Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores

Cajal the artist. The origins of a passion

Santiago Ramón y Cajal is widely recognized as the father of modern neuroscience. However, his life has many extraordinary facets, and he is even considered a polymath. Among his many activities, his artistic endeavors stand out, and this article focuses on exploring the origins...

A Sensing-Aware Simulation-Based Digital Twin Framework for Firmware-Level Validation of Photovoltaic MPPT Controllers

As the photovoltaic (PV) generation sector expands, ensuring reliable maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in embedded controllers becomes increasingly important. However, many MPPT studies rely on idealized simulation assumptions that neglect practical sensing limitations, includ...

Additive Manufacturing of Structural Components for PocketQube-Class Satellites: A Systematic Review of Materials, Processes, Qualification Pathways, and ECSS Compliance

PocketQube-class satellites have emerged as a cost-effective platform for space access; however, their extreme mass, volume, and dimensional constraints challenge conventional manufacturing approaches. This systematic review examines the state of the art of additive manufacturing...