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2nd International Workshop on Engineering Methodologies for Medicine and Sport (EMMS 2026)

University of Rome Tor Vergata — February 18–20, 2026

Where Research Meets Racing: The Scuderia Tor Vergata Experience

The Scuderia Tor Vergata, the Formula Student team of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, has long been a space where theory meets application — where students transform engineering knowledge into tangible prototypes capable of competing on international tracks.

Dalla simulazione alla realtà: “Advanced Product Design and Optimization using FEM – APD_FEM”

L’Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata presenta il corso “Advanced Product Design and Optimization using FEM – APD_FEM”, un percorso formativo avanzato dedicato alla progettazione e all’ottimizzazione dei prodotti mediante il metodo degli elementi finiti (FEM). Il corso nasce con l’obiettivo di riunire nella stessa aula professionisti d’azienda, laureandi, neolaureati magistrali e dottorandi di ricerca, offrendo un’occasione unica di confronto su tematiche di frontiera nel campo della progettazione meccanica e strutturale. Attraverso lezioni teoriche e un project work applicativo, i partecipanti potranno approfondire gli strumenti e le metodologie più avanzate per l’analisi e l’ottimizzazione di sistemi complessi, integrando competenze accademiche e industriali.

Prof. Marco Biancolini to Present at the ANSYS EMEA Transportation Summit 2025

rbfLAB is proud to announce the participation of Prof. Marco Evangelos Biancolini, Associate Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, at the upcoming Ansys EMEA Transportation Summit and LS-DYNA User Conference 2025.

New Publication: Computational Simulation of Shape-Memory Polymer Structures via Finite Elements and Mesh Morphing

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest work in Smart Materials and Structures:

Aeroelastic Characterization of the VEGA C Launch Vehicle under Ground Wind Loads: EUCASS 2025 Presentation Now Available

The presentation “Dynamic Response of the VEGA C Launch Vehicle Subjected to Wind Effect on Ground”, delivered at EUCASS 2025, is now available for download. This work represents the outcome of a collaboration between AVIO, RBF Morph, and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and addresses a critical aspect of launch vehicle safety and performance evaluation: the aeroelastic behavior of the VEGA C launcher exposed to wind loading during ground operations.

rbfLAB at the 54th AIAS Conference

rbfLAB will participate in the 54th Annual AIAS Conference (Italian Association for Stress Analysis), scheduled to take place from 3–6 September 2025 at the Centro Didattico Morgagni (CDM), University of Florence.

New Thesis on the Biomechanical Characterization of the L1 Vertebra Through Statistical Modelling and Mesh Morphing

We are pleased to announce the release of the Master’s thesis authored by Francesco Pais at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, entitled A Characterization of the Vertebral Body of L1 Vertebra’s Mechanical Properties through Statistical Shape and Appearance Modelling. The full thesis is now available for download.

Call for Applications: Study Prizes for Master's Theses on Sustainable Development – University of Rome Tor Vergata

The Office for Sustainable Development at the University of Rome Tor Vergata has announced a public call for applications for the awarding of 12 study prizes to students who, during the 2023/2024 academic year, obtained a Laurea Magistrale or Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico at the University by discussing a thesis on topics related to sustainable development, in alignment with the goals outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda.