Biomedical Engineering

MICAELA LIBERTI
FRANCESCA APOLLONIO

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING In-depth knowledge of methodological tools and topics of Bioelectromagnetism (interaction of fields with molecular structures, techniques for calculating the EM field within cellular compartments, quantitative modeling of the electromagnetic field action at the membrane and cellular channel levels, EM field measurement techniques and permittivity, stimulator design), aspects that form the basis for the analysis and verification of new therapeutic and diagnostic techniques, and the evaluation of new telecommunications technologies.
APPLICATIVE CAPABILITIES Skills in designing and setting up experimental evaluation benches and measurement campaigns. Ability to develop bioelectromagnetic modeling in a design key, in order to verify and predict the behavior of some applications that use electromagnetic fields on humans.
JUDGMENT AUTONOMY Potential for critical analysis of the fundamental applicative aspects related to the use of electromagnetic fields in biomedical contexts and in the
evaluation of the impact of new telecommunications technologies.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS Acquisition of in-depth knowledge for the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of bioelectromagnetism.
ABILITY TO LEARN Gradual achievement and extension of an in-depth knowledge level suitable for the formation of an expert professional figure in the evaluation of human
exposure to EM fields.

Upon passing the exam, students will have an understanding of the most advanced knowledge of the interaction between biological systems, particularly humans, and electromagnetic fields, acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills of both software and measurement instrumentation.
They will be able to evaluate an exposure protection system in relation to human health as well as the effectiveness of biomedical applications based on electromagnetic fields. They will be prepared to use the topics covered during the course as guidelines for risk assessment of new electromagnetic technologies and effectiveness of new therapies

none required

PERMITTIVITY MEASUREMENTS
HIGH-FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD MEASUREMENTS
-High Frequency Electromagnetic Field Measurements.
-SAR MEASUREMENTS AND EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEMS.
SAR measurements
Systems for Experimental Studies
LAB: Simulation and analysis of an exposure system with Comsol Multiphysics
MOLECULAR SIMULATIONS with E and B FIELDS.
-Molecular simulations: methodsand basic concepts.
-Molecular simulations: examples with Field E
-Molecular simulations: examples with Field B
Microwaves MICRODOSIMETRY.
LAB: simple RF microdosimetry model
EMF EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT IN 5G
Electrical Stimulation in Regenerative Medicine
Biophysical Stimulation
Numerical dosimetry of the neuroprotective effect of PEMFs
LAB: B-field measurement from a PEMFs File device

Lecturer's handouts and some reference review papers, all materials are available on th elearning site related to the course.

Teaching will be carried out by addressing the 4 main topics,
as far as possible each topic covered in theory will be followed by a practical or simulative laboratory exercise.
Students will be provided with the opportunity to install on their Computers a temporary license of Comsol Multiphysics Classkit,
useful for the exercises.
Various digital technologies for teaching will be integrated as far as possible

not mandatory but reccommended

TWO PARTS contributing equally to the final mark:

1) LOGBOOK of the LAB experiences
2) Two oral questions taken from the whole programme
Overall, the exam test aims to assess the level that the student has achieved in acquiring the skills described in the training objectives, with particular reference to:
a) understanding of the concepts transmitted during the lessons, not only from the theoretical point of view but also in reference to applicative problems;
b) ability to learn and organize concepts;
d) accuracy and precision in exposure.

Permittivity Measurements
RF E-field measurements
B Field Measurements
Molecular simulations of protein and B field
Molecular simulations of proteins and E field
Microwave microdosimetry
Neuroprotection with pulsed magnetic fields

• High Frequency Measurements and Systems (permettivity, electromagnetic field, SAR, exp bench)
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• Mechanisms of interaction: Molecular Simulations with E and B fileds
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• Microdosimetry
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• State of the arte of health protection studies
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• Innovative medical applications, low frequenfy, low level magnetic fields
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