GIMC SIMAI Young 2026

Session

MS09+MS12 - Advances and Open Problems in CFD and FSI for Bioengineering Applications

4 Jun 2026, 11:15

Pisa

173. Patient-Specific CFD versus Fluid–Structure Interaction Models of the Carotid Bifurcation

Mariachiara Arminio (Politecnico di Torino)

04/06/2026, 11:15

MS09 - Advances and Open Problems in CFD and FSI for Bioengineering Applications

Atherosclerosis is a lipid-driven chronic inflammatory disease representing a leading cause of death globally, with plaques preferentially forming in regions of complex blood flow patterns, such as arterial bifurcations, bends, and branches. The role of local hemodynamics in atherosclerosis at the carotid bifurcation has been the subject of study by computational fluid dynamics (CFD)...

76. Immersed Boundary Method for Mitral Valve Modelling

Sarah Donaldson (University of Glasgow)

04/06/2026, 11:30

MS09 - Advances and Open Problems in CFD and FSI for Bioengineering Applications

Mathematical and computational models of the heart offer insights into cardiac function that cannot be captured directly by medical imaging alone. Such models can inform patient-specific treatment planning, playing a central role in precision medicine. The mitral valve (MV) plays a important role in the cardiac function, regulating blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. It is...

79. 1-D CFD Model of Arterial Haemodynamics with Profunda Femoris Collateral Pathway: A Case Study in Lower-Limb Peripheral Artery Disease

Mia Wan (King's College London)

04/06/2026, 11:45

MS09 - Advances and Open Problems in CFD and FSI for Bioengineering Applications

Introduction: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models are widely used to study haemodynamics in the cardiovascular system. One-dimensional (1-D) CFD models provide an efficient framework for simulating pulse wave propagation in large arterial networks and generating in silico datasets for physiological analysis. In peripheral artery disease (PAD), arterial stenoses reduce blood supply to...

95. Predicting post-TEVAR endoleaks: a pre-operative hemodynamic risk factor from patient-specific Fluid-Structure Interaction simulations

Francesca Duca (Labs - Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica - Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy)

04/06/2026, 12:00

MS09 - Advances and Open Problems in CFD and FSI for Bioengineering Applications

Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of Thoracic Aorta (TA) pathologies, such as Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA). Computational simulations can provide valuable insights into TEVAR outcomes and complications (e.g., endoleaks) prior to surgery, making them a useful tool in the procedural planning. In this context, we develop a...

96. Flexural Properties of Bone-Inspired Composite Structures Fabricated via Polyjet Technology

Matteo Sestini (Università di Pisa)

04/06/2026, 12:15

MS12 - Computational Mechanics of Bioinspired Materials

Bio-inspired composite architectures offer promising strategies to achieve a favourable trade-off between stiffness and energy absorption in engineered materials. Bone represents a paradigmatic example, where hierarchical organization and compliant–stiff interfaces contribute to complex deformation mechanisms under mechanical loading. In this work, the mechanical role of stiff interlayers...

89. The Calliope Project and the Proposal of a Stress-Informed Approach for Upper-Limb Prosthesis Design

Lorenzo Romanelli (University of Trento)

04/06/2026, 12:30

MS12 - Computational Mechanics of Bioinspired Materials

The development of next-generation upper-limb prostheses requires a patient-centered approach that prioritizes comfort, functionality, and anatomical integration. Traditional fabrication methods involve multiple manual steps and require the physical presence of the amputee. In contrast, advances in 3D printing now enable the production of lattice structures that provide an excellent balance of...