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Future Developments in Noise from Transport (2025)
Book Chapter
Torija Martinez, A. (2025). Future Developments in Noise from Transport. In I. van Kamp, & F. Woudenberg (Eds.), A Sound Approach to Noise and Health. Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6121-0

This open access book highlights the negative and positive health effects of chronic exposure to environmental sound. It describes the state of the art in the field from a public health point of view and puts it in a broad societal perspective lookin... Read More about Future Developments in Noise from Transport.

Improving microgrid frequency stability through PI-PIDA-driven STATCOM optimization using a hybrid metaheuristic algorithm (2025)
Journal Article

Frequency instability caused by symmetrical and asymmetrical faults in a microgrid can cause significant oscillations and deviations from the nominal frequency. Therefore, there is a need to develop new control methods to ensure the rapid stabilizati... Read More about Improving microgrid frequency stability through PI-PIDA-driven STATCOM optimization using a hybrid metaheuristic algorithm.

Two dimensional modelling of the interaction between electromagnetic waves and plasma-metamaterial composite structures using the particle-in-cell method (2025)
Journal Article

In this work we (i) extend previous 1D studies of electromagnetic (EM) wave propagation in an over-dense plasma-metamaterial composite into two spatial dimensions and (ii) study blocking of EM waves by the composite 2D structures (barriers). Such bar... Read More about Two dimensional modelling of the interaction between electromagnetic waves and plasma-metamaterial composite structures using the particle-in-cell method.

Enhancing career development for biomedical sciences Students: Leveraging simulations to support patient-facing careers (2025)
Journal Article

Simulations have become integral to medical education for professions such as nursing and medicine but are still a rare opportunity for students undertaking basic science courses including Biomedical Sciences. Many students undertaking Biomedical Sci... Read More about Enhancing career development for biomedical sciences Students: Leveraging simulations to support patient-facing careers.

A Comparative Analysis of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems with Heat-Pump Integration in a New-Build House Under Controlled Conditions (2025)
Journal Article

This study investigates the relative benefits of solar thermal (ST) and photovoltaic (PV) systems integrated with air-source heat pumps for domestic hot water production in newly built residential buildings. Using calibrated DesignBuilder simulations... Read More about A Comparative Analysis of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems with Heat-Pump Integration in a New-Build House Under Controlled Conditions.

Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence A novel triplet loss architecture with visual explanation for detecting the unwanted rotation of bolts in safety-critical environments (2025)
Journal Article

In the commonly used method of bolting to secure parts of equipment and structure, the bolts must be tightened to an adequate preload force. Failure to do so could affect the integrity of the structure, as well as the efficient running of the site an... Read More about Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence A novel triplet loss architecture with visual explanation for detecting the unwanted rotation of bolts in safety-critical environments.

Lignocellulosic biomass conversion to levulinic acid via acid catalysis: Current methods, opportunities and challenges for self-sustaining biorefineries (2025)
Journal Article

In recent years, integrated biorefineries have received growing interest as to maximise the extractable value from biomass in the form of green platform chemicals in order to support the establishment of a low carbon economy. Research and development... Read More about Lignocellulosic biomass conversion to levulinic acid via acid catalysis: Current methods, opportunities and challenges for self-sustaining biorefineries.

Investigating the Relationship between Small Extracellular Vesicular MicroRNA Cargoes and Autophagic Alterations of Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia (2025)
Thesis

Dementia is caused by various diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), leading to cognitive deficiencies, behavioural impacts, and symptoms impairing daily functioning. Pathologically, AD and FTD involve neurotoxi... Read More about Investigating the Relationship between Small Extracellular Vesicular MicroRNA Cargoes and Autophagic Alterations of Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia.

Climate and Weather Driven Temporal Variability of Vapour (Vapor) Intrusion under Natural and Mitigated Conditions: Implications for Sampling and Mitigation Strategies (2025)
Thesis

Vapor/vapour intrusion (VI) is the migration of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from contaminated subsurface sources to indoor air. Exposure to VOCs via VI is typically evaluated using multiple lines of evidence, with indoor air samples being the m... Read More about Climate and Weather Driven Temporal Variability of Vapour (Vapor) Intrusion under Natural and Mitigated Conditions: Implications for Sampling and Mitigation Strategies.

A novel data-centric AI approach based on sensitivity and correlation analyses for multi-organ plant disease classification (2025)
Journal Article

With advancements in deep learning (DL), most research on classification problems has focused on developing or modifying DL models, known as model-centric artificial intelligence (AI) approaches. However, this approach is time-consuming and overlooks... Read More about A novel data-centric AI approach based on sensitivity and correlation analyses for multi-organ plant disease classification.

Robotizing Safety: Prospects and Barriers of Robotic Technology Adoption for Construction Injury Prevention in the UK (2025)
Thesis

The utilization of robots in the construction sector has garnered significant attention in recent years, presenting itself as a transformative technology reshaping traditional construction practices—an industry notorious for its high incidence of inj... Read More about Robotizing Safety: Prospects and Barriers of Robotic Technology Adoption for Construction Injury Prevention in the UK.

Mainstreaming indigenous knowledge in flood disaster management - A case study of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria (2025)
Thesis

This dissertation investigated the integration of indigenous knowledge into flood disaster management in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were posed to guide the study; What factors are r... Read More about Mainstreaming indigenous knowledge in flood disaster management - A case study of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.