Grups i centres de Recerca

ACES - Control Avançat de Sistemes d´Energia

The aim of the group is to contribute to the progress of scientific knowledge, the training of specialized personnel and the diffusion of technological advances, in the field of modelling and control of complex systems, and its application to problems related to the generation, conditioning, management and storage of electrical energy.

CoDAlab - Control, Dinàmica i Aplicacions

The group is active in an interdisciplinary intersection of applied mathematics, systems and control theory and engineering. The group covers both theoretical and applied research and has grown through the collaboration with other national and foreign leading research groups.

COMBGRAF - Combinatorics, Graph Theory and  applications

The research group has a wide range of interests including Extremal Problems in Combinatorics and Graph Theory, Algebraic Graph Theory, Additive Combinatorics, Graph coloring, Graph labelings and decompositions, Combinatorial Geometry, Geomteric and Combinatorial Group Theory or Complex Networks.

CGA - Combinatorial geometry and Applications

Computational geometry, which is the main area of activity of the group, is a discipline that lies between mathematics and theoretical computer science. The group?s main objective is the design and analysis of algorithms for efficiently solving geometric problems.

DCCG-Discrete, Combinatorial and Computational Geometry

The research group DCCG studies problems from computational geometry and its applications, discrete and combinatorial geometry, and graph theory. We also study structural and geometric aspects of graphs/networks.

EDP - Partial Differential Equations and Applications

The aims of the present Research Group are the study of several subjects in the field of Partial Differential Equations (PDE’s) and their applications, also combined with the study of other mathematical tools to deal with some specific models. A particular emphasis is put into models that come from Physics, Mathematical Biology, and technological applications.

GAGE - Research group of Astronomy and Geomatics

Research and development in the field of precise GNSS navigation (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and SBAS) and earth observation (atmospheric sounding of the ionosphere and troposphere). Modelling of earth-science processes and systems, including biotechnology.

GAPCOMB - Geometric, Algebraic and Probabilistic Combinatorics

The aim is to carry out research in the fields of enumerative combinatorics, algebraic combinatorics and graph theory.

GEOMVAP - Geometry of Varieties and Applications

L'objectiu general del grup és estudiar propietats d'estructures matemàtiques de tipus geomètric, com ara varietats algebraiques, simplèctiques, diferencials, etc., i es pretén fer des de diferents punts de vista (global, local, dinàmic, de cara a les aplicacions) i usant diferents tècniques (geomètriques, algebraiques, topològiques, aritmètiques, diferencials i computacionals).

GRAA - Research Group in Applied Analysis

The main aim of the research group is to study thermomechanical problems that can be modelled in terms of partial differential equations. The group field of interest is broad, however, and includes not only thermal problems but also other subjects that can be modelled in terms of initial and boundary value problems.

GRHCT - Group of Research on History of Science and Technology

The group's aims are as follows: a) to carry out and promote research on the history of science and technology; b) to disseminate the results of research to the School of Industrial Engineering, to the Technical University of Catalonia and to the academic world in general; c) to lend support to the teaching and research activities of the units and groups of the Technical University of Catalonia; and d) to foster the conservation, recovery, reuse and study of our cultural and technical heritage.

GRTJ - Game Theory Research Group

Research in the foundations and applications of game theory. The main theoretical lines are the following: (a) cooperative games and solution concepts; (b) collective decision-making mechanisms and power indices; (c) restrictions to cooperation; (d) multiplicity of alternatives; and (e) software. The areas of application include economics, political science, sociology, management, industrial scheduling and technologies such as cryptography and reliability.

IonSAT - Research group of Ionospheric determination and navigation based on Satellite And Terrestrial systems

Research, development and prototyping in the field of precise ionospheric determination (such as the total electron content, electron density, ionospheric waves,solar flare signatures, scintillation, seismic-related signatures, among others), space weather and precise navigation, based on satellite systems.

MAK - Mathematics Applied to Cryptography

The main goal of the research group is the study of mathematical problems in cryptology.
The main research areas are the following:
- Distributed cryptography. The groups working on cryptographic protocols have to share secret information. Multi-party computation and secret-sharing schemes are also studied.
- Secure cryptographic protocols. The aim is to analyse and design efficient and secure protocols, both for encryption and for digital signatures.

MAPTHE - Análisi matricial i teoria discreta del potencial

The research activities carried out in the working group MAPPTHE framed in the context of discrete mathematics, specifically in the study of parameters that report on connectivity and structural properties of networks. The techniques used by the group comes from the fields of Combinatorics and Discrete Potential Theory.

SCL-EG - Linear Control Systems: A Geometric Approach

L'activitat del grup s'emmarca en la Teoria de Sistemes, tenint com a distintiu l'ús sistemàtic de tècniques geomètriques. El projecte entrecreua dues línies de treball: els subespais A-invariants i els sistemes bimodals, commutats i multi-agents. Un altre problema a estudiar és el del desacoblament de les pertorbacions de xarxes dinàmiques tractant de dissenyar una realimentació per fer que el sistema de circuit tancat sigui desacoblat on els subespais invariants controlats juguen un paper clau.

SD - Dynamical Systems

La seva activitat de recerca està dirigida al desenvolupament de mètodes analítics i numèrics per sistemes dinàmics, gaudint de lideratge científic en diversos temes, com Integrabilitat, Objectes invariants, Teoria K.A.M., Camps vectorials plans i aplicacions a neurociència, Mètode de Poincaré-Melnikov, Escissió exponencialment petita de separatrius, Difusió, Mecànica Celest i Astrodinàmica.

TN - Number Theory Research Group

The group aims to carry out research in number theory and arithmetic geometry.

BCN SEER - Barcelona Science and Engineering Education Research Group

Mainly senior researchers compose the Science and Engineering Education Research Group (SEER). In our knowledge, there is not a similar research group across the country. This is why we consider ourselves an emerging research group. All of us have been doing research, publishing and applying for grants in both, engineering education and our own fields of knowledge. For this reason we present a mixed scientific activity report: for instance, we present 14 JCR-indexed papers and a book chapter, 8 of them strongly related with engineering education and the rest with other fields of knowledge.

Since January 2014 we have been working in 4 competitive and 5 non competitive projects related to engineering education that sum up about 200.000 €, plus 4 more competitive projects not related with education.

We present 13 international congress papers and 2 awarded national papers, all related to engineering education, and 5 patents.

BIOCOM-SC- Biologia computacional i sistemes complexos 

El grup de recerca BIOCOM-SC sorgeix de la unió de dos grups consolidats anteriors, un centrat en física no lineal i de sistemes complexos i l’altre en simulació de sistemes biològics. El grup resultant aspira a crear sinergies de manera que els coneixements de física bàsica (fluids, materials, sistemes complexos) s’utilitzin per abordar problemes en biociència, des d’aquells d’interès en biomedicina (dinàmica d’ones elèctriques al cor, xarxes neuronals, tuberculosi) a d’altres d’enginyeria de sistemes biològics (simulació de sistemes microbians d’interès agroalimentari i medi ambiental). Per assolir aquest objectiu comptem amb un grup interdisciplinari on a més de físics hi ha matemàtics, enginyers i biòlegs, en col·laboració amb grups de biologia experimental de dins i fora de Catalunya. L’objectiu final és esdevenir un grup de referència en biologia teòrica i computacional capaç de fer el salt des de les idees de física fonamental a problemes d’interès biosanitari o mediambiental.

CTE-CRAE - Space Science and Technology Research Group

CRAE is a virtual center that tries to coordinate the different actors at UPC that work in the Aeronautics and Space fields, and articulates UPC participation in the Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya, and it is UPC representative in Baie and CTAE.

EGEO - Enginyeria Geomàtica

GNOM - Group of Numerical Optimization and Modelling

The group works on both the numerical optimisation and the modelling of problems that can be solved through optimisation. Its work on numerical optimisation includes the analysis of new optimisation algorithms (linear, nonlinear, continuous and integer) and their convergence, the development of numerical procedures for their efficient computational implementation, and the comparison to existing algorithms.

GOAPI - Grup d'Òptica Aplicada i Processament d'Imatge

El grup desenvolupa línies de recerca relacionades amb el processament de la informació òptica continguda en imatges i d'altres aplicacions de l’òptica visible, amb extensió a les bandes espectrals de l’infraroig pròxim i l’ultravioleta. Abasta la formació investigadora d'estudiants de màster i doctorat. Comprèn temes relacionats amb: la imatge (formació, presentació i anàlisi), la visió, el color i el processat amb làser. Cobreix aplicacions diverses en els camps de la salut visual, la inspecció de teixits tèxtils, la seguretat òptica, la visió artificial, la inspecció automàtica, el tractament i l’anàlisi d’imatges, el reconeixement de formes, la qualitat òptica i visual, les lents intraoculars, la imatge mèdica, el disseny d’instruments, les tècniques de caracterització i mesura, la fotometria, la colorimetria, el color digital, el processat de materials per irradiació làser i temes afins. 

GREC - Knowledge Engineering Research Group

The group main fields of study are the theory and application of learning systems and qualitative reasoning. The group is involved in researching and developing ubiquitous soft computing technologies in areas of application that lead to the improvement of the quality of life of people and communities.

INSIDE - Innovation in Systems for Engineering Design and Training

El grup de investigació INSIDE té com objectiu la innovació, el desenvolupament i la investigació relacionades amb els sistemes de aprofitament energètic sostenible i ergonòmic. Així com I+D+I en els sistemes, les metodologies i les estratègies d'aplicació de eines multimèdia i audiovisuals al disseny i a la formació tecnològica.

LACÀN - Numerical Methods for Applied Sciences and Engineering

LaCàN's research is focussed on mathematical modeling and computational mechanics. More precisely, it strives on: (1) development and analysis of computational methods and (2) applications in applied sciences and engineering that provide significant added value.

LARCA - Laboratory of Relational Algorithmics, Complexity and Learnability

LARCA is an international research group working on data mining, machine learning, data analysis, and mathematical linguistics. We typically approach problems from sound mathematical principles, using modelling tools and techniques from algorithmics, computational complexity, automata theory, logic, discrete mathematics, statistics, and dynamic systems. We are also starting partnerships with companies and other institutions to apply our solutions to real-world problems.

SARTI - Technological Development Center for Remote Acquisition and Data Processing System

The aim of the group is the scientific and technological development of remote acquisition systems and equipment, with a particular emphasis on virtual instrumentation and oceanography, including simulations and statistical analysis methods, using advanced electronic design techniques.

SIC - Smart Control Systems

Temporal and frequency analysis of signals and complex systems based on Artificial Intelligence techniques; Design of controllers for complex systems based on Artificial Intelligence techniques; Intelligent supervision and monitoring of complex systems; Optimization of complex systems using Artificial Intelligence techniques; Sensor data validation and reconstruction using Artificial Intelligence techniques

VIRVIG - Visualització, Realitat Virtual i Interacció Gràfica

In 2012, the Research Center for Visualization, Virtual Reality and Graphics Interaction was created joining the expertise of Moving Group from the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) and Geometry and Graphics Group from University of Girona (UdG).