Doctoral Programme in Technology (Computer, Automation, Food and Agricultural, Textile and Paper, Materials and Structures, Polymer and Innovation)
Research lines
The doctoral studies of the Postgraduate Programme in Technology bring together the lines of research in this area at the UdG. The lines of research are based on the activity of the research groups and on the training included in the masters that make up the Official Postgraduate Programme in Technology.
Next we will list the research lines and indicate for each one the sub lines and the researchers qualified to direct doctoral theses within this programme, the research groups to which these researchers belong (UdG groups and consolidated groups recognised by the Government of Catalonia) and the masters programmes that provide training leading to these lines:
1. Computer Vision and Robotics
Sub lines:
• Underwater robotics: control and learning architectures
• Medical image analysis
• Underwater image analysis, mobile robotics, mosaicing
• Image analysis, segmentation and description, colour and texture, 3D reconstruction of deformable objects.
• Real-time image processing.
• 3DImaging
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. J. Batlle Grabulosa, Dr. M. Carreras Pérez, Dr. X. Cufí Solé, Dr. J. Freixenet Bosch, Dr. J. Martí Bonmatí, Dr. R. Martí Marly, Dr. R. García Campos, Dr. M. Peracaula Bosch, Dr. P. Ridao Rodríguez, Dr. J. Salvi Mas, Dr. X. Lladó Bardera, Dr. J. Forest Collado, Dr. N. R. Estrela Gracias, Dr. L. Neumann
UdG research group:
Computer Vision and Robotics (VICOROB)
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR01008
Official masters:
Erasmus Mundus European Masters in Vision and Robotics (VIBOT)
Master's in Industrial Computing, Automatic Control, Computer Science and Systems
2. Network and Agent-based Information Systems
Sub lines: -
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. J. Ll. Marzo Lázaro, Dr. R. Fabregat Gesa, Dr. Pere Vilà, Dr. Eusebi Calle, Dr. Teodor Jové, Dr. Josep Lluís de la Rosa (*)
UdG research groups.
Communications and Distributed Systems (BCDS ), GRCT0040
Agents Research Lab (ARLAB) , (GRCT0069)
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR-00296
Master's in Industrial Computing, Automatic Control, Computer Science and Systems
3. Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems
Sub lines:
• Model based fault detection and diagnostics
• Multivariate statistical process control.
• Modelling and control of mechatronic systems.
• Agent-based scheduling distributed systems.
• Agents and multi-agent systems.
• Monitoring power quality in electrical distribution systems.
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Joaquim Amengol, Dr. Joan Colomer, Dr. Sergio Herraiz, Dr. Joaquim Meléndez, Dr. Dídac Busquets, Dr. Ningsu Luo (*), Dr. Josep Vehí (*), Dr. Winston García, Dr. Josep Lluís de la Rosa (*), Dr. Beatriu López
UdG research groups:
Modal Intervals and Control Engineering (MICE, GRCT0040)
Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems (EXIT, GRCT0041)
Agents Research Lab (ARLAB, GRCT0069)
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR-00296
Official masters:
Master's in Industrial Computing, Automatic Control, Computer Science and Systems
Joint Master's in Environmental Process Control Engineering
4. Modelling, control and data mining in biomedicine.
Sub lines:
• Data mining for diagnosis and prognosis. Applications in cancer, obesity and diabetes.
• Modelling and simulation of metabolic systems
• Artificial pancreas: glycemia control in diabetic patients.
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Beatriu López, Dr. Josep Vehí (*), Dr. Winston García (*), Dr. Carles Pous, Dra. Darine Zambrano
UdG research groups:
Modal Intervals and Control Engineering (MICE, GRCT0040)
Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems (EXIT, GRCT0041)
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR-00296
Official masters:
Master's in Industrial Computing, Automatic Control, Computer Science and Systems
5. Computing:
Sub lines:
• Realistic image display
• Light transport simulation
• Display and analysis of medical data
• Stochastic and information theory techniques for computer graphics, images and games
• Computational geometry
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Xavier Pueyo, Dr. Ignacio Martín, Dr. Inmaculada Boada, Dr. Miquel Feixes, Dr. Mateu Sbert, Dr. Francisco Castro, Dr. Joan Antoni Sellarès, Dr. Céline Loscos, Dr. Gustavo Patow.
UdG research group:
Laboratory og Graphs and Image GRCT0081
Group of Geometry and Graphs GRCT0082
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR00002
Official masters:
Master's in Industrial Computing, Automatic Control, Computer Science and Systems
6. Textile and Paper Engineering
Sub lines:
• Paper technology
• Recycling and de-inking of recovered paper
• Preparation of ligno-cellulosic fibres from crop and forest residues for paper production
• Paper and cardboard for food processing and packaging
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Pere Mutjé (*), Dr. Maria Àngels Pèlach, Dr. Xavier Llauró, Dr. Josep Puig
UdG research group:
LEPAMAP (GRCT76)
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR01078
Official masters:
Joint Masters in Textile, Paper and Graphic Engineering
7. Polymeric materials
Sub lines:
• Obtaining various formulations of plastics and bioplastics.
• Development of composite materials reinforced with loads and natural fibres.
• Modification of natural fibres to be used as composite material reinforcement.
• Synthesis and preparation of biomaterials with biomedical applications.
• Obtaining cellulose-based nanocomposites.
• Thermal analysis of materials, thermal degradation of materials, solid-gas reactions
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Pere Mutjé (*), Dr. Fabiola Vilaseca, Dr. Miquel Llop, Dr. José Alberto Méndez, Dr. Pere Roura, Dr. Ángel López
UdG research groups:
LEPAMAP,(GRCT76)
Materials and Thermodynamics Research Group (GRMT)(GRCT29)
Consolidated research groups (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR01078, 2005SGR-00666
Official masters
Joint Masters in Polymers and Biopolymers
8. Food Technology
Sub lines:
• Obtaining functional and nutritional value added ingredients from pig blood from slaughterhouses.
• Development of molecular techniques for the identification and quantification of pathogenic microorganisms, probiotics and genetically modified organisms in food.
• IRTA
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Carmen Carretero, Dr. Dolors Parés, Dr. Maria Pla, Dr. Elena Saguer, Dr. Mònica Toldrà, Dr. Anna Nadal, Dr. Teresa Aymerich, Dr. Margarita Garriga, Dr. Josep Comaposada, Dr. Anna Jofré, Dr. Pere Gou, Dr. Maria Hortòs, Dr. Elena Fulladosa, Dr. José Antonio García-Regueiro, Dr. Massimo Castellari, Dr. Emma Fàbrega, Dr. Maria Font, Dr. Ma. Àngels Oliver, Dr. Xavier Serra
UdG research group: GRCT49
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR00835
Official masters:
Masters in Food Biotechnology
9. Reproduction Biotechnology
Sub lines:
• Factors influencing the sperm quality of breeding boars in breeding and multiplication farms.
• Optimisation of boar ejaculates and of assisted reproduction techniques.
• Boar semen preservation
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Sergi Bonet, Dr. María Dolores Briz, Dr. Elisabeth Pinart, Dra. Sílvia Sancho
UdG research group: GRCT006
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR 00025
Official masters:
Masters in Food Biotechnology
10. Plant Pathology
Sub lines:
• Epidemiology and integrated control of plant diseases.
• Obtaining, characterising and improving microbial pesticides and bio fertilizers
• Development and production of antimicrobial peptides for plant disease control
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Emili Montesinos, Dr. Anna Bonaterra, Dr. Isidre Llorente, Dr. Esther Badosa, Dr. Jesús Manuel Francés, Dr. Concepció Moragrega, Dr. Blanca San Segundo (CRAG-CSIC from Barcelona), Dr. Jordi Cabrefiga, Dr. Lídia Ruz
UdG research group: GRCT46
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR00835
Official masters:
Masters in Food Biotechnology
11. Material and Structure Mechanics
Sub lines:
• Experimentation and simulation with fibre reinforced composites
• Structures with composite materials.
• Numerical and experimental analysis of structures
• Non linear models of the mechanical behaviour of materials
• Advanced earthquake resistant design
• Structural integrity diagnosis in buildings and restoration techniques
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. LluisTorres, Dr. Josep Costa, Dr. Joan Andreu Mayugo, Dr. Nobert Blanco, Dr. Raul Cruz, Dr. Albert Turon, Dr. Josep Vehí (*), Dr. Ningsu Luo (*), Dr. Daniel Trías, Dr. X. Cahis Carola
UdG research group:
AMADE (GRCT64)
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR-00534
Official masters:
Masters in Material and Structure Mechanics
12. Statistics and Data Analysis
Sub lines:
• Analysis of compositional and time-dependent data.
• Statistical treatment of missing data
• Factor analysis and survey data processing.
• Analysis of data with restricted sample space.
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Carles Barceló, Dr. José Antonio Martín, Dr. Vera Pawlowsky, Dr. Glòria Mateu, Dr. Santiago Thió., Dr. Josep Daunis.
UdG research group: GRCT35
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR 00081
Official masters: cross disciplinary
13. Technological Innovation in Production Systems
Sub lines:
• Production and manufacturing process planning
• Characterisation of manufacturing processes
• Modelling information in design and manufacturing processes
• Production management
• Supply chain
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Joaquim de Ciurana, Dr. Maria Lluïsa Garcia-Romeu, Dr. Rodolfo de Castro
UdG research group:
Product, Process and Production Engineering Research Group. GREPP
Consolidated research group (recognised by the Catalan government): 2005SGR00615
Official masters:
Business Innovation and Technology Management, MIEGET
14. Logic and Programming.
Sub lines: -
Research staff / thesis supervisors:
Dr. Mateu Bofill, Dr. Miquel Villaret
UdG research groups:
Consolidated research groups (recognised by the Catalan government):
Official masters:
Master's in Industrial Computing, Automatic Control, Computer Science and Systems
(*) These researchers collaborate in more than one line of research