Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Enviaments recents
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Gender mainstreaming in maritime education and training: strategies and proposals for an effective implementation
(English) In the area of Maritime Education and Training (MET), the existing gender gap constitutes a widespread cause of concern. Despite a significant increase in the numbers of female students in Science, Technology, ...
Light-matter entanglement between telecom photons and solid-state quantum memories
(English) Future networks for quantum communication will require a new form of technology in order to operate over long distances. The no-cloning theorem precludes the use of amplification, so quantum repeater schemes have ...
Investigation of the interaction driven quantum phases in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene
(English) The discovery of two dimensional materials opened a unique pathway to study the electronic properties of quantum materials which are otherwise absent in bulk systems. Soon after the discovery of graphene (2004), ...
Ship emissions assessment in short sea shipping: application on weather ship routing, slow steaming and maritime education and training
(English) A significant proportion of global carbon dioxide emissions are attributed to ocean-sailing ships. These shipping emissions are predicted to double in less than 30 years. In this sense, it is mandatory to develop ...
Advanced data-driven fault diagnosis schemes for active distribution grids
(English) Reliable and uninterrupted power supply is crucial for modern societies. Therefore, the minimization of the power outages' duration is a priority for the power system operators. This thesis aims to contribute to ...
Effect of precursors and thermal processing on acrylamide formation in synthetic potato models. Validation with potato cultivars
(English) Acrylamide is a toxic compound and is classified as a probable human carcinogen. In recent decades, international organizations have established levels of safety for ingestion due to its harmful effects endangering ...
Reconfigurable metasurfaces based on thermo-optical and optomechanical controls
(English) Optical metasurfaces established themselves as potential platform for planar and integrated optics. Progress in the material sciences and fabrication process paves the way towards ultra-thin metasurface based ...
Altres espais per a l'escena : entitats reciclades, associacions culturals i fàbriques de creació a Barcelona (1976-2020)
(English) The thesis investigates the relationships between architecture, urbanism and the arts. It relates recycling, adaptive reuse and architectural adaptations with urban dynamics, neighbourhood and artivist movements ...
3D-printed biomimetic bone grafts: clinical validation and improvement strategies
(English) Bone defects pose a major clinical and socio-economic burden and there is a clear need for new bone grafting strategies that take into account the physical-chemical properties of the native bone, to help treat ...
Linking architecture and emotions: sensory dynamics and methodological innovations
(English) This study delves deeply into the complex relationship between the field of architecture and human emotions, aiming to fill a significant gap in existing research. It extensively explores the profound impact of ...
Mechanical integrity of coated PcBN systems: mechanics and mechanisms involved under service-like conditions
(English) Polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PcBN) is a composite competitive cutting tool material that excels performance when machining difficult-to-cut materials (e.g. hardened steels, superalloys, etc) due to its ...
Partial discharges in low-pressure atmosphere: an experimental approach to improving electrical protection
(English) This thesis contributes to the field of partial discharges in low-pressure environments, aiming to improve electrical wire interconnecting systems (EWIS) protection in aerospace applications. A series of experimental ...
Advanced c-Si solar cell structures: application of laser processes and optical nanostructures
(English) This thesis works towards efficient and cost-effective methods to improve the performance of thin silicon solar cells. Focusing on two principal objectives, the Thesis develops novel techniques to enhance the ...
Assessment of different strategies to reduce environmental fungicide contamination in vineyards
(English) The use of plant protection products (PPP) has become an essential tool in agriculture to achieve the minimum requirements of quality and quantity of food demanded by consumers. Moreover, due to its repeated use ...
Gadolinia-doped UO2 reactivity and redox-sensitive radionuclides mobility: implications for long-term safety of deep geological repositories
(English) High-level radioactive waste, such as spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from nuclear power plants, remains dangerous for hundreds of thousands of years. To manage them properly and avoid harm to human health and the ...
An updated framework for inferring interior ocean circulation from high resolution marine satellite observations
(English) It was not until 1982 that Gösta Walin proposed a formal framework to connect heat input from the sun to the large-scale thermal circulation of the ocean through quantifying a sur- face ”drift” of water from high ...
Value engineering for autonomous agents
(English) The topic of this thesis is the engineering of values for autonomous agents. This is realised through the formulation, design and implementation of new functionalities for autonomous agents that enable reasoning ...
Desarrollo de una metodología para el diseño de una ruta de turismo sostenible, “La Ruta del Oro”, con base en la valoración de sus patrimonios: geológico, minero, biodiverso, histórico y cultural, primera fase: municipio de El Tambo-Nariño, Colombia
(English) The municipality of El Tambo is in the department of Nariño, Colombia, it is an integral part of the Andes Mountain Range, it belongs to the two most important geographical features of this in Colombia, “El Nudo ...
Exploring the potential of satellite InSAR in geological engineering: new opportunities in land monitoring and hydrogeological characterisation
(English) Interferometry with Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) is a remote sensing technique to measure displacements of the observed surface, either the ground or any structure on it. Although the systematic acquisition ...
On the prediction of induced structural damage in hydraulic turbines in off-design conditions
(English) The introduction of the intermittent and unpredictable solar and wind power into the electrical grid is pushing hydraulic turbines to work for longer periods of time in off-design conditions. Under these ...
