The line of research on Mine Exploitation focuses mainly on slate and quartz. It covers the use of new techniques for deposit modelling, studies on the quality of mining products, calculation of reserves, mine valuation and mining operation planning.
The line of research on the Conservation of built heritage involves the characterisation of materials used in cultural heritage (rocks, mural paintings, rock art, ceramics, archaeological sites), the study of deterioration mechanisms and diagnosis of the state of conservation, the evaluation of the effectiveness and durability of consolidation, waterproofing and cleaning treatments, and the study of desalination and consolidation methods using electrokinetic techniques.
The Geotechnical Engineering line studies the post-excavation behaviour of rocks and rock masses, analyses the hydro-mechanical behaviour of rocks, the stability of rock slopes and landslides, and applies rock mechanics to the design and geotechnical monitoring of underground mines: characterisation, numerical analysis and monitoring.
The Environmental Modelling line uses machine learning techniques to assess pollution based on experimental data. It also focuses on assessing the environmental impact of activities such as construction and mining and the recovery of degraded areas.
Research in Cartographic Technologies uses LIDAR technologies, photogrammetric, multispectral and thermographic sensors from different platforms and observation scales (drones, terrestrial, aerial and satellite systems). Its applications focus on architecture, construction, energy efficiency, heritage, the environment, climate change and forest fires.
In the area of occupational risk prevention, accident studies and accident risk calculations are carried out using data mining techniques. Advanced statistical techniques are also used for health monitoring, based on data from periodic check-ups.