Center for Research in Multiscale Science and Engineering

PhD Thesis Defense - Julia Mingot Bejar

Applications of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based Hydrogels in Chemical Engineering

When

Jan 23, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM (Europe/Madrid / UTC100)

Where

Sala Polivalent - Edifici A - Campus Besòs (UPC)

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As part of the Doctoral Degree in Polymers and Biopolymers Julia Mingot Bejar will be defending her PhD thesis next Friday 23th of January at Campus Diagonal-Besòs.

  • Name of the author: Julia Mingot Bejar

  • Thesis title: Applications of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based Hydrogels in Chemical Engineering

  • Thesis director: Prof. Elaine Armelin Diggroc

  • Thesis co-director: Dr. Sonia Lanzalaco

This PhD thesis explores the versatility of thermo-responsive PNIPAAm-based hydrogels as an adaptable platform for biomedical and environmental applications. By engineering their temperature-dependent behavior and integrating plasmonic and photothermal functionalities, the work demonstrates innovative implantable devices for sensing and antimicrobial therapy, as well as sustainable systems for solar-driven water desalination and energy generation. The results highlight PNIPAAm hydrogels as a powerful, multifunctional material to address challenges in healthcare and resource sustainability. Join us to learn more about this multidisciplinary research at the interface of materials science, healthcare, and sustainability.