Doctoral theses in progress
Miguel Angel Alcántara Durán
assessment of chemical pollutants and particulate matter in indoor spaces
Directors: Carolina Santamaría Elola and César Martín Gómez (E.T. S. de Arquitectura-UNAV)
Javier Carriles Matanza
Sprayable wound dressings produced by solution blow spinning for the treatment of skin infections
Directors: Gustavo González Gaitano and Paul Nguewa
Elif Çam
Optimization of limecrete and lime-based lime-based ternary mortars by incorporating additives and phase change materials for enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency in heritage building restoration
Directors: José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Iñigo Navarro Blasco
Zeinab Dirany Ahmad
Development of supramolecular drug delivery systems based on polymeric micelles and physical hydrogels. Application to the treatment of leishmaniasis.
Directors: Gustavo González Gaitano and Paul Nguewa
Nerea Guembe Michel
In-situ production of multifunctional polymeric dressings by solution blow spinning (SBS) for the treatment of skin infections Directors: Gustavo González Gaitano and Paul Nguewa
Garbiñe Larrea Goñi
Identification, quantification and analysis of microplastics from the food and textile industries.
Directors: Adrián Durán Benito and David Elustondo Valencia
Heidel Moronta Sabad
Impact of the combined action of climate change and air pollution on public health in urban areas
DirectorDavid Elustondo Valencia and Arturo Ariño Plana
Mohammad-Hossein Nofalah
Integrating phase change materials into vaterite-based binders: towards eco-friendly mortars with improved thermal performance
Directors: José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and José María Fernández Álvarez
Oliver Rosas de la Rosa
development of Chlorhexidine delivery systems and nanoparticles based on polymeric fibers obtained by Solution Blow Spinning (SBS) and their application in tissue engineering (scaffolds).
Director: Itziar Vélaz Rivas
Andrea Rubio Aguinaga
New lime-based repair mortars with phase change materials to improve the energy efficiency of the Buit Heritage
Directors: José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo and Íñigo Navarro Blasco
Iván Ruiz Ardanaz
Application of advanced physicochemical characterization methods to the study of historical ceramic materials from Navarre
DIrectors: Adrián Durán Benito and Esther Lasheras Adot
Victor Manuel Tena Santafé
Multifunctional superhydrophobic and photocatalytic coatings to preserve building materials
Directors: Íñigo Navarro Blasco y José Ignacio Álvarez Galindo
Aimee Valle Pombrol
assessment of eutrophication in reservoirs of the Ebro River (Spain) and the Damují River (Cuba) and its impact on the risk of proliferation of cyanobacteria producing cyanotoxins that affect human health and ecosystems using conventional, nuclear and isotopic analytics
Directors: Yasser Morera Gómez and David Elustondo Valencia
Dr. Leire Goñi Ciárriz
Development of nanocomposites containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles and cyclodextrins for food packaging applications.
Director: Dr. Itziar Vélaz Rivas
Reading date: October 27, 2022. accredited specialization of doctorate International
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