About
Summary
I have experience working in academic research on bioengineered cell systems and organ-on-a-chip technologies. My recent work involved developing a lung-on-a-chip model using microfluidic flow and epithelial cell cultures, as well as managing cell differentiation experiments with specific signalling inhibitors.
I’m particularly interested in roles that combine biology, technology, and engineering—such as R&D, bioprocess development, or instrument design for life-science applications. I enjoy hands-on experimental work, data analysis, and contributing to projects that bridge cell biology and advanced lab technologies.
Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher Feb 2023 -
Pietro Cicuta Laboratory, University of Cambridge
My position includes being fesponsible for the development of lung-on-a-chip platforms designed to support fluid flow and air–liquid interface (air-lifted) culture conditions. The work focuses on creating optically accessible microfluidic devices that can integrate additional sensor modalities based on experimental needs and expertise. The main objectives include optimising epithelial cell growth and characterising cellular function, with particular attention to motile cilia activity and mucus clearance.
My role is highly interdisciplinary, bridging microfabrication, cell culture, optical microscopy, and data analysis. It involves live-cell imaging, automated imaging control, and quantitative analysis of biological samples.
Postdoctoral Researcher Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
Roberto Di Leonardo Laboratory, "La Sapienza" University of Rome
During my doctoral research I worked on light-controlled microstructures and active matter, involving the design and fabrication of 3D structures by two-photon polymerization and their optical and hydrodynamic characterization.
Education
Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" 2017 - 2021
Field of study: Physics
Degree: PhD in Physics
National Autonomous University of Mexico 2015 - 2017
Field of study: Physics
Degree: MSc in Physics
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 2008 - 2014
Field of study: Physics
Degree: BSc in Physics
Skills
Programming and Analysis: MATLAB, Python, ImageJ
Cellular Biology: Cell culture, stem cell biology, lung-on-chip systems
Optical and Imaging Methods: Brightfield, Epifluorescence, Darkfield microscopy, optical tweezers, holographic beam shaping
Microfabrication and Engineering: Two-photon polymerization, spin coating, MEMS fabrication, microstructure design
Biophysics Applications: Cilia-driven flows, bacterial/sperm motility, light-
controlled microbots, microfluidics
Soft Skills (from experience): Cross-disciplinary collaboration, project management, conference presentations, leadership in student organizations
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