Computational fluid dynamics indicators to improve cardiovascular pathologies 

    Soudah Prieto, Eduardo (Date of defense: 2016-02-08)

    In recent years, the study of computational hemodynamics within anatomically complex vascular regions has generated great interest among clinicians. The progress in computational fluid dynamics, image processing and ...

    Infrared image processing tools for automated aerial remote sensing of active wildland fires 

    Valero Pérez, Mario Miguel (Date of defense: 2019-10-30)

    Forest fires are natural phenomena essential for ecosystem balance. However, their impact on society is increasing. Emergency managers are facing unprecedented crises producing massive evacuations, numerous casualties and ...

    Knowledge management technology for integrated decision support systems in process industries 

    Muñoz Mata, Edrisi (Date of defense: 2011-12-12)

    Nowadays, factors such as globalization of trade, market uncertainty and fierce competition involve dwindling error margins in enterprises. Two key aspects for achieve it are the viability and the competitiveness of ...

    Quantitative dispersion analysis of leakages of flammable and/or toxic substances on environments with barriers or semi-confined 

    Miralles Schleder, Adriana (Date of defense: 2015-07-08)

    With the industrial and technological development of the present-day society, the presence of flammable and toxic substances has increased in a growing number of activities. Dispersion of hazardous gas releases occurring ...

    Self-assembly of phenylalanine derivatives 

    Mayans Tayadella, Enric (Date of defense: 2017-12-18)

    Since the pioneering work of Reches and Gazit in 2003, in which the formation of diphenylalanine (FF) nanotubes in aqueous solution was discovered, significant efforts have been made to develop a new generation of biomaterials ...

    Use of mathematical methods in the resolution of chemical engineering problems 

    Valverde Salamanca, Abel (Date of defense: 2020-07-27)

    This thesis consists of a compendium of five works that illustrate the utilization of selected mathematical methods to solve specific chemical engineering problems. Hence, the thesis is intended to cover both, a review of ...