Academic Information

Degree in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Alcalá, year 2004.

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Alcalá, year 2009.

Pedagogical Aptitude Course (CAP), Institute of Educational Sciences, University of Alcalá, year 2007.

Open teaching certificate in Fundamentals of additive manufacturing, National Distance Education University (UNED), year 2022.

Academic positions held

Assistant professor, Spanish National University of Distance Education (UNED), Faculty of Sciences, Department of Analytical Sciences, full time, period: 04/01/2016 to 06/18/2019. -

Associate professor, Spanish National University of Distance Education (UNED), Faculty of Sciences, Department of Analytical Sciences, full time, period: 06/19/2019 to 02/12/2023.

Professor, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Faculty of Sciences, Department of Analytical Sciences, period: 02/13/2023 to present

Research activity

Currently, my main research line is focused on the development of portable analytical systems for the detection of disease biomarkers near the point of care of the patient ("point of care testing" POCT). To this end, two technologies are explored: microfluidic systems and disposable electrochemical sensors ("screen printed electrodes", SPE). Likewise, a new line of research has just been opened to manufacture these analytical devices by 3D printing. In addition, the main objective of the research group "Electroanalysis, electrophoresis and chemometrics" of the UNED to which I belong, is the development of electrochemical sensors and detectors based on nanomaterials for the quantification of analytes with clinical, biological, environmental and agri-food interest. On the other hand, I participate in research projects of both the Spanish National Plan and the Community of Madrid together with other research groups, among which I would like to highlight the group of Professor Alberto Escarpa (Faculty of Sciences, UAH) and the group of Professor Emilio Ambrosio (Faculty of Psychology, UNED).

Professional experience

I worked as laboratory technician at Normon Laboratories (Tres Cantos, Madrid) from February 2015 to March 2016. My role was to develop, transfer and validate analytical methods for pharmaceutical analysis.

Educational management experience

Mobility and accessibility coordinator (Erasmus student exchange program), National University of Distance Education (UNED), Faculty of Sciences, period: 10/01/2017 to 09/30/2021.

Head of Department of Analytical Sciences, Faculty of Science, UNED (02/14/2023 to present).