Bioelectromagnetic Interaction I

Course objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. Knowledge of the methodological instruments and of the fundamental topics related to bioelectromagnetism (interaction of EM fields with molecular structures, EM techniques to evaluate fields induced on cellular compartments, quantitative evaluation of electromagnetic action on membranes and cellular channels, integrated models of cellular behaviour), issues that represent the ground for analysing and testing new therapeutic and diagnostic techniques. CAPABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. Ability in the processing of the bioelectromagnetic modelling in an application-oriented viewpoint, in order to predict the specific phenomena related to the use of the electromagnetic fields in therapy and diagnostic. MAKING AUTONOMOUS JUDGEMENTS. Valid potential of critical analysis on the fundamental applicative issues related to the use of the electromagnetic fields in therapy and diagnosis. COMMUNICATE SKILLS. Acquisition of good awareness for the dissemination of the scientific and technical knowledges in bioelectromagnetics. LEARNING SKILLS. Gradual achievement and extension of a deep knowledge level useful for the education of a professional figure expert in using EM exposure of humans to develop diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

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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.
Lesson mode
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
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
  • CourseElectronics Engineering
  • CurriculumIngegneria Elettronica (percorso valido anche ai fini del conseguimento del doppio titolo italo-statunitense o italo-francese)
  • Year1st year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDING-INF/02
  • CFU6