Doctoral theses in progress
Alfredo Alfonso Romero Borja
development of biocompatible multifunctional fibers with antiparasitic activity.
Advisors: Dr. Juan Pablo Fuenzalida and Dr. Gustavo González Gaitano.
Javier Arricibita Innerarity
Design of alginate beads for the encapsulation and controlled release of active proteins.
Advisors: Dr. Bianca Mencchichi and Dr. José Ramón Isasi
Javier Carriles Matanza
Sprayable wound dressings produced by solution blow spinning for the treatment of skin infections
Advisors: Dr. Gustavo González Gaitano and Dr. Paul Nguewa
Elif Çam
Optimization of limecrete and lime-based ternary mortars by incorporating additives and phase-change materials to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency in the restoration of historic buildings
Advisors: Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Dr. Iñigo Navarro Blasco
Ricardo Chávez Jiménez
Solid-state Protein Rapid Indicators for Environmental Science.
Directors: Dr. Juan Pablo Fuenzalida and Dr. David Elustondo.
Adrián Eslava Díaz
Multicolor and Orthogonal Solid-State Reversible Photoswitchable Proteins for Molecular Logic Applications.
Advisors: Dr. Juan Pablo Fuenzalida and Dr. Gustavo González
Nerea Guembe Michel
On-site production of multifunctional polymeric dressings using solution blow spinning (SBS) for the treatment of skin infections
Advisors: Dr. Gustavo González Gaitano and Dr. Paul Nguewa
Mohammad-Hossein Nofalah
Integrating phase-change materials into vaterite-based binders: toward eco-friendly mortars with improved thermal performance
Advisors: Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Dr. José María Fernández Álvarez
Zahra Karimzadeh
design and MOF synthesis through the recycling and recovery of industrial waste: development of binary MOF/carbon heterojunctions for multifunctional coatings on building materials
Advisors: Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Dr. Iñigo Navarro Blasco
Hosein Malek Raeisy
development of multifunctional cements based on rGO/IL (reduced graphene oxide/ionic liquids) hybrid networks for cathodic protection via impressed current of Structures reinforced concrete
Advisors: Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Dr. Iñigo Navarro Blasco
Oliver Rosas de la Rosa
development s of chlorhexidine and nanoparticle delivery systems based on polymer fibers obtained via solution blow spinning (SBS) and their application in tissue engineering (scaffolds)
Advisor: Dr. Itziar Vélaz Rivas
Aimee Valle Pombrol
assessment s of eutrophication in reservoirs on the Ebro River (Spain) and the Damují River (Cuba) and its impact on the risk of proliferation of cyanotoxin-producing cyanobacteria that affect human health and ecosystems, using conventional, nuclear, and isotopic analytical methods
Advisors: Dr. Yasser Morera Gómez and Dr. David Elustondo Valencia
Dr. Andrea Rubio Aguinaga
New lime-based repair mortars with phase-change materials to improve the energy efficiency of the Buit Heritage
Advisors: Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Dr. Íñigo Navarro Blasco
Date of defense: September 28, 2026
Dr. Victor Manuel Tena Santafé
Multifunctional superhydrophobic and photocatalytic coatings to preserve building materials
Advisors: Dr. Íñigo Navarro Blasco and Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo
Date of defense: July 2, 2026
Dr. Heidel Moronta Sabad
Impact of the combined action of climate change and air pollution on public health in urban areas.
Supervisors: Dr. David Elustondo Valencia and Dr. Arturo Ariño Plana
Date of defense: December 10, 2025
Dr. Zeinab Dirany
Development of supramolecular drug delivery systems for miltefosine based on polymeric micelles, cyclodextrins and nanofibers. Application for the treatment of leishmaniasis.
Directors: Dr. Gustavo González Gaitano and Dr. Paul Nguewa.
Reading date: December 20, 2024
Dr. Iván Ruiz Ardanaz
Application of advanced methods of physicochemical characterization to the study of mediaeval tiles from Navarre
Directors: Dr. Adrián Durán and Dr. Mª Esther Lasheras
Reading date: July 3, 2025
Dr. Leire Goñi Ciárriz
Development of nanocomposites containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles and cyclodextrins for food packaging applications.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Itziar Vélaz Rivas
Reading date: October 27, 2022
Dr. Max Petitjean
Development of Sustainable Polysaccharide Matrices with Hydrophobic Modifications
Directors: Dr. José Ramón Isasi Allica
Reading date: 18 March 2022
Dr. Joan Puig Rigall
Supramolecular structures of D-α-tocopheryl polyethlene glycol succinate, poloxamines and cyclodextrins: design, characterization and potential applications as drug delivery systems
Directors: Dr. Gustavo González Gaitano and Dr. María J. Blanco Prieto
Reading date: 22 December 2020
Dr. Jesús Fidel González Sánchez
development of new lime restoration mortars with additives
Directors: Dr. Iñigo Navarro and Dr. José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo
Reading date: 16 December 2020
Dr. Beatriz de Diego Díaz
Anaerobic digestion of agricultural wastes: Studies of temperature, co-digestion and potential inhibitors
Directors: Dr. Fco. Javier Peñas Esteban and Dr. Juana Fernández Rodríguez
Reading date: 28 September 2018
Dr. Yasser Morera Gómez
Chemical composition and sources of particulate matter across urban and rural sites in the Caribbean region of Cienfuegos (Cuba)
Directors: Dr. Jesús Miguel Santamaría, Dr. David Elustondo and Mr. Carlos Alonso Hernández (Deputy Director del Centro de programs of study Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC)-department de Contaminación Ambiental, Cuba)
Reading date: 10 September 2018
Dr. María López Aizpún
Environmental effects of reactive nitrogen emissions from livestock farming
Date read: 31 October 2017
Dr. María Pérez Nicolás
Incorporation and performance of photocatalytic additives in binding materials for environmental depolluting
Date read: 21 September 2017
Dr. David Lucio Ollauri
Nanoparticles for the oral administration of glibenclamide.
Date read: June 28, 2017.
Dr. Rafael Serra Gómez
Polymeric and Soft Nanocomposites Based on Cyclodextrin-Modified Barium Titanate Nanoparticles
Date of reading: December 22, 2016.
Dr. Sheila Izquieta Rojano
Facing challenges in the monitoring of atmospheric nitrogen pollution: relevance of organic nitrogen deposition and cutting edge applications of mosses as diagnostic bioindicator
Date read: June 20, 2016
Dr. Dulce Pérez Mezcua
Thin films of (Bi0.5Na0.5)1-xBaxTiO3 around the morphotropic phase boundary prepared by chemical and photochemical solution deposition methodsDate read: 15 June 2016.
Dr. Nerea Rioja Leal
Study of the photocatalytic degradation of emerging pollutants: development of photoactive composites and application in a spouted bed reactor
Date of reading: December 11, 2015
Dr. Maite Olaetxea Indaburu
Effects of a sedimentary humic acid on plant growth: Study of the general mechanisms of action upon root application in cucumber plants (Cucumis sativuls L. cv Ashley)
Date of reading: December 2, 2015
Dr. Marcos García-Padial Alonso
Interaction of bioactive phenolic compounds with cyclodextrins and cyclodextrin polymers
Date of reading: October 23, 2015
Dr. Rubén Machín Ledesma
Synthesis and characterization of cyclodextrin. Application to drug delivery
Reading date: July 20, 2012
Dr. Barbara Safont Resardi
Biodegradation of phenol in a spouted bed reactor with β-cyclodextrin particles.
Reading date: June 28, 2012
Dr. Nekane Martín Arbella
Photoactivation of sol-gel precursors for the preparation of PbTiO3 ferroelectric thin films at leave temperature
Date of reading: March 7, 2012
Dr. Eneko Larrañeta Landa
Self-assembled gels of poloxamines and polaxamers with cyclodextrin
Date of reading: January 31, 2012
Dr. Delia Rodríguez Oroz
Study of metal contaminants and their dynamics in the edaphic system
Date of reading: October 14, 2011
Dr. Janire Aldabe Salinas
Physico-Chemistry characterization of particulate matter in the Community of Navarre
Reading date: May 19, 2011
Dr. María Lasheras Zubiate
Study of chitosan-heavy metal interaction and their immobilization in cementitious matrices
Date of reading: May 18, 2011
Dr. María Verónica Mora
Relationships between the action of humic substances on plant development and the endogenous synthesis of the main phyto-regulators.
Reading date: December 22, 2010
Dr. Raquel Maeztu Arbeo
Cyclodextrins and surfactants as modifiers of the chemiluminescence of phthalhydrazide derivatives.
Date of reading: September 9, 2010
Dr. Raquel Hernández Martínez
Analytical study of aflatoxins and potentially toxic trace elements in cereals intended for animal and baby food.
Reading date: June 16, 2010
Dr. Ana Izaguirre Eseverri
Behavior of air lime mortars with additives.
Date of reading: February 4, 2010
Dr. Luis Mª Ruiz de Ojeda Basurto
Study of the applicability of microwave blanching in vegetable processing.
Reading date: December 16, 2009
Dr. Javier Erro Garcés
development and validation of new fertilizer compositions with high bioassimilability and low pollutant risk.
Reading date: October 1, 2009
Dr. Mª Laura González Miqueo
Biomonitoring of atmospheric pollutants using Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw. in Navarra and neighboring areas.
Reading date: June 19, 2009
Dr. Mª Asunción Parra Villaro
Characterization of volatile organic compounds and other atmospheric pollutants in indoor, urban and rural areas of Navarra.
Reading date: March 18, 2009
Dr. María Garnica Ochoa
Influence of nitrate on ammonium and urea assimilation in wheat plants (Triticum aestivum L.). Relationship with hormone balance.
Date of reading: December 22, 2008
Dr. Ester Gómez Arranz
Analytical determination and incidence of AFM1 in raw milk and its derivatives.
Reading date: December 16, 2008
Dr. Laura Fernández Asenjo
Analysis of the complexation of gemfibrozil with cyclodextrins and cyclodextrin polymers.
Reading date: December 15, 2008
Dr. Marta Fuentes Ramírez
Structural and functional characterization of humic substances. Parameters of distinction with non-humic systems.
Reading date: September 29, 2008
Dr. Iñaki Guardado Minchinela
Phosphorus-humic substances interaction. Physicochemical characterization and effect on soil phosphorus uptake.
Reading date: July 21, 2008
Dr. Cristina Arcos Martínez
Preparation and characterization of mesostructured materials.
Reading date: March 11, 2008
Dr. Irene Esparza Catalán
programs of study complexation of metals that influence the coloration of red wines from Navarra.
Date of reading: November 22, 2007
Dr. Ion Zabalza Unzué
Study of particulate matter and other atmospheric pollutants in Navarra.
Reading date: March 16, 2007
Dr. Roberto Baigorri Equisoain
Chemical and structural study of humic substances.
Reading date: January 13, 2007
Dr. Maite Uzqueda Garde
Spectroscopic characteristics of naftifine and terbinafine. Interaction with cyclodextrins and cyclodextrin insoluble polymers.
Date of reading: December 20, 2006
Dr. Cristina Sola Larrañaga
Analytical study of the distribution of minerals and trace elements in raw cow's milk and infant formulas.
Reading date: December 19, 2006
Dr. Mikel Arandigoyen Vidaurre
Lime and cement pastes and mortars: carbonation and physicochemical and mechanical properties. Application to the built heritage.
Reading date: January 12, 2006
Dr. Iñigo Xabier García Zubiri
Sorption of naphthalenes on beta-cyclodextrin polymers.
Reading date: December 16, 2005
Dr. Pablo Rodriguez Saínz de Rozas
Inclusion complexes of cyclodextrins and poly(beta-cyclodextrin) with dibenzofurans.
Date of reading: November 14, 2005
Dr. Xabier Sevillano Vaca
Study of the applicability of a cyclodextrin polymer as a support for phenol removal in a fluidized bed biological reactor.
Reading date: September 9, 2005
Dr. Laura Zufía López
Analytical methodology for the determination of antineoplastics of clinical interest. Application to programs of study pharmacokinetics.
Date of reading: June 24, 2005
Dr. Carmen Gazpio Irujo
Study of the physicochemical properties of pindolol and its inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. Retention of insoluble cyclodextrin polymers.
Reading date: December 14, 2004
Dr. Teresa Lana Villarreal
Water purification by photoelectrochemical methods.
Reading date: December 13, 2004
Dr. Izaskun Garmendia Iruretagoyena
Analysis of minerals and trace elements in dishes cooked by mass catering companies.
Reading date: December 12, 2003
Dr. Raúl Bermejo Orduna
Air quality in Navarra. Study of a biomonitoring system.
Reading date: March 31, 2004
Dr. Javier Lanas González
Lime mortars. Preparation and physicochemical, mechanical and durability study for its employment in restoration.
Reading date: June 7, 2004
Dr. Cristina Barbarin Aizpún
Analysis of macromolecules and trace elements in meat derivatives. assessment of the contribution to dietary intake.
Reading date: June 16, 2004
- Dr. Ana Romo Hualde
Synthesis and characterization of beta-cyclodextrin polymers. Application to the elimination of aromatic compounds.
Reading date: September 10, 2004
Dr. David Elustondo Valencia
Influence of a mineral extractive industry on the conservation and degradation of the ecosystems of the Esteríbar Valley (Navarra).
Reading date: April 29, 2003
Dr. Esther Lasheras Adot
Study of soils developed from igneous rocks: basalts, doleritic dykes and ophitic rocks under humid climatic types in the Navarrese Pyrenees.
Reading date: February 22, 2002
Dr. Nerea Goyenechea Herrero
Spectroscopic characteristics of nabumetone and its active metabolite. Interactions with cyclodextrins.
Date of reading: March 22, 2002
Dr. Cristina Montoya Irigoyen
Mineralogical, physicochemical, mechanical and durability study of Romanesque lime mortars in Navarra.
Reading date: April 10, 2002
Dr. Gustavo Amores Olazaguirre
assessment of the phytosanitary and contamination status of beech forests in the region of Navarra by means of employment of indicators.
Reading date: May 21, 2002