Politecnico di Torino

Philosophical and Ethical Supplements: Dialogue Duality and Intersystemic Relations — CEI Framework

This contribution brings together philosophical and ethical considerations within the CEI (Centro Energetico Individuale) Framework, extending the discussion of intersystemic relations, system recognizability, and the possible forms of interaction between biological and artificia...

Large-Format Additive Manufacturing for Marine Renewable Energy: A Strategic R&I Agenda and Roadmap

The marine and offshore industry is under unprecedented pressure to deliver efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) systems, particularly Wave Energy Converters (WECs) and Tidal Energy Devices (TEDs). Traditional manufacturing method...

Physical Parameters Influencing the Rate of Subretinal Injection: A Microfluidic Analysis

Purpose: Subretinal injection during vitrectomy has become an important technique owing to the growing number of cell and gene therapy trials for retinal disease. Reducing the injection rate can mitigate trauma or shear forces on the retinal pigment epithelium, yet many surgeons...

A Machine Learning Framework for Objective Definition and Projection of Meteorological Seasons: An Application to the Indian Subcontinent

Abstract Meteorological seasons are typically defined through fixed calendar intervals or region‐specific thresholds, yet such approaches fail to capture the actual variability of the annual cycle. Here we present a machine learning framework that objectively detects meteorologic...

Biomechanical stabilization of the keratoconic cornea: a review of current therapeutic strategies

Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectatic disorder characterized by stromal thinning and biomechanical weakening of the cornea, leading to progressive corneal protrusion and visual impairment. Therapeutic strategies have evolved from visual correction toward approaches specifi...

Accurately Probing [Fe(CN)6] Defects in Prussian Blue Analogues

Abstract Prussian blue analogues AxM[Fe(CN)6]1–y·zH2O (A = Na, K, M = Fe, Mn) possess a rich crystal chemistry that allows their use as insertion materials for batteries, water treatment, and smart windows, among others, applications. Despite being simple in appearance, their syn...

Excitonic Physics in Emerging 2D Semiconductors: A First-Principles Many-Body Perspective from Photodetection to Solar Energy Conversion

Abstract Chemically and structurally diverse two-dimensional semiconductors exhibit a broad range of excitonic and optical phenomena that have direct implications for optoelectronic functionality. We examine these materials from a first-principles many-body perspective, emphasizi...

Simulation-based design and preliminary controller-level assessment of the real-time control logic of a proposed multimodal vibrotactile navigation belt

Wearable assistive technologies for blind and visually impaired users require discreet feedback channels that do not rely primarily on continuous auditory output. This study presents a simulation-based proof of concept focused on the controller logic of a proposed multimodal vibr...

The Rating Test — Methodology, Theoretical Foundations, and Original Dialogue — CEI Framework

This work presents the Rating Test within the CEI (Centro Energetico Individuale) Framework through three complementary documents: the test methodology, its possible connections with the theoretical foundations of the Framework, and selected excerpts from the original dialogue ac...

Who Is Afraid of ChatGPT? A Natural Experiment on the Effect of ChatGPT Release on Labour-Market Concerns

The public release of ChatGPT on November 30th, 2022 revived the public debate on technological change and, particularly, on its impact on the labour market. Despite the sudden growth in AI salience after the launch of the new chatbot, to our knowledge, no empirical investigation...

What do we mean by innovation in urban regeneration? Leveraging youth engagement for intergenerational dialogue

Purpose This article redefines innovation in urban regeneration as a systemic, educational process rather than purely a technological pursuit. It examines how participatory, youth-engaged approaches – like co-design, citizen science, service learning and multi-criteria decision a...

Operationalizing resilience for sustainable infrastructure governance across the life cycle

Abstract Sustainability and resilience expectations for infrastructure are escalating faster than the regulatory frameworks meant to deliver them. This mismatch is most acute for ageing critical infrastructure. Yet, adaptation decisions remain fragmented because resilience and su...

International organizations’ role in domestic public sector digitalization: a proposal for a typology examining directions and instruments of influence

This article examines how international organizations (IOs) contribute to orienting public sector digitalization by analyzing the directions and instruments through which they influence domestic reforms. Building on the literature on policy rationales, it develops a multidimensio...

Advanced background removal methods in single molecule localization microscopy using scattering networks and SVD

Accurate background estimation is a key challenge in single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM), as it directly affects the quality of molecular localization and sample reconstruction. A coarse separation between background and relevant signal can often be obtained by contras...

From Virtual Synchronous Machine to Virtual Synchronous Compensator: Enhancing Stability for Grid-Forming Inverters

Tutorial "From Virtual Synchronous Machine to Virtual Synchronous Compensator: Enhancing Stability for Grid-Forming Inverters" held at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2026.

From Virtual Synchronous Machine to Virtual Synchronous Compensator: Enhancing Stability for Grid-Forming Inverters

Tutorial "From Virtual Synchronous Machine to Virtual Synchronous Compensator: Enhancing Stability for Grid-Forming Inverters" held at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2026.

Fatigue crack growth analysis using a coupled approach of 3D peridynamics and 1D high-order refined elements

To efficiently simulate 3D fatigue crack nucleation and growth, this paper incorporates a peridynamic (PD) fatigue model into a coupled local/non-local computational framework. In the critical damage zone, fatigue degradation is described by a 3D bond-based PD model equipped with...

A Neuro-Symbolic Framework for LLM-Driven Task Planning and Execution in Industrial Assembly

This paper proposes a neuro-symbolic framework that combines large language model (LLM)-driven task planning with formal symbolic verification and reactive Behavior Tree execution to support high-precision operations in industrial assembly. While Large Language Models (LLMs) demo...

Climate Knowledge in Large Language Models

Abstract Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly deployed for climate-related applications, where understanding internal climatological knowledge is important for assessing their reliability. Despite growing adoption, the capacity of LLMs to recall climate normals from para...

MicroRNAs as dynamic processors: from thresholding to temporal decoding

MicroRNAs are central regulators of gene expression. Traditionally viewed as static repressors of protein output, their regulatory role is increasingly recognized as inherently dynamic. In living systems, gene regulation unfolds far from equilibrium, where signals fluctuate over...