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Principal engineer at a medical device company with a PhD in Optics (Google Scholar: h‑index 18, i10‑index 23), specializing in high‑precision optical metrology and the transition of complex optical concepts into validated, scalable products. I combine deep expertise in physics, imaging, sensing technologies, system design, data analytics, and automation to deliver reliable measurement systems and accelerate development cycles. My scientific background spans optics, biophysics, spectroscopy, and sensing technologies. I have extensive experience in biosensing, hybrid organic–inorganic materials, and advanced spectroscopic methods, including absorption, fluorescence, Raman, and SERS. I’ve applied these techniques to detect proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules in complex biological environments, enabling highly sensitive and specific measurements. In industry, I lead cross‑functional R&D programs—from requirements and design through prototyping, verification and validation, and transfer to production—while managing risks, aligning stakeholders, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. I bring a strong mix of scientific depth, engineering execution, and practical leadership that drives innovation and delivers measurable impact. Ingeniero principal en una empresa de dispositivos médicos con un doctorado en Óptica (Google Scholar: h‑index 18, i10‑index 23), especializado en metrología óptica de alta precisión y en la transición de conceptos ópticos complejos hacia productos validados y escalables. Combino una profunda experiencia en física, imagen, tecnologías de detección, diseño de sistemas, análisis de datos y automatización para ofrecer sistemas de medición fiables y acelerar los ciclos de desarrollo. Mi formación científica abarca la óptica, la biofísica, la espectroscopía y las tecnologías de sensado. Tengo amplia experiencia en biosensado, materiales híbridos orgánico‑inorgánicos y métodos espectroscópicos avanzados, incluyendo absorción, fluorescencia, Raman y SERS. He aplicado estas técnicas para detectar proteínas, ácidos nucleicos y pequeñas moléculas en entornos biológicos complejos, permitiendo mediciones altamente sensibles y específicas. En la industria, lidero programas de I+D multifuncionales —desde la definición de requisitos y el diseño, hasta la creación de prototipos, la verificación y validación, y la transferencia a producción— gestionando riesgos, alineando a los interesados y guiando a equipos multidisciplinarios. Aporto una combinación sólida de profundidad científica, ejecución ingenieril y liderazgo práctico.
Optical Metrology, Research and Development Project: Optical metrology of Intraocular Lenses (IOLs are medical devices that are implanted inside the eye to replace the eye's natural lens when it is removed during cataract surgery). Device process engineering for automatization the inspection of optical properties of Intraocular Lenses. Responsible for management of new metrology systems aligned with new optical systems technology transfer project from R&D to Manufacturing Responsible for planning and managing projects to ensure effective utilisation of resources and for liaising with R&D and other Alcon facilities to develop and implement new technologies. Responsible for exploring opportunities for collaborative projects with external research groups using state funding mechanisms. Responsible for introducing and validating new equipment and/or complex new process projects from design through completion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Efficient Pin Development support for multifocal and extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens. Instrument validation, Change control, 6 sigma (GR&R). Equivalency study of metrology systems, GMP.
Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory (NBL) in the NUIG School of Chemistry Project: Developing new multi-dimensional fluorescence measurement methods for protein analysis. ▪ Made capital purchases of equipment (optical systems / components) and custom-built a confocal fluorescence and lifetime microscope and multi-dimensional lifetime spectrometer coupled with supercontinuum laser. ▪ Working in collaboration with pharmaceutical industry to develop a new multi-dimensional fluorescence spectrometer for protein analysis. ▪ I have also completed the ‘Process Development and Scale-Up in the Pharmaceutical Industry’ master class at NUIG (topics delivered by industrial practitioners, included introductions to Process Scale-up of Drug Syntheses, Tech. Transfer, Solid State Manufacturing & Crystallisation, Chem. Eng., QA & Safety/Environmental Management) ▪ Managed safety for the NBL and organised weekly meetings/scientific-talks
Nanomaterials and Spectroscopy Group Project: /Nanophoton/ Investigation of hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures (organic molecules, biopolymers and plasmonic nanoparticles). (Department of industry of the Basque Country). ▪ Investigation of enhancement of intrinsic properties of proteins (intrinsic fluorescence, chirality, and absorption, Raman scattering) by interaction with plasmonic nanoparticles. ▪ Wrote more than 10 academic papers in this field and had them published in international peer-reviewed journals such as: Nature Mater., Nano Letters, J. Phys. Chem. Lett, Nanoscale, J. Mat. Chem. ▪ Presented work at international conferences ▪ Supervisor of master’s students and co-supervisor of Ph.D. student. ▪ Lectured in the University of the Basque Country
Laboratory of nanooptics and nanobio technology Project: Part of a multidisciplinary team for developing new biosensing platform using functionalized nanoparticles ▪ Wrote more than 7 academic papers in this field and had them published in international peer-reviewed journals. ▪ Professionally-trained in a large number of hi-tech analytical techniques (including Spectrophotometry UV/Vis/NIR, Circular Dichroism (CD), Confocal fluorescence and Raman Microscope (FLIM, FSC, FRET, Single molecule spectroscopy), Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Microcalorimetry ITC, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Scanning electron microscope (SEM) , Atomic force microscope (AFM), Dark field microscopy, Pump probe spectroscopy) ▪ Supervised student projects and outside users of the CIC nanoGUNE Consolider instrument facilities. ▪ Wet chemistry synthesis of Ag and Au nanoparticles and fabrication of high quality hybrid organic /inorganic nanostructures
Laboratory of laser’s physics and spectroscopy Project: Photophysical properties of complex organic compounds and their application in diagnostic information systems. Company Research Project Development of fluorescent markers and instrumentation for their detection. ▪ Development and testing of a new fluorescence spectrometer for diagnosing and optimizing the treatment of oncology diseases at the Aleksandrov Institute of Oncology and Radiology in Minsk. ▪ Liaised with workers from the Republican Scientific Centre for Epidemiology and Microbiology, Belarus (1 patent) ▪ Worked on biomedical investigations concerned with testing out new biomarkers of animal cancer cells. ▪ Tested out new photosensitizers in vivo and in vitro (cancer cells, bacteria and animals) ▪ Completed ‘Good Clinical Practice’ courses set by the Aleksandrov Institute of Oncology and Radiology in Minsk PhD: Photophysical properties of tricarbocyanine dyes in solutions and in complexes with biopolymers