April 9, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering – Politecnico di Milano
Alpha Room (Building 24)
Speakers: Thomas Martinoli | Beatrice Dal Luogo Pio
Contacts: phd-step@polimi.it
Sommario
Join us for the 7th seminar in our Meet the STEP-CHANGErs series, a platform showcasing the innovative research of PhD students in the Science, Technology, and Policy for Sustainable Change program. Each session explores cutting-edge sustainability challenges and solutions, offering insights into how emerging research shapes real-world systemic change. The seminars also provide a valuable networking opportunity, with an aperitif following each session.This session features two exciting talks.
Automatic Urban Tree Inventory Generation from Very High Resolution Multispectral Satellite Imagery via Point-Supervised Deep Learning
Thomas Martinoli
Urban trees are essential for climate-resilient cities, yet their functional value is often simplified in planning. Current ecosystem service assessments frequently evaluate vegetation without integrating the physiological stressors produced by the urban environment. This research develops a mechanistic, individual-based modeling framework to bridge the gap between biological growth and service provision. By coupling decadal growth with high-frequency hydrological dynamics, the approach captures physiological responses to climate forcing. The findings advocate for a shift toward performance-based planning, emphasizing the preservation of mature assets and site-specific conditions for resilient ecosystem accounting.
Designing a Path to Reduce Water Pollution from the Textile Lifecycle: a Cross-Value-Chain Exploration
Beatrice Dal Luogo Pio
Microplastics released from garments pose a complex challenge to society and environment. The scope of my research is to mitigate the environmental pollution caused by the release of plastic microfibers from garments to water and air during their entire lifecycle. These contaminants pose a global concern due to their persistence and ubiquity, moreover they act as carriers for toxic chemicals and pathogens. Despite the growing interest in the topic, up to now there are not policies in place addressed to microplastics unintentionally release from textiles. This study aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the flows of fibers in the textile lifecycle and to support the design of sustainable technologies and solutions to mitigate their release.
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