christian vergara

Post-Doctoral Students and Research Fellows:

  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. Stella. Topic of the research: Computational blood dynamics in arteriovenous fistulae. Funded by Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, Switzerland. July 2017 - October 2018.
  4. S. Zonca. Topic of the research: Unfitted numerical methods for fluid-structure interaction with application to valve dynamics. February 2018 - February 2019
  5. E. Criseo. Topic of the research: Computationl prediction of cardiac perfusion. Funded by CONCERTO project. July 2023 - June 2025

PhD Thesis advisor:

  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. Topic of the research: Image-based numerical modeling of ventricular blood dynamics in presence of rigurgitant mitral valve. Ph.D in Cardiovascular Sciences, Universita' di Verona. Other advisor: G.B. Luciani. October 2020 - March 2024.
  10. F. Renzi. Topic of the research: Right ventricular hemodynamics: models and applications. Ph.D in Cardiovascular Sciences, Universita' di Verona. Other advisor: G.B. Luciani. October 2021 - October 2024.
  11. G. Montino Pelgi. Topic of the research: Modeling cardiac perfusion for clinical purposed. Ph.D in Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Bracco s.r.l, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, and CNR. November 2022 - onwards.
  12. L. Crugnola. Topic of the research: Study of hemodynamics to assess TAVI degeneration. Ph.D in Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. In collaboration with Centro Cardiologico Monzino. November 2022 - onwards.
  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.

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

PhD Thesis co-advisor:

  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

MSc Thesis advisor:

  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

BSc Thesis advisor:

  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

Thesis co-advisor:

  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