A new paper titled “Genetic algorithm-based optimization for deriving traction-separation laws of CFRPs translaminar fracture at high strain rate”has been published in the journal Composite Structures, focusing on the translaminar fracture toughness of composite laminates and its sensitivity to different...
On March 27, 2026, Joan Ninyerola Gavaldà successfully defended his PhD thesis entitled “Validated High-Fidelity Simulation Framework for Design Allowables in Composite Damage Modeling under Uncertainty.” The defense took place at the Sala de Graus of the Faculty of Economics...
The Master in Mechanics of Materials and Structures at the University of Girona recently hosted an inspiring seminar featuring Prof. Miguel Bessa, Associate Professor of Engineering at Brown University (USA), who holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University...
A new scientific article entitled “Fatigue behavior of externally bonded and hybrid-bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer–to–concrete joints” has been published in the International Journal of Fatigue. The paper was written by Mehdi Aghabagloo, in collaboration with researchers from AMADE -Laura Carreras...
On 23st of January 2026 we celebrated the 13th AMADE Day at "Sala de Graus Pep Nadal" of Faculty of Tourism at the University of Girona. The AMADE bi-annual symposium provides a space for researchers to share ongoing projects and results...
On January 20, 2026, Mehdi Agha Bagloo successfully defended his PhD thesis titled: “Bond performance of CFRP strengthening and hybrid anchoring systems for RC elements: experimental and analytical studies.” This research focuses on improving CFRP-based strengthening techniques for reinforced concrete (RC)...
The ECCCS conference, now in its fourth edition, aims to promote the dissemination and exchange of scientific knowledge on the crashworthiness of composite structures. It serves as an excellent forum that bridges academic research and industrial applications, addressing the crash...
Dr. Nikhil Bharat, currently a postdoctoral researcher at the AMADE research group, has been awarded the Best Doctoral Thesis Award (2024–2025) across all engineering and science departments for his PhD work at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Warangal. His thesis...
Within the framework of the EMJM “Advanced Structural Analysis and Design using Composite Materials”, FRP++, this year, the Integration Week was organized by the University of Girona, taking place from 24 to 28 November 2025. The program was designed to...
On November 28, Alex Fernández successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “Assessment of the out-of-plane behaviour of a 3D-printed carbon fibre reinforced composite material”at the University of Girona. His research was co-supervised by Dr. Norbert Blanco (Universitat de Girona) and...
