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Assessment of the thermal comfort of a masonry building - numerical study
Carneiro, Ana; Gonçalves, Pedro; Saraiva, Rafael; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Martins, Luís Barreiros; Teixeira, J. Carlos; Rodrigues, NelsonThe need to preserve masonry buildings in earthquake-prone areas leads to the analysis of their behavior when subjected to seismic actions. When studying different strengthening solutions, it is important to reassess the behavior of the building that has been reinforced regarding its initial resistance performance. In parallel, energy studies should be carried out to understand if the reinforcement solution bei...
Computational and experimental advances in liver-on-a-chip technology for cance...
Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Ferreira, Mariana; Rodrigues, Raquel O.; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Lima, Rui A.The integration of numerical simulations with Liver-on-a-Chip (LoC) technology ofers an innovative approach for studying liver physiology and pathology, especially in the context of liver cancer. Numerical simulations facilitate the optimization of microfuidic devices’ design and deepen the understanding of fuid fow and mass transfer. However, despite signifcant advancements, challenges such as replicating the ...
Transferable skills development through project-based learning in an industrial...
Carvalho, Violeta; Rodrigues, Cristina Maria Santos; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Silva, A. M.; Sousa, Rui M.; Costa, Lino; Alves, Anabela CarvalhoIn the literature, transferable skills refer to the ability to learn and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in various professional contexts to solve real-world problems, always taking ethical values into account. Due to job market demands, it becomes imperative to promote these skills in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) students, and the active learning strategy Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a...
Advancing blood-brain barrier-on-a-chip models through numerical simulations
Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Rodrigues, Raquel O.; Shin, Su Ryon; Lima, Rui; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.Researchers have placed engineered or natural tissues within microfuidic chips originating the so-called organ-on-a-chip (OoC) devices. With this technology, organ models can be subjected to phenomena that replicate the complex in vivo biological environment. Furthermore, the OoC devices constitute a more valuable, cost-efective and ethical option when compared to assays performed in animal models for disease r...
Advances in microfluidic systems and numerical modeling in biomedical applicati...
Ferreira, Mariana; Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Ribeiro, João; Lima, Rui Alberto Madeira Macedo; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Pinho, DianaThe evolution in the biomedical engineering field boosts innovative technologies, with microfluidic systems standing out as transformative tools in disease diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. Numerical simulation has emerged as a tool of increasing importance for better understanding and predicting fluid-flow behavior in microscale devices. This review explores fabrication techniques and common materials of m...
Getting contact to elderly associates through the ICT: an exploratory study
Martins, Guilherme; Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Afecto, Carlota; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Rodrigues, Cristina Maria SantosInformation and Communication Technologies - ICT has become a crucial element in the daily life of modern societies. Nevertheless, the elderly population does not follow the evolution of this new digitized world at the same pace. Thus, is necessary to ICT answer the digital demands of older adults. For this purpose, their literacy issues, physical limitations, and motivation have to be understood. This work pre...
Development of a numerical optimization model for sizing hydrogen refuelling st...
Ferreira, Ana C. M.; Ferreira, José Paulo; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Martins, Luís Barreiros; Teixeira, J. CarlosInterest in hydrogen as a transportation fuel is growing. Fuel cell electric vehicles fed by hydrogen are expected to play a key role in the decarbonization of the transportation sector. Its impact will depend upon the existence of reliable and cost-effective fuelling stations. Numerical simulation allows sizing hydrogen refuelling on-site stations in order to identify the most cost-effective solution for a spe...
Different teaching methods: a step for student motivation
Teixeira, Inês Maria Baptista; Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Rodrigues, Nelson José Oliveira; Ferreira, Ana Cristina; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.Teaching is made by providing students with theoretical lessons and giving them the basic concepts of a subject and potentiating further development. Although this is an important step, student learning differs, and they have difficulty in transposing their theoretical knowledge into real-world problems. To help them make a bridge between the two realities, practical activities are essential. However, due to cl...
A PBL experience with second-year students of industrial engineering
Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Costa, Lino; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Rodrigues, Cristina Maria SantosIn the last years, teaching methods significantly evolved. Instead of traditional teaching, where the professor is the primary source of knowledge, nowadays, student-centered approaches, where they actively participate in their learning, have been increasingly used. These methods allow increasing the students’ motivation, interest, and engagement in the learning process. There are different ways of implementing...
Implementation of a digital transition process for the documentation of an alum...
Martins, Guilherme Sousa Silva; Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Rodrigues, Cristina Maria SantosOften consisting of stacks or boxes of disordered documents, stored in cabinets full of boxes and papers, files tend to be evaluated only as an administrative requirement. With the recognition of the importance of documentary memory, the opportunity arises for a new approach to this type of resource. Lean originated in the manufacturing industry, aiming to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. Ever si...