Projects

Rare Earth Elements: A review of applications, demand, sources, extraction, separation, and environmental impact

B. Frangi. Carlos III University, 2023.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14568769

Snapshot: Through extensive literature review on rare earth elements, developed critical analysis and synthesis skills in sustainability challenges and solutions. Enhanced scientific writing abilities through preprint publication, demonstrating capacity to evaluate complex resource management issues and propose evidence-based solutions.

Transcriptomic Analysis of the Response of hiPSC-derived Cardiac Progenitors to Microgravity

B. Frangi, M. Martín-Romo, R. Cervera, L. Grau. Carlos III University, 2023.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14567570

Snapshot: Conducted comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of hiPSC-derived cardiac progenitors under microgravity conditions (ISS), employing R/Python for advanced statistical methods. Developed expertise in data quality control, bias mitigation, and scientific communication through preprint and poster presentations. Enhanced collaborative research skills.

Description:

  • Analyzed gene transcription data for an experiment using hiPSC-derived Cardiac Progenitors in different gravity conditions, including microgravity in the International Space Station (ISS).
  • Found that space microgravity can enhance the growth and proliferation of hiPSC-cardiomyocytes.
  • Produced a preprint and a scientific poster with the findings.

Study of the Transmission Coefficient of a General Double Barrier

B. Frangi. Carlos III University, 2023.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14575814 GitHub

Description:

  • Developed a simulation using Python to compute the transmission coefficient for an arbitrary 1D potential using the propagation matrix method.

Numerical Simulation of Landau Levels

B. Frangi. Carlos III University, 2023.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14568540 GitHub

Description:

  • Developed a simulation using Python to compute the wave function and the density function of the n-th Landau level.

Advanced Quantum Mechanics Course Notes

B. Frangi. Carlos III University, 2023.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14570814 GitHub

Description:

  • Comprehensive notes from the Advanced Quantum Mechanics course taken during the Fall semester of 2023 at Carlos III University in Madrid, as part of the Engineering Physics degree program.

Python Backtracking Maze Generator

B. Frangi. 2022.

GitHub

Description:

  • Created a Python script for generating mazes using a backtracking algorithm.

PyTransposer

B. Frangi, D. Pärsson. 2022.

GitHub

Description:

  • Created a Python package to transpose musical chords.
  • Created extensive tests for the modules of the package and integrated them into GitHub Actions.
  • Published the Python package to the Python Package Index.

Django-Tex Syntax Highlighting Extension for VSCode

B. Frangi. 2022.

GitHub

Description:

Simulation of the Potential of a Finite Parallel Plate Capacitor

B. Frangi. Carlos III University, 2022.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14571954 GitHub

Description:

  • Simulated the electric field and the electric potential generated by a finite parallel plate capacitor using Python.
  • Modelled complex physical and mathematical problems in an simple and efficient way.
  • Optimised the Python code to improve performance.

Simulating the Collision of an Electron with a Finite Quantum Potential Square Barrier

B. Frangi. Carlos III University, 2021.

DOI10.5281/zenodo.14576743 GitHub

Description:

  • Simulated the collision of a Gaussian wave packet with a square potential barrier using Python.
  • Worked with Matplotlib to generate video animations to better visualize simulated results.

Design and Building Process of a Hybrid Go-Kart: A Comparison Between Electric and Combustion Drive Systems

B. Frangi, A. Abad (supervisor). Ins. Màrius Torres, 2020.

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Description:

  • Learned to formulate a set of design specifications for an engineering project.
  • Designed a 3D model of a hybrid Go-Kart following the design criteria.
  • Built a prototype of the designed model.

Awards:

  • First Prize at Premi a Treballs de Recerca for High School Research Project in Engineering from the Universitat de Lleida.
  • First Prize at the Premi Argo for High School Research Project in Engineering from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.