Bioelectromagnetic Interaction I
Course objectives
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.
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MICAELA LIBERTI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
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
Prerequisites
none required
Books
Lecturer's handouts and some reference review papers, all materials are available on th elearning site related to the course.
Frequency
not mandatory but reccommended
Exam mode
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.
MICAELA LIBERTI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
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
Prerequisites
none required
Books
Lecturer's handouts and some reference review papers, all materials are available on th elearning site related to the course.
Frequency
not mandatory but reccommended
Exam mode
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.
FRANCESCA APOLLONIO
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
-Permittivity measurements
-High frequency EM field measurements
-SAR measurements
-Laboratory systems for experimental studies
-LAB: simulation of an exhibition system using COMSOL MUltiphysics
-Molecular simulations with E and B fields (theory and application examples)
-Microwave microdosimetry
-LAB: simple COMSOL MUltiphysics ramite microdosimetry model
-Assessment of RF exposure in 5G
-Electrical stimulation in regenerative medicine
-Biophysical stimulation
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electromagnetic fields and dispersive properties
of biological tissues, of the numerical methods underlying the solution of the EM problem.
Books
Lecturer's handout and some reference review papers;
all the material is available on the elearning website related
to the course
Frequency
not mandatory but recommended
Exam mode
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.
Lesson mode
The course is structured into methods and application results which represents the first part
delivered through frontal teaching; a second part instead is structured through
simple projects on course topics to be carried out in the classroom with the help of the teacher for
learn some of the most used simulation platforms.
FRANCESCA APOLLONIO
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
-Permittivity measurements
-High frequency EM field measurements
-SAR measurements
-Laboratory systems for experimental studies
-LAB: simulation of an exhibition system using COMSOL MUltiphysics
-Molecular simulations with E and B fields (theory and application examples)
-Microwave microdosimetry
-LAB: simple COMSOL MUltiphysics ramite microdosimetry model
-Assessment of RF exposure in 5G
-Electrical stimulation in regenerative medicine
-Biophysical stimulation
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electromagnetic fields and dispersive properties
of biological tissues, of the numerical methods underlying the solution of the EM problem.
Books
Lecturer's handout and some reference review papers;
all the material is available on the elearning website related
to the course
Frequency
not mandatory but recommended
Exam mode
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.
Lesson mode
The course is structured into methods and application results which represents the first part
delivered through frontal teaching; a second part instead is structured through
simple projects on course topics to be carried out in the classroom with the help of the teacher for
learn some of the most used simulation platforms.
- Lesson code1021814
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseBiomedical Engineering
- CurriculumBiomedica
- Year2nd year
- Semester1st semester
- SSDING-INF/02
- CFU3