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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.

This course covers the fundamentals of geomagnetic behavior and the identification of magnetic minerals through standard analytical methods. It examines the processes of rock magnetization alongside techniques for isolating and interpreting paleomagnetic directions. Finally, the program addresses the analysis of directional clusters and their applications in geochronology and paleogeography.

For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.

For more information and registration for external students: edoardo.dallanave@unimi.it.

Acquisition of advanced knowledge on the following geophysical topics: numerical modelling of geodynamic processes; machine learning for geophysical data processing and modeling; physics and mathematics of fluid dynamics and transport phenomena in geological porous media.

This course is compulsory for students of the 39th cycle.

For scheduling, classrooms and more information see the brochure.

For more information and registration for external students: mauro.giudici@unimi.it.

Multicomponent reactive transport models combine fluid dynamic in the subsurface and biochemical reactions. This capability make these tools relevant for several transversal topics including hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry , critical raw materials, circular economy , geoengineering and geophysics. The course entails the construction of a groundwater flow and transport model, to which reactions such as cationic exchange, weathering and microbially-mediated reactions are coupled. Case studies proposed by the students are analyzed and modelled

When: February 23-27

Where: Aula Chiesa – Dept. of Earth Sciences, Via Mangiagalli 34

More information in the attached brochure.

For more information: daniele.pedretti@unimi.it

February 28 is the deadline for registering to the MEREMA International School on Mantle Dynamics, eligible as a PhD course.

More information at the following webpage

This course examines the dynamic interactions between the terrestrial biosphere and the atmosphere, with particular focus on the role of turbulence in controlling energy, water, and carbon fluxes across the land surface, especially above forests. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that bridges micrometeorology, ecology, and environmental physics, the course aims to build a comprehensive understanding of the physical and biological processes that govern ecosystem–atmosphere exchanges.

When:

3/12/2025 – 10:30-12-30 Room C11 (via Mangiagalli, 25)

5/12/2025 – 10:30-12-30 Room Parona (via Mangiagalli, 34)

10/12/2025 – 10:30-12-30 Room C (via Botticelli, 23)

12/12/2025 – 10:30-12-30 Room Parona

17/12/2025 – 10:30-12-30 Room Montanari (via Venezian, 15/21)

19/12/2025 – 10:30-12-30 Room Parona

9/01/2026 – 10:30-12-30 Room Parona

14/01/2026 – 10:30-12-30 Room Parona

More information in the attached brochure

For any information request: luca.mortarini@unimi.it

PhD Thesis defence – XXXVII cycle
Francesco Dauti, Alice Lucchelli & Alessandro Signora

June 25, 2025 at 09:30 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

The course has the main aim of providing basic knowledge for performing spatial analysis and modeling geospatial data in different fields of Earth Sciences, using different Geographic Information Systems, visual and traditional programming languages. Furthermore, the course will also provide the basis for properly managing both the input and the output research data.​

When: July 1-4

More information in the attached brochure

For any information request: alessandro.sorichetta@unimi.it

PhD Thesis defence – XXXVII cycle
Ilaria De Rosa & Marco Gerola

May 29, 2025 at 15:00 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

This course offers a practical introduction to R programming, emphasizing its application in data exploration and analysis. Participants will learn the essentials of scripting in R, delve into Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), and explore multivariate techniques for interpreting complex datasets. The program also covers the basics of time series analysis, spatial data interpretation using interpolation methods, and an introduction to Machine Learning for developing data-driven models. Ideal for beginners and professionals looking to expand their data analysis toolkit.

When: May 5-8

More information in the attached brochure

For any information request: corrado.camera@unimi.it