BIO

My name is Aurora Bodei. I am from Rezzato (BS) and I was born in 2001. I obtained both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mathematics at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

My Master’s thesis, entitled “Mathematical Models and Simulation of Hemolysis”, addressed a topic of significant scientific interest, providing an in-depth analysis of mathematical models describing the hemolysis phenomenon. In the second part of the thesis, I developed and implemented a computational model, focusing on its discretization, numerical simulation, and validation through a systematic comparison between numerical and analytical solutions.

RESEARCH FIELD

My research focuses on the development of multiscale and multiphysics mathematical and computational models aimed at describing the mechanical and fluid-dynamical phenomena governing the early stages of bovine embryogenesis. In particular, my work investigates the transition from morula to blastocyst, the formation and expansion of the blastocoel cavity, and the interplay between tissue mechanics, cellular forces, and fluid transport during morphogenetic processes.

The ultimate goal of the project is to develop predictive models capable of identifying the key mechanical parameters associated with embryonic viability and contributing to the optimization of bovine reproductive technologies.

INFO AND CONTACTS

Tutor: Prof.ssa Elza Bontempi – Prof. Alberto Salvadori

Email: aurora.bodei@unibs.it