Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Recent submissions
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Learning particle dynamics: from diffusion to interactions
(English) Understanding how a complex system works from its components, such as a virus invading a cell or particles aggregating in a liquid, is a fundamental question in the study of nature that provides great biological ...
Study of neutron-rich β-delayed emitters relevant for understanding the formation of the r-process rare earth-peak around mass A~160
(English) The r-process is responsible for the formation of nearly half of all nuclei heavier than iron. New elements are synthesized via the r-process, involving neutron-rich nuclei characterized by the emission of neutrons ...
Heating and decoherence due to light scattering in atomic media
(English) Cold atom platforms have become central to quantum technologies such as information processing, simulation, and metrology. Their versatility and high degree of control make them especially powerful. A key ...
Nanoindentation mapping of multiphase materials: statistical analysis and machine learning approaches
(English) This doctoral thesis focuses on the micromechanical characterization of multiphase materials through high-speed nanoindentation mapping (HSNM), combined with statistical and machine learning techniques. The aim ...
Thermo-mechanical performance of steel slag asphalt mixtures and their potential for urban heat mitigation
(English) This doctoral thesis focuses on the study of steel slag from electric arc furnaces as a technically and environmentally viable substitute for natural aggregates in asphalt mixtures. While the primary objective ...
Novel strategies to reduce persistent, mobile, and toxic substances in groundwater and wastewater: impact on agriculture and human health
(English) Water scarcity is one of the most pressing global challenges, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions such as the Mediterranean basin. In countries like Spain, where agriculture is a major consumer of water ...
Analysis of helio-geo-ionospheric proxies for short-term earthquake forecasting
(English) Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing significant infrastructure damage and casualties. Between 1998 and 2018, seismic events resulted in approximately 846000 fatalities and caused ...
Cooperative planning and negotiation in human-robot teams
(English) As robots become increasingly integrated into everyday environments, rigid role paradigms and unilateral control models fall short of enabling meaningful collaboration. Preserving human autonomy while allowing ...
Advanced finite element methods for metal forming and manufacturing process simulation: an application to friction stir welding analysis
(English) This work explores the benefits and challenges of advanced Finite Element Methods for metal forming and manufacturing processes. As these processes become increasingly complex, FEM has emerged as a crucial tool. ...
Hydromechanical simulation of argillaceous rocks for radioactive waste disposal applications
(English) Argillaceous claystones are primarily composed of clay particles of sedimentary origin and contain a substantial amount of chemically precipitated cement, often calcium carbonate, which acts as a bonding agent. ...
Decision support system for coastal area management in response to flooding and coastal erosion: a case study of Tumaco-Nariño
(English) Flood and erosion risk management in coastal areas affected by these processes requires integrated and, when conditions allow, coupled approaches that combine physical, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. This ...
Comportamiento hidráulico de aliviaderos de perfil estricto en zonas de gran altitud
(English) This research explores the influence of altitude on the shape of strict profile spillways and their discharge coefficients, pressure field, and cavitation risk. An experimental campaign has been carried out next ...
Palabras de luz: herramientas léxicas y gráficas para la definición de los principales términos empleados en la descripción de la distribución lumínica en el espacio arquitectónico
(English) The introduction of electric lighting in Architecture marked a profound transformation in its design conception, establishing artificial light as a fundamental element in the configuration of space. Unlike other ...
A model for the aero‐hydro‐servo‐elastic analysis of floating offshore wind turbines based on a co‐rotational formulation
(English) Nowadays, there is an increasing, despite reduced, number of models capable of performing fully coupled aerohydro‐servo‐elastic simulations in the time domain for the analysis of floating offshore wind turbines ...
Design for sustainability transitions: Taoist-inspired approaches for systemic sustainability transitions
(English) In recent years, sustainability transitions have emerged as a critical research focus within sustainability science. This doctoral research explores sustainability transitions through a Taoist-inspired lens, ...
High performance computing and artificial intelligence algorithms for dimensionality reduction of turbulent flows
(English) This thesis presents a suite of methodologies for the dimensionality reduction of turbulent flow data, with a focus on high-fidelity simulations of external aerodynamics in industrial contexts, such as flow around ...
3D printing of aluminum alloys under different extrusion techniques
(English) This doctoral research evaluated the feasibility of using various aluminum-based feedstocks in additive manufacturing (AM) to develop cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional metal ...
Reduced order models and machine learning techniques for digital twin applications
(English) This thesis advances intrusive projection-based reduced order modeling (PROM) as a scalable, physics-consistent foundation for real-time digital twins in industrial applications. By integrating high-fidelity ...
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): processing, property modulation, and biomedical applications
(English) This doctoral thesis presents a comprehensive study on the structure-property relationships, processing behavior, and functional performance of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), with the aim of enhancing their ...
The DCT as the basis for nonlinear signal processing and task-oriented communications
(English) This dissertation addresses two fundamental and increasingly connected challenges in modern information processing: nonlinear learning and task-oriented communications. Both fields require compact, interpretable ...
