ABOUT ME
I started my studies of Physics Engineering at University of Cauca in Colombia, in 2001 and from that moment my interest in the applied sciences increased. I developed my undergraduate thesis in semiconductors materials with application on gas sensors by two different methods: controlled precipitation and polymeric precursor. The study concludes that the synthesis method is the principal agent to determine the structural characteristics of the final material. During the last period of my research I made an internship at the São Paulo State University “Julio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP), Brazil where I learned techniques on thick film deposition and film sample preparation for TEM analysis, I really enjoyed this experience.
When I finished my undergraduate studies, I attended the summer school at Balseiro Institute (Bariloche Atomic Centre) in Argentine, at the RA6 reactor; it was an amazing experience where I could interact with a real problem, to measure the pressure drop in core of this reactor. This Institute opened great opportunities for my growth. After these I decided to continue my formation in experimental sciences and started my Master studies in Intermetallics to thermal compression of hydrogen at the same institution, in between I attended at different conferences, schools and extra courses to improve my knowledge in others areas and the same time I developed a program ad-hoc to measure the particle size and the surface and to study the milling reactive evolution, also I discover that is possible obtain Intermetallics alloys stables in air. This experience opens my eyes to new perspectives in the energy area.
My second Master degree was in Micro and Nanoelectronics Engineering. My study was focused on to develop a new and simple way to monitoring a physiological response: intraocular pressure. During the current study a methodology was developed for design, fabricate and characterize a passive sensor to biomedical applications. On the other hand a demonstrator was developed to test the zero-power sensor.
Finally, in my PhD research I developed a flexible and biocompatible sensor for microdisplacements measurement. The sensor is based on a resonant circuit. Microfabricated sliding interdigitated gold plates and a circular coil (parallel inductor–capacitor) on a flexible substrate constitute the sensor’s main core LC circuit. My doctoral study was conducted in consultation with Prof. Jordi Aguiló Llobet, and examines the development of a new methodology to measure the strain/stress in an abdominal mesh with the objective to provide information about the dynamics of the abdominal wall once the mesh is implanted. My decision to pursue studies in this area was the will to apply the concepts in a real device and help to develop a new and simple way to monitoring for example a mechanical/physiological response.
I have always enjoyed interacting with the people around the world, learning not only from the different educative systems but also from the cultures. My inner calling for research and thirst for exploiting new avenues in the field of engineering have let me study in different areas.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
In-vitro and In-vivo Test
Biomonitoring, sensing test, concept test
2011 - 2012
M. Sc. Nano and Microelectronics Engineering
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Sensor Design
Biomedical applications, flexible materials, passive electronics
Alloys
Thermal Hydrogen Compression, new alloys, air stability.
Nanoparticles
Gas sensing applications, thick films, microestructural characterization.
2008 - 2010
M. Sc. in Engineering: Physical chemistry of Materials
Balseiro Institute/UnCuyo - Bariloche Atomic Center
2013 - 2017
PhD in Microelectronic and Electronic Systems
Autonomous University of Barcelona