Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Recent submissions
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New multi-modal neuroimaging approaches combining photonics and electrophysiology to study the basics of neurovascular coupling
(English) Brain is a crucial organ that controls all body functions. Its health is influenced by multiple factors, and any abnormality in them can negatively impact its smooth and seamless functioning, causing pathological ...
Exploring the impact of p53 activation on spatio-temporal genome topology
(English) The year I started this Ph.D. (2019) was the 40th anniversary of the discovery of p53 and the 30th anniversary of its characterization as a tumor suppressor. Approximately, half of all human cancers carry mutations ...
Effects of cavitation on the wake characteristics behind blunt trailing edge hydrofoils
(English) The recent developments in hydraulic machinery will increase the possibility of damage resulting from cavitation and/or vortex-induced vibrations. Yet, many researchers have shed light on the vortex street flow ...
Contribution to the enhancement of IoT-based application development and optimization of underwater communications, by artificial intelligence, edge computing, and 5G networks and beyond, in smart cities/seas
(English) 6G networks have emerged as a revolutionary breakthrough, promising ultra-fast and reliable connectivity that redefines the way we interact with the digital world. This new generation of networks not only drives ...
Identidad y raíces. Caracterización y puesta en valor del patrimonio arquitectónico tradicional. El Barrio Santo Domingo, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
(English) To return to the roots that gave rise to Tuxtla Gutiérrez and in the absence of a protection model that recognizes its traditional architectural heritage, the characterization and enhancement of the constructive ...
Desarrollo de nuevos materiales bioplásticos con efecto barrera
(English) Plastics are the most widely usad materials in the world. lts low cost, good properties, versatility and availability have made them a reference in almost all sectors of economy for decades, being practically ...
Experimental study of the coherence of the light emitted by a semiconductor laser with optical feedback
(English) Semiconductor lasers are part of our daily lives, finding applications in telecommunications, sensing, metrology, and biomedicine due to their compact size, efficiency, and versatility. This thesis explores how ...
Processing and characterization of metallic glasses prepared by centrifugal atomization
(English) The production of metallic glasses presents an opportunity for advancing materials science and engineering applications, offering a unique combination of mechanical characteristics that traditional materials ...
Use of nanoparticles for energy and sensing applications
(English) In this work, different nano, sub-micron, and microparticle materials have been embedded in various types of electrolytes, including ionic liquid gel polymer electrolytes (ILGPEs) and sodium chloride (NaCl), ...
Design of bike networks adaptive to heterogeneous demands and the needs of social groups. Case study: bike mobility networks for the cities of Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador
(English) Bike’s recognition as a vital form of urban transportation underscores its capacity to enhance mobility, improve quality of life, and address several urban challenges such as air pollution, traffic congestion, ...
3D FEM meso-level analysis of sulphate attack in concrete: new results and developments using parallel HP computing
(English) When concrete is subject to an environment characterised by a high humidity index and rich in sulphate ions, a concrete degradation process may be initiated due to External Sulphate Attack (ESA). The sulphate ...
Modelado de la incertidumbre humana en la asignación de recursos para redes de comunicaciones
(English) This research addresses resource allocation in communication networks, with emphasis on the impact of human uncertainty on the performance of these networks, especially those using advanced technologies. The ...
Seagrass meadow: a coastal protection perspective
(English) Over the decades, the global coastlines have been a key indicator of the development of actual societies. However, the cost of this growth has resulted in the depredation of natural environments. The increased ...
Cumplimiento en el uso y mantenimiento de lentes de contacto y accesorios
(English) Introduction: Non-compliance in the use and care of contact lenses (CLs) and their accessories is a major clinical problem, and although there have been notable scientific advances in the designs and materials ...
A paradigm shift of HPC for geosciences: a novel HPC service model for geosciences applications
(English) The Oil and Gas (O&G) industry ranks prominently among the leading commercial users of powerful supercomputers worldwide, as indicated by global High-Performance Computing (HPC) ranking lists, such as TOP500 and ...
Investigación sobre la persistencia, el cambio y la materialidad de la identidad organizacional: entrevistas a expertos y el caso de una empresa centenaria
(English) Context This thesis investigates organizational identity, its persistence and change, and the relationship between identity and material objects. Organizational identity is what the members of an organization ...
Probing magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene with monolithic gate-defined Josephson junctions
(English) In 2018, following a theoretical prediction from 2011, it was found that stacking two layers of graphene with a relative twist angle of 1.1° between them leads to multiple new properties. At this so-called magic ...
Microwave imaging for brain functional monitoring
(English) The use of microwave imaging techniques in medical applications has gained significant interest because of its non-ionizing character, low cost, and body penetrability. Different techniques and systems for microwave ...
Aplicabilidad de la ceniza volcánica de baja actividad como nuevo recurso para materiales cementicios sostenibles
(English) Volcanic ash (VA), abundantly available in various regions globally, serves as an effective supplementary cementitious material (SCM) for partially substituting Portland cement (OPC). However, its inherently low ...
Multi-objective optimization for social multifamily housing: minimizing heating and cooling demand
(English) The field of architecture and engineering is currently experiencing significant changes due to advances in technology and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence. This shift is largely driven by the growing ...
