Bioengineering

BioFluor: Intelligent Diagnostic Tools and Smart Drug Delivery: Biomedical Applications of Fluorinated Fluids

01st Cycle, 2005, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Milano, Research Topics

The unique properties of fluorocarbons have triggered numerous biomedical applications of these compounds. This project will focus on the preparation and use of fluorocarbon-based diagnostic agents. Design, synthesis, biomedical applications, and sustainability evaluations will be considered as key issues for the development of new interesting products. In particular, “ultraparamagnetic” nanoparticles based on liquid perfluorocarbon emulsions […]

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NanoTra: integrating nanotechnologies with the design of materials and components of the future transport systems: towards the formation of a nano -engineer

2006, 2nd Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Torino, Research Topics

In a study by the NIH (National Institutes of Health, in the USA) reported in Science in 2006 to identify ‘Grand Challenges for Global Health’, two of the 14 priorities involved diagnosis and measurement of patients’ health statuses: first ‘’develop technologies that allow assessment of individuals for multiple conditions or pathogens at point-of-care’’, and second

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NDT: Nanobiotechnologies for diagnostics and innovative therapies: opportunities and scenarios

2006, 2nd Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Milano, Research Topics

In a study by the NIH (National Institutes of Health, in the USA) reported in Science in 2006 to identify ‘Grand Challenges for Global Health’, two of the 14 priorities involved diagnosis and measurement of patients’ health statuses: first ‘’develop technologies that allow assessment of individuals for multiple conditions or pathogens at point-of-care’’, and second

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ViChem: New mathematical molecular descriptors in drug design and risk assessment

2007, 3rd Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Milano, Research Topics

ViChem investigates the mathematical side of chemistry to provide tools for discovery and analysis, in addition to integrating these within the new stream of e-science. In fact, the mission of this project is to find new opportunities for improving everyday life through scientific results. ViChem is sponsored by the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research.

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InfMed: Quantitative methods in cancer treatment: engineering supports the clinical analysis

2007, 3rd Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Torino, Research Topics

The project was created on the basis of evidences suggesting that the use of quantitative methods in medical diagnostics is a rapidly growing field. There is a common consensus that qualitative methods, based on past human experience and pictorial descriptions, can be supported by quantitative measures and analysis. For instance, image segmentation, statistical data analysis,

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NEWSOLAR: A new generation of solar cells

2008, 4th Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Torino, Research Topics

The challenge of the project is: – To create a world free of carbon emissions, where power is plentiful, safe and truly green and where even the most remote village has Internet access and with light in every home, including aesthetic solutions for buildings. – To mimic the energy production in plant leaves, creating artificial

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Pure Wings: H2-supplied electric aircraft. Enabling technologies for innovative hydrogen aircraft propulsion with operation costs and logistics impact evaluation

2009, 5th Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Torino, Research Topics, University, Year

Now more than ever, the establishment of a sustainable energy future is one of the most pressing tasks of mankind. The increasing prices of fossil fuel sources and the climate change issues moved the research to new fields and new frontiers. In the world of aeronautics, this problem is becoming a key issue due to

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WIMSAE: Wireless Intelligent Monitoring Systems for Aquatic Environments

2009, 5th Cycle, ASP Cycle, Courses and Projects, Politecnico di Milano, Research Topics, University, Year

Widespread, real-time monitoring of aquatic environments is essential if we are to meet the management needs of climate change, environmental monitoring, emergency management, water resource limitation and the wider sustainability of industries such as tourism, fisheries and agriculture. In view of the continued and expansive impact of phenomena such as climate change and waterborne pollution,

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