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    • Active-arm wheelchair: a novel approach in hemiparesis rehabilitation after stroke 

      Sin Arumí, Pol (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-08)
      Bachelor thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      One of the most common consequences after stroke is hemiparesis, which is weakness on the side of the body contralateral to the stroke. For that reason, many stroke patients need a wheelchair for mobility, especially ...
    • Analysis of Network Algorithms 

      Mamano Grande, Nil (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-06)
      Bachelor thesis
      Restricted access - confidentiality agreement
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
    • Analyzing the dynamics of a renewable energy mix for UCI Campus 

      Nsoka Banbe, Iliana Elisabeth (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2024)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the decarbonization potential, techno-economic feasibility, and operational implications of transitioning the University of California, Irvine (UCI) to a fully renewable ...
    • Automotive proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) : Second-life use opportunities 

      Amancy Sanchez, Victor (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-09-20)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
    • Communication system for a tooth-mounted RF sensor used for continuous monitoring of nutrient intake 

      Zufía Mier, Pablo (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-09-06)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      In this Thesis, the communication system of a wearable device that monitors the user’s diet is studied. Based in a novel RF metamaterial-based mouth sensor, different decisions have to be made concerning the system’s ...
    • Design and additive manufacturing of architected materials with non-linear mechanical response 

      Fabián Alfonso, Ricardo (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / University of California, Irvine, 2013)
      Bachelor thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      Most structural systems are designed to operate in their elastic regime, resulting in a linear relationship between applied loads and resulting displacements. This behavior is easy to analyze but not necessarily optimal ...
    • Design and implementation of a subject identification system based on Electroencephalogram 

      Benomar El Kati, Mohamed (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-05-26)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      Biometrics are essential methods of identifying people nowadays. There are many types of biometrics, such as the classic methods for iris, face and fingerprint; but most of these are not robust or secure. Recently, biometrics ...
    • Electroencephalogram analysis of finger proprioception in healthy and stroke subjects 

      Torrecilla Vall-llossera, Monica (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-02-13)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      The main goal of this project is to increase our fundamental understanding of proprioception, by analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals measured during the execution of a robotic proprioceptive task, the Criss Cross ...
    • Energy storage for renewable sources: life cycle assessment (LCA) of hydrogen storage 

      Ortega Ruiz, Alejandro (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2025)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      The integration of intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, into power grids presents a significant challenge for grid stability and reliability. As renewable energy generation becomes more widespread, ...
    • Evaluating the impacts of start-up and clearance behaviors in a signalized network: A network fundamental diagram approach 

      Morales Fresquet, Adrià (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-09-27)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      The objective of the present TFM is to analyze the performance of the Advisory Speed Limit (ASL), which is a control strategy, inside a city's signalized network grid using Newell's simplified car-following model with ...
    • FPGA-Based Accelerator for Convolutional Neural Networks 

      Cívico Dorado, Noelia (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-06)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      En aquests darrers anys, l’arquitectura hardware i el disseny de nous sistemes s’han convertit en àrees de recerca predominants en el món de la intel·ligència artificial en termes d’innovació i eficiència. Aquest increment ...
    • Gait training with haptic feedback assistance 

      Simó Higueras, Paula (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-04)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      Aquest treball serveix com a prova de concepte per desenvolupar un cinturó basat en retroalimentació hàptica per fomentar l'exploració de la marxa humana. La rehabilitació actual i l'entrenament de dispositius assistits ...
    • Ground motion directionality analysis for the design and assessment of structures 

      Vendrell Gallart, Jordi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-06-20)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      This project focuses on the analysis of ground motion directionality and its relevance in the design and assessment of structures. It is important to know that ground motion intensity can vary significantly depending on ...
    • Modeling of traffic instabilities and phantom jam: The LWR model with stochastic speed-density relation 

      Alcoba Corominas, Alicia (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-09-27)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      This study will evaluate the real causes of phantom traffic jam by evaluating different continuous car-following models under different conditions. Finding the origins of these instabilities would lead to apply some control ...
    • Neural networks as a numerical tool to solve the electromagnetic field in an enclosed space 

      Herrero Parareda, Albert (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-06)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      I am responsible for the formulation of preprocessing functions to enhance the efficiency of the simulations made by an Artificial Neural Network of the Electromagnetic Field emitted by a Dipole Antenna in a closed room, ...
    • Novel airplane roll mechanism implementation in a wind tunnel 

      Ventura Siches, Jordi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-09-25)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      According to recent research conducted by professor Haithem E. Taha and Ahmed M. Hasan, there is a loss in the control capabilities of the ailerons when flying at stall regime. Not only the sensitivity of this control ...
    • Novel airplane roll mechanism implementation in a wind tunnel 

      Ventura Siches, Jordi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-09-25)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      According to recent research conducted by professor Haithem E. Taha and Ahmed M. Hasan, there is a loss in the control capabilities of the ailerons when flying at stall regime. Not only the sensitivity of this control ...
    • Opportunistic Navigation with Iridium Next LEO Satellites 

      Acebes Cebrian, Carlos (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-23)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      The concept of opportunistic navigation arises from the future demands that autonomous vehicles will require in order to navigate in a reliable and accurate way in GNSS-challenged environments. Specifically, GNSS signals ...
    • Optimal location of variable speed limit application areas in freeways 

      Martínez Josemaría, Irene (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-09-13)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      Variable speed limits (VSL) are an effective method for preventing, eliminating, or delaying the occurrence of capacity drop at active bottlenecks. Many studies are focused on feedback algorithms to adapt ...
    • Resource, recycling and waste challenges for storage resources in a 100% renewable economy 

      Tirado Creixell, Núria (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-09-05)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of California, Irvine
      In this thesis, the battery storage needed for a 100% renewable economy was calculated. It was determined that the use of batteries as a worldwide energy storage solution is not viable. Other systems, such as power-to-gas, ...