Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
I hold a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Granada (UGR), where I also obtained a Master's in Multimedia Technologies in 2011 and an International Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies in 2014, graduating with the highest honors. My research career began in 2009 thanks to an FPI predoctoral fellowship from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, which allowed me to join the FQM-297 and TIC-123 research groups at UGR. During this period, I had the opportunity to undertake an international research stay at the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. This experience was pivotal in expanding my expertise in miniaturized optical sensor systems. With over 15 years of experience, I have worked in both academia and the private sector. In 2016, I was awarded a grant from the Torres Quevedo Program, enabling me to lead an R&D project as Principal Investigator at MODOTIC S.L., a UGR Spin-Off specialized in the design and development of advanced technological instrumentation. For over two years, I served as a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of this company, actively contributing to the development of innovative solutions for the environmental, agri-food, and healthcare sectors. Since 2019, I have been working as a Product Engineer at By Techdesign S.L., a leading company in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of cutting-edge security and access control systems. In my role, I contribute to the design and production of key technologies such as contactless biometric readers, high-security electronic locks, and comprehensive solutions for environments requiring high levels of protection. My profile combines a strong academic background with extensive R&D experience in areas such as: − Luminescent optical sensors for the detection of (bio)chemical compounds. − Mass spectrometry data processing. − Ultrasonic wireless sensor networks for indoor positioning. − Electronic design of analog amplifiers for biopotential signals. − Prototyping, digital signal and image processing, modeling, and 3D printing. − Development of biometric readers and advanced access control systems. − Writing and managing R&D projects, conducting audits and certifications (ISO 9001, product certifications), and authoring scientific articles and patents. My focus is on tech innovation and finding efficient, secure solutions, contributing to product development and process improvement. I'm open to new opportunities to grow and apply my expertise.
Design, development, and manufacturing of advanced access control and security systems for sectors such as corporate, banking, and industrial. Responsible for the comprehensive design of solutions, encompassing both hardware and software. As a product engineer, my key responsibilities include: • Researching relevant technologies and components, analysing the state of the art and applicable regulations. • Conducting proof of concept and technology validation. • Designing and developing functional prototypes, transforming research results into commercial products. • Defining initial technical and functional specifications according to standards and regulations. • Continuously supervising developments to ensure quality and compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. • Preparing technical documentation, including data sheets, user manuals, test reports, manufacturing specifications, patents, and other key documents. • Developing technologies, including contactless multimodal biometric fingerprint readers, advanced pedestrian access control systems, liveness detection algorithms, and miniaturized UVC disinfection systems, among others. • Since 2020, serving as the technical lead for R&D projects funded by agencies such as CDTI, the Community of Madrid, and other public calls. Responsible for technical managing the R&D department, coordinating a team of 22 researchers to obtain the Innovative PYME seal, which facilitates access to bonuses and tax deductions. • Preparing technical documentation and defending audits for certifications such as ISO 9001, CE, FCC, UL, EN 60839, among others.
MODOTIC S.L. was established as a spin-off from the University of Granada, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of customized measurement instrumentation for the environmental, agri-food, and medical sectors. The company offered two main product lines: photoluminescent optical sensors based on phase-resolved lifetime technology for detecting chemical analytes like O2 and CO2 in aqueous and gaseous phases, and wireless sensor network solutions for indoor localization. As CTO, my responsibilities included: • Conducting technical feasibility studies and preparing proposals. • Defining technical and functional specifications of products. • Developing proof-of-concept and functional prototypes. • Validating prototypes, overseeing manufacturing, and quality control. • Preparing technical documentation such as data sheets and installation manuals. • Applying for and defending public funding projects, including Torres Quevedo Grants and CDTI R&D Projects. Highlighted projects include: • GO-SENSOLIVE: Standardizing spectral-chromatographic data for olive oil classification. Funding: Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, 2018. • Development of a portable, low-cost diagnostic device for optical detection of antigenic molecules. Funding: OTRI – University of Granada, 2018. • Portable fluorometer for real-time oxygen concentration measurement, optimizing aeration in bioreactors. Funding: OTRI – University of Granada, 2017-2018. • MSOA-DKISS: Multi-sensor platform for obstacle detection and air parameter measurement. Funding: University of Granada – Army Training Command (CEMIX), 2017. • Miniaturized device for adjustable polarization of graphene fabrics for flexible displays. Funding: OTRI – University of Granada, 2016. • Indoor positioning solutions using acoustic and radio signals. Funding: Torres Quevedo Program, 2016-2018. • Next-generation optical sensors for measuring chemical and biological compounds. Funding: Torres Quevedo Program, 2016-2018.
During my postdoctoral research at the University of Granada, I worked on various R&D projects related to the field of optical sensors and advanced signal conditioning and processing: • Mar. 2016 – Jun. 2016: Project – “Plat-EEG: High-Performance Platform for Intelligent Acquisition, Extraction, and Processing of EEG Signals.” This initiative was funded by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science, and Employment of the Andalusian Regional Government and was conducted within the TIC-117 Research Group. • Jan. 2015 – Jan. 2016: Project – “Study and Characterization of Luminescent Optical Sensor Phases for Analyte Detection.” This project involved calibration and modeling using phase-resolved lifetime measurement techniques with self-referenced multifrequency signals. It was funded by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science, and Employment of the Andalusian Regional Government and carried out in the TIC-123 Research Group. • Jun. 2014 – Dec. 2014: Project – “Development of Multifunctional Luminescent Sensors for the Detection of O₂, CO₂, and pH.” This project was funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Government of Spain and conducted within the FQM-297 Research Group.