Advances in landslide mapping and monitoring combining optical and SAR data in an Artificial Intelligence framework (Proposer: Prof. Mario Floris)

The main purposes of this research are to explore the combination of optical and SAR data in the artificial intelligence framework to map landslides and investigate advanced InSAR techniques for monitoring. Based on this research, the following results are expected: (1) an artificial intelligence landslide monitoring framework, (2) an inventory of rapid- and slow-moving landslides at different scales, and (3) an innovative methodology for mapping and monitoring landslides combining optical and SAR data.

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Multi-risk assessment of critical infrastructures (Proposer: Prof. Francesca Da Porto)

The research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the effects of natural risks on assets of structures, including cascading events and effects, providing evaluations at territorial scales. Multi-risk assessments will be carried out, also exploiting innovative tools and technologies (such as AI and machine learning), to quantify the impact of natural events and to identify optimal mitigation strategies, able to ensure the business continuity of the exposed asset.

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Investigation of feasibility and performance of innovative dual function closed-loop heat exchange systems in critical geological environments (Proposer: Prof. Antonio Galgaro)

The planned research is therefore focused in order to produce an applicative and integrated study useful for the design and construction of seismic adaptation systems combined with energy efficiency interventions in buildings, as well as verifying the applicability of innovative solutions of ground-type heat exchangers. closed circuit, in geothermal anomaly environments.

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Chemical-physical, structural and morphological characterization of new recycled materials for circular economy (Proposer: Prof. Gabriella Salviulo)

The research project will be focused on a deep structural, bulk and surface, spectroscopic and chemical characterization by X-Ray powder diffraction, Electron Microscopy (SEM and TEM), micro-raman and infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS) of the new produced materials.

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