January 2025
Outdoor Visit to Roman and Medieval Milan, Visit to “Museo de Cenacolo Vinciano”, UNESCO WHS
Participants took part in a guided tour of Milan, exploring key historical sites showcasing the city's evolution from the Roman era to the Middle Ages. The visit provided insights into urban conservation challenges and adaptive reuse strategies. A highlight was the visit to the Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano, where attendees viewed Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and discussed the conservation efforts behind this UNESCO-listed masterpiece. This outdoor session complemented the keynote lecture, offering a firsthand look at architectural conservation in practice...
Keynote Address
In this keynote address, Prof. Stefano Della Torre will share insights into architectural preservation and planning in heritage cities, drawing from his extensive expertise as the Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Architectural Preservation at Politecnico di Milano, Mantova Campus.
Staff Exchange, CUT team members visited Milano (WP4)
CUT Staff Exchanges (SE4) took place in POLIMI between 23-24 January 2025. During this 2-day event, CUT staff had the opportunity to take outdoor to roman and medieval Milan and POLIMI campus. This event is part of the ENGINEER project, focusing on innovative research in civil engineering and geomatics for heritage conservation. The exchange provides a platform for knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the exploration of best practices in architectural preservation and heritage management.
Hands-on Session: Analyzing Spatial Data Using “R” Free Software
In this hands-on session, Alessandra Menafoglio will guide participants through practical exercises on analyzing spatial data using the "R" programming language. Known for its powerful statistical analysis capabilities, R will be used to explore and process spatial data, making it accessible even for those new to data analysis.
Lecture: Statistical Learning from Complex Spatial Data
In this lecture, Alessandra Menafoglio, Associate Professor in Mathematics at Politecnico di Milano, will provide an in-depth discussion on statistical learning techniques used to analyze complex spatial data. The lecture will cover methods for extracting patterns, building models, and interpreting data in the context of spatial phenomena.
Hands-on Session on Collaborative Mapping
In this interactive session, Quang Huy Nguyen, a Research Fellow at Politecnico di Milano, will guide participants through collaborative mapping techniques. This hands-on activity will emphasize the importance of public participation in mapping efforts, as well as how open geo-data can be used to enhance collaboration among stakeholders in urban planning and environmental management.
Lecture Part II: Cubesats in Earth Observation for Sustainable Cities and Communities
This lecture will focus on the role of CubeSats, small satellites designed for Earth observation, in supporting sustainable urban development and communities. Prof. Brovelli will explore how these technologies provide affordable, high-resolution data critical for monitoring urban expansion, environmental changes, and resource management.
Lecture Part I: GEO AI in Support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
In this session, Prof. Maria Brovelli will discuss the application of GEO AI in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The lecture will explore how geo-spatial technologies and artificial intelligence intersect to address global challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and resource management.December 2024
