Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Recent submissions
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Ecosystem modelling for the ocean decade - facing the challenge
(English) The worlds’marine ecosystems are degrading under wide ranges of ever intensifying, diversifying and co-occurring human pressures. Ecosystem-based management (EBM) approaches have emerged as an alternative to ...
Implementation of personalized medicine in malignant melanoma patients aided by artificial intelligence
(English) Skin cancer, characterised by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, poses a significant global health challenge. Melanoma, its most aggressive form, is particularly concerning due to its rapid metastasis ...
Aportaciones a la caracterización de las emisiones ópticas producidas por rayos y su detección desde el espacio
(Castellà) Este trabajo de investigación se centra en la caracterización de las emisiones ópticas generadas por diversos procesos de rayos, con el objetivo de mejorar la interpretación de las detecciones ópticas realizadas ...
Architecture by and for the community : the case of cohousing in Barcelona
(English) Since the 2000s, collaborative housing has gained renewed interest in Europe as a solution to the growing demand for community-oriented living arrangements. This doctoral research focuses on cohousing, a collaborative ...
Generando patrimonio a partir de los escombros : la recuperación de los paisajes mineros en España
(English) The purpose of this research is to analyze the processes of reclamation of mining areas in Spain. A systematic review of the literature on this matter shows that, although there are numerous publications addressing ...
New timber - steel construction system for improved lateral resistance buildings
(Català) A la tecnologia proposada, els elements de fusta s'estableixen de qualsevol manera tradicional o innovadora (per exemple, entramat lleuger o pesat, CLT) i els elements d'acer s'instal·len com a exoestructura. ...
Effective ventilation solutions for educational environments: balancing health, comfort, and sustainability in a post-pandemic scenario
(English) Indoor air quality (IAQ) and thermal comfort are critical in educational buildings, as poor conditions have been linked to reduced cognitive performance, higher absenteeism and long-term health effects. The ...
Imaging and analytical tools to study the spatiotemporal dynamics of protein export
(English) Intracellular trafficking, particularly protein secretion, faces numerous unresolved challenges. This thesis aims to provide and evaluate tools for quantitative investigation of these processes using fluorescent ...
Heat transfer in supercritical fluids: computational approaches & studies
(English) This thesis delves into investigating the complexities of heat transfer in supercritical fluids through the application of advanced theoretical and computational methodologies. The research primarily focuses on ...
Improving autonomous driving systems with CPU extensions for point cloud processing
(English) Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS) are at the cusp of large-scale adoption, promising accident reduction and market potential. However, the complex software and sensor data pressure for better hardware support in ...
Procesamiento mediante extrusión de material del termoplástico híbrido PLA/PHB: caracterización mecánica
(English) In this thesis, the mechanical behavior of parts manufactured by Material Extrusion Modeling (MEX) has been evaluated, using a copolimer of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), commercially known ...
Optimization with spin glass models
(English) With applicability on almost every aspect of our lives, optimization problems are ubiquitous to a broad range of fields within both scientific research and industrial environments. As such, these are growing in ...
New approach of power calculation for droop-controlled inverters supplying nonlinear loads
(English) This thesis framework is that of the control of single-phase inverters in alternate current (AC) microgrids. In this context, voltage sourced inverters present difficulties in coping with power quality issues ...
Hipòtesis sobre una línia : nuclis urbans i estacions a les línies interiors catalanes
(English) "Hypothesis on a Line" analyses the impact that the construction of the railway has had on the urban centres along the interior lines of the Catalan network. The integration of a territorial mobility infrastructure ...
Propagation of polarized light through turbid media: application of LiDAR technology in foggy environments
(English) In recent times, there has been a growing interest in LiDAR imaging systems for outdoor applications involving computer vision, such as automotive systems, surveillance, and robotics. LiDAR sensors have the ability ...
Modelo de priorización de inversiones de soluciones tecnológicas en smart buildings con criterios de desarrollo sostenible
(English) This Doctoral Thesis addresses aspects of interest for designers, promoters, owners, and managers of office buildings, with the intention of providing clarity on the Smart Building paradigm, as well as identifying ...
Manuel de Solà-Morales, escritura y pensamiento
(English) The written work of Manuel de Solà-Morales deserves a central place in his intellectual biography, along with the pedagogical experience and the urban projects he developed; teaching, practice and writings are ...
Escenarios hacia una economía circular de los plásticos: caracterización del sector del envasado y evaluación de la idoneidad del reciclado open loop de la fracción mezclada de los residuos de envase
(English) This thesis aims to deepen in the understanding of the circular economy of plastics through a scientific and design approach. It has focused on packaging waste as it is the sector with the highest priority and ...
Análisis comparativo del ciclo de vida de edificaciones construidas con prefabricación industrializada en latitudes mediterránea y tropical
(English) This research focuses on the study and comparative analysis of buildings constructed with industrialized prefabrication systems, based on the premise that industrialization implies resource optimization, technological ...
Contributions to eco-friendly satellite lean design for a sustainable space environment
(English) Currently, half of the satellites do not reach 20% of their expected lifetime. The possibility of recycling these "zombie satellites" (ZS) with limited capabilities would optimize this on-orbit infrastructure, ...
