christian vergara

Supervisor of Post-Doctoral Students:

  1. M. Pozzoli, Universita' degli Studi di Bergamo. Title of the research: Numerical methods for the fluid-structure interaction problem in computational haemodynamics. January - December, 2012.
  2. M. Landajuela, MOX, Dipartimento di Matematica, Politecnico di Milano. Topic of the research: Electrical activity of the ventricles and clinical applications. April 2016 - April 2018.
  3. S. Zonca. Topic of the research: Unfitted numerical methods for fluid-structure interaction with application to valve dynamics. February 2018 - February 2019.
  4. F. Renzi. Topic of the research: Scientific Machine Learning for Fluid-Structure interaction problems. Starting: November 2024.

Advisor of PhD Theses:

  1. M. Pozzoli, Efficient partitioned algorithms for the solution of fluid-structure interaction problems in haemodynamics , Ph.D. in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2009-2012. Other advisor: F. Nobile pdf
  2. S. Palamara, Numerical approximation of the electrical activity in the left ventricle with the inclusion of Purkinje fibers , Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering - Politecnico di Milano, 2012-2015. Other advisor: A. Quarteroni pdf
  3. M. Lancellotti, Large Eddy simulations in haemodynamics: models and applications, Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering - Politecnico di Milano, 2013-2016. Other advisor: A. Quarteroni. pdf
  4. B. Guerciotti, Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano. Topic of the thesis: Numerical modelling and simulations of coronary by-passes, November 2014 - January 2017. In collaboration with Ospedale Sacco, Milan.
  5. S. Zonca, Unfitted numerical methods for fluid-structure interaction arising between an incompressible fluid and an immersed thick structure, Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2014-2017. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  6. S. Pozzi. Image-based fluid-structure interaction mathematical models for the simulation of atherosclerosis, Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2017-2020. pdf
  7. M. Martinolli. Numerical Solution of Fluid-Structure Interaction Arising in Blood Pumps Based on Wave Membranes Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Corwave, Paris. 2018-2021.
  8. S. Stella. Data-driven mathematical and numerical models for the ventricular electromechanics with application to cardiac resynchronization therapy. Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano. 2018-2021. pdf
  9. L. Bennati. Image-based numerical modeling of blood dynamics in presence of regurgitant and repaired mitral valve . Ph.D in Cardiovascular Sciences, Universita' di Verona. Other advisor: G.B. Luciani. October 2020 - March 2024. pdf
  10. F. Renzi. Reconstruction of geometry and motion of the right heart for detailed computational haemodynamics . Ph.D in Surgical and Cardiovascular Sciences, Universita' di Verona. Other advisor: G.B. Luciani. October 2021 - October 2024. pdf
  11. G. Montino Pelagi. Cardiac perfusion modelling to support clinical practice in coronary artery disease. Ph.D in Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Bracco Imaging s.p.a, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, and CNR. November 2022 - October 2025. pdf
  12. L. Crugnola. Personalized computational study of hemodynamics in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: assessment of long-term degeneration. Ph.D in Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Centro Cardiologico Monzino. November 2022 - October 2025. pdf
  13. F. Duca. Topic of the research: Computational study of TEVAR preoperative conditions in the ascending and thoracic aorta. Ph.D in Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Policlinico di Milano. Other advisor: F. Migliavacca. November 2023 - onwards.
  14. A. Corda. Topic of the research: Computational study of the influence of miocardial ischaemia on arrhytmogenesis. Ph.D in Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Centro Cardiologico Monzino. December 2023 - onwards.
  15. E. Xhelo. Topic of the research: Right ventricular hemodynamics: applications to case of clinical interest. Ph.D in Surgical and Cardiovascular Sciences, Universita' di Verona. Other advisor: G.B. Luciani. October 2024 - October 2027.

Supervisor of Post Lauream Research Fellows:

  1. S. Stella. Topic of the research: Computational blood dynamics in arteriovenous fistulae. Funded by Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, Switzerland. July 2017 - October 2018.
  2. F. Marcinno'. Topic of the research: Computational blood dynamics in arteriovenous fistulae. Funded by Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, Switzerland. July 2017 - October 2018.
  3. E. Criseo. Topic of the research: Computationl prediction of cardiac perfusion. Funded by CONCERTO project. July 2023 - June 2025
  4. V. Cusumano. Topic of the research: Computationl prediction of cardiac perfusion. Funded by CONCERTO project. July 2023 - June 2025

Co-Advisor of PhD Theses:

  1. S. Di Gregorio. A multi-physics mathematical and numerical model for the simulation of myocardial perfusion, Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2017-2020. Advisor: A. Quarteroni. Other co-advisor: P. Zunino. pdf
  2. R. Piersanti. Mathematical and Numerical Modeling of Cardiac Fiber Generation and Electromechanical Function: Towards a Realistic Simulation of the Whole Heart. Ph.D in Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering, Dipartimento di Matematica, Politecnico di Milano. Advisor: A. Quarteroni. Other co-advisor: L. Dede'. 2018-2021. pdf

Advisor of MSc Theses:

  1. M. Pozzoli - Simulazioni numeriche per l'interazione fluido-struttura in emodinamica computazionale - MSc in Mathematical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Accademic year '07-'08. Other advisor: F. Nobile. pdf
  2. C. Cali' - Superifici di suddivisione per la progettazione assistita al calcolatore: aspetti analitici, implementazione e studio di fattibilita' - MSc in Information Engineering - Universita' degli Studi di Bergamo - Accademic year '09-'10.pdf
  3. P. Ghilardi - Computational solution of fluid-structure interaction in human carotids: A comparison before and after the plaque removal - MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Universita' degli Studi di Bergamo - Accademic year '11-'12.pdf
  4. M. Lancellotti - Numerical Computations of Deflated Vascular Geometries for Fluid-Structure Interaction in Haemodynamics - MSc in Aerospacial Engineering - Universit\'a degli Studi di Napoli - Accademic year '11-'12. Other advisor: S. De Rosa pdf
  5. D. Bonomi - Numerical study of the influence of aortic valve leaflets in the fluid-dynamics in ascending aorta , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Accademic year '12-'13. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  6. E. Orso - Analisi computazionale dell'interazione fluido-struttura in aorta ascendente con valvola aortica stentless, MSc in Biomedial Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Accademic year '12-'13. Other advisor: P. Antonietti. pdf
  7. B. Guerciotti - Computational comparison of haemodynamics in carotid arteries before and after endarterectomy, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '13-'14. pdf
  8. D. Le Van - Fluid Dynamics in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Large Eddy Simulation and Backflow Stabilization, MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '15-'16. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  9. S. Stella - Computational study of the influence of the pressure guide wire on the coronary pressure MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '16-'17. Other advisor: G. Rosatti. pdf
  10. A. Tecchio - Pressure variations in real stenotic coronaries: a computational study MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '16-'17. Other advisor: G. Rosatti. pdf
  11. L. Magri' - Analisi computazionale degli effetti di flusso elicoidale in aorta ascendente , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '15-'16 pdf
  12. V. Carini - A computational fluid structure interaction study in internal jugular veins subjected to gravity, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '16-'17 pdf
  13. M. Zerbini - Fractional Flow Reserve estimation in stenotic coronaries: a computational study of the influence of the pressure guidewire, MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '17-'18. Other advisor: G. Rosatti. pdf
  14. R. Piersanti - Turbulence Large Eddy Simulations in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, MSc in Physics, Universita' degli Studi di Parma, Academic year '16-'17. Other advisor: A. Aimi, L. Dede', L. Romano', L. Valdettaro. pdf
  15. P. Pretti - A computational study of the effect of the guide wire on the pressure drop in coronary stenosis, MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '17-'18. Other advisor: G. Rosatti. pdf
  16. F. Stagni - Studio computazionale dell'influenza della fluidodinamica sulla crescita di aneurismi addominali , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '17-'18 pdf
  17. G. Piazzoli - Endovascular Abdominal Aneurysm Repair outcomes: image-based analysis of stent-graft displacements and computational fluid-dynamics, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '17-'18 pdf
  18. G. Sambataro - Optimized Schwarz methods for spherical interfaces with application to fluid-structure interaction, MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '18-'19 pdf
  19. M. Marongiu - Numerical study on the influence of Stretch Activated Channels in cardiac electromechanics, MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '18-'19 pdf
  20. E. Pretalli - Intraluminal thrombus growth rate in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: image-based analysis from computational fluid dynamics, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '18-'19 pdf
  21. G. Sergi - A computational study of hemodynamics in coronary trees affected by stenosis, MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '18-'19. Other advisor: G. Rosatti. pdf
  22. E. Milani - Emodinamica del fegato: studio computazionale in modelli reali del distretto portale, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '18-'19 pdf
  23. A. Lucca - Computational FFR estimation in stable coronary artery disease with 1D and 3D models, MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '18-'19. Other advisors: L. Fraccarollo, L.O. Muller. pdf
  24. A. Artoni - Discontinuous Galerkin methods for the Poisson problem on polyhedral meshes, MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '18-'19. Other advisor: P. Antonietti. pdf
  25. L. Bennati - A computational fluid structure interaction study in the carotids in presence of atherosclerotic plaque, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '18-'19 pdf
  26. G. Pase - An Image-based Computational Hemodynamic Study of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, MSc in Mathematics, Universita' degli Studi di Trento, Academic year '19-'20 pdf
  27. G. Montino-Pelagi - Numerical modeling for the estimation of stress-CT maps of myocardial blood flow, MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '19-'20. pdf
  28. G. Marziali - Mathematical modeling and numerical approximation of atherosclerosis, MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '19-'20. pdf
  29. F. Marcinno' - A Computational study of blood dynamics in the pulmonary arteries, MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '20-'21. pdf
  30. R. Polidori, F. Renzi - Analisi computazionale in valvole transcatetere aortiche tramite modellazione di interazione fluido - struttura , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '20-'21. pdf
  31. P. Vitullo - An image-based computational hemodynamics analysis of systolic obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '20-'21. pdf
  32. A. Giannice - A computational fluid structure interaction study of the aorta in presence of thoracic aortic aneurysm , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '20-'21. pdf
  33. S. Dacatra - Computational study of the hemodynamics in healthy and diseased pulmonary arteries , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '20-'21. pdf
  34. M. Geraint Gabriel- A Loosely-Coupled Scheme for Cardiac Electro Fluid Structure Interaction , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '20-'21. pdf
  35. L. Crugnola- Mathematical and numerical coupled models for aortic hemodynamics and cardiac perfusion , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  36. E. Capuano - Calibration of a cardiac electromechanics model in view of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  37. A. Messina - Coupling between 3D hemodynamics and reduced immersed valve dynamics for the pulmonary circulation , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  38. S. Fornara - Optimization study of cardiac resynchronization therapy by means of a calibrated electromechanics computational model , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  39. A. Castorio & B. Loretoni - Modello computazionale di interazione fluido-struttura per l'analisi della degenerazione di impianti TAVI , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  40. E. Criseo - Computational hemodynamics for pulmonary valve replacement by means of a reduced Fluid-Structure Interaction model , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  41. F. Duca - Generazione semi-automatica della rete di Purkinje e simulazioni dell’attivitá elettrica ventricolare , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  42. G. Gnolfi - Computational techniques for cardiac atrial fibres generation and influence on myocardial electrophysiology , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  43. C. Innocenti - Fluid-Structure Interaction computational study of blood forces in the thoracic aorta in presence of aneurysms , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  44. D. Signorile - Studio computazionale della fluidodinamica nel cuore sinistro in presenza di valvola mitrale da imaging MR dinamico , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '21-'22. pdf
  45. C. Lanella - Numerical comparison of Monodomain and Eikonal models for atrial and ventricular activation in cardiac electrophysiology , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  46. A. Corda - Computational analysis of the effects of acute coronary ischemia on cardiac electrophysiology , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  47. R. Iordache - A Computational Study of Bypass Graft Treatments for Left Main Coronary Artery , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  48. C. Gallenda - Reconstruction of right ventricle morphology and displacements by merging time resolved MRI series , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  49. A. Crispino - Image based cardiac blood dynamics in presence of papillary muscles and chordae tendineae , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  50. F. Valentini - Numerical modelling of cardiac hemodynamics with application to aortic valve implantation , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  51. C. Faitini - Fluid-structure interaction computational study in thoracic aortic aneurysm scenarios , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '22-'23. pdf
  52. V. Locatelli - A personalized 3D electromechanical model to assess virtual scenarios of biventricular pacing , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '23-'24. pdf
  53. S. Brunati - Numerical Modeling of the Purkinje-Muscle Coupled Propagation in Cardiac Electrophysiology , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '23-'24. pdf
  54. V. Cusumano - Computational study of the ventricular electromechanical activity including the purkinje system , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '23-'24. pdf
  55. E. Fortini - Analisi computazionale dell'emodinamica in impianti transcatetere della valvola aortica , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '23-'24. pdf
  56. B. Minicozzi - Calibration of a computational model for cardiac perfusion for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '23-'24. pdf
  57. E. Da Pozzo - A computational study of cardiac electrophysiology in hypertrophic ventricles , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '23-'24. pdf
  58. S. Tavarone - Fluid-Structure Interaction computational study in thoracic aortic aneurysms in view of relevant treatments' previsions , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '24-'25. pdf
  59. F. Ferri - A Computational Study Based on a 3D Electromechanical Cardiac Model for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Optimization , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '24-'25. pdf
  60. R. Crispo - Numerical Analysis of Loosely Coupled Schemes for Fluid-Structure Interaction in presence of Large Added-Mass Effects , MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '24-'25. In collaboration with INRIA, Paris. Other advisor: M. Fernandez. pdf
  61. M. Basso - Mathematical modeling of biofilm growth: effects of hydrodynamic transport and pattern formation , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '25-'26. In collaboration with UPC, Barcelona. Other advisor: F. Capuano. pdf
  62. A. Dorato - Computational Analysis of Cardiac Reentry Vulnerability Based on Repolarization Phase , MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '25-'26. pdf

Advisor of BSc Theses:

  1. A. Galeazzi - Modellazione matematica del sistema venoso delle gambe umane - BSc in Mathematical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Accademic year '07-'08. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  2. A. Mencarelli, A. Meschini - Modelli di interazione fluido-membrana e applicazioni in ambito aerodinamico - BSc in Aerospace Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Accademic year '08-'09. Other advisor: M. Verani. pdf
  3. G. Sandrini - Modellazione matematica del sistema venoso degli arti inferiori - BSc in Mathematical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Accademic year '08-'09. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  4. M. Beccaria, M. Haile - Modellazione matematica numerica dell'operazione Fontan assistita - BSc in Mathematical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Accademic year '09-'10. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  5. C. Fiorini, F. Gasperoni - Modellazione matematico-numerica del sistema venoso cerebrale e degli arti inferiori , BSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Accademic year '11-'12. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  6. S. Savare' - Studio computazionale di ottimizzazione della stimolazione nella terapia di risincronizzazione cardiaca, BSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '13-'14. Other advisor: L. Formaggia. pdf
  7. F. Filippini - Studio basato su immagini mediche dell'evoluzione geometrica di un aneurisma dell'aorta addominale in seguito a trattamento endovascolare , BSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '16-'17 pdf
  8. L. Masetti - Stima della permeabilita' nel modello multicompartimentale di darcy per la perfusione cardiaca , BSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Academic year '17-'18 pdf

Co-advisor of MSc/BSc Theses:

  1. T. Passerini - Modelli multiscala per il sistema circolatorio: accoppiamento numerico di modelli tridimensionali e monodimensionali - MSc in Biomedical engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Advisor: A. Veneziani - Accademic year '04-'05. pdf
  2. A. Costa - Modellazione numerica di distretti venosi a partire da modelli matematici monodimensionali - MSc in Biomedical engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Advisor: A. Veneziani - Accademic year '05-'06. pdf
  3. S. Carcano, M. Cogliati - Modelli ed algoritmi per lo studio dell'interazione fluido-struttura in emodinamica - BSc in Mathematical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Advisor: F. Nobile - Accademic year '06-'07. pdf
  4. A. Bugada - Modellazione monodimensionale di vasi sanguigni con effusione laterale - BSc in Mathematical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano - Advisor: L. Formaggia - Accademic year '07-'08. pdf
  5. S. Merelli - Studio dell'emodinamica nell' aorta ascendente in pazienti con valvola aortica bicuspide - BSc in Informatic Engineering - University of Bergamo - Advisor: A. Remuzzi, other co-advisor: L. Antiga - Accademic year '08-'09. pdf
  6. G. Scuderi - Numerical study of the coupling between heterogeneous models in computational haemodynamics - MSc in Mathematics - Universit\`a di Milano Bicocca - Academic year '10-'11 - Advisors: A. Russo and L. Formaggia. pdf