We are pleased to announce the participation of the University of Rome Tor Vergata in ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐, a distinguished event organized by Ansys in Rome that focuses on the latest advancements in simulation technologies for the aerospace sector.
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new collaborative research study conducted by the University of Rome Tor Vergata in partnership with Ansys Japan, titled:
A new study from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, published in Engineering Proceedings, presents the design of the CubeSat Solar Polarimeter (CUSP), a cutting-edge instrument for studying space weather and solar flares through X-ray polarimetry.
In 2016, Marco Evangelos Biancolini and Pier Paolo Valentini organised the โ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐บ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅโ exhibition within The Art of The Brick in Rome. This initiative demonstrated how engineering can be as creative and stimulating as building with LEGOยฎ bricks. With the support of industrial partners such as HSL srl, Pipistrel Aircraft, and ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐๐, six innovative projects were presented, showcasing the potential of simulation, 3D printing, and optimization. Among these, Pipistrel exhibited two particularly remarkable 3D-printed prototypes: the optimized wing of the Taurus glider and the propeller of the Alpha Electro. These examples clearly demonstrated the significant improvements achieved before and after optimization.
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Rome Tor Vergata has been published in Fusion Engineering and Design, presenting an advanced methodology for validating the deformation of the Vacuum Vessel Thermal Shield (VVTS) through finite element analysis and morphing techniques.
The application of numerical simulation tools in cardiovascular research has emerged as an essential paradigm for understanding hemodynamics and optimizing patient-specific interventions. In the thesis titled โDevelopment of Computational Tools for Cardiovascular Applicationsโ by Eirini Kardampiki, supervised by Prof. Marco Evangelos Biancolini, Dr. Emiliano Costa, and Dr. Karen-Helen Stรธverud at the Department of Enterprise Engineering โMario Lucertini,โ significant advancements are documented in computational modeling for cardiovascular applications. A pivotal element of this research is the integration of a high-performance RBF mesh morphing tool that enables efficient and accurate shape modifications within computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
We are pleased to announce the publication of the paper First thermo-structural vacuum barrier design for the EU DEMO feeders, authored by Corrado Groth, Andrea Chiappa, and Marco Evangelos Biancolini, in Science Direct. This research is part of the collaboration between the University of Rome Tor Vergata and EUROfusion, contributing to advancements in fusion energy technology within the framework of the EU DEMO project.
The University of Rome Tor Vergata has launched the FMU4FMU (Functional Mockup Units for Fluid-Structure Co-Simulation) project, which has been selected for funding under the prestigious Bando di Ricerca Scientifica di Ateneo 2024. This initiative, running over the next 24 months, marks a significant step forward in the integration of advanced simulation tools within academic settings. Presented by a team of experts, including Andrea Chiappa, Corrado Groth, and Valerio Belardi, FMU4FMU seeks to take the Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) to new heights by transforming it into a powerful educational tool for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
The Advanced Machine Design course at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, led by Professor Marco Evangelos Biancolini, provided students with the opportunity to apply cutting-edge engineering tools to a real-world structural and fatigue optimization project. The focus was on the optimization of a Piaggio 150cc engine piston, a complex task that required an interdisciplinary approach combining numerical simulation, computational optimization, and advanced engineering methodologies.