Progetti di ricerca

The ACANCOS project aims to lay the foundation for a solid, and internationally competitive research, which is deeply rooted in a context of numerous prior collaborations (but non structured in an unique network on a worldwide scale) on Automata Networks, Cellular Automata,… Leggi tutto and modelling of complex systems by these discrete models. ACANCOS connects the scientific expertise and excellence of research groups from five countries, two of them outside EU, including experts from two distinct communities (AN and CA), from two distinct orientations (theory-oriented and application-oriented), and from three distinct disciplines (computer science, mathematics, and biomedicine). The scientific objectives of the project are: a) Increasing the knowledge on the relations among the architecture/properties of the underlying graph of AN and the dynamical properties of DTDS defined by AN; b) Understanding the sensitivity/robustness of AN to (a)synchronism; c) Understanding AN through the concept of intrinsic simulation, i.e. the capacity of instances of the computational model to simulate the dynamical behaviour of other instances of the same model; d) Targeting and understanding wide classes of CA both exhibiting the complex behaviours of general CA and with decidable dynamical properties; e) Designing efficient decision algorithms for the dynamical properties describing the dynamical behaviour of DTDS defined by the above mentioned classes of CA; f) Understanding the complexity of the problems regarding the dynamics of DTDS defined by CA with both finite and infinite lattice. g) AN for new conceptualisation and modelling of GRN: theoretical validations and applicative validations on real GRN; h) New CA-based methods for data encryption; Sharing knowledge among different cultural and scientific environments will be crucial to achieve the scientific objectives of the project. The partnership will be strengthened through summer schools and workshops.

The project aims at introducing the study and research in animal law with a comparative perspective within the course of law. Nowadays there is a total lack of courses which are fully dedicated on that topic, notwithstanding the role and relevance… Leggi tutto of animal law and animal related problems in many fields of the law and the increasing interest of students for this topic. In this direction, the project aims at realizing two main results: (i) Activation of a module of 42 hours dedicated to animal law related aspects, from public and criminal law, to civil law. A special attention will also be devoted to the links between animal law and sustainability issues with reference to specific fields of analysis. (ii) The module will also be conducted with a special attention to comparative law treaching, taking into consideration the evolution of animal alw in some Euroean Cuntries, as well as with refrence to European law. The course will be held in Italian and in English specially thanks to the participation of foreign academics and for this it will be able to attract Erasmus students and to prepare Italian students for the outgoing mobility. The course is based on a collaborative approach to learning, involving a high level of interaction during lessons. The course is therefore based on a strong legal approach intended to promote excellence in this area of EU Studies. The project will raise consciousness and contribute to academic studies of animal law. It is intended to have a strong impact on the scientific knowledge of the academic community, policymakers and regulators, both at national and international level. On a more general level, the project ambition is to enhance knowledge and awareness on one of the most urgent problems currently questioning modern societies, highlighting EU pivotal role as a driver for improving animal welfare.