Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra "A.Desio" – Università degli Studi di Milano
September 18th 2026 at 10:00 AM
Aula A, via Botticelli 23, Milano
PhD Thesis Defense – 38th cycle
Alessandro De Leo
Insight into the formation of spodumene-rich pegmatites:
the Araçuaí Pegmatite District, Brazil
More information in the attached brochure.
It will be possible to follow the event at the following link.
The field trip provides knowledge on the Ligurian-Piedmont oceanic lithosphere and its evolution through rifting, spreading, and subduction. Key localities in the Western Alps,
Prealps, and the Northern Apennines will be visited. The analysis of lithostratigraphy, structures, mineral and fossil associations, and geochronological data will enable to
correlate processes through time and across vertical and horizontal space
For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.
For more information and registration for external students: davide.zanoni@unimi.it.
The course provides advanced training on the influence of geological structures and lithology on groundwater flow and hydrochemical characteristics.
It emphasizes the integration of geological and hydrogeological data to understand aquifer behavior and geochemical evolution, with a focus on real-world water resources management challenges in arid and semi-arid climates.
For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.
For more information and registration for external students: stefania.stevenazzi@unimi.it.
June 23rd 2026 at 10:30 AM
Aula A, via Botticelli 23, Milano
PhD Thesis Defense – 38th cycle
Francesco Scuderi
Energy micropiles and thermo-active foundations: experimental
investigation, numerical modelling, and emerging applications
More information in the attached brochure.
It will be possible to follow the event at the following link.
The course has the main aim of providing basic knowledge for performing spatial analysis andmodeling geospatial data in different fields of Earth Sciences, using different GeographicInformation Systems, visual and traditional programming languages. Furthermore, the coursewill also provide the basis for properly managing both the input and the output research data.
Course compulsory for 41st cycle students.
For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.
For more information and registration for external students: alessandro.sorichetta@unimi.it.
PhD Thesis defence – XXXVIII cycle
Sara Monico
April 28, 2026 at 14:30 CEST
Aula MG, via Mangiagalli 32, Milano
It is also possible to attend remotely following the link provided in the attached brochure.
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