PhD in Electronics Engineering specializing in wearable medical devices for disease prevention and remote monitoring. Assistant Professor at University of Seville, Spain.
PhD in Electronics Engineering specializing in wearable medical devices
I am an Assistant Professor in Electronics Engineering at the University of Seville, Spain, with a focus on wearable medical devices for disease prevention and remote monitoring. My expertise lies in bioimpedance-based sensing, circuit design, embedded systems, and AI-driven health analytics.
My primary research has focused on developing VOLUM, a groundbreaking wearable device for detecting fluid retention in heart failure patients-the leading cause of hospitalization in people over 65. This innovative solution enables continuous 24/7 hydration monitoring, representing a significant advancement over existing bioimpedance measuring devices that are large, heavy, and costly.
As a Fulbright Scholar at Swarthmore College (Pennsylvania, USA), I conducted predoctoral research on bioimpedance measurement techniques, identifying and characterizing a previously undocumented low-frequency artifact caused by electrode mismatch.
In addition to my research, I teach Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, Electromedicine Lab, and Computer Architecture to undergraduate students, integrating AI-powered tools and innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
I'm passionate about science communication and produce short-form educational content on electronics, reaching over 50,000 followers across social media platforms.
Featured projects in wearable medical devices and bioimpedance analysis
University of Seville and Institute of Microelectronics
A groundbreaking, miniaturized wearable device for detecting fluid retention in the ankles of heart failure patients—the leading cause of hospitalization in people over 65.
Swarthmore College
Identification and study of a low-frequency artifact in bioimpedance measurements caused by electrode mismatch, which leads to errors of up to 90%.
Selected academic publications in medical electronics and bioimpedance research
Santiago Fernández Scagliusi; Luis Giménez Miranda; Pablo Pérez García; Daniel Martín Fernández; Francisco Javier Medrano Ortega; Gloria Huertas Sánchez; Alberto Yúfera García
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement • 2023
Santiago Fernández Scagliusi; Maggie Delano; Pablo Pérez; Daniel Martín; Gloria Huertas; Alberto Olmo; Alberto Yúfera
16th International Workshop on Impedance Spectroscopy (IWIS) • 2023
Santiago Fernández Scagliusi; Maggie Delano
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) • 2023
Courses and educational content in electronics engineering
Undergraduate, 3rd year
Course focusing on embedded system design and implementation using microcontrollers, emphasizing practical applications in various engineering fields.
Undergraduate, 2nd year
Laboratory course focusing on the design, implementation, and testing of electronic circuits for medical applications.
Recognition for research excellence and innovation
Pfizer and Wayra (Telefonica)
Won the Early Innovators category at the 7th edition of Innomakers4Health with BioPatch, a non-invasive, low-cost patch for early breast cancer detection based on measuring electrical conductivity of cancerous cells. Received €3,000 prize and selected to join the InnomakersLAB acceleration program with six months of mentorship at Pfizer and Wayra's innovation hub in Madrid.
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Awarded for outstanding contributions to scientific research and innovation in Seville, Spain.
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Won the National 1st Place Award among 1,000+ participants across multiple cities in Spain. Developed SignTune, a web platform that automatically translates video content into sign language.
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