Department of Industrial Engineering

Seminar / Workshop

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Simulation in V-Cycle and Continuous Validation

Thematic seminars of the course "Architectures of intelligent transportation systems"
12 May 2026, start time 14:15 - 17:15
Online
Online – Registration required
Organizer: Department of Industrial Engineering
Target audience: Students, University community
Referent: Prof. Gastone Rosati Papini – gastone.rosatipapini@unitn.it
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The Department of Industrial Engineering presents a series of thematic seminars dedicated to "Architectures of Intelligent Transportation Systems".

From May 7th to May 26th, leading experts will share their knowledge on string stability, advanced simulation, V2X communication, and the state of the art of autonomous vehicles. An unmissable opportunity to delve into the technologies that are transforming the way we travel.

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Speaker: Christian Pagliara – Head of IPG Automotive Business Unit Italy, Soluzioni Ingegneria S.r.l.

This seminar focuses on simulation-based development within the automotive V-cycle, with particular attention to virtual test driving and continuous validation processes.

The session introduces the IPG Automotive toolchain, highlighting how virtual prototypes enable early integration of vehicle components and support agile development workflows. The role of simulation in reducing development time while improving quality and reliability will be discussed.

An overview of Model-, Software-, Hardware-, and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (MIL, SIL, HIL, VIL) methods will be provided, illustrating how these approaches are applied across the entire development process. Special focus will be given to Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) as the current state of the art in virtual testing.

The seminar will also present real-world customer applications, demonstrating how simulation tools support validation activities and enhance the efficiency of modern vehicle development.

Speaker

Christian Pagliara is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in the automotive R&D sector, spanning both academia and industry. He specializes in virtual test driving and advanced simulation methodologies, including MIL, SIL, HIL, and VIL approaches. He currently leads the IPG Automotive Business Unit in Italy and collaborates with major automotive companies and universities on vehicle development and validation processes.