Ruben Pellicer-Guridi | Biomedical engineering | Best Researcher Award

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.

Avick Sinha | Clinical Research | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Avick Sinha | Clinical Research | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Fellow at , University of Brighton, United Kingdom

🌍 A Senior Research Fellow at the University of Brighton, this individual has a robust background in experimental and numerical research across fluid mechanics and heat transfer. They previously worked at Rolls-Royce UTC at the University of Nottingham and Budge Budge Institute of Technology, contributing to cutting-edge projects. Their expertise in multiphase flows and physicochemical characterization of porous media reflects a commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research. They actively lead projects, mentor students, and contribute to international collaborations. Their work is published and funded by prominent organizations like EPSRC and Rolls-Royce.

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Education🎓

This researcher earned a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India, completing in 2019 with a research focus on fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Prior to that, they completed an M.Tech at IIT Kanpur (2011), focusing on aerospace engineering and unsteady aerodynamics, securing 82.5%. Their academic journey began with a B.Tech from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (2009), where they graduated with honors, achieving 87.5%. Their academic performance across these prestigious institutions showcases a dedication to innovation in engineering and applied sciences.

Experience 💼

The individual currently holds a Senior Research Fellow role at the University of Brighton (2023~), where they are involved in teaching and cutting-edge research on porous media and complex fluid flows. Previously, they were a Research Fellow at Rolls-Royce UTC at the University of Nottingham (2019-2023), leading experimental research on aero-engine systems and contributing to UK’s Net-Zero goals. They have also worked as an Assistant Professor at Budge Budge Institute of Technology, India (2011-2012), where they developed course content and supervised undergraduate research, reflecting a rich career trajectory across academia and industry.

Awards and Honors🏆 

Their accolades include an Associate Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (UK, 2022) and Chartered Engineer status from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK, 2022). They secured external funding for various research initiatives, such as the Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Ph.D. from General Electric & SERB India (£36,000) and the Santander Student Research Experience Scheme (£1,500). Equipment funding from the University of Brighton (£2,400) also highlights their leadership in research projects. These awards reflect their excellence in academic contributions, teaching, and impactful research outcomes.

Research Focus 🔬 

Their research explores fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and physicochemical characterization of porous media, with a focus on multiphase flows and energy efficiency. Current projects include interdisciplinary work on wound healing materials and clean-energy solutions in aero-engine systems. They utilize advanced experimental techniques like Particle Image Velocimetry and laser-induced fluorescence, combined with CFD simulations. Their work on aero-engine bearing chambers has contributed significantly to reducing oil usage, promoting sustainable engineering solutions aligned with Net-Zero targets.

Publication  Top Notes

  • “Studying the impacts of droplets depositing from the gas core onto a gas-sheared liquid film with stereoscopic BBLIF technique”
    Authors: AV Cherdantsev, A Sinha, DB Hann
    Journal: International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Volume 150, 2022, Article 104033
  • “Characterization of a superheated water jet released into water using proper orthogonal decomposition method”
    Authors: A Sinha, RO Chauhan, S Balasubramanian
    Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering, Volume 140 (8), 2018, Article 081107
  • “How do the liquid properties affect the entrapment of bubbles in gas sheared liquid flows?”
    Authors: A Sinha, A Cherdantsev, K Johnson, J Vasques, D Hann
    Journal: International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Volume 92, 2021, Article 108878
  • “Internal and external characteristics of a superheated jet”
    Authors: A Sinha, S Balasubramanian, S Gopalakrishnan
    Journal: WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, Volume 89, Pages 225-236, 2015
  • “A numerical study on dynamics of spray jets”
    Authors: A Sinha, S Balasubramanian, S Gopalakrishnan
    Journal: Sadhana, Volume 40, Pages 787-802, 2015
  • “Multidimensional simulation of thermal non-equilibrium flows in a convergent-divergent nozzle”
    Authors: A Sinha, S Gopalakrishnan
    Journal: Multiphase Science and Technology, 2019
  • “Instability of a low Reynolds number round jet”
    Authors: A Sinha, KK Bharadwaj, D Das
    Conference: Proc. 39th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power, Pages 13-15, 2012

Conclusion

The candidate is highly deserving of a “Best Researcher Award” due to their deep expertise in fluid mechanics, leadership in high-impact projects, technical proficiency, and academic mentoring. Their contributions to sustainable engineering and advanced experimental techniques align with current industrial and academic trends. Enhancing their publication profile and expanding international collaborations could further solidify their standing as a top researcher in their field. Overall, their research achievements, particularly in advancing complex fluid flows and sustainable engineering, make them an excellent candidate for this prestigious award.