Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Recent submissions
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Cold plasma-treated hydrogels for multimodal cancer therapy
(English) Cold atmospheric plasma (hereon just plasma) is a weakly ionized gas that gained attention as a cost-efficient and well-tolerated cancer treatment that selectively targets the altered redox metabolism of malignant ...
A Multi-Objective Integer Programming approach for synergistic Tenant Mix optimization in shopping centers
(English) A shopping center's profitability is significantly influenced by its Tenant Mix, which refers to the strategic combination and placement of different retail categories within the center. However, selecting the ...
Modeling and reconstruction of 3D humans under context
(English) The study of human's and their behavior through the analysis of images and videos has long been a central topic in Computer Vision. The reconstruction and modeling of human behavior have garnered increasing ...
Optimize use of recycled aggregate in high-durability structural concrete: an experimental study
(English) Currently, the construction industry faces the challenge of adopting more sustainable practices, with the use of recycled aggregates in structural concrete production emerging as a key strategy. This doctoral ...
Multi-actor multi-criteria decision-making methods and tools for the implementation of industrial symbiosis and circular economy solutions in the process industry
(English) The quest for sustainable development is both urgent and complex. Paradigms like circular economy (CE) and industrial symbiosis (IS) aim to address this challenge by promoting strategies to achieve a more efficient ...
Bacardí Tultitlán, México. Mies van der Rohe
(English) This thesis focuses on the office building for Bacardí y Cía S. A. in Tultitlán, Mexico, which Mies van der Rohe and his team designed and built from 1958 to 1961. Several Mexican companies – Knoll Internacional ...
New multiresponsive materials platforms for cancer treatment: smart electroconductive nanoparticles and transdermal devices
(English) Cancer remains the leading cause of death in many developed countries. Despite significant progress in cancer treatment many challenges persist, such as severe side effects, damage to healthy tissues due to ...
Fluidic oscillator numerical modelling considering dimensional modifications
(English) Fluidic Oscillators (FO) may significantly improve flow mixing and cooling. However, they are mostly used in Active Flow Control (AFC) applications, where the pulsating flow they generate interacts with the ...
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy of twisted bilayer graphene
(English) The goal of this thesis is to probe the infrared optical response of twisted bilayer graphene (TBG) using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). First, I used a commercial FTIR to measure the TBG in the ...
Beyond planning: prefiguring horizontal practices of architecture in the context of autonomous geographies
(English) Hegemonic organization of space and architecture as its essential means respond to political and economic intentions whose determination is out of most people’s reach. Representations of dominant practices are ...
Advanced characterization and modelling of innovative low-dimensional materials for solar cells applications
(English) Energy transition keeps its course while new materials keep emerging promising better impact on environment. Among those materials, Q-1D chalco-halides materials using Bi and Sb, S, Se and I, Br, giving rise to ...
Multimorbidity and frailty trajectories and explainable prediction models for health-related outcomes using longitudinal electronic health records of the ageing Catalan population
(English) As life expectancy rises, people over 65 years old become a larger proportion of the population. However, longer life expectancy does not imply healthy ageing. Older individuals are more likely to develop multiple ...
Photonic based approaches to overcome intrinsic losses in organic solar cells
(English) The large dependence on fossil fuels led to a severe environmental crisis, evident in the acceleration of climate change caused by the greenhouse effect. This unsustainable model has led to a reassessment of our ...
Navigating organizational change for successful implementation of HR analytics
(English) Context: Numerous studies affirm the positive impact of Human Resources Analytics (HRA) on gaining a competitive edge and enhancing Human Resources (HR) strategic role therefore given the importance of knowing ...
Highly scalable hardware architecture for real-time execution of spiking neural networks applied to neural cognitive applications
(English) This thesis contributes to the field of neuromorphic hardware. In particular, to the significant improvement of a scalable hardware architecture, named Hardware Emulator of Evolvable Neural Spiking Systems (HEENS), ...
End-to-end learning for wind turbine blades: from imagery data to defect repair recommendations
(English) The European Union's (EU) reliance on external energy sources underscores the urgent need for energy security and affordability, driving the transition to renewable energy with wind power as a key renewable ...
Metodología para el rediseño de cadenas de suministro multinegocio
(English) Each supply chain arises in response to a new need, whether due to new customer groups or new forms of communicationwith customers. As reality evolves, new supply chains are designed, many of them similar to those ...
La carta de l'hàbitat: aproximacions etnogràfiques i instruments d’estudi de l’espai habitat en el marc del novè CIAM d'Aix-en-Provence (1953)
(English) The doctoral thesis revolves around the ninth CIAM (Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne) held in Aix-en-Provence in 1953. It focuses on the work presented by some European architects who were working ...
Study of strabismus causes and management: the efficacy of vision therapy in the treatment of central stabismus
(English) Strabismus is a deviation of the visual axes that prevents bifoveal fixation. It is a relatively common condition that affects between 2-6% of the population. The presentation of strabismus can vary greatly from ...
Modelling the atmospheric iron cycle in a changing climate
(English) Iron is a ubiquitous element that plays a critical role in the Earth system. It is an essential micronutrient required by most organisms for vital processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and nitrogen ...
