Alessandra Aimi
PhD, Associate Professor
of Numerical Analysis
Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences
University of Parma
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Address:
Parco Area delle Scienze 53/A
43124 Parma
Italy
Email: alessandra.aimi@unipr.it
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Office: (+39) 0521 906944
Fax: (+39) 0521 906950
Previous positions
- From 16/11/1997 to 30/09/2014: Assistant Professor of Numerical Analysis, working at Mathematics and Computer Science Department of Parma University.
- From 1/11/1994 to 31/10/1997: financially supported PhD student in Computational Mathematics and Operational Research at the University of Milano (X cycle).
- From 1/1/1992 to 31/10/1994: E.U.L.O. (Ente Universitario della Lombardia Orientale) grant holder, for research and teaching activities in Numerical Analysis at Engineering Faculty of Brescia University.
Education
- 1998: PhD in Computational Mathematics with a thesis entitled: “New numerical integration schemes for the solution of (hyper)singular integral equations with Galerkin BEM” (supervisor: Prof. Mauro Diligenti).
- 1990: Graduated (summa cum laude) in Mathematics at Parma University, with a dissertation entitled: ”Un’applicazione del metodo degli invarianti ortogonali all’operatore dell’elasticità in un rettangolo” (supervisors: Prof. Lucilla Bassotti Rizza, Prof. Mauro Diligenti).
Main research interests
- Energetic BEM and BEM-FEM coupling for acoustic and elastic wave propagtion in time domain
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- IgA-SGBEM
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- Symmetric Galerkin BEM for elliptic problems
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- Quadrature schemes for weakly, strongly nd hyper-singular integrals
in space and space-time variables
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- Collocation BEM for options pricing
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- Restriction matrices for exploiting geometrical symmetry
Teaching
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a.a. 2021/22:
- course of Numerical Analysis (12 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics ,Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Informatics (1 CFU), English language, Master Degree Program in Veterinary Medicine, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Boundary Integral Equations (6 CFU), PhD Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2020/21:
- intensive summer course of Numerical Analysis: An introduction to the Boundary Element Method (36 hours, 19 July-13 August), SMI (International Mathematics School), Univ. Perugia
- course of Numerical Analysis (12 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics ,Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Informatics (1 CFU), English language, Master Degree Program in Veterinary Medicine, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Boundary Integral Equations (6 CFU), PhD Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2019/20:
- course of Numerical Analysis (12 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics ,Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Basic Mathematics applied to the biomedical Sciences (5 CFU), Bachelor Program in Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2018/19:
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Basic Mathematics applied to the biomedical Sciences (5 CFU), Bachelor Program in Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Boundary Integral Equations (3 CFU), PhD Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2017/18:
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Basic Mathematics applied to the biomedical Sciences (5 CFU), Bachelor Program in Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2016/17:
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Basic Mathematics applied to the biomedical Sciences (5 CFU), Bachelor Program in Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Boundary Integral Equations (3 CFU), PhD Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2015/16:
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Basic Mathematics applied to the biomedical Sciences (5 CFU), Bachelor Program in Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2014/15:
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Differential and Integral Equations (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Basic Mathematics applied to the biomedical Sciences (5 CFU), Bachelor Program in Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2013/14:
- course of Numerical Models and Methods (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics and Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2012/13:
- course of Numerical Models and Methods (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics and Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2011/12:
- course of Numerical Models and Methods (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Integral Equations (3 CFU), PhD Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics and Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Approximation Metods, Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2010/11:
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics and Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Mathematics, Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Approximation Metods, Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2009/10:
- course of Numerical Mathematics (9 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Integral Equations (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis Lab (3 CFU), Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2008/09:
- course of Approximation Methods (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Integral Equations (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis Lab (3 CFU), Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2007/08:
- course of Numerical Analysis 2 (6 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Approximation Methods (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Integral Equations (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis A (5 CFU), Master Degree Program in Environmental Engineering, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis Lab (3 CFU), Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2006/07:
- course of Approximation Methods (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Methods for Integral Equations (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Elements of Numerical Analysis (5 CFU), Master Degree Program in TLC Engineering, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis Lab, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2005/06:
- course of Approximation Methods (6 CFU), Master Degree Program in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Elements of Numerical Analysis (5 CFU), Master Degree Program in TLC Engineering, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 2, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2004/05:
- course of Numerical Analysis 2 (6 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Elements of Numerical Analysis (5 CFU), Master Degree Program in TLC Engineering, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2003/04:
- course of Numerical Analysis 1 (6 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis Lab (3 CFU), Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Bachelor Program in Computer Science, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2002/03:
- course of Numerical Analysis 2 (6 CFU), C.L. in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis Lab (3 CFU), C.L. in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, C.L. in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2001/02:
- course of Numerical Analysis II, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- course of Numerical Analysis Lab, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis 1, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Approximation Methods, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 2000/01:
- course of Approximation Methods, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise and lab course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 1999/00:
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exercise and lab course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 1998/99:
- exercise and lab course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Approximation Methods, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 1997/98:
- exercise and lab course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Approximation Methods, Bachelor Program in Mathematics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 1994/95:
- course of Numerical Analysis and Numerical Programming, Bachelor Program in Civil Engineering, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. Brescia
- exercise course of Mathematical Analysis I, Bachelor Program in Methods in Physics, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 1993/94:
- course of Numerical Analysis and Numerical Programming, Bachelor Program in Civil Engineering, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. Brescia
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Computer Science Engineering, Univ. Parma
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a.a. 1992/93:
- course of Numerical Analysis and Numerical Programming, Bachelor Program in Civil Engineering, Univ. Parma
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. Brescia
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a.a. 1991/92:
- exercise course of Numerical Analysis, Bachelor Program. in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. Brescia
Further:
- Supervisor of 23 Degree Thesis (Bs, Ms) in Numerical Analysis at the University of Parma
- Co-supervisor of 11 Degree Thesis in Numerical Analysis at the University of Parma and at the University of Brescia.
Publications
Research Papers on International Journals:
[61AR] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, G.Di Credico: “Partially pivoted ACA based acceleration of the energetic BEM for time-domain acoustic and elastic waves exterior problems”, CAMWA, 119, 351–370, (2022)
[60AR] A.Aimi, G. Di Credico, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “ Highly accurate quadrature schemes for singular integrals in energetic BEM applied to elastodynamics”, J. Comp. Appl. Math., 410, 114186, (2022)
[59AR] A.Aimi, A.S. Boiardi: “IgA-Energetic BEM: an effective tool for the numerical solution of
wave propagation problems in space-time domain”, Mathematics, 10(3), 344, 1-30, (2022)
[58AR] A.Aimi, C.Guardasoni: “Multi-Asset Barrier Options pricing by Collocation BEM (with Matlab code)”, Axioms., 10(4), 310-318, (2021)
[57AR] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, P.Fedeli, A.Frangi: “A fast boundary-finite element approach for estimating anchor losses in Micro-Electric-Mechanical Sysyem resonators”, Appl. Math. Model., 97, 741-753, (2021)
[56AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic Boundary Elemet Method for accurate solution of damped waves hard sattering problems”, J. Eng. Math., 127:29, 1-30, (2021)
[55AR] A.Aimi, F.Calabrò, A.Falini, M.L.Sampoli, A.Sestini: “Quadrature formulas based on spline quasi-interpolation for hypersingular integrals arising in IgA-BEM”, Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Engrg,, 372, 113441, 1-23, (2020)
[54AR] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Application of Energetic BEM to 2D Elastodynamic Soft Scattering Problems”, Communications in Applied and Industrial Mathematics, 10 (1), 182-198, (2019)
[53AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Restrictions matrices for Platonic solids invariance and applications to space-time energetic BEM”, J. Comp. Appl. Math., 360, 18-40, (2019)
[52AR] A. Aimi: “An Isogeometric approach to Energetic BEM: preliminary results”, in C.Giannelli, H.Speleers (Eds.), Springer INdAM Series, 35, 1-21, (2019)
[51AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical solution of 2D hard scattering problems of damped waves by open arcs”, in D.Bini, F.Di Benedetto (Eds.), Springer INdAM Series, 30, 267-283, (2019)
[50AR] A.Aimi, F.Martuzzi, E.Bignetti: “Rational curves modeling psychophysical tests data: a computational approach compatible with TBM cognitive model”, Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 107 (1), 81-108, (2018)
[49AR] A.Aimi, L.Diazzi, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical pricing of geometric asian options with barriers”, Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, DOI: 10.1002/mma.5179, 41, 7510-7529, (2018)
[48AR] A.Aimi, L.Diazzi, C.Guardasoni: “Efficient BEM-Based Algorithm for Pricing Floating Strike Asian Barrier Options (with MATLAB Code)”, Axioms, 7(2), 40, 1-17, (2018)
[47AR] A.Aimi, F.Calabrò, M.Diligenti, M.L.Sampoli, G.Sangalli, A.Sestini: “Efficient assembly based on B-spline tailored quadrature rules for the IgA-SGBEM”, Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Engrg., 331, 327–342, (2018)
[46AR] A.Aimi, C.Guardasoni: “Collocation Boundary Element Method for the pricing of Geometric Asian Options”, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 92, 90-100, (2018)
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[45AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical analysis of 2D Dirichlet damped wave propagation exterior problems”, Communications in Applied and Industrial Mathematics, 8(1), 103-127, (2017)
[44AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM-FEM coupling for the numerical slution of the damped wave equation”, Adv. Comp. Math., 43, 627-651, (2017)
[43AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Comparison between numerical methods applied to damped wave equation”, J. Int. Eq. Appl., 29(1), 5–40, (2017)
[42AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.L.Sampoli, A.Sestini: “Non-polynomial spline alternatives in Isogeometric Symmetric Galerkin BEM ”, Appl. Num. Math., 116, 10–23, (2017)
[41AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.L.Sampoli, A.Sestini: “Isogemetric Analysis and Symmetric Galerkin BEM: a 2D numerical study”, Appl. Math. Comp., 272, 173–186, (2016)
[40AR] A.Aimi, G.Buffoni, M.Groppi: “Decomposition of a planar vector field into irrotational and rotational components”, Appl. Math. Comp., 244, 63-90, (2014)
[39AR] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “A numerical study of energetic BEM-FEM applied to wave propagation in 2D multidomains”, Publications de l'Institut Mathématique, 96 (110), 5–22, (2014)
[38AR] A.Aimi, S.Panizzi: “BEM-FEM coupling for the 1D Klein-Gordon equation”, Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations30 (6), 2042-2082, (2014)
[37AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM-FEM coupling for wave propagation in 3D multidomains”, Internat. j. Numer. Methods Engrg., 97, 377–394, (2014)
[36AR] A.Aimi, S.Panizzi: “On the regularization of bilinear forms with hypersingular kernel”, Appl. Comput. Math., 12 (2), 184-210, (2013)
[35AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “Neumann exterior wave propagation problems: computational aspects of 3D energetic Galerkin BEM”, Comp. Mech., DOI: 10.1007/s00466-012-0796-5, 51, 475-493, (2013)
[34AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, S. Panizzi: “Energetic BEM-FEM coupling for wave propagation in layered media”, Communications in Applied and Industrial Mathematics, 3, No. 2, 1-21, (2012)
[33AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “A stable 3D energetic Galerkin BEM approach for wave propagation interior problems”, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 36, 1756-1765, (2012)
[32AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Restriction matrices in space-time energetic BEM”, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 36, 1256-1271, (2012)
[31AR] A.Aimi, S.Gazzola, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic boundary element method analysis of wave propagation in 2D multilayered media”, Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 35, 1140-1160, (2012)
[30AR] A.Aimi, S.Gazzola, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for domain decomposition in 2D wave propagation problems”, Communications in Applied and Industrial Mathematics, 2 No.1, 1-22, (2011)
[29AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical integration schemes for applications of energetic Galerkin BEM to wave propagation problems”, Riv. Mat. Univ. Parma, 2, 147-187, (2011)
[28AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “On the energetic Galerkin boundary element method applied to interior wave propagation problems”, J. Comp. Appl. Math., 235, 1746–1754, (2011)
[27AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, S.Panizzi: “Energetic Galerkin BEM for wave propagation Neumann exterior problems”, CMES, 58, 185–219, (2010)
[26AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical integration schemes for space-time hypersingular integrals in energetic Galerkin BEM”, Numer. Algorithms, 55, 145–170, (2010)
[25AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, I.Mazzieri, S.Panizzi, C.Guardasoni: “A space-time Galerkin BEM for 2D exterior wave propagation problems”, in Applied and Industrial Mathemathics in Italy III, Series on Advances in Mathematics for Applied Sciences, De Bernardis E., Spigler R., Valente V., (Eds.), Vol. 82, World Scientific, 13-24, (2010)
[24AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, I.Mazzieri, S.Panizzi: “An energy approach to space-time Galerkin BEM for wave propagation problems”, Internat. j. Numer. Methods Engrg., 80, 1196–1240, (2009)
[23AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “A new space-time energetic formulation for wave propagation analysis in layered media by BEMs”, Internat. j. Numer. Methods Engrg.,75, 1102-1132, (2008)
[22AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “A space-time energetic formulation for wave propagation analysis by BEMs”, Riv. Mat. Univ. Parma, (7) 8, 171-207, (2008)
[21AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical Integration Schemes for Petrov-Galerkin Infinite BEM”, Appl. Numer. Math., 58, 1084-1102, (2008)
[20AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Restriction Matrices for Numerically Exploiting Symmetry”, Adv. Comput. Math., 28, 201-235, (2008)
[19AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.Groppi, C.Guardasoni: “On the numerical solution of a BGK-type model for chemical reactions”, European J. Mech. –B/Fluids , 26, 455-472, (2007)
[18AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical Integration Schemes for hypersingular integrals on the real line”, Communications to SIMAI Congress, 2, 1-10, (2007)
[17AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.Groppi, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical approximation of a BGK-type relaxation model for reactive mixtures”, in Applied and Industrial Mathemathics in Italy II, Series on Advances in Mathematics for Applied Sciences, Cutello V., Fotia G., Puccio L.(Eds.), Vol. 75, World Scientific, Singapore, 1-12, (2007)
[16AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Freddi: “Numerical aspects in the SGBEM solution of softening cohesive interface problems”, J. Comp. Appl. Math. , 210, 22-33, (2007)
[15AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Salvadori: “Restriction Matrices and Symmetric Panel Clustering Method for multi-domain SGBEM”, in M.Primicerio, R.Spigler, V.Valente (Eds.): Applied and Industrial Mathemathics in Italy, Series on Advances in Mathematics for Applied Sciences, Vol. 69, World Scientific, London, 1-12, (2005)
[14AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Lunardini: “Panel Clustering Method and Restriction Matrices for Symmetric Galerkin BEM”, Numer. Algorithms, 40, 355-382, (2005)
[13AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Freddi, A.Salvadori: “Restriction Matrices for SGBEM Applications”, Comp. Mech., 32, 430-444, (2003)
[12AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Lunardini, A.Salvadori: “A New Application of the Panel Clustering Method for 3D SGBEM”, CMES: Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 4, 1, 31-49, (2003)
[11AR] A.Aimi, L.Bassotti, M.Diligenti: “Groups of Congruences and Restriction Matrices”, BIT Numerical Mathematics, 43, 671-693, (2003)
[10AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical integration in 3D Galerkin BEM solution of HBIEs”, Comp. Mech., 28, 233-249, (2002)
[9AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Hypersingular kernel integration in 3D Galerkin boundary element method”, J. Comp. Appl. Math., 138, 1, 51-72, (2002)
[8AR] A.Aimi, L.Bassotti, M.Diligenti: “Analisi di algoritmi per la risoluzione in parallelo di problemi al contorno di tipo ellittico”, Riv. Mat. Univ. Parma, (6) 3 , 219-244 , (2000)
[7AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, G.Monegato: “Numerical integration schemes for the BEM solution of hypersingular integral equations”, Internat. j. Numer. Methods Engrg., 45, 1807-1830, (1999)
[6AR] A.Aimi: “New numerical integration schemes for the solution of (hyper)singular integral equations with Galerkin BEM”, Bollettino U.M.I., (8) 2-A Suppl., 177-179, (1999)
[5AR] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti, G.Monegato: “Numerical integration schemes for evaluation of (hyper)singular integrals in 2D BEM”, Comp. Mech., 22 (1), 1-11, (1998)
[4AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Error analysis for singular integral evaluation on piecewise smooth curves in Galerkin BEM”, Riv. Mat. Univ. Parma, (6) 1 ,181-205, (1998)
[3AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, G.Monegato: “New numerical integration schemes for applications of Galerkin BEM to 2D problems”, Internat. j. Numer. Methods Engrg., 40, 1977-1999, (1997)
[2AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Stima dell’errore nel calcolo degli autovettori nel problema del Buckling di una piastra incastrata al bordo”, Calcolo, 30 (2), 171-187, (1993)
[1AR] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Difetti ed eccessi degli autovalori del classico problema di Buckling”, Calcolo, 29 (3-4), 313-328, (1992)
Scientific Contributions or Abstracts in Conference Proceedings:
[82AC] A. Aimi, G. Di Credico, C. Guardasoni, G. Speroni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical solution of 2D elastodynamics interior problems”, Book of Abstracts ICNAAM 2022, p. 1, (2022)
[81AC] A. Aimi, S. Dallospedale, L. Desiderio, H. Gimperlein, C. Guardasoni: “Energetic Boundary Element Method for 3D wavefield modelling”, Book of Abstracts Innsbruck Workshop, 1 p., (2022)
[80AC] A. Aimi, G. Di Credico, H. Gimperlein, G. Speroni, C. Guardasoni: “Recent Advances in 2D Elastodynamics by Time-Domain Energetic Boundary Element Method”, Book of Abstracts Innsbruck Workshop, 1 p., (2022)
[79AC] A. Aimi, L. Desiderio, G. Di Credico: “Fast E-BEM by ACA compression - resolution of acoustic and elastic exterior problems”, Book of Abstracts Innsbruck Workshop, 1 p., (2022)
[78AC] A. Aimi, L. Desiderio, C. Guardasoni: “An Energetic Boundary Element Method approach for Wavefield Modelling”, Book of Abstracts WCCM-XV 2022, p. 1, (2022)
[77AC] A. Aimi, L. Desiderio, G. Di Credico, C. Guardasoni: “Recent Advances in Elastodynamics by Time-Domain Energetic Boundary Element Method”, Book of Abstracts Waves 2022, pp.214-215, (2022)
[76AC] A. Aimi, S. Dallospedale, L. Desiderio, C. Guardasoni: “Energetic Boundary Element Method for 3D wavefield modelling”, Book of Abstract FAATNA 2022, 1 p., (2022)
[75AC] A. Aimi, G. Di Credico, C. Guardasoni, G. Speroni: “E-BEM for the resolution of 2D interior elastodynamic problems”, Book of Abstact FAATNA 2022, 1 p., (2022)
[74AC] A. Aimi, A.S. Boiardi: “IGA-Energetic BEM for the numerical solution of 2D wave scattering problems in the space-time domain”, Book of Abstact FAATNA 2022, 1 p., (2022)
[73AC] A. Aimi, L. Desiderio, G. Di Credico: “Fast Energetic BEM for time-domain acoustic and elastic 2D scattering problems”, Book of Abstact FAATNA 2022, 1 p., (2022)
[72AC] A. Aimi, L. Desiderio, G. Di Credico, C. Guardasoni: “Algorithmic aspects of time-domain Energetic BEM for Elastodynamics”, Book of Abstract ECCOMAS 2022, 1 p., (2022)
[71AC] A. Aimi, F. Bozzoli, L. Cattani, C. Guardasoni: “Boundary Element Method for contactless estimation of spatially varying internal heat transfer coefficient in circular pipes”, Book of Abstract UIT International Conference, p.2, (2022)
[70AC] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, G.Di Credico: “ACA based acceleration of the Energetic Galerkin BEM for 2D acoustic and elastic wave propagation problems”, Book of Abstracts Sollerhaus Workshop, p.1, (2021)
[69AC] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, G.Di Credico: “ACA based acceleration of the Energetic Galerkin BEM for 2D wave propagation problems”, Book of Abstracts SIMAI 2020+21, 29-30, (2021)
[68AC] A.Aimi, G.Di Credico, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic Galerkin BEM for 2D elastodynamic exterior problems with Neumann conditions: comparison between direct and indirect formulations”, Book of Abstracts SIMAI 2020+21, 31-33, (2021)
[67AC] A.Aimi, N. Curati, F. Fantoni, A. Salvadori: “Integral formulation for fracture propagation as a standard dissipative process: application to hydraulic fractures”, Book of Abstracts SIMAI 2020+21,
37-38, (2021)
[66AC] A.Aimi, G.Di Credico, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical solution of exterior problems in elastodynamics”, Abstracts of IUTAM Symposium, 3, (2021)
[65AC] A.Aimi, G.Di Credico, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic Galerkin BEM for 2D elastodynamics: integral operators with weak and strong singularities”, BEM/MRM 44, WIT Press, 17-29, (2021)
[64AC] A.Aimi: “A kernel expansion based Energetic BEM applied to Neumann exterior wave propagation problems with damping”, Workshop “INTEGRAL EQUATIONS: RECENT ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS”– Abstracts, 1p., (2019)
[63AC] A.Aimi: “Energetic BEM for elastodynamics exterior problems”, XXI Congresso U.M.I. – Abstracts, 1p., (2019)
[62AC] A.Aimi, G.Di Credico, M.Diliegnti, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical aspects of Energetic Boundary Element Method for 2D soft scattering in linear elastodynamics”, Book of Abstract, 14th International Conference on Mathematical and Numerical Aspects of Waves (Waves 2019), 380-381, (2019)
[61AC] A.Aimi, L.Diazzi, C.Guardasoni: “Integral Approach to Asian Barrier Option Pricing “, ICNAAM 2018 - AIP Conference Proceedings Vol. 2116, 450019; DOI: 10.1063/1.5114486, ISBN: 978-073541854-7, pp. 1-4, (2019)
[61AC] A.Aimi, L.Diazzi, C.Guardasoni: “Integral Approach to Asian Barrier Option Pricing “, ICNAAM 2087 - AIP Conference Proceedings, in press, (2018)
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[60AC] A.Aimi, S. Chaillat, L. Desiderio, M.Diligenti, P.Fedeli, A.Frangi: “BEM-FEM coupling for estimating anchor losses in MEMS”, Book of Abstract SIMAI 2018, pp. 284-285., (2018)
[59AC] A.Aimi, L. Desiderio, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Application of energetic BEM to 2D elastodynamic scattering problems”, Book of Abstract SIMAI 2018, pp. 282-283, (2018)
[58AC] A.Aimi, S. Chaillat, L. Desiderio, M.Diligenti, P.Fedeli, A.Frangi: “BEM-FEM coupling for estimating anchor losses in MEMS”, Abstract IABEM 2018, p. 35, (2018)
[57AC] A.Aimi, L. Desiderio, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “A stable 2D energetic Galerkin BEM approach for linear elastodnamic problems”, Abstract IABEM 2018, p. 34, (2018)
[56AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical solution of 2D damped waves propagation exterior problems “, ICNAAM 2017 - AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1978 (1) , 120002;
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5043767, ISBN: 978-0-7354-1690-1, pp. 1-4, (2018)
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[55AC] A.Aimi, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical pricing of geometric asian options with barriers”, Proceedings of XVII CMMSE Conference, J.Vigo-Aguiar (Ed.), Volume I, 21-29, (2017)
[54AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for soft and hard scattering of 2D damped waves by open arcs”, Proceedings of XVII CMMSE Conference, J.Vigo-Aguiar (Ed.), Volume I, 9-20, (2017)
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[53AC] A.Aimi, F. Calabrò, M.Diligenti, M.L.Sampoli, A.Sestini: “Development of a basis–oriented assembly strategy suited for Isogemetric Galerkin BEMs”, Book of Abstracts SIMAI 2016, 38-39, (2016)
[52AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical analysis of damped wave propagation exterior problems”, Book of Abstracts SIMAI 2016, 40-41, (2016)
[51AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.L.Sampoli, A.Sestini: “An isogeometric approach to Symmetric Galerkin Boundary Element Method”, Abstracts MAFELAP 2016, 3-4, 2016
[50AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM for the numerical solution of damped wave propagation exterior problems”, Proceedings of the 7th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2016), 1-9, 2016
[49AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.L.Sampoli, A.Sestini: “Efficient spline alternatives to Lagrangian basis in Symmetric Galerkin BEM “, NETNA 2015 Abstracts, p. 31, (2015)
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[48AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “Energetic BEM-FEM coupling for the numerical solution of the damped wave equation“, ICNAAM 2014 - AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1648 , 1-4, (2015)
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[47AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M,L,Sampoli, A.Sestini: “Isogemetric Analysis and Symmetric Galerkin BEM: a 2D numerical study“, SMART 2014 Abstracts, p. 31, (2014)
[46AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “Numerical analysis of the damped wave equation by “energetic” formulations”, WCCM XI Proceedings, 3815-3826, (2014)
[45AC] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Analysis of Damped Waves Using Energetic BEM-FEM coupling”, BETEQ 2014 Proceedings, 28-33, (2014)
[44AC] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM-FEM for 2D wave propagation problems”, Book of Abstracs, IWATA 2013, 27, (2013)
[43AC] A.Aimi, L.Desiderio, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM-FEM coupling for wave propagation in layered media”, BETEQ 2013 Proceedings, 21-26, (2013)
[42AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic BEM-FEM coupling for wave propagation in unbounded domains”, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Mathematical and Numerical Aspects of Waves (Waves 2013), 185-186, 2013
[41AC] A.Aimi, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “BEM-FEM coupling for the one-dimensional Klein-Gordon equation”, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Mathematical and Numerical Aspects of Waves (Waves 2013), 193-194, 2013
[40AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Platonic Solids, Restrictions Matrices and Space-Time Energetic Galerkin BEM”, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Mathematical and Numerical Aspects of Waves (Waves 2013), 199-200, 2013
[39AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “Restriction matrices for exploiting symmetry in 3D wave propagation analysis by Energetic BEM”, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 6th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012), 1-20, 2012
[38AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “A stable energetic Galerkin BEM for 3D wave propagation interior problems”, Abstracts, XI Congresso SIMAI, 126, (2012)
[37AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “An energetic approach to BEM-FEM coupling for wave propagation phenomena”, Abstracts, XI Congresso SIMAI, 124, (2012)
[36AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “On the regularization of Galerkin BEM hypersingular bilinear forms”, Book of Abstracts, SC2011, 226, (2011)
[35AC] A.Aimi, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi, A.Frangi: “Un metodo BEM energetico di tipo Galerkin per problemi di propagazione di onde“, Conferenze e Comunicazioni XIX Congresso UMI, 265, (2011)
[34AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Frangi, C.Guardasoni: “On the energetic Galerkin BEM applied to 3D wave propagation problems“, Extended Abstracts IABEM 2011, 6pp., (2011)
[33AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti, A.Salvadori: “Variational formulations for the energetic approach to 2D wave propagation boundary integral equations“, Extended Abstracts IABEM 2011, 6pp., (2011)
[32AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Energetic Galerkin BEM for 2D Wave Propagation Problems in Piecewise Homogeneous Media“, ICNAAM 2010 - AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1281 (III) , 2085-2088, (2010)
[31AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Multi-domain BEM for two dimensional problems of wave propagation“, Book of Abstracts X SIMAI Congress, 71, (2010)
[30AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Exploiting geometrical symmetries in space-time BIEs discretization”, Abstracts ECCM 2010, 1p., (2010)
[29AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Efficient numerical integration schemes for the discretization of hypersingul ar BIEs related to wave propagation problems”, Book of Abstracts DWCAA09, 64, (2009)
[28AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical integration schemes for the discretization of BIEs related to wave propagation problems”, Proceedings of IX CMMSE Conference, J.Vigo-Aguiar (Ed.), Volumen I, 45-56, (2009)
[27AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, I.Mazzieri, S.Panizzi: “An energy approach for time-domain boundary integral formulations of the wave equation”, Book of Abstracts IX SIMAI Congress, 1 p., (2008)
[26AC] A.Aimi, C.Guardasoni, S.Panizzi: “One-dimensional wave propagation analysis in layered media by BEMs”, Book of Abstract of the SIMAI Meeting on “Perspective on Development of the Applied Mathematics in Italy, 1p., (2007)
[25AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical results for the wave propagation problem with space-time boundary element method”, Atti XVIII Congresso AIMETA, , CD-rom, 12 pp., (2007)
[24AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti, S.Panizzi, A.Salvadori: “Space-time variational formulations for BIEs related to the wave problem”, Atti XVIII Congresso AIMETA, CD-rom, 11 pp., (2007)
[23AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical results of one-dimensional wave propagation analysis in layered media”, BETEQ 2007 Proceedings, 6 pp., (2007)
[22AC] A.Aimi, S.Panizzi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti: “Remarks on space-time variational formulations for BIEs related to the wave problem”, BETEQ 2007 Proceedings, 6 pp., (2007)
[21AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical Integration Schemes for Petrov-Galerkin Infinite BEM”, Book of Abstracts, IABEM 2006 Conference, 297-300, (2006)
[20AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.Groppi, C.Guardasoni: “Numerical approximation of a BGK-type relaxation model for reactive mixtures”, Extended Abstracts VIII Congresso SIMAI, CD Rom, 4 pp., (2006)
[19AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical Integration Schemes for hypersingular integrals on the real line”, Extended Abstracts VIII Congresso SIMAI, CD Rom, 4 pp., (2006)
[18AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti, A.Feriani, A.Salvadori: “BEM simulations over unbounded domains”, Atti XVII Congresso Nazionale AIMETA, CD-rom, 10 pp., (2005)
[17AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Freddi: “Softening cohesive interface problems: solution via Boundary Element Method”, Poster, NAC 2005, (2005)
[16AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, A.Salvadori: “Restriction Matrices and Panel Clustering Method for multi-domain SGBEM”, Sommari VII Congresso SIMAI, 1 p., (2004)
[15AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Freddi, F.Lunardini: “Restriction Matrices and Domain Decomposition Method for SGBEM Applications”, Atti XVI Congresso Nazionale AIMETA, 1 p., (2003)
[14AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Groups Representation Theory and Restriction Matrices”, Abstracts of Talks , ICCAM X , 1 p., (2002)
[13AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Freddi, A.Salvadori: “Restriction Matrices for SGBEM Application”, Extended Abstracts IABEM 2002, 12 pp., (2002)
[12AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Lunardini, A.Salvadori: “Use of panel clustering method in numerical-analytical schemes for 3D SGBEM”, Sommari VI Congresso Nazionale SIMAI, 1 p., (2002)
[11AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Geometrical Symmetry in Symmetric Galerkin BEM”, in J.Levesley, I.Anderson, J.C.Mason (eds.): Algorithms for Approximation IV , The University of Huddersfield, 78-85, (2002)
[10AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Lunardini, A.Salvadori: “A panel clustering algorithm for 3D SGBEM with analytical inner integrations in elasticity”, Atti XV Congresso Nazionale AIMETA, 2 pp., (2001)
[9AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Geometrical symmetry and restriction matrices”, Atti XV Congresso Nazionale AIMETA, CD-rom, 10 pp., (2001)
[8AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Geometrical Symmetry in Symmetric Galerkin BEM ”, Proceedings of ALGORITHMS FOR APPROXIMATION IV , University of Huddersfield, 19-20, (2001)
[7AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical integration in 3D Galerkin BEM solution of HBIEs”, Extended Abstracts IABEM 2000, 5-8, (2000)
[6AC] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Hypersingular kernel integration in 3D Galerkin boundary element method”, Sommari V Congresso Nazionale SIMAI, 679-682, (2000)
[5AC] A.Aimi: “Nuovi schemi di integrazione numerica per la risoluzione di equazioni integrali (iper)singolari con il metodo di Galerkin agli elementi di contorno”, Sommari Convegno Nazionale di Analisi Numerica, 11-12, (1998)
[4AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti, A.Salvadori: “Some results on analytical and numerical integration in 3D Galerkin BEM solution of HBIEs”, Proceedings of the IABEM International Symposium on Boundary Elements Methods, 57-58, (1998)
[3AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti: “Numerical integration schemes for evaluation of (hyper)singular integrals in 2D BEM”, in F.G.Benitez (ed.): IABEM Workshop-Fundamental solutions in Boundary Elements: formulation and integration, 185-204, (1997)
[2AC] A.Aimi, A.Carini, M.Diligenti: “Applications of the h-p version of symmetric boundary element method”, Atti XII Congresso Nazionale AIMETA, Meccanica delle Strutture, Tomo 1 , 25-30, (1995)
[1AC] A.Aimi, G. Di Cola, M.Diligenti: “Analisi di due algoritmi per la risoluzione in parallelo di problemi ellittici al contorno”, Sommari II Congresso Nazionale SIMAI, 346-348, (1994)
Technical Reports:
[17RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.Laurini: "Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method: Applications to 2D Elliptic Problems", Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.523, 1-29, (2015)
[16RT] A.Aimi, S.Panizzi: "On the regularization of bilinear forms with hypersingular kernel", Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.506, 1-32, (2012)
[15RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, M.Manzini: "Efficient generation of restriction matrices for exploiting partial or complete symmetries in 2D and 3D problems", Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.504, 1-30, (2011)
[14RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni: "Numerical integration schemes for the Galerkin BEM related to wave propagation problems", Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.495, 1-34, (2009)
[13RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, C.Guardasoni, I.Mazzieri, S.Panizzi: “An energy approach to space-time Galerkin BEM for wave propagation problems”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.487, 1-34, (2008)
[12RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, S.Panizzi: “Weak and variational formulations for BIEs related to the wave equation”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.464, 1-19, (2007)
[11RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “One-dimensional wave propagation analysis in layered media by BEMs”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.462, 1-22, (2007)
[10RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Numerical integration schemes for hypersingular integrals on the real line”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.439, 1-14, (2006)
[9RT] A.Aimi, M.Anelli, M.Diligenti: “ Formulazione del metodo di Galerkin simmetrico per equazioni integrali di contorno per problemi con interfaccia”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.416, 1-21, (2005)
[8RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti, F.Lunardini: “A symmetry adapted panel clustering technique for SGBEM”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.331, 1-27, (2003)
[7RT] A.Aimi, F.Lunardini: “Coupling panel clustering with inner analytical integrations in Galerkin BEM”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.275, 1-15, (2002)
[6RT] A.Aimi, L.Bassotti, M.Diligenti: “Gruppi di congruenze e matrici di restrizione”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.261, 1-20, (2001)
[5RT] A.Aimi, L.Bassotti, M.Diligenti: “Un metodo di decomposizione per sistemi finiti di funzioni invarianti rispetto ad un gruppo di congruenze”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.247, 1-18, (2000)
[4RT] A.Aimi, M.Diligenti: “Integral evaluation of (hyper)singular Galerkin type boundary element integrals for 3D problems”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.219, 1-30, (2000)
[3RT] A.Aimi: “Costruzione di sottospazi dello spazio di elementi finiti triangolari su poligoni regolari”, Quaderni Dip. Mat. Univ. Parma, n.136, 1-11, (1996)
[2RT] G.Lupatini, A.Aimi: “Un algoritmo parallelo per la generazione di quadtree relativi a figure piane”, Atti Dip. Ing. Meccanica Univ. Brescia, n.39, 1-21, (1994)
[1RT] A.Aimi: “Alcune applicazioni del sistema Express nella programmazione parallela su transputers”, Atti Dip. Ing. Meccanica Univ. Brescia, n.31, 1-52, (1993)