Biomedical Engineering

FRANCESCA APOLLONIO
MICAELA LIBERTI

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of methodological tools and fundamental topics of Bioelectromagnetism (interaction of fields with molecular structures,
particularly with aqueous solutions and cells, techniques for calculating the EM field within exposed tissues, physiological reactions of biological systems to electromagnetic
stimulation, rationale and basic concepts of international regulations for health protection), aspects that also form the basis for subsequent specialized courses in the same scientific-disciplinary sector.
APPLICATIVE CAPABILITIES Through appropriate practical experiences, the ability to use multiphysics modeling software, particularly Sim4life-lite. Skills in developing
bioelectromagnetic modeling in an interpretative key, in order to predict the main phenomena related to the use of electromagnetic fields on humans, organs, tissues, and
cellular structures.
JUDGMENT AUTONOMY Potential for critical analysis of the fundamental applicative aspects related to the use of electromagnetic fields in the presence of human subjects.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS Acquisition of adequate knowledge for the dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge in the field of bioelectromagnetism.
ABILITY TO LEARN Gradual achievement and extension of a knowledge level suitable for the formation of a professional figure in the sector of human protection from exposure to EM fields in complex environments.

Upon passing the exam, students will have an overview of the interaction between biological systems particularly humans and low and high frequency electromagnetic fields.
They will be able to assess exposure situations in relation to human health and will know how to use the software and measurement techniques necessary for such an assessment. They will be prepared to use the topics covered in the course as risk assessment guidelines for new electromagnetic technologies.

none is required

EM PROPERTIES of TISSUES
Properties of tissues
Polarization mechanisms - counterions
Polarization mechanisms - interface
Polarization mechanisms - pol dipolar and Lorentz model
Tissue properties examples
LAB: MATLAB EM properties of tissues database and implementation Cole and Cole model
LAB: MATLAB mixture theory
ACCOMPANYING MECHANISMS and ANALYTIC DOSIMETRY.
Mechanisms induced fields
Analytical Dosimetry
NUMERICAL METHODS and NUMERICAL DOSIMETRY
FDTD method
FEM Method
Applications of numerical dosimetry
LAB: Using Software Sim4Lite SAR in a Prolate Ellipsoid
LAB: Using Software Sim4Lite SAR in an anthropomorphic model
PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS
Scientific Bases of the Standards
Protection Values of the Standards

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 in a serial fashion,
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 ability to use on cloud an academic license of Sim4lite
useful for the exercises.
Various digital technologies for teaching will be integrated as far as possible

Not mandatory but recommended

TWO PARTS that contribute equally to the final grade:

1) LOGBOOK of LAB experiences
2) An oral question drawn from the entire program.

Overall, the examination is designed to assess the level the student has reached in acquiring the skills described in the learning objectives, with particular reference to:
(a) understanding of the concepts conveyed during the lectures, not only from a theoretical point of view but also with reference to application problems;
(b) ability to learn and organize concepts;
(d) accuracy and precision of exposition.

Frequency properties of tissues
polarization from counterions
polarization by interface
Mechanisms of electromagnetic coupling in tissues
FDTD method
FEM method
RF standards
ELF standards

• EM Electrical Properties
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• Analytical and numerical Dosimetry
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• Health Protection Guideline
  • Books: pdf files downloadable from elearning