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Laura Quant holds a PhD in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability from the University of the Basque Country and the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour. She has worked for the last decade in applied research on optimization of energy efficiency in building systems. She worked in the ENEDI research team from 2015 to 2022, actively participating in other working groups such as LaTEP (Pau, France); and PSA-CIEMAT (Madrid, Spain).
Since joining TECNALIA in 2023, she has been working in the Energy, Climate, and Urban Transition area. Her work is focused on research on topics related to positive energy buildings. Besides, she is engaged in projects for the design and development of innovative services and products for energy-sustainable construction, efficient thermal systems, thermal storage, and air quality improvement.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, PhD. in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Engineering and Architecture, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU) y Université de Pau et des Pays de Ládour (UPPA)
Award Date: 15 Oct 2020
Master, Master's Degree in Research in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Industry, Transport, Building and Urban Planning
Award Date: 15 Sept 2016
Bachelor, Bachelor's Degree in Mining and Energy Engineering
Award Date: 9 Sept 2015
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Analysis of the Impact of New Singular Ventilation Technologies on Enhancing Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Quant, L., Macias-Juez, O., Romero-Amorrortu, A., Urrutia-Sustatxa, A., Urrutia-Sustatxa, A. & de-Iribas, J., 2024, Advancements in Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Research and Practice - Integrating Disruptive Technologies and Innovation for Future Excellence. Olanrewaju, A. & Bruno, S. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 147-156 10 p. (Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A comprehensive study of the phase segregation of a urea-based phase change material tested under thermal cycling conditions
Quant, L., Diarce, G., Bouzas, L. & García-Romero, A., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 60, 106621.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thermal endurance of xylitol as a phase change material for thermal energy storage applications
Diarce, G., Rojo, A., Quant, L., Bouzas, L. & García-Romero, A., 25 Nov 2022, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 55, 105717.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access15 Citations (Scopus) -
Long-term assessment of the thermal stability of sodium nitrate-urea eutectic phase change material
Quant, L., Diarce, G., Bouzas, L., Bédécarrats, J. P. & García-Romero, A., 15 Sept 2021, In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. 230, 111261.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A simple and fast methodology for the design of plate-based LHTES systems
Diarce, G., Campos-Celador, Quant, L. & García-Romero, A., 2018, 12th IIR/IIF International Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, PCM 2018 - Proceedings. Poncet, S. (ed.). International Institute of Refrigeration, p. 67-72 6 p. (Refrigeration Science and Technology; vol. 2018-May).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Thesis
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Study of a urea-based phase change material for thermal energy storage
Quant Colon, L. (Author), 2020Doctoral thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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