Research Areas
Welcome to my research portfolio! My work spans a variety of interconnected disciplines within engineering and science, focusing on innovative solutions and advanced applications. My main areas of expertise and continuos developing include:
- Thermal Engineering: Exploring Joule heating and its effects on material properties, with an emphasis on high-temperature oxidation and the thermal behavior of metals. This research integrates the development of advanced control systems for real-time monitoring of material properties during thermal cycles, utilizing embedded systems and system identification techniques for precise analysis and modeling.
- Biomedical Engineering: ntegrating technology, instrumentation, and data science to advance health monitoring through innovative wearable devices and signal acquisition systems. Our research has developed ambulatory monitoring solutions for ECG and EEG, enabling real-time, mobile healthcare applications. Recently, we have focused on phonocardiogram devices for sound analysis via mobile platforms and photoplethysmography for tracking blood flow. Additionally, we are developing custom health-monitoring wearables and programming commercial devices like the Apple Watch using Swift and ResearchKit to enhance their capabilities in clinical and research settings.
- Embedded Systems: Specializing in the design and development of custom hardware and software solutions for IoT and industrial applications, our research group leads a cutting-edge electronics prototyping laboratory. The lab is equipped with advanced tools, including a PCB milling machine, a semi-automatic pick-and-place machine, a controlled SMD oven, and multiple 3D printing and laser cutting systems. Our embedded devices are tailored to enhance research and engineering across all our focus areas, establishing embedded systems as a foundational pillar supporting our multidisciplinary innovations.
- System Identification: Focused on building mathematical models of dynamic systems through input-output data analysis, this research area supports the development of advanced control systems and precise modeling techniques. Our research group develops both deterministic parameter estimation and machine learning methods to enhance modeling accuracy and system performance. By integrating system identification into our work, we improve the design of embedded devices, optimize thermal behavior analysis, and advance applications in biochemical and biomedical fields. This foundational approach enables us to predict, monitor, and control complex processes, driving innovation across our multidisciplinary research projects.
- Biochemical Applications: Focused on advancing water and air quality monitoring, bioreactor instrumentation, and the design of circuits for electrochemical reaction monitoring, this research area develops innovative tools for analyzing and improving environmental and industrial processes. By integrating machine learning techniques and embedded systems, we enhance the precision, automation, and scalability of monitoring and analysis tools. These advancements support sustainable solutions and efficient processes in water treatment, biochemical analysis, and broader environmental applications.
- Image Processing: Specializing in thermal imaging, microscope image analysis, and JavaScript-based tools for ImageJ, this research area is enhanced by machine learning methods derived from system identification and advanced statistical techniques. These approaches improve the precision, reliability, and efficiency of image analysis, supporting applications in scientific research, diagnostics, and engineering.
- Semiconductor Applications: Focused on SPICE simulations and modeling semiconductor devices for advanced electronic systems, this research area integrates the development of acquisition systems for thermal and electrical characterization. By combining these systems with system identification methods, we create accurate models for SPICE simulation and semiconductor device analysis. This approach supports the design and optimization of cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, enabling precise characterization and innovative applications.
Each of these research areas reflects our dedication to advancing knowledge and creating innovative solutions across engineering and science disciplines. For more details on application projects, research papers, and practical examples, explore the links and images below. Additionally, visit my blog to delve into topics related to science and technology, where I share insights, updates, and discussions about our ongoing work and its broader impact.
Thermal Applications
The research area combines material science with system analysis
Biomedical
This research area combines medical technology, instrumentation, and data science.
Embedded Systems
Area focused into design and development of basic or complex custom embedded systems.
System identification
This approach is widely used in engineering, physics, and other fields to understand and predict the behavior of complex systems.