TITLE: Synthesis soft hydrophilic polymers with comb structures by free-radical copolymerization for cementitious materials (2019)
STUDENT: Iñaki Emaldi
SUPERVISORS: J. R. Leiza and E. Erkizia
MARK: Sobresaliente Cum Laude
DESCRIPTION: MPEG-type PCE superplasticizers have been synthesized by aqueous copolymerization of methacrylic acid (MAA) and polyethylenglycol methacrylate macromonomers (PEGMA). The effect of the microstructure of the PCEs (defined by the ratio MAA/PEGMA, the number of ethylen oxide units in the PEGMA, and the molar mass or number of repeating units) on the adsorption and hydration kinetics of OPC cements has been studied. The only semiempirical model available in the literature was validated with the data gathered in this PhD. Furthermore, preliminary data on the effect of the microstructure in model crystalline phases was also investigated.
LTC MEMBER: Polymat
TITLE: Optimal control of the microstructure of acrylic acid (AA) and pegylated vinyl ether (HPEG) based PCEs for cementitious materials (start date: October 2021)
STUDENT: Kevin Palma
SUPERVISORS: J.R Leiza and S. Hamzhleou
DESCRIPTION: HPEG type PCE superplasticizers will be investigated in this PhD with the aim to understand the copolymerization mechanism and to develop strategies for optimal control the production of homogeneous HPEG type comb-like copolymers.
LTC MEMBER: Polymat
TITLE: Sub- and supercritical hydrothermal synthesis of functionalized xonotlite and tobermorite as seed admixtures and their effect on the workability of cement pastes (2021)
STUDENT: Francisco Borja Aguirre Yagüe
SUPERVISORS: Cyril Aymonier and Edurne Erkizia
UNIVERSITY: University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and University of Bordeaux (UBX)
LTC MEMBER: Tecnalia
TITLE: Study of mineral dissolution by Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations (2020)
STUDENT: Pablo Martín García
SUPERVISORS: H. Manzano and J.J. Gaitero
UNIVERSITY: Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
FACULTY: Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología
LTC MEMBER: Tecnalia
TITLE: Synthesis by supercritical fluids methods of advanced additions for cementitious materials (2017)
STUDENT: Marta Díez García
SUPERVISORS: Cyril Aymonier and Juan José Gaitero
UNIVERSITY: University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and University of Bordeaux (UBX)
LTC MEMBER: Tecnalia
TITLE: Unraveling the C-S-H gel formation mechanism with molecular simulations (end of 2022)
STUDENT: Xabi Méndez Aretxabaleta
SUPERVISORS: H. Manzano
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Kinetic Monte Carlo study of mineral dissolution (2020)
STUDENT: Pablo Martín
SUPERVISORS: H. Manzano, J.J. Gaitero, J.S. Dolado
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Atomistic simulation of confined species in 2D nanostructures: clays and C-S-H gel (2018)
STUDENT: Eduardo Duque-Redondo
SUPERVISOR: H. Manzano
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Characterisation, biophysical modelling and monetary valuation of urban nature-based solutions as a support tool for urban planning and landscape design (2021)
STUDENT: Javier Babi Almenar
SUPERVISORS: Guido Sonnemann, Davide Geneletti
UNIVERSITY: University of Bordeaux (UBx)
TITLE: Synthesis of poly(methacrylic-co-polyethylene glycol methacrylate) comb-like copolymers and the effect of their microstructure and composition on cement hydration (September 2020)
STUDENT: Sara Beldarrain
SUPERVISORS: J.R-Leiza, J.S. Dolado
LTC MEMBER: Polymat
TITLE: “ ” (Expected July 2022)
STUDENT: Alejandro Herranz
SUPERVISORS: A. Barquero, E. Erkizia
LTC MEMBER: Polymat
TITLE: Simulación Kinetic Monte Carlo del efecto de las dislocaciones y los superplastificantes en la disolución de alita (2020)
STUDENT: David Franco Villoria
SUPERVISORS: H. Manzano and J.J. Gaitero
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Simulación atomistica de la disolución de cuarzo (2019)
STUDENT: Julen Bueno
SUPERVISORS: H. Manzano
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Predicción computacional de polimorfos de belita, Ca2SiO4 (2022)
STUDENT: Xabi Zapiarain
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Explorando el espacio configuracional para clústers Ca/Si/O mediante algoritmos evolutivos (Course 2022)
STUDENT: Alejandro Serrano
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Determinación mediante métodos de simulación atomística de las propiedades elásticas del mineral Tobermorita (2018)
STUDENT: Jon López
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Determinación mediante métodos de simulación atomística de las propiedades elásticas del mineral Brownmillerite (2018)
STUDENT: Martín Callejo Arroyo
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Simulación de agua supercrítica (2017)
STUDENT: Alvaro Saez Castillo
LTC MEMBER: UPV / EHU
TITLE: Formulation of concrete based on clay soil: effect of fines and hemp shives proportions
STUDENT: Chinh Ngo
THESIS SUPERVISORS: Nadia Saiyouri, Mehdi Sbartai and Jacqueline Saliba
DATES: from 01/01/2014 to 15/12/2017
LTC MEMBER: I2M at the University of Bordeaux
TITLE: Mechanical behaviour and characterization - durability of new clay/sediment-based materials (bio-sourced geomaterials)
STUDENT: Nathalie Kouta
THESIS SUPERVISORS: Nadia Saiyouri and Jacqueline Saliba
DATES: from 25/09/2017 to 17/12/2020
LTC MEMBER: I2M at the University of Bordeaux
TITLE:Mechanical behavior and durability of earth concrete: an experimental and numerical study
STUDENT: Nathalie Kouta
DATES: from 01/02/2019 to 30/03/2022
LTC MEMBER: I2M at the University of Bordeaux
TITLE: Valorization of dredged sediments as a component of ecological concrete
STUDENT: Lisa Monteiro
THESIS SUPERVISORS: Nadia Saiyouri and Jacqueline Saliba
DATES: since 01/10/2020
LTC MEMBER: I2M at the University of Bordeaux
TITLE: Valorization of dredging sediments in building materials
STUDENT: Sarah Nassar
THESIS SUPERVISORS: Nadia Saiyouri and Jacqueline Saliba
DATES: since 01/11/2021
LTC MEMBER: I2M at the University of Bordeaux