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Enhancing the performance of highly filled polymerbonded Nd-Fe-B magnets: Integrated advanced surface treatments and additive manufacturing

Author(s): Ana Damnjanović (Author), Ingrid Milošev (Supervisor), Nataša Kovačević (Co-Supervisor)

Year: 2025

Type: Doctoral dissertation

This doctoral dissertation present research aimed into enhancing polymer-bonded Nd–Fe–B magnets through innovative surface treatments and additive manufacturing techniques, focusing on improving their mechanical strength, magnetic characteristics, and environmental stability. This research is critical for broadening the applicability of these magnets in sectors like green technologies and motion control systems. …

Identification of hearth sounds for the analysis of cardiac pathology using machine learning

Author(s): David Susič (Author), Anton Gradišek (Supervisor), Matjaž Gams (Co-Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality globally, significantly affecting patient quality of life and imposing considerable demands on healthcare systems. Chronic heart failure (CHF), a common outcome of CVDs, represents a growing health burden with an increasing incidence. Accurate and early identification of CVDs is critical for …

Diagnosis and prognosis of solid oxide cell systems: a statistical approach

Author(s): Luka Žnidarič (Author), Đani Juričić (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier in the emerging green energy landscape. It is environmentally friendly, transportable, and storable. The Solid Oxide Cell (SOC) system is a complex technology that enables the bidirectional conversion of hydrogen to energy. The label SOC entails solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems, which produce …

Smart denoising for recurrent neural network optimization

Author(s): Jakob Jelenčič (Author), Dunja Mladenić (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

This thesis introduces a new optimization method based on deep learning, designed for data influenced by random processes. The main contribution of this method is the combination of advanced noise reduction techniques with recurrent neural network models, which helps to prevent the common problem of overfitting seen when there is …

Strontium isotope composition: : insights into geological and environmental influences on the provenance studies of dairy products and timber

Author(s): Majda Nikezić (Author), Tea Zuliani (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

This dissertation aimed to explore the potential of Sr isotope ratio analysis, combined with multi-elemental profiling, as a tool for geographic discrimination, focusing on two projects: tracing the provenance of cheese/milk from Naxos, Greece (Project 1), and wood in the Eastern Carpathians, Romania (Project 2). The goal was to understand …

Micro and nano plastic in agriculture: interactions with pesticide residues and bioaccumulation in plants

Author(s): Harshit Sahai (Author), María Dolores Hernando Guil (Supervisor), Amadeo R. Fernández-Alba (Co-Supervisor), Ester Heath (Co-Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

A large body of data now exists demonstrating the influence of micro and nano plastics (MNPs) on living systems, and their detection has been documented across various ecosystems, including organisms that form part of the human diet. Nevertheless, up till now, a substantial portion of that research has been confined …

Using machine learning methods for analyzing sequential textual data

Author(s): Erik Novak (Author), Dunja Mladenić (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

This thesis investigates machine learning methods for analyzing sequential textual data. Sequential textual data refers to text collected in a specific order where the sequence is significant. Examples include (1) sentences, where word usage and order must adhere to the rules of grammar, (2) news reporting on events happening at …

Design-based optimization of a custom permanent magnet focused on a reduced raw-material consumption

Author(s): Anubhav Vishwakarma (Author), Matej Andrej Komelj (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

Permanent magnets are vital parts of various devices, above all, those which are essential for the transition to a green society. However, they are made of materials, including rare-earth elements, for which unlimited availability cannot be taken for granted. Therefore, it is desirable to reduce the content of these materials …

Isotopic fingerprint of water from source to tap

Author(s): Klara Žagar (Author), Polona Vreča (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

Rapid population growth and increasing water demand places a serious strain on both quantity and quality of available local water resources. Climate change puts additional pressure by altering the water balance, affecting recharge conditions, and contributing to pollution and water degradation. Addressing these issues requires water management strategies that enhance …

Pneumatic variable stiffness mechanisms for application in lower-limb exoskeletons

Author(s): Luka Mišković (Author), Tadej Petrič (Supervisor)

Year: 2024

Type: Doctoral dissertation

Wearable robotics holds promise for enhancing human capabilities and addressing motor challenges in individuals with impairments, amputations, or those who are healthy. Exoskeletons, among various wearable devices, are designed to be worn on the upper or lower limbs. While some applications, like in the medical field, have been widely adopted, …