Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) AI and IoT for Measurement Systems in Health and Energy Sectors – 2nd Edition

We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) dedicated to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for advanced measurement and monitoring systems in the health and energy sectors. This programme offers a multidisciplinary and international perspective, combining a solid online theoretical foundation with hands-on, practical laboratory sessions in person, fostering high-level collaboration among European students and researchers.

Programme Structure & Core Dates

The course follows a blended format designed to perfectly balance distance learning with intensive practical activities:

• Virtual Component (Online): 24 September, 1 October, 8 October, 15 October 2026. Synchronous sessions held every Thursday from 14:30 to 17:30 (CET).
• In-Person Intensive Week: 26–30 October 2026 at the Department of Engineering, Università Niccolò Cusano in Rome, Italy (Start: Monday at 14:30 – Conclusion: Friday at 12:30).

Main Topics & Learning Objectives

The curriculum guides participants through the entire lifecycle of a smart measurement system: from the physical and metrological characterization of sensors to data stream management, predictive algorithms, and regulatory compliance.

• AI and IoT Foundations for smart measurement systems and distributed sensor networks.
• Healthcare Applications: Metrological characterization of wearable and contactless sensors for non-invasive physiological monitoring and emotional recognition.
• Energy Applications: Numerical modeling of smart grids, real-time predictive energy management, and sustainable mobility.
• Advanced Prototyping Labs: Machine learning pipeline deployment, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and the use of immersive virtual reality environments for industrial training.

Target Audience & ECTS Credits

The programme is designed for selected advanced Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. students in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Applied Mathematics. Participants will be awarded 3 ECTS credits upon successful continuous evaluation, which includes online conceptual quizzes, active laboratory performance, and a final group presentation delivered to an international scientific committee.

Committee, Faculty & Participating Institutions

The implementation of this programme relies on a robust alliance of prestigious European higher education institutions. The official core network of participating institutions within the Official BIP Consortium Framework includes:

• Niccolò Cusano University (Rome, Italy) – Host Institution
• University of Córdoba (Spain)
• Hochschule Mittweida (Germany)
• University of Nova Gorica (Slovenia)
• Silesian University of Technology (Poland)

The academic curriculum and specialized lectures are further enriched by guest experts and researchers from a broader network of excellence, including the University of Tuscia (Italy), the University of Catania (Italy), and eCampus University (Italy).

Scientific & Organizing Team

• Fabrizio Patanè (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy) – Scientific & Organizing Chair 
• Ilaria Mileti (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy) – Scientific & Organizing Committee
• Salvatore Monteleone (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy) – Scientific & Organizing Committee
• Barbara Mendecka (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy) – Scientific & Organizing Committee
• Gennaro Salvatore Ponticelli (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy) – Scientific & Organizing Committee

Keynote & Invited Lecturers

• Andrea Zingoni (University of Tuscia, Italy)
• Barbara Mendecka (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy)
• Carlo Drago (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy)
• Enrique Yeguas-Bolivar (University of Córdoba, Spain)
• Flaviana Tagliaferri (Hochschule Mittweida, Germany)
• Marie Luise Heuschkel (Hochschule Mittweida, Germany)
• Francesco Ragusa (University of Catania, Italy)
• Gloria Cosoli (eCampus University, Italy)
• Juri Taborri (University of Tuscia, Italy)
• Imre Cikajlo (University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia)
• Lazaros Moysis (University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia)
• Leonardo Federici (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy)
• Mariana Buenestado-Fernández (University of Córdoba, Spain)
• Michela Longhi (Università Niccolò Cusano, Italy)
• Pilar Aparicio Martínez (University of Córdoba / Maimónides Institute of Biomedicine, Spain)
• Simone Palazzo (University of Catania, Italy)

Contacts

For any further information regarding the programme, admission requirements, or registration procedures, please contact the organizing team at Niccolò Cusano University via the following email addresses:

fabrizio.patane@unicusano.it
ilaria.mileti@unicusano.it
salvatore.monteleone@unicusano.it
barbara.mendecka@unicusano.it
gennaro.ponticelli@unicusano.it
laura.pecetta@unicusano.it
erasmus@unicusano.it

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