Coitivigo awards two TFG projects on engineering and the human body

Joel Cruz and Clara Domínguez are the recipients for their work on particle simulations and motion sensors.

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Generic image of a human respiratory system model with glowing particles.

The Official College of Technical Industrial Engineers of Vigo (Coitivigo), in collaboration with the School of Industrial Engineering of UVigo, has awarded the best Final Degree Projects (TFG) of 2026. The awards went to Joel Cruz Cadaya in the General category and Clara María Domínguez Iglesias in Classic Projects, for their work applying engineering to understand the human body.

The awards, aimed at recognizing the academic, technical, and professional excellence of graduating students, strengthen the links between the University, the profession, and industry. This year, the accolades were given to two graduates from the PCEO of Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering.
The award in the General category was presented to Joel Cruz Cadaya for his project that used computer simulations to study the travel and deposition of inhaled medication particles within a model of the human respiratory system. The work analyzes how particle size and inhalation flow influence their reach into the deeper parts of the lung.
In the Classic Engineering Projects category, which rewards TFGs from degrees granting access to the regulated profession of technical industrial engineer, the award went to Clara María Domínguez Iglesias. She developed a functional wireless sensor prototype capable of recording body accelerations, turns, and orientation changes, combining electronics, programming, and mechanical design.
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"Two projects that reflect talent and the application of engineering to respond to new challenges."

Coitivigo · Official College of Technical Industrial Engineers of Vigo
Both awardees will receive a monetary prize of 600 euros and a certificate of accreditation.
Based on information from the official source: Universidade de Vigo — DUVI (Diario da Universidade) (27/10/2026)