ENGINEERING METHODOLOGIES FOR MEDICINE AND SPORT
February 7-9 2024
1st ANNOUNCEMENT
MANDATORY DEADLINES
November 15th 2023: Authors, title, abstract due |
January 31st 2024: Papers in final form due |
April 30th 2024: Revised papers ready for publication |
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Materials
- Advanced biomaterials
- Biodegradable implants
- Additive manufacturing of prosthesis
- Surface design, treatments and functionalization
- Fabrication of bioreactors
Rehabilitation
- Design of biomechanical devices
- Development of new technologies and software
- Good practices, technology and domotics
- Rehabilitation and prevention
Medicine
- AI applications to medicine
- Biosensors
- Medical signal analysis
- Medical sensors
- Environmental detection and monitoring of
substances dangerous for health - Biomechanics
Sport
- Assessment of sport performance
- Sport activity as a diagnostic device
THE ATTENDANCE TO THE WORKSHOP IS FREE
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
- Giuseppe Annino
- Sergio Bernardini
- Andrea Böhme
- Vincenzo Bonaiuto
- Massimiliano Febbi
- Andreas Foitzik
- Luca Marin
- Roberto Montanari
- Maria Richetta
- Cristian Romagnoli
- Silvia Schintke
- Enrico M. Staderini
- Alessandra Varone
- Gianluca Verona Rinati
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- Francesca Campoli
- Lucio Caprioli
- Saeid Edriss
- Alessandra Palombi
THE PROGRAM
PhD Industrial Engineering
University Rome Tor Vergata
“ENGINEERING METHODOLOGIES FOR MEDICINE AND SPORT”
7, 8, 9 February 2024
Aula Leonardo – Area Ingegneria
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Via del Politecnico 1
Wednesday 7.02.2024 – Aula Leonardo
8.30 Registration
9.15 Welcome
Materials
Chairperson Alessandra Varone
9.30 R. Montanari, R. Narducci, A. Palombi, M. Richetta, A. Varone: Applications of LDHs to biomedicine: state of the art and future challenges.
10.00 E. Marin: From ancient remedies to modern contraptions: tracing the evolution of biocompatible materials.
10.15 A. Varone, A. Fabrizi, M. Peron, P. Ferro, R. Montanari, F. Berto, F. Bonollo: AZ31 Mg Alloy processed by Equal Channel Angular Pressing for bio-medical applications: the role of microstructure.
10.30 N. M. Gurramkonda, T. Bala Narsaiah: Synthesis of bio-inspired self-cleaning hydrophobic surfaces using ZnO nanoparticles.
10.45 A. Mezzi: Surface investigation of biomaterials by photoelectron spectroscopies.
11.00 Coffee break
Chairperson Alex Lanzutti
11.30 S. Schintke, S. del Rossi: Flexible nanocomposites for sensor applications.
12.00 A. Acquesta, P. Russo, T. Monetta: Surface engineering of magnesium alloys for the next generation of biodegradable devices.
12.15. T. Monetta, A. Acquesta: Designing the surface of medical devices
12.30 C. de Crescenzo, A. Fava, R. Montanari, A. Palombi, A. Varone: Mechanical spectroscopy of biocompatible metal alloys.
12.45 Lunch
Chairperson Maria Richetta
14.00 A. Marzola, L. Puggelli, M. Servi, F. Buonamici, M. Carfagni: Modular prosthesis design for additive manufacturing.
14.30 A. Fava, R. Montanari, T. Romano, A. Varone, M. Vedani: Novel degradable Zn-based alloys for biomedical applications.
14.45 M. Tocci, F. Cantaboni, P. Ginestra: Metallic lattice structures for prosthesis: applications and experimental characterization.
15.00 M.B. Abrami, M. Tocci, A. Pola: Perspective on the use of additive manufacturing for Nitinol biomedical devices.
15.15 M. Tatullo, G. Ambrogio, R. Chiesa, G. Palumbo, E. Cascardi, R.M. Marano, R. Ruggiero,
F. Paduano: Translational strategies to functionalize magnesium alloys with osteoinductive and antibacterial coatings. Preliminary in-vitro results.
15.30 T. Döhler, M. Hofmann, J. Neumann, R. Bochem, A. Böhme, A.H. Foitzik: Extending the variety of applications in micro electroplating by using the dog bone effect.
15.45 M.T. Hauschultz, M.H. Friedo, T. Döhler, A. Böhme, M. Richetta, A.H. Foitzik: Evaluation of the properties of SLM-printed lattice structures with a view to potential applications in medical prosthetics.
16.00 Coffee break
Chairperson Roberto Montanari
16.30 A. Lanzutti, F. Sordetti, M. Magnan, N. Picco, F. Michelon, F. Sciarretta, S. Roncari, C. Zanetti, W. Pennè, L. Fedrizzi: Effect of surface finish on fatigue properties of Ti gr.23 alloy produced by L-PBF and to be used for human implants.
17.00 M.H. Friedo, M.T. Hauschultz, T. Döhler, A. Böhme, M. Richetta, A.H. Foitzik: Material and feature-dependent injection moulds for medical products optimized via the capabilities of metal 3d printing.
17.15 A. Engels, L. Shopperly, L. Bruder, K. Bagci, A. Greiner, W. Ertel, M. Sittinger, J. Spinnen,
T. Dehne: SVEn – an economical open-source approach for syringe based direct ink writing of biomaterials comparable with bed slinger 3D printers.
Thursday 8.02.2024 – Aula Leonardo
Sports
Chairperson Bruno Ruscello
9.30 C.M. Verrelli, V. Bonaiuto: Cyclic human movements and time-harmonic structures: the role of the Golden Ratio.
10.00 L. Caprioli, F. Campoli, S. Edriss, E. Padua, C. Romagnoli, V. Bonaiuto, G. Annino: A DAQ System Suited for performances monitoring on flatwater olympic sprint Kayaking and Canoeing.
10.15 T. Caporaso, F. Esposito, M. Richetta, A. Lanzotti: Definition and evaluation of football specific technical skills: a systematic review.
10.30 E. Mainer-Pardos, S. Mahmoudzadeh Khalili, F.M. Clemente, H. Nobari, O. Kamis: The effects of resisted sprint training programs on vertical jump, linear sprint and change of direction speed in male soccer players: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
10.45 R.P. Rossi, M. Richetta, M. Esposito, B. Ruscello, G. Colucci: Biomechanical-postural assessment in motorsport.
11.00 Coffee break
Chairperson Vincenzo Bonaiuto
11.30 M. Porta, C. Filetti, A. Chiari, I. Leo, E. Padua, G. Briotti, G. Messina, W. Moalla, B. Ruscello: Relationship between velocity and muscular activity (measured by sEMG) in shuttle running: a pilot study.
12.00 D. Delgado Bueno: Sprint kayak propulsion and kinematic proportionality rules.
12.15 Nallagatla Venkateshwarlu, E. M. Staderini, N. Kumar Balne: Measurement of muscle flexibility and speed in sprinters following stretching applicability of a new Range of Motion Instrument.
12.30 A. Zanela, L. Caprioli, V. Bonaiuto: Integrative analysis of movement: AI-enhanced video and inertial sensors in sports context.
12.45 Lunch
Medicine
Chairperson Andreas Foitzik
14.00 C. Verona, A. Raso, G. Verona Rinati: Single crystal diamond-based microdosimeters for ion-beam therapy applications.
14.30 G. Verona Rinati, M. Marinelli, C. Verona: Novel diamond-based dosimetric systems for FLASH radiotherapy.
14.45 E. Cappa, A. Giovannelli, E. Martinelli, A. Mencattini, M. Minieri, A. Terrinoni, M. Pieri, S. Bernardini: Automated recognition of monoclonal components in serum immunofixation electrophoresis through AI modeling.
15.00 M. Basilicata, G. Bruno, S. Bernardini: The use of finite element analysis to study stress distribution on temporo-mandibular joints and teeth using mandibular advancement devices for obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
15.15 C. Beddies, G. Verona Rinati, M. Gelfusa, B. Eylert, S. Kubica: The necessity of secure IT infrastructures in healthcare through AI vulnerability analysis.
15.30 G. Renna, P. Leo, R. Nobile, M. Laurenziello, D. Ciavarella: Overview of Mini-screws in Orthodontics.
15.45 E.M. Staderini, S. Natale, S. Mugnaini, S. Gentili, A. Magrini: Muscle fatigue assessment with a new EMG zero-crossing signal analysis.
16.00 Coffeee break
Chairperson Massimiliano Febbi
16.30 A.H. Foitzik, R. Werner, C.H. Edel, V. Just, A. Böhme: Electronic speckle pattern interferometry for life science.
17.00 P. Massone, A. Angelucci, A. Aliverti: On the measurement of minute ventilation with wearable devices
17.15 A. Angelucci, A. Aliverti: A Wearable body sensor network for personal monitoring during daily life: technology and applications.
Friday 9.02.2024 – Aula Leonardo
Medicine
Chairperson Enrico Maria Staderini
9.30 M. Febbi, M. Vandoni, P. Patanè, S. Ballarin, V. Carnevale Pellino, A. Gatti, E. Caldarella, F. de Caro, L. Marin: Lower limb arthroplasty: effects of a tele-prehabilitation program with indirect electrostimulation. Feasibility study.
10.00 C. Cavallo, A. Gatti, V. Carnevale Pellino, A. Pirazzi, G. Panin, A. de Nunzio, M. Schmid, M. Vandoni: The effects of one month of lower limb powered exoskeleton gait training compared to the conventional gait training performed on treadmills in Multiple Sclerosis patients: a pilot study.
10.15 M. Ceccarelli, V. Ambrogi, A. Patirelis, M. Russo: A laboratory experimental characterization of surgical rib retraction.
10.30 V. Carnevale Pellino, A. Gatti, M. Vandoni, P. Patanè, M. Febbi, S. Ballarin, E. Caldarella, F. de Caro, L. Marin: Comparative efficacy of leg pneumatic compression and antithromboembolic exercise in managing lower limb edema after total hip arthroplasty. Feasibility trial.
10.45 R. Werner, P. Prosposito, A. Böhme, A.H. Foitzik: Conception of a new Hydrogen sensor on semiconductor basis.
11.00 Coffee break
Chairperson Gianluca Verona Rinati
11.30 E.M. Staderini, Kambampati: Cognitive and neurosensory skills assessment by the identification of the human-in-the-loop control function.
12.00 P.P. Moritz Heinrich, V. Skakun, A. Böhme, M.L. Di Vona, R. Pizzoferrato, A.H. Foitzik: Influence of a combined treatment process on sterilization performance in UV-C water disinfection.
12.15. B. Knie, V. Rocco, S. Kubica: Safe Integration of Artificial Intelligence into medical practices.
12.30 E. Nicolai, Y. Li, A. Valerio, A. Catini, C. Di Natale, R. Pizzoferrato: Quantitative detection of microplastics in water through real-time analysis of fluorescence signal.
12.45 N. Rutigliano, L. Martellucci, A. Puleio, P. Gaudio: Horizontal lidar environmental monitoring: from system design to experimental application.
13.00 Closure
Poster Session
The posters will be displayed for the whole length of the conference in the main hall.
They must be printed on A1 size paper (841 x 594 mm).
- L. Caprioli, F. Campoli, S. Edriss, E. Padua, C. Romagnoli, V. Bonaiuto, G. Annino: Effects of whole-body vibration on sports performance: a literature review.
- F. Campoli, V. Bonaiuto, L. Caprioli, S. Edriss, M. Panzarino, C. Romagnoli, G. Annino, E. Padua: The fat mass in elderly.
- F. Campoli, A. Iovane, A. Fabris, V. Francavilla, P. Proia, L. Caprioli, G. Annino, E. Padua,
G. Messina: Acute effects of nanotechnological devices for the muscle and joint pain treatment. - L. Caprioli, S. Materazzi, A. Castellani: An experimental attempt of a numerical assessment of mental performance in tennis: Egograms.
- M. Basilicata, C. De Crescenzo, R. Montanari, M. Richetta: Mechanical tests of biological materials. The case of dentine.
- M. Febbi, L. Marin, M. Vandoni, V. Carnevale Pellino, C. Cavallo, M. Chiodaroli, P. Patanè,
A. Gatti: Acute effects of Core activation exercises on spine alignment and balance of patients undergoing spine surgery. Feasibility study - L. Bottini, P. Patanè, M. Vandoni, A. Gatti, V. Carnevale Pellino, A. Pirazzi, M. Febbi, L. Marin: Comparison of two biofeedback interventions to support the running mechanics of the medium-long runner.
- S. Eichstedt: Decision making approaches in aviation and medicine.
- J.S. Kostova, M. Wellmann, J. Strauch, R. Pizzoferrato, A.H. Foitzik, A. Böhme: Development of a wearable device to integrate a skin moisture sensor.
- G. Secolo, C. Romagnoli, T. Dell’Amico, R. Ciobotaru, V. Francavilla, E. Padua, A. Iovane,
G. Messina: Manual rehabilitation therapy with stable Ozoiles in the professional tennis player. - M. Sileo: What Artificial Intelligence means for sports medicine.
- E.M. Staderini, S. Mugnaini, S. Gentili, A. Magrini: Smart wearable sensors for occupational medicine.
- S. Böhme, C.M. Kracht, M. Richetta, A. Böhme, A.H. Foitzik: Brackets fabrication by additive manufacturing process of modern digital orthodontic.
- S. Speck, C. Verona, A. Böhme, A.H. Foitzik: Development of new hydrogels for organ simulation.
- A. Böhme, J. Kostova, A.H. Foitzik: Development and manufacture of a multi-bench cultivator for bioreactors.
- C. Schattschneider, M. Müller, H. Jacobs, C. Sirena, A. Böhme, A.H. Foitzik: Innovative wastewater treatment: dismantling Naproxen with cavitation and plasma discharge.
- E.M. Staderini, S. Mugnaini, S. Gentili, A. Magrini: Heart rate analysis in workers under extreme heat environments.
Satellite workshop
Thursday 8.02.2024 – Aula Galileo
9.30 L. Molinaro – Sensor Medica: Spine 3D new technologies for spine assessment
10.00 D. Mazza – Sensor Medica: Technologies in Sports Rehabilitation from surgery to performance
10.30 M. Febbi – Fisioterapia Italia: New frontiers for physiotherapy profession
11.00 Coffee Break
11.30 S. Ballarin – I-Tech: Magnetotherapy Devices and Tele-rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare
12:00 Vaswani R.: Use of surface electromyography and inertial sensors to assess impact of kinesiophobia on movement in chronic low back pain patients: a research proposal
12.45 Lunch
14.00 – 17.00 I-Tech, Fisioterapia Italia: Practical Workshop
How to submit the final paper
the paper must be written using one of the following templates
Its length should be between a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 20 pages (Springer format) and has to be submitted trough Equinocs website available at the link Equinocs following these steps:
Create an Equinocs Account:
- Go to the section “Enter Service”
- Click on “Login” if already registered and skip to step 5, else click “Register”
- Fill the form and click on “Register”
- You will receive a link by email, follow this link to complete the activation of your account (check in spam if you didn’t get the email)
- Come back to the main page and click “Submit Now”
Submit the Paper:
How to reach the workshop location
By Plane
- The nearest airports are Rome Ciampino, located about 11km from the venue, and Rome Fiumicino “Leonardo Da Vinci” about 38km away.
- From the airport Rome Fiumicino, you can reach the venue by taxi services, or by train to the Termini railway station (and following the instruction reported below).
- From the airport Rome Ciampino, you can reach the venue by taxi services, or bus to the Anagnina bus station (and following the instruction reported below)
By Train
- If you are arriving by train, Roma Termini train station is the most convenient option.
- Public transportation from the train station will enable you to reach the workshop location:
By Bus
- Metro A from Termini station to Anagnina station (about 20 minutes, 15 stops)
BUS 20 or 20L from Anagnina station and get off the bus at the Cambridge stop (University of Roma Tor Vergata) (about 15 minutes, 8 stops)
The Engineering building is on the left of the road, you have to come down the stairs and there you will find the signs for the Aula Leonardo
By Car
- The address of the workshop location is:
Macroarea di Ingegneria – University of Roma Tor Vergata
Via del Politecnico, 1, 00133 Roma RM
Aula Leonardo
A large parking area is available on-site
Cross the parking area and reach the “Didattica” building where you will find the signs for the Aula Leonardo.
