Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Experimental physicist specializing in quantum sensing, ultra-low field NMR, and optically pumped magnetometry, with a PhD from ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences (cum laude). Core developer of the NMRduino project’s cross-platform interface and low-power embedded hardware, advancing open-source spectroscopy tools. Contributed to the EU Quantum Flagship’s macQsimal initiative, designing miniaturized quantum sensors for biomedical and industrial applications. Pioneered nanoscale magnetometry techniques for Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) in collaboration with Seagate, enabling precision thermal and magnetic field mapping for next-gen hard drives. Applied machine learning to optimize sensor fusion algorithms in autonomous vehicle systems at Daimler, enhancing real-time data analysis. Combines expertise in Python/C++ software, 3D-printed hardware prototyping, and quantum control automation to bridge theoretical research with engineering solutions.
Developed a 2D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique at ultra-low fields using optically pumped magnetometers.
Lead developer for the NMRduino project, a compact, lowpower, sub-MHz NMR spectrometer based on Arduino-compatible microcontrollers: • Designed cross-platform C++ Qt control software for Windows and Linux. • Optimized for low power (24h operation on a battery-powered Raspberry Pi). • Implemented pulse generation and data acquisition features
Early Stage Researcher in the European Commission's Innovative Training Network for Zero and Ultra-Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (ZULF NMR), in the group of Morgan Mitchell, supervised by Michael Tayler, publishing 5 peer-reviewed, first-author articles in journals such as Nature Communications, Physical Review (A, Applied), and giving 5 conference lectures: • Developed high-sensitivity optical magnetometers (10 fT/√Hz up to kHz frequencies). • Contributed to the EU Quantum Flagship macQsimal project, developing miniaturized magnetometers and performing simulation • Adapted NMR spectroscopy, hyperpolarization, spin control and polarimetry techniques for ultra-low field operation.
Received training in optically pumped magnetometry and zero/ultra-low field NMR techniques in the group of Dmitry Budker, supervised by John Blanchard: • Programmed and tested hardware (AWGs, DAQs, laser drivers, pulse generators) for experimental control of single/ensemble nitrogen-vacancy defects in diamond. • Calibrated and optimized optically pumped magnetometer for zero to ultra-low field NMR spectroscopy applications. • Conducted chemical sample preparation for spectroscopy experiments. • Performed NMR spectroscopy using a benchtop NMR spectrometer. • Performed data analysis and visualization in Python, MATLAB and Mathematica.
Represented the Cluster of Excellence Initiative "TQuant" (University of Stuttgart, Ulm University, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research) in the group of Jörg Wrachtrup: • Organized meetings, rehearsals, and evaluation for "TQuant" proposal. • Contributed to presentation design communicating key research objectives. • Represented student voice during final proposal review, advocating interests.
Nanoscale magnetometry thermometry of prototype hard disk write heads for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) in collaboration with Seagate Technology. • Created nanoscale magnetic field maps of the write field using shallow NVs in bulk diamond. • Measured real-time temperature profiles using nanodiamond probes on the write head.
Supervision of the physics lab course for undergraduate students • Examined students' preparation for lab experiments. • Supervised execution of physics experiments, ensuring proper techniques and safety. • Reviewed and provided feedback on lab reports for scientific writing and data analysis.
Experimental quantum computing with solid-state spins in the group of Marcus Doherty, supervised by Andrew Horsley: • Designed hardware for quantum state readout and manipulation of room-temperature spins in diamond. • Integrated python-based Qudi control software. • Contributed to conceptual design of few-qubit quantum computer architectures. • Work continued by Quantum Brilliance, a university spin-off.