Ruben Pellicer-Guridi | Biomedical engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ruben Pellicer-Guridi |  Biomedical engineering | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc at Asociacion de Investigacion MPC, Spain

🌍 Passionate physicist advancing affordable MRI and NMR technologies using innovative quantum sensing with NV centers in diamond. 📍Based in Spain, drives impactful projects for health, environment, and food sectors through groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial ventures. 🌟 Award-winning expert with a strong focus on real-world applications.

 

Publication Profile

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Education🎓 

Ph.D. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, University of Queensland, Australia (2014–2019) Internship & Research Assistant, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (2011)  Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) for teaching excellence.  Built expertise in magnetic resonance instrumentation and quantitative imaging across leading European institutions.

Experience💡 

PostDoc Fellow, Quantum Nanophotonics Lab, Spain (2021–present): Revolutionizing quantum-based NMR.  Principal Investigator, I3M Valencia (2020–2021): Developed cost-effective, portable MRI prototypes.  Visiting Academic, Charité Berlin (2020): Enhanced hyperthermia devices for cancer treatment. Ph.D. Candidate & Fellow, University of Queensland (2014–2019): Advanced low-field MRI methods with groundbreaking patents.

Awards & Honors🏆

2022 Spin-Off Award, Valencian Community: Portable MRI innovation. BioMedTech Horizons Grant ($1M AUD): For low-field MRI development. Marie Skłodowska-Curie MSCA Fellowship: Quantum sensing for NMR systems.  Recognized by prestigious European institutions for pioneering affordable, cutting-edge MRI systems.

Research Focus🔬

Quantum NMR methods with NV centers for next-gen sensing.  Low-field portable MRI for affordable diagnostics.  RF antenna development for optimized electron spin control.  Bridging high-tech innovation with real-world medical, environmental, and societal needs.

 

Publication  Top Notes

Quantum-inspired Clustering with Light: Explores clustering methods inspired by quantum computing, applying light-based technologies. Published in Scientific Reports (2024).

Open-source MRI: Highlights the benefits of open-source MRI technology for improving global access, science, and education. Published in NMR in Biomedicine (2024).

Machine Learning for Magnetometry: Discusses automatic optimization of nitrogen vacancy center-based magnetometry using machine learning, presented at the Optica Sensing Congress 2024.

MaRCoS System for Low-field MRI: Focuses on MaRCoS, an open-source electronic control system for low-field MRI. Published in Journal of Magnetic Resonance (2023).

Benchmarking Low-cost MRI Systems: Reviews the performance of low-cost MRI control systems across multiple sites. Published in NMR in Biomedicine (2023).

Prepolarized MRI for Hard Tissues: Studies MRI techniques for imaging hard tissues and solid-state matter. Published in NMR in Biomedicine (2022).

Portable MRI Systems: Explores portable MRI systems for indoor, outdoor, and home use. Published in Scientific Reports (2022).

CNN for Noise Reduction in Low-field MRI: Proposes a convolutional neural network (CNN) for electromagnetic noise reduction in MRI applications. Published in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging (2022).

Magneto-stimulation in Rapid Field Dynamics: Examines magneto-stimulation limits in MRI applications involving rapid field changes. Published in Physics in Medicine and Biology (2022).

Fast 0.5 T Prepolarizer Module: Discusses a fast prepolarizer module for preclinical MRI applications. Published in IEEE Transactions on Magnetics (2022).

 

Conclusion

The candidate is an outstanding contender for the Best Researcher Award, with a proven track record of impactful research, leadership, and innovation in medical and quantum technologies. Their work addresses critical gaps in current medical imaging and quantum sensing technologies, with the potential to bring profound benefits to healthcare systems globally. With a well-rounded approach that blends research, commercialization, and education, they exemplify the qualities of an exceptional researcher. Further expansion into diverse medical applications and commercial scalability could elevate their contributions even further.

Garima Mathur | Functionalization of biomaterials | Women Researcher Award

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Mr. Garima Mathur | Functionalization of biomaterials | Women Researcher Award

Mr. Jaypee Institute of Technology, India

Mr. Garima Mathur holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (2008), an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Panjab University, Chandigarh (2002), and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Kurukshetra University (2000). Currently, she is an Assistant Professor (Senior grade) at the Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of  Technology, Noida. Her professional journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (Gr-II and Gr-I), Research Associate, and Postdoctoral Fellow in prestigious institutions. She has worked as a Scientist in Application R&D at Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore. Dr. [Your Name] is a recipient of several awards, including a GATE Life Science score of 97.79 percentile and a CSIR-UGC JRF, among others.

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

2008: PhD, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (India)
2002: M.Sc. (Biotechnology), Panjab University, Chandigarh
2000: B.Sc. (Biotechnology), Kurukshetra University

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience 

Assistant Professor (Senior grade), Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Technology, Noida. September 2018 onwards
Assistant Professor (Gr-II), Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Technology, Noida. Jan 1, 2016 – September 2018
Assistant Professor (Gr-I), Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Technology, Noida. Aug 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2015
Research Associate, Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of  Technology, Noida. Dec 21, 2010 – Aug 1, 2013
Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Technology, Waknaghat. Feb 9, 2010 – Dec 14, 2010
Scientist in Application R&D, Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. Dec 2009 – June 2009
Research Associate, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (INDIA) on a DBT-funded project. Dec 2007 – April 2008

🏆 Awards and Honors

GATE in Life Science (2002): Score 97.79 percentile (All India rank 53)
CSIR-UGC (NET) JRF in Life Science (June 2003)
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board National Eligibility Test (2003)
Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme (2003), TIFAC, DST, New Delhi
Gold Medal in M.Sc. (Biotechnology) from Panjab University, Chandigarh
Travel Grant Support by Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt of India for oral presentation at BIOMICROWORLD 2013, Madrid, Spain. October 2-4, 2013

✍️Publications Top Note :

Production and Characterization of Bacterial Cellulose Synthesized by Komagataeibacter sp. Isolated from Rotten Coconut Pulp

Authors: Srivastava, S., Mathur, G.
Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry
Year: 2024
Volume: 36
Issue: 5
Pages: 1183–1190
Type: Open access
Citations: 0
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Current Trends in Chitosan Functionalization Methods and Their Applications

Authors: Pandey, R., Mathur, G.
Journal: Starch/Staerke
Year: 2024
Type: Review, Article in Press
Citations: 0
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Statistical Optimization of Bioprocess Parameters for Enhanced Production of Bacterial Cellulose from K. saccharivorans BC-G1

Authors: Srivastava, S., Mathur, G.
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Microbiology
Year: 2024
Type: Article in Press
Citations: 0
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Biopolymer-Based Biosensors: Fabrication and Properties

Authors: Pandey, R., Mathur, G.
Book: Springer Proceedings in Materials
Year: 2024
Volume: 37
Pages: 89–98
Type: Book Chapter
Citations: 0
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Bacterial Cellulose: A Multipurpose Biomaterial for Manmade World

Authors: Srivastava, S., Mathur, G.
Journal: Current Applied Science and Technology
Year: 2023
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
Type: Open access, Review
Citations: 1
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Komagataeibacter saccharivorans Strain BC-G1: An Alternative Strain for Production of Bacterial Cellulose

Authors: Srivastava, S., Mathur, G.
Journal: Biologia
Year: 2022
Volume: 77
Issue: 12
Pages: 3657–3668
Citations: 4
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Effect of Different Media on Growth Kinetics Parameters of Aspergillus ochraceus: An Approach Towards Production of Fungal Biomass

Authors: Rahman, R.U., Mathur, G.
Journal: Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy
Year: 2021
Volume: 15
Issue: 6
Pages: 1–3
Citations: 1
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Current Research and Perspectives on Microalgae-Derived Biodiesel

Authors: Singh, K., Kaloni, D., Gaur, S., Kushwaha, S., Mathur, G.
Journal: Biofuels
Year: 2020
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Pages: 1–18
Citations: 19
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Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficiency and Drug Targeting Ability of Alkaloids Present in Rauwolfia serpentina

Authors: Singh, M., Kaur, R., Rajput, R., Mathur, G.
Journal: International Journal of Green Pharmacy
Year: 2017
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Pages: 132–142
Citations: 18
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Effect of Carbon Sources on Physicochemical Properties of Bacterial Cellulose Produced from Gluconacetobacter xylinus MTCC 7795

Authors: Singh, R., Mathur, A., Goswami, N., Mathur, G.
Journal: E-Polymers
Year: 2016
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
Pages: 331–336
Citations: 10
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