the MAGICIAN LAB
-where Material, Electronic, Biology and Manufacturing meet -
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My first steps
From Chemical Engineering to Molecular Photochemistry
I hold a degree in Chemical Industrial Engineering, though early in my studies I realized my true vocation leaned more toward experimental science than applied engineering. This realization led me to join the Synthesis and Photochemistry Group at the University of Huelva, working under the supervision of Professor Uwe Pischel (renowned for his contributions to supramolecular photochemistry and functional molecular systems).
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One step before starting my PhD journey, while still completing my Master's in Industrial Engineering, I collaborated with the MechBio Lab of Prof. Ester Reina-Romo and Juan Mora-Macias at University of Seville to compete in the 10th Business Ideas Competition - where we made SKIN3D, reaching to the final top 10 cutting-edge proposals.
My PhD thesis
In 2016, I moved to San Sebastián—one of Spain’s most beautiful cities, located in the Basque Country—to pursue my doctoral research. I joined two collaborative research groups: the Carbon Bionanotechnology Lab and the Innovative Polymers Group. My thesis focused on developing 3D scaffolds for culturing electroactive cells (e.g., neurons) to regenerate electrically responsive nervous tissue.
Beyond the science, this period was transformative: I grew as both a researcher and a person, surrounded by inspiring colleagues. I also had the privilege of sharing my work across diverse forums—from specialized conferences to public outreach events like Pint of Science."
My first postdoctoral position was in the Biomolecular Nanotechnology Lab led by Professor Aitziber Cortajarena. There, I mastered the expression and purification of consensus tetratricopeptide repeat proteins (CTPRs). For a year, I leveraged my expertise in conductive polymers to develop hybrid conductive materials with enhanced biocompatibility and bio-based components—ideal candidates for next-generation bioelectronics.
My first post-doctoral trip
Margarita Salas postdoctoral fellowship and Research Associate at the University of Cambridge
In 2022, I was awarded a Margarita Salas Fellowship to join the lab of George Malliaras at the University of Cambridge, a pioneering group in modern bioelectronics where biology and electronics converge to develop therapeutic and diagnostic neural interfaces. During my time there—first as a fellow, then as an Associate Researcher until October 2024—I established myself as a senior postdoctoral scientist, earning recognition as a 2024 Emerging Investigator in the RSC Journal of Materials Chemistry C’s special edition and publishing high-impact work on innovative designs for cutaneous electrophysiology electrodes. This transformative period culminated in my current role at the Institute of Microelectronics of Seville (IMSE), where I continue to bridge advanced materials and neurotechnology.
Momentum postdoctoral fellowship at Insitute of Microelectronics of Sevilla (IMSE-CNM-CSIC)
Finally, I have returned to where it all began—Andalucía, my homeland. I am now working in the Neuromorphic Engineering Group, led by Professors Bernabé Linares-Barranco and Teresa Serrano-Gotarredona, at the Institute of Microelectronics of Seville (IMSE). Here, I am preparing to launch my independent research journey as the future Principal Investigator of the MAGICIAN LAB, where we will pioneer next-generation electronic devices using innovative methodologies like multi-material 3D printing. This approach will enable single-step fabrication with precise control over composition and geometry at any point in the device—a breakthrough for customizable electronics. Additionally, the MAGICIAN LAB will explore novel materials tailored for emerging computing technologies, particularly neuromorphic systems, bridging advanced manufacturing with brain-inspired hardware.
