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An affordable, practical and efficient tool for measuring human presence and its impact in natural environments

smerce — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:10:28 +0000

The growing overcrowding of natural areas may put ecosystem quality at risk. To assess anthropogenic impact in natural parks, a study by the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) and the University of Lleida (UdL) has proposed a simple, low-computational-cost tool that uses computer vision to measure human activity and its effects in […]

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In Memoriam of Carlos Agelet de Saracibar Bosch (1958-2026)

smerce — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:11:55 +0000

Professor Carlos Agelet de Saracibar Bosch died in Barcelona on February 18th 2026, after a long fight with cancer. Carlos was one of my first doctoral students, and the first who had previously been an undergraduate student at the School of Civil Engineering of Barcelona (hereinafter, the School of Civil Engineering) in the Universitat Politècnica […]

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8M: Women Leading Industrial Innovation

smerce — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:16:12 +0000

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, we interviewed Dr Narges Dialami, professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and researcher affiliated with the Solid and Fluid Simulation for Industrial Processes cluster at CIMNE. Dr Narges Dialami discovered her passion for mathematics at a young age, a vocation that led her to study […]

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PhD Thesis Defense: “Numerical modelling of the fatigue behaviour of composites. Application to the automotive industry” by Barbara Alcayde Romo

smerce — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:28 +0000

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MindOpera: Large‑Scale Data Orchestration for Energy & Maintenance

llillo — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:51:31 +0000

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From vessel data to climate action: building the foundations for maritime MRV in the Pacific

smerce — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:04:16 +0000

Maritime transport is a lifeline for Pacific Island countries, connecting communities, supporting trade, and enabling access to essential services. However, the sector is a significant and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. Strengthening how these emissions are measured and managed is a critical step toward decarbonisation. Within this context CENIT – Innovation Unit in Transport […]

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EU ETS Observatory identifies increased activity in non-EU ports following ETS implementation

smerce — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:45 +0000

Researchers at CIMNE’s transport innovation unit CENIT, working in collaboration with Shipping Business Consultants and Nextport, have identified an “unusual increase in activity at non-EU ports located close to Europe” in the first quarterly report of the EU-ETS Observatory. The Observatory, led by Spain’s public port authority, Puertos del Estado, was launched to assess the […]

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CIMNE at the Mobile World Congress 2026: Digital Solutions, Real-World Impact

smerce — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:12:23 +0000

March 2-5, 2026 | Fira Gran Via, Barcelona CIMNE’s Stand: Hall 8.1, 8.1C12.1 The International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) features innovative simulation and smart solutions in this year’s edition of the Mobile World Congress, the world leading event in mobile communications industry. The event, held in Barcelona from March 2 to […]

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Data-Driven insights for the taxi sector in Metropolitan Barcelona

smerce — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:26:44 +0000

Taxis play a strategic role within the public transport ecosystem of Barcelona, complementing mass transit and serving key urban nodes such as the airport, the port, and major intermodal hubs. However, managing a large and complex taxi system requires a clear, continuous understanding of how the service actually operates on the street. To support evidence-based […]

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CIMNE-ETSII Lab Uses AI and Satellite Data to Monitor Water Quality

smerce — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:25:04 +0000

Experts at the CIMNE-UPM ETSII Lab (Aula CIMNE-UPM ETSII) have evaluated the effectiveness of Machine Learning (ML) and satellite imagery to assess water quality in inland settings. In a recent study, Ms. Laura Cáceres, Dr Jorge Rodríguez Chueca and Dr David J. Vicente compared these approaches against traditional methods, assessing how these technologies could enhance […]

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