Lucia Castellani, PhD candidate in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering, has been selected for the IDEA League PhD Grant. The grant will allow her to spend three months in 2026 at ETH Zurich as part of her doctoral research activities. Lucia is an engineer with a background in environmental and building engineering and conducts her PhD within the Water Science and Engineering area. Her research focuses on nature-based solutions for the built environment. In particular, she investigates bioluminescent microalgae both as living hydrodynamic flow biosensors and for architectural applications. Her research prototype, Swirling Lunulae, was exhibited within the special project Material Bank – Matters Make Sense at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The IDEA League PhD Grant is a mobility programme within the IDEA League alliance that supports research stays at partner universities, fostering scientific collaboration and the internationalisation of doctoral training. L'articolo Lucia Castellani selected for the IDEA League PhD Grant proviene da DICA - Polimi.

Professor Umberto Perego has been elected President of AIMETA (Italian Association of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics) for the 2026–2029 term, officially taking office on January 30th following the elections held in December. AIMETA is a long-standing institution dedicated to the advancement of mechanical sciences, serving as the primary point of reference for both the academic and engineering communities in Italy. This appointment is a prestigious recognition of Professor Perego’s scientific standing and reflects the high esteem in which he is held by the national scientific community. L'articolo Professor Umberto Perego has been elected President of AIMETA (Italian Association of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics) proviene da DICA - Polimi.

The ISSG PhD candidate Linghzi Chen has won the Top Prize Award as part of the 2026 Piezo MEMS Design Challenge, an international initiative sponsored by the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and STMicroelectronics. The awarded project, titled “Novel Subwavelength Phononic Crystals to Reduce Anchor Losses”, was selected as the best among 40 proposals submitted by participants from around the world. The award includes the free fabrication of the proposed device, offering a valuable opportunity for experimental validation and technological development. The prize was officially announced during the IEEE MEMS 2026 Conference, held in Salzburg (Austria) from January 25 to 29, 2026, one of the leading international scientific events in the field of microelectromechanical systems. L'articolo Linghzi Chen has won the Top Prize Award – 2026 Piezo MEMS Design Challenge proviene da DICA - Polimi.

Andrea Marcucci, PhD graduate of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has received the Young Research Prof. Surendra P. Shah Award 2026 on Technologies for Low-Carbon and Lean Construction for his dissertation entitled An Advanced Tunnel Refurbishment Methodology Based on Slip Forming Fast-Setting Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete. Now in its fifth edition, the award recognizes the best doctoral dissertation defended in the previous year on topics related to the sustainability of construction and reinforced concrete infrastructure. Andrea won this year’s edition, selected from over 50 candidates, 15 of whom advanced to the final stage, held in person at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in Chennai, India. The jury was composed of Prof. Barzin Mobasher (Arizona State University), Prof. Alexandra Bertron (current Director of INSA Toulouse), and Prof. Pat Rajeev (Swinburne University, Melbourne). The award was presented by Prof. Gettu (IIT Madras) and Prof. Mobasher, in the presence of Prof. S.P. Shah, to whom the recognition is dedicated. Prof. Shah is currently Director of the Center of Advanced Construction Materials, Civil Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Arlington, Emeritus Professor at Northwestern University, and a member of the National Academy of Engineers in the USA, Germany, and China. He is widely regarded as a leading authority in advanced construction materials and was named among the ten most influential figures in the cement and concrete construction industry several years ago. Andrea completed his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Liberato Ferrara within the ISSG program. His doctoral scholarship was co-funded by the National Operational Program Research and Innovation 2014-2020, FSE REACT-EU, and by the start-up Hinfra S.r.l., within the ETLR project for the refurbishment of existing tunnel linings. L'articolo Andrea Marcucci has received the Young Research Prof. Surendra P. Shah Award 2026 proviene da DICA - Polimi.

Professor Liberato Ferrara has been elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of consensus-based standards in the broad domain of concrete materials and structural applications, with more than 40,000 members spanning more than 120 countries. The election to ACI Fellow, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Institute, recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to both the American Concrete Institute and the concrete industry at large. Only a small percentage of ACI members receive this prestigious honor, which acknowledges professional excellence, leadership, and long-term commitment to the advancement of concrete science and engineering. L’annuncio formale dell’elezione del Professor Ferrara avverrà durante la Opening Session and Keynote Presentation dell’ACI Spring 2026 Concrete Convention, in programma domenica 29 marzo 2026 presso l’Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago Hotel. This recognition highlights Professor Ferrara’s significant impact on the international concrete research and professional community and confirms the high quality and relevance of his scientific and technical contributions at a global level. L'articolo Professor Liberato Ferrara Among the Fellows of the American Concrete Institute proviene da DICA - Polimi.

The international scientific journal Hydrology (MDPI) has awarded the Hydrology Best Paper Award to the paper “Probabilistic Approach to Tank Design in Rainwater Harvesting Systems”, authored by Maria Gloria Di Chiano, Mariana Lobo Marchioni, Anita Raimondi, Umberto Sanfilippo, and Gianfranco Becciu. The award is granted annually by the journal’s Editorial Board to contributions that stand out for their originality, scientific significance, and impact on the reference community, also based on indicators such as citations and downloads. The awarded paper presents an innovative probabilistic approach to the design of storage tanks in rainwater harvesting and reuse systems, providing a significant contribution to the development of sustainable solutions in the field of urban hydraulic engineering. This recognition confirms the high quality of the research and its international impact. To read the full article, visit: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/10/3/59 L'articolo Maria Gloria Di Chiano awarded the Hydrology Best Paper Award proviene da DICA - Polimi.

Everyone is invited to participate to the 2nd International Aikido course led by women in Wells (Somerset, UK) This initiative is part of International Women’s Rights Day, with the aim of introducing Aikido to the general public while affirming the values of equality in our martial art. Men are therefore also welcome. For more detailed information visit iacw.vado.li TRAINING Friday 6 March ₤10.00: 5.30 – 7.30pm: jo/bokken and iado for beginners Saturday 7 March ₤45.00: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Sunday 8 March ₤30,00: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Full weekend ₤60,00 INSTRUCTORS Fiona Blyth 6th Dan Aikikai, Emiko Hattori 5th Dan Aikikai, Agnese Trocchi 5th Dan Aikikai, Milena Wayllany 5th Dan Aikikai, Linda McQuillan 5th Dan Aikikai, Yelitza Cuevas 5th Dan Aikikai, Roxana Gramada 4th Dan Aikikai, Judith Laredo 3th Dan Aikikai CONTACTS EMAIL blythfj@gmail.com, wellsaikidoseminar@gmail.com WHATSAPP +16174356390 WATCH LAST YEAR VIDEO! WATCH LAST YEAR PICTURES! International Aikido course led by women – 7-8 March 2026

Panagiotis Asaridis has been awarded as the winner of the 11th Edition of the Afan De Rivera Prize for his PhD thesis in the field of hydraulic reclamation and soil protection, titled “Flood Damage Assessment to Power Grids.” The award recognizes the best theses addressing topics related to hydraulic reclamation and territorial protection. L'articolo Afan De Rivera Prize: Award to Panagiotis Asaridis for His PhD Thesis proviene da DICA - Polimi.

L’Atelier d’Architecture Autogérée (AAA) est à la recherche de deux personnes créatives, dynamiques, responsables et engagées pour deux postes à pourvoir dans les prochaines semaines. • L’implication collective dans le dépassement des crises planétaires est pour vous une priorité et une potentialité d’action professionnelle • Vous souhaitez collaborer avec des chercheurs et des porteurs de projet impliqués dans des démarches de résilience et d’écologie urbaine  • Vous aimez s’informer, questionner, concrétiser, expérimenter, transmettre • Vous êtes peut-être alors le/la chargé.e de mission que nous recherchons ! AAA-annonce-collaborateurDownload

Après plus de 2 ans de travail intense pour réaliser le hub TERRRA (Trans-European Resilience Residency & Research Academy) à Brezoi, Roumanie, nous somme heureux que ce projet réalisé au croisement des principes écologiques et des techniques constructives traditionnelles actualisées a été nominé pour le prestigieux European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Awards 2026. Un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont contribué à la concrétisation de ce projet qui paraissait utopique au début, aux membres du réseau TERRRA qui y ont développé des activités artistiques, de recherche et d’expérimentation interdisciplinaire et à tous les partenaires du projet. Vous serez toujours bienvenus à nous joindre pour les prochaines activités qu’on va annoncer prochainement sur le site web de AAA et TERRRA.  ici plus d’informations: https://eumiesawards.com/heritageobject/terrra/#images-section