, measurement device monitoring, monitoring and measurement of consumer satisfaction, complaints handling ISO 10001, 2, 3, 4Continuous improvement:self-assessment (ISO 9004), corrective / preventive actions, internal audit of QMS (ISO 19011), audit role in organizations and link to management analysisEconomic aspects related to quality:costs of non-quality, client versus company perspective, ISO 10014, quality added valueSustainability:fromISO 9001 to excellence models and ISO 26000 / Sustainable Development Goals in companies strategies and approachesImplementation: Standards, norms, case studies and references will be available for students. Taking into account the subject topics, students will be encouraged to participate actively during the course, but especially during the applications. Team project will be created in order to stimulate teamwork activities and role / responsibilities commitment.

Exam: Two hrs written exam.

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Where: Istanbul Technical University

Prerequisites: None.

Objectives: This course aims to introduce and describe the fundementals of static electric-magnetic fields and some basic concepts of electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic sensing.

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Exam: A short exam will be performed at the end of class.

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Where: Politecnico di Milano

Prerequisites: Some basic knowledge about landscape theoriesThe course is mainly addressing Architects, Urban Planners and Civil/Environmental EngineersRequirements:a personal notebook/computer

Objectives: Developing skills in the spatDevelDeveloping skills in the spatial quantitative and qualitative analysis of landscape through the use of GIS tools.Landscape is “an area, as perceived by people, whose character is the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors” (Council of Europe, European Landscape Convention, 2000). The changing conditions of this complex factor that determines the variability of our local and national contexts can be effectively measured thanks to quantitative and qualitative indicators, which could be calculated using GIS, thanks to elements of geostatistics and numeric cartography. This course will illustrate, then, the speculative basics of the need of using GIS for the quantitative and qualitative landscape analysis.Program to be followedMonday morning(3 hrs of frontal lecture, 1 of practical applications): overview of the course and introduction to freeware GIS softwares for the landscape analysis. GIS softwares and their use.Monday afternoon(2 hrs of visit on site): visit to a urban landscape site in the city of Milan to be analyzed in the following days.Tuesday morning(4 hrs of frontal lecture): numeric cartography basics for the GIS software use. Elements spatial cartographic data for the landscape analysis. Elements of geostatistics for the landscape analysis. Introduction to the multivariate statistics (cluster analysis) and other statistical tools for the geographic analysis.Tuesday afternoon(2 hrs of practical applications): using a GIS for the geostatistic analysis. Features and use of the main GIS tools. Main quantitative indicators to be calculated for the landscape analysis.Wednesday morning(2 hrs of frontal lecture, 2 of practical applications): database collection, organization and management for the quantitative and qualitative landscape analysis. Elements about data collection and examples of existing databases.Wednesday afternoon(2 hrs of practical applications): using a GIS for the landscape analysis. Features and use of the main GIS tools. Main qualitative indicators to be calculated for the landscape analysis.Thursdaymorning(2 hrs of frontal lecture, 2 of practical applications): case studies and possible use of the landscape analysis in the planning tools. Practical exercises.Thursdayafternoon(2 hrs of visit on site): final visit to the urban landscape site in the city of Milan analyzed during the week.Friday morning(4 hrs): written and practical examFriday afternoon(2 hrs): exams correction

Programme: Monday morning(3 hrs of frProgram to be followedMonday morning(3 hrs of frontal lecture, 1 of practical applications): overview of the course and introduction to freeware GIS softwares for the landscape analysis. GIS softwares and their use.Monday afternoon(2 hrs of visit on site): visit to a urban landscape site in the city of Milan to be analyzed in the following days.Tuesday morning(4 hrs of frontal lecture): numeric cartography basics for the GIS software use. Elements spatial cartographic data for the landscape analysis. Elements of geostatistics for the landscape analysis. Introduction to the multivariate statistics (cluster analysis) and other statistical tools for the geographic analysis.Tuesday afternoon(2 hrs of practical applications): using a GIS for the geostatistic analysis. Features and use of the main GIS tools. Main quantitative indicators to be calculated for the landscape analysis.Wednesday morning(2 hrs of frontal lecture, 2 of practical applications): database collection, organization and management for the quantitative and qualitative landscape analysis. Elements about data collection and examples of existing databases.Wednesday afternoon(2 hrs of practical applications): using a GIS for the landscape analysis. Features and use of the main GIS tools. Main qualitative indicators to be calculated for the landscape analysis.Thursdaymorning(2 hrs of frontal lecture, 2 of practical applications): case studies and possible use of the landscape analysis in the planning tools. Practical exercises.Thursdayafternoon(2 hrs of visit on site): final visit to the urban landscape site in the city of Milan analyzed during the week.Friday morning(4 hrs): written and practical examFriday afternoon(2 hrs): exams correction

Exam: Written and practical exam on the course exercises made by students during classes

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Where: Politecnico di Milano

Prerequisites: course for Architects, designers, and creative thinkersREQUIRED graphic skills, video making practice

Objectives: Every catastrophe could be also considered positively as an opportunity, to learn from, enjoy its anticipation and live through if the society is ready for. Today, it is inevitable that every city around the world has to face directly or indirectly the 21st-century impact of global warming. Milan maybe may not seem to be in the front line, yet, it has all potentials to become one of the frontiers of resilience.The course will analyze the main parameters of global warming and Milan case reactions and anticipations, in both public and institutional levels. As all collective and individual decisions and actions, fashionable or modest count, Milan case will be explored from diverse and cross disciplinary point of views. The course will criticize in specific the evolution of last 15 years of Milan toward resilience scenarios especially during covid-19 pandemic and post pandemic period.The student will work on a short research (visual and/or textual) essay to be agreed with the professor. The subject will be related to contemporary Milan response to global warming, with a specific focus on daily routines. It will include research, images and short movies. The evaluation will consider the layout quality of the research work.The student will conceptualize a critical reflection and the hypothesis of target group(s). The steps of investigation and documentation on will be planned in advance with the professor. The student will represent, through graphic work, the outcomes of the research essay. Graphic and scientific quality will also be considered in the evaluation of the work.

Programme: Presentation of the courseGlobal warming issues and concerns20th century MilanGlobal warming concernsGreen MilanSustainability and resilienceGlobal warming and daily lifeMilan Architecture and Global warmingMilan Architects and Global warmingMilan activists and Global warmingSpecific interviewDraft of daily schedule: Day 1. Monday: 9:30: Meeting in our classroom 10:00 – 11:00 introduction lecture 11:00 – 11:30 group making 11:30 – 13:00 group work/brainstorming 13:00 – 14:00 lunch break 14:30 – visit to Milan Day 2. Tuesday: 09:30 – 12:00 – group work, data collection 12:00 – 13:30 – reviews 13:30 – 14:30 – lunch break 14:30 – 17:30 – site visit by groups 17:30 – 19:30 – reviews on site Day 3. Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:00 – lecture and discussion 11:30 – 12:00 – group work 12:00 – 13:30 – intermediate presentation 13:30 – 14:30 – lunch break 14:30 – 19:30 – group work and reviews Day 4. Thursday: 09:30 – 13:30 – group work or site revisit 13:30 – 14:30 – lunch break 14:30 – 19:30 – group work and reviews Day 5. Friday: 09:30 – 13:00 – group work 13:30 – 14:30 – lunch break 14:30 – 17:00 – group work for final presentation 17:00 – 19:30 – final presentation and the conclusion of workshop Debates: Global warming issues and concerns 20th century Milan Global warming concerns Green Milan Sustainability and resilience Global warming and daily life Milan Architecture and Global warming Milan Architects and Global warming Milan activists and Global warming Specific interview"Think like a forest. Diluting the boundaries between nature and city", ZARCH: Journal of interdisciplinary studies in Architecture and Urbanism, 14 (June 2020): 14-31. digital version: 2387-0346. https://doi.org/10.26754/ojs_zarch/zarch.2020144441 "Eat the City" in Ecoweek: the Book #1: 50 Voices for Sustainability, ed. E. Messinas & D. Price, Athens: Ecovweek.Org, 2017. Elizabeth Kolbert, The Sixth Extinction. An Unnatural History, London: Bloomsbury, 2014. Richard Ingersoll, "The Ecology Question and Architecture", in The SAGE Handbook of Architectural Theory, London: 2012. Peter Calthorpe, Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change, Washington: Island Press, 2011. Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, L. Hunter Lovins, Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution, Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1999. Further readings will be given according the chosen research.

Exam: The students will present the outcomes of their research essay. Graphic and scientific quality will also be considered in the evaluation of the work as well as the effectiveness of their research communication/presentation.

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Where: Politecnico di Milano

Prerequisites: A minimum of confidence in 3D modeling is required. The course will offer tools and workflow for all levels, however those who have practiced photogrammetry techniques for 3D surveying and 3D modeling already will benefit more.

Objectives: Acquisition of digital skills, practice in modeling, knowledge of digital duplication workflows, in-depth study of VR techniques, in-depth study of ethical issues related to the metaverse

Programme: Draft of daily schedule:Day 1. Monday: 1. Introduction to digital modeling in project and VR environments. Introduction to avatars uses and needs. Principles of laser scanner and photogrammetric surveying: merits, flaws and needs. First step in digital capture.Day 2. Tuesday:Photogrammetric capture: methods for capturing the physical subject. Scene preparation, techniques for lighting. Introduction into software’s modeler.Day 3. Wednesday:What is a mesh, simplification techniques, mesh geometry, processing for placement on the substrate. Creating your own skeleton for motion.Day 4. Thursday:Application of meshes to the skeleton and base movement. Design of use in VR; possibilities in different modeling environments. Preparing the storyboard for the final video presentationDay 5. Friday: Final video preparation and presentation

Exam: Video presentation and and short final report

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Where: Politecnico di Milano

Prerequisites: Structural Mechanics, Theory of Elasticity, fundamentals of the Finite Element Method.Students should bring their own laptop.

Objectives: The course aims to familiarize students with the problems that are commonly encountered in the structural analysis of historical buildings. Among others:The importance of accurately describing the real geometry of the buildingThe difficulties in obtaining the mechanical properties of the materialThe correct definition of the boundary conditions (loads and constraints)The students will be asked to define the numerical model of a real historical building, to carry out structural analyses using a commercial computer software. The results will be illustrated and critically discussed in the final report.

Programme: The programme includes:9 hours of lectures on historical buildings (materials and material mechanics, typical structural elements and their mechanical behaviour, surveying, in-situ and lab tests; presentation of the case study)a one-day visit to the case study6 hours of practical activities on the use of a finite element software6 hours of autonomous work on the numerical model and writing of the final report3 hours for the presentation and discussion of the final report (each group of 2-3 students will be given 15 min)8.159.1510.1511.1512.1514.1515.1516.1517.15MonLecturesLunch breakLecturesTueField tripField tripWedLecturesPractical activitiesThuPractical activitiesAutonomous work on the numerical modelFriAutonomous work on the numerical modelGroup report writingFinal discussion

Exam: Written report and public discussion by groups

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Where: Politecnico di Milano

Prerequisites: NONE, just curiosity and passion. BETTER COURSE OF STUDY DESIGN OR ARCHITECTURE

Objectives: COURSE PROGRAM:Interior design has recently been positively contaminated by furniture trends. The course will analyze the main case history of the biggest companies that set the boundaries of interior design. Ideation, and production of fashion collections will be analyzed also from the marketing and company organization process. There will be further analysis on national and international Public relations, preliminary studies and collection items. The course will analyze the evolution of fashion firms and their interaction with the interior design brands and what followed next.The student will work on a short research essay to be agreed with the professor. The subject will be fashion in interior design, with a specific focus on design hotels. It will include research and images. The evaluation will consider the layout quality of the research work. The student will develop a concept design of a hotel room or any other facility of a design hotel.The work on fashion design will be planned in advance with the professor. The student will represent, trough graphic work, the various creative processes (brain storming, mood board and a short video). Graphic quality will be considered in the evaluation of the work.

Programme: Presentation of the courseTop Brand analysisChronological case history of fashion firmsA Fashion firm and its trade policy (this will be different every year)DesignMarketing and Art DirectionProductionTradeProject: design hotel furnishingProject: design hotel soft furnishingProject for the chosen fashion companyCompetitors: Hotel designThe Fashion Designer: life, ideas, commercial successThe Art DirectorSpecific interviewBIBLIOGRAPHYGabriella D’Amato, della moda, Mondadori, Milano, 2005Choice:Adolf Loos, Parole nel vuoto, Adelphi Edizioni, Milano, 1972Renato De Fusco, Parodie del Design. Scritti e polemici, Allemandi Editore, 2008Thomas Khun, La rivoluzione copernicana, Einaudi, Torino, 1972Specific:Frederic Monneyron, Sociologia della Moda, Ed. Laterza, Roma, 2008Vanni Codeluppi, Che cos’è la moda, Carocci Editore, Roma 2002Gillo Dorfles, Mode e Modi, Mazzotta, 1979-10Franca Sozzani, Memorie della Moda, monografie moda, Octavo Franco Cantini EditoreMarina Rotondo testo di, Bulgari, monografie moda, Leonardo Arte, Venezia, 2000Renata Molho, Essere Armani, Baldini Castoldi Dalai Editore, Milano, 2006Ottavio Missoni, Una vita sul fil di lana, Rizzoli, Milano 2011AAVV, Vivienne Westwood, Skira, Milano, 2007Further readings will be given according the chosen research.

Exam: The student is required to work on a short thesis like research to be agreed with the teacher. The subject will fashion an interior design and it will include research and images. The evaluation will consider the layout quality of the research work.

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Where: Politecnico di Milano

Prerequisites: Students from Engineering and Design, willing to get involved and challenge themselves in a fun way, are welcome to attend the course.Students with a (Computer) Engineering background should have basic knowledge and experience in developing machine learning systems (during the coursethere won’t be any programming, but it’s important to be familiar with the topic and, possibly, have experimented a little with it).Students from Design should be familiar with a human-centred design approach and representation tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, ProCreate, or similar, …). No prior knowledge of ML is required, interest in the topic is enough.

Objectives: The course aims to enable engineering and design students to:·Understand and outlinemachine learningsystems associo-technical systems;·Identify and usevalues to drive the designofmachine learningsystems;·Anticipate possibleimpactsofmachine learningsystems in practical, personal, social, cultural, and eco-systemic dimensions;·Identify and exploit the core characteristics and capabilities ofmachine learningsystems insuitable applications;·Generaterelevant, consistent, effective, ethically acceptable, sustainable, and desirabledesign concepts includingmachine learningsystems;Integrate different perspectivesfor a meaningful development of machine learning systems

Programme: DAY 1 - RELEVANCE09.30 – 10.30 | Technology is not neutral(course and topic introduction + ice-breaking activity)10.45 – 12.30 | A responsible and value-driven approach to the design of machine learning (ML) systems(lecture + beginning of group-work)12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break13.30 – 15.30 | Problem framing(group work)15.45 – 16.30 | Peer review sessionDAY 2 - CONSISTENCY09.30 – 10.30 | Getting in touch with machine learning(lecture)10.30 – 11.30 | Exploration and attempt to define ML capabilities(group work)11.45 – 12.30 | ML Agents explanation(lecture)12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break13.30 – 14.30 | Training of VALUable ML Heroes designers(formative tests)14.45 – 16.30 | VALUable ML Hero concept development(brief & tools intro + group work)DAY 3 – ETHICAL ACCEPTABILITY09.30 – 12.30 | VALUable ML Hero concept development(group work)12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break13.30 – 14.30 | Peer review session14.45 – 16.30 | VALUable ML Hero representation(group work)DAY 4 - DESIRABILITY09.30 – 12.30 | VALUable ML Hero representation(group work)12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break13.30 – 16.30 | Testing VALUable ML Heroes(peer review activity)DAY 5 - SUSTAINABILITY09.30 – 12.30 | Finalization of VALUable ML Hero representation(group work)12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break13.30 – 15.30 | Final presentation and peer review15.45 – 16.30 | Lessons learnt and discussion

Exam: Intermediate formative tests and reviews, and final project presentation.

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Where: Mines Paris - PSL

Prerequisites: Notions de programmation dans un langage (quel que soit ce langage). Le cours revient sur les différentes notions de base utiles à la programmation et qui pourraient faire défaut aux élèves.

Objectives: C++ est devenu le langage industriel normalisé incontournable. En effet, il combine les grandes qualités des langages de haut niveau orientés objets à la puissance des langages proches de la machine. Comme toutes les applications comportent des contraintes de temps d’exécution et d’espace mémoire, il permet l’implémentation des logiciels qui nécessitent une manipulation directe des cibles matérielles (systèmes d’exploitation, drivers de périphériques, réseaux, etc.) tout en apportant l’expressivité, la réutilisation, la maintenance, la simplicité d’évolution, la facilité de test, la gestion de gros projets, le passage à l’échelle, la stabilité des codes écrits et la portabilité. C++ est un langage généraliste à large spectre. Ayant été intensivement utilisé dans de nombreux domaines, il devient désormais possible de l’utiliser efficacement dans les applications qui imbriquent une grande variété de disciplines : science et visualisation des données numériques, applications graphiques, réseau, etc. C++ est un des langages de référence des logiciels libres Open Source.C++ est un des principaux langages utilisés dans le monde industriel et dont la connaissance est indispensable à tout futur ingénieur désireux de s’impliquer dans les nombreux domaines connexes aux technologies de l’information et de la communication.

Programme: Ce cours présentera le langage C++ de la norme C++11 du langage.

Exam: Evaluation sur un projet de programmation

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Prerequisites: continuum mechanics, basic programming

Objectives: understand the basics of computational inelasticty including: (i) basics of viscoplasticity theory (ii) integration of nonlinear consitutive relations (iii) nonlinear finite element solveurs (iv) computational contact mechanics and (iv) meshing.

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Exam: Presentation and project report

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Prerequisites: Basic 1st-year mathsFundamentals of energy systemsBasic mass and energy balancesPrior experience with a programming language (R, python, matlab) may be useful but not required

Objectives: Choices made in the design phase of energy systems have significant consequences at medium and long term. These consequences refer to both economic and environmental impacts.To be able to identify and deal with these long-term effects, a global perspective is needed, including all the stages of an energy system's life cycle, from the extraction and transformation of raw materials to the operation and end-of-life phases.The goal of this course is to provide an overview of existing methods and tools to evaluate the economic and environmental performance of energy systems (estimation of the net present value, life cycle assessment, externalities, carbon footprint...) and complete it with a practical application in team projects.

Programme: 40% of the course consists in lectures on general aspects of environmental and economic evaluation tools considering a life cycle perspective, 60% corresponds to the development of a team project in groups of 4-5 students

Exam: No writen exam. Grades based on: 30% from daily notes on work done in team projects, 30% from final documents of team projects, 30% from oral presentation, 10% participation to the discussion

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Prerequisites: Aucune connaissance spécialisée particulièreUne intervention se déroulera en anglaisAttention, les frais de transport pour le déplacement à Bruxelles seront à prendre en charge par les participants.

Objectives: Faire connaître aux élèves les processus de prise de décisions dans l'Union Européenne d'une façon générale d'abord, puis, en orientant exposés et interventions vers les besoins des entreprises et des hauts fonctionnaires nationaux.Présenter les activités de grands groupes français et étrangers face aux opportunités et enjeux offerts par le développement de l'Union Européenne.

Programme: Des modules successifs et cohérents :- Immersion dans l’UE à Bruxelles, le lundi 11 mars : Visites et présentation des rôles de la Commission, du Parlement Européen, de la Représentation Permanente de la France.Départ : 7h25 de la Garde du Nord (Thalys)(Vous pouvez également vous rendre à Bruxelles en bus, sous conditions que vous arrivez à l'heure. Le programme commence à 9h25 à l'Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles, 43, du Jardin Botanique.)Les participants prennent en charge les frais de transport aller-retour jusqu'à Bruxelles, ainsi que les frais de déjeuner sur place.Il n'y a pas de voyage en commun,les participants achètent leurs propres billets.Les frais de transport public à Bruxelles sont pris en charge.Vous recevrez des informations plus précises sur le voyage aller-retour et le programme détaillé dès que vous aurez été accepté dans le cours.- Le labyrinthe communautaire : comprendre pour agir - aspects institutionnels.- Les politiques génériques et les grandes problématiques de l'Union européenne :concurrence, énergie, marché intérieur et régulation financière, transport, recherche, innovation, spatiale, maritime  marché unique, défense, armement, budget européen, gouvernance européenne.- Le lobbying .- Synthèse et conclusion politique.

Exam: écrit, avec le choix entre trois sujets

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Where: Instituto Superior Tecnico Lisboa

Prerequisites: Students from different fields of studies are welcome expecting their interest and engagement to the discussion on the intersection between architecture, urban planning and education. Digital communication skills (graphic design and presentations), teamwork orientation and active participation is expected. The students are required to bring a laptop and a digital camera/smartphone for the course.

Objectives: The rapid and profound transformations unfolding in various aspects of our lives compel us to broaden our perspectives on education and the environments where it thrives. In a world shaped by globalization, technological advancements, digital innovations, social, environmental and demographic challenges, information exchange at an unprecedented pace. This course is dedicated to exploring emergent educational environments, introducing students to the concept of emergent educational environments, spanning from traditional classrooms to entire cities, encompassing formal, non-formal, and informal modes of education. The importance of sustainability at social, environmental, economic, and cultural levels is emphasized.The groups will need to envision new educational environments based on prevailing trends, predictions, and signals from current society. The proposals should be speculative in nature, free from the constraints of the present, and capable of simulating alternative versions of educational spaces in the future. Central to the course approach is an interdisciplinary perspective that encourages active participation from students with diverse backgrounds, including architecture, education, urban planning, engineering, design, social sciences, and humanities. By doing so, we aim to heighten awareness of how architecture profoundly impacts the people who inhabit these spaces and, conversely, how pedagogical, social, political, and cultural values influence the design of educational environments. This synergy of disciplines will foster innovative ideas and holistic solutions for the challenges that lie ahead in education and architecture.

Programme: A one-week studio-based programme will center on theoretical modules, site visits, city walks, critical thinking regarding Lisbon’s case studies. The studio work methodology will be founded on fieldwork conducted in the city of Lisbon, discussion based on presentations, films/documentaries and text readings.Students from different fields and backgrounds will be grouped in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating to explore the futures of educational spaces through an approach aimed at generating conceptual ideas/projects based on future scenarios, with the intention of stimulating debate on social and technological trends of the present.The course embraces a learning-centred problem-solving and experimentation approach, as opposed to a solely teacher-centred learning mode. It expressly encourages students' engagement, participation, and interaction.

Exam: Evaluation will be focused on the participation and outcomes produced by students during the course. The parameters of evaluation during the course will be divided in 1) case study analysis; 2) critical analysis and synthesis; 3) final proposal; 4) class participation; 5) communication.

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Where: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

Prerequisites: The course is aimed at students of design-related careers and consists of a theoretical-practical sessions suitable to develop at all levels.No specific prior knowledge is required. /El curso está dirigido a alumnos de carreras relacionadas con el diseño y consiste en una serie de sesiones teórico-prácticas apto para desarrollar a todos los niveles, sin que se requiera conocimiento previo específico.

Objectives: The general objective of the course is a comprehensive week-long training program that offers a unique blend of theoretical insights and hands-on experiences in the construction materials industry. Over the course of five days, participants will engage in enriching morning sessions featuring masterclasses on various construction materials, providing in-depth knowledge and practical skills. In the afternoons, participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning through visits to different manufacturing facilities, gaining firsthand experience in the production processes of diverse construction materials. This immersive program aims to provide a holistic understanding of the industry, equipping participants with valuable insights that bridge theory and real-world applications. /Presentamos un programa completo de formación de una semana que ofrece una combinación única de conocimientos teóricos y experiencias prácticas en el campo de los materiales de construcción. A lo largo de cinco días, los alumnos tendrán sesiones teóricas con masterclasses sobre diversos materiales de construcción, proporcionando conocimientos profundos y habilidades prácticas. Por las tardes, tendrán la oportunidad de aplicar lo aprendido mediante visitas a diferentes instalaciones de fabricación, obteniendo experiencia directa en los procesos de producción de diversos materiales de construcción. Este programa inmersivo tiene como objetivo proporcionar una comprensión holística de la industria, equipando a los participantes con conocimientos valiosos que vinculan la teoría con aplicaciones del mundo real.

Programme: It is a 5-day course (Monday to Friday) for a total duration of 30 hours.MON:COURSE PRESENTATION: 1hWelcome session and course presentation.THEORY: 2hWOOD AND DERIVATIVESVISIT/WORKSHOP: 3hOPTION 1: Visit to a wood carpenter's workshop, gaining hands-on experience and insight into the craftsmanship of woodworking. /OPTION 2: Visit to Finsa, gaining insights into the innovative processes and sustainable practices employed in the production of wood-based products, contributing to further understanding of the industry's cutting-edge technologies.TUE:THEORY: 2hNATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL STONEVISIT/WORKSHOP: 4hVisit to a quarry near Madrid, exploring the geological processes and sustainable practices associated with quarrying.WED:THEORY: 2hCERAMICS AND GLASSVISIT/WORKSHOP: 4hOPTION 1: Visit to a showroom featuring ceramic tiles and interior design/construction products, gaining insights into the latest trends and innovations in the industry. /OPTION 2: Visit to 'Cerámicas La Paloma,' gaining firsthand exposure to the craftsmanship and processes behind their ceramic products, and deepening their understanding of the company's role in the ceramic industry.THU:THEORY: 2hTEXTILE AND PLASTICSVISIT/WORKSHOP: 4hVisit to the Real Fábrica de Tapices in Madrid, immersing in the traditional artistry and intricate craftsmanship of tapestry production.FRI:THEORY: 2hIntroduction to Circular Economy /  CircuLab & FabLab ETSIICIRCULAR MATERIALS AND DIGITAL FABRICATIONVISIT/WORKSHOP: 4hDigital design introduction / FabLab CIECClosing session.*NOTE: Scheduled visits are subject to change based on availability, providing suitable alternatives, and ensuring a meaningful and insightful experience for all participants.

Exam: Upon concluding the week-long program, students will be tasked with producing a comprehensive paper, encompassing a maximum of 20 pages. Drawing on their firsthand experiences from the field visits to various material factories and the theoretical insights gained in class, the paper is expected to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the practical applications, challenges, and innovations within the construction materials industry. This final evaluation aims to assess the students' ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world observations, showcasing their analytical and research skills in the context of the broader architectural and design landscape.Al concluir el programa, los alumnos tendrán que elaborar un documento con un máximo de 20 páginas. Basándose en sus experiencias directas durante las visitas a diversas fábricas de materiales y en los conocimientos teóricos adquiridos en clase, se espera que el documento muestre una comprensión de las aplicaciones prácticas, desafíos e innovaciones en la industria de materiales de construcción. Esta evaluación final tiene como objetivo evaluar la capacidad de los estudiantes para integrar el conocimiento teórico con observaciones del mundo real, demostrando sus habilidades analíticas e investigativas en el contexto del amplio panorama arquitectónico y de diseño.

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