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    Human movement analysis by means of accelerometers : aplication to human gait and motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease 

    Samà Monsonís, Albert (Date of defense: 2013-10-03)

    This thesis presents the original contributions of the author on the field of human movement analysis from signals captured by accelerometers. These sensors are capable of converting acceleration from some body parts into ...

    Human-aware application of data science techniques 

    Coma Puig, Bernat (Date of defense: 2022-03-02)

    In recent years there has been an increase in the use of artificial intelligence and other data-based techniques to automate decision-making in companies, and discover new knowledge in research. In many cases, all this has ...

    Human-smart rollator interaction for gait analysis and fall prevention using learning methods and the i-Walker 

    Cortés Martínez, Atia (Date of defense: 2018-07-20)

    The ability to walk is typically related to several bio-mechanical components that are involved in the gait cycle (or stride), including free mobility of joints, particularly in the legs; coordination of muscle activity ...

    HW/SW mechanisms for instruction fusion, issue and commit in modern u-processors 

    Deb, Abhishek (Date of defense: 2012-05-03)

    In this thesis we have explored the co-designed paradigm to show alternative processor design points. Specifically, we have provided HW/SW mechanisms for instruction fusion, issue and commit for modern processors. We have ...

    A hybrid approach for item collection recommendations : an application to automatic playlist continuation 

    Gkatzioura, Anna (Date of defense: 2018-11-23)

    Current recommender systems aim mainly to generate accurate item recommendations, without properly evaluating the multiple dimensions of the recommendation problem. However, in many domains, like in music, where items are ...

    Hybrid block and graft copolymers made from macrolactones and α-amino acids for applications as drug delivery nanosystems 

    Tinajero Díaz, Ernesto (Date of defense: 2019-07-17)

    Naturally produced peptides or proteins can be regarded as highly refined polymers. When synthetic polymers are married to proteins or peptides, the resulting bioconjugates can synergistically combine the properties of the ...

    Hybrid cell-centred/vertex model for multicellular systems 

    Mosaffa, Payman (Date of defense: 2017-11-11)

    This thesis presents a hybrid vertex/cell-centred approach to mechanically simulate planar cellular monolayers undergoing cell reorganisation. Cell centres are represented by a triangular nodal network, while the cell ...

    Hybrid CPU/GPU implementation for the FE2 multi-scale method for composite problems 

    Giuntoli, Guido (Date of defense: 2020-01-30)

    This thesis aims to develop a High-Performance Computing implementation to solve large composite materials problems through the use of the FE2 multi-scale method. Previous works have not been able to scale the FE2 strategy ...

    Hybrid diffuse optical neuromonitoring of cerebral haemodynamics: from the smallest premature born infants to adults 

    Giovannella, Martina (Date of defense: 2019-06-04)

    Hybrid diffuse optical devices allows for the non-invasive and continuous monitoring of the cerebral haemodynamics and metabolism. Such devices can be portable and are relatively inexpensive, therefore available at the ...

    Hybrid diffuse optics for monitoring of tissue hemodynamics with applications in oncology 

    Farzam, Parisa (Date of defense: 2014-10-14)

    Noninvasive measurement of hemodynamics at the microvascular level may have a great impact on oncology in clinics for diagnosis, therapy planning and monitoring, and, in preclinical studies. To this end, diffuse optics is ...

    Hybrid diffuse optics for translational oncology and nanobiophotonics: towards a theranostic approach for emerging cancer therapies 

    Mireles Núñez, Miguel Adrián (Date of defense: 2018-10-24)

    A pre-clinical mouse model of human clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) was employed as a method to study the prognostic and theranostic potential of two, non-invasive, deep tissue, diffuse optical techniques, namely ...

    Hybrid diffuse optics methods to assess the emergence of dementia in older adults 

    Avtzi, Stella (Date of defense: 2024-05-03)

    (English) Hybrid diffuse optical devices offer a non-invasive and continuous and cost-effective method for monitoring cerebral blood flow and metabolism on the bedside use and realistic simulation applications. The ...

    Hybrid metal-organic nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications 

    Ferreres Cabanes, Guillem (Date of defense: 2024-06-21)

    (English) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern, which leads to increased morbidity and mortality, huge economic burden to the healthcare systems and potentially untreatable infections. Due to the ...

    Hybrid modelling and receding horizon control of combined sewer networks 

    Joseph Duran, Bernat (Date of defense: 2014-11-04)

    Combined sewer networks carry wastewater and storm water together. During normal operation all the water is delivered to wastewater treatment plants, where it is treated before being released to surrounding natural water ...

    Hybrid networks: sacred itineraries towards Santiago and Finisterre 

    Bello Gómez, Lorena (Date of defense: 2015-12-21)

    (English) Hybrid Networks explores in detail the slow geography of the French Camino network in northwest Spain, giving an account of the network at the scale of the lberian Peninsula and Europe. This old itinerary is a ...

    Hybrid non-destructive technique for volumetric defect analysis and reconstruction by remote laser induced ultrasound 

    Selim, Hossam (Date of defense: 2020-07-21)

    This PhD thesis is devoted to the design, development and implementation of a non-contact hybrid non-destructive testing (NDT) method applied to the analysis of metallic objects that contain embedded defects or fractures. ...

    Hybrid photonic-plasmonic devices with single nanoscale light sources 

    Bermúdez Ureña, Esteban (Date of defense: 2017-07-17)

    The field of photonics comprehends the generation, manipulation and detection of light (photons). Over the past decades, it has underpinned many of the technological advances upon which we rely on a daily basis, from our ...

    Hybrid systems for wastewater treatment in the framework of circular economy : coupling biological and membrane technologies for a sustainable water cycle 

    Ribera Pi, Judit (Date of defense: 2019-07-23)

    The increasing water demand coupled to the depletion of natural water sources has raised the need to investigate and develop in wastewater treatment and reuse. Even more, the application of circular economy principies to ...

    Hydraulic behaviour of bentonite based mixtures in engineered barriers: The Backfill and Plug Test at the Äspö HRL (Sweden) 

    Mata Mena, Clemente (Date of defense: 2003-07-17)

    In 1996 the Backfill and Plug Test Project started at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory (Sweden) managed by SKB (the Swedish Radioactive Waste Agency). The Backfill and Plug Test Project makes up an important part of SKB's ...

    Hydraulic fills liquefaction : effect on quay stability 

    Tarragó Munté, Daniel (Date of defense: 2021-06-03)

    The starting point of this thesis is the failure of part of a quay wall under construction. The quay was divided in two phases, failure affected Phase 1 only. The failure and all the relevant associated information on quay ...