Month: March 2026

This 25-hour course offers a deep dive into shallow geothermal energy and geosciences for energy production, with a specific focus on the innovative technology of energy geostructures. By exploring how thermally activated geotechnical structures enable efficient heat exchange with the ground, the program balances rigorous theoretical analysis with practical design applications. Through dedicated illustrative examples and real-world case studies, students will gain the essential skills to integrate sustainable energy solutions into modern infrastructure.

For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.

For more information and registration for external students: francesco.cecinato@unimi.it.

This course provides a rigorous exploration of boron isotope studies, the chemistry of boron in the oceans and biomineralisation, and paleo-CO2 levels. The program serves as an intensive educational framework designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of this element and its significant applications within the Earth Sciences.

For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.

For more information and registration for external students: dawid.iurino@unimi.it

PhD Thesis defence – XXXVIII cycle
Giulia Tagliabue

April 2, 2026 at 10:30 CET
Dipartimento di Fisiologia Umana
Aula MN, via Mangiagalli 32, Milano

It is also possible to attend remotely following the link provided in the attached brochure.

PhD Thesis defence – XXXVIII cycle
Andrea Pezzotta

March 30, 2026 at 11:00 CET
Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra “A. Desio”
Aula A, via Botticelli 23, Milano

It is also possible to attend remotely following the link provided in the attached brochure.

You can find more information of the workshop topic, program, venue and cost in the following brochure.

For more information please contact Prof. Gianluca Fiandaca.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026

We are very happy to announce that, Marco Gerola, former PhD student of the XXXVII cycle, was awarded with the IAEG (International Association for Engineering Geology and Environment – Gruppo italiano) for the best PhD Thesis dedicated to the memory of Prof. Vincenzo Cotecchia. The thesis, conducted under the supervision of Prof. Francesco Cecinato,  focused on the numerical, experimental, and analytical investigation of the thermal behaviour of innovative energy geostructures, with particular reference to systems such as Energy Quay Walls and Cutter Soil Mix Energy Walls, contributing to the development of technological solutions relevant to the energy transition in the infrastructure sector.