Project Summary

Project Number: 701852

Project Acronym: BIDMAG

Project Title: Biological detection with functionalized Magnetic Sensor

Summary

The key goals of the BIDMAG project are: a) the training of a talented experienced researcher, Dr Lopes, in the fast growing field of science, technology and industrial applications of magnetic biosensors, where the host has a critical knowledge and expertise; and, b) design, development and optimisation of cost-efficient smart hybrid surfaces onto magnetic substrates, able to present magnetic response for detecting bacteria. The interdisciplinary training program includes magnetic materials surface modification, fabrication, modelling, characterisation of Magnetoelastic Resonators (MER), surface biofunctionalisation and detection of the biological parameters, which will enhance and broaden her expertise and increase her exposure to both academic and industrial collaborations. She is a talented researcher who has gained much expertise in interdisciplinary area of electroactive polymer composites during her postgraduate career. This background is invaluable for applying in preparation and characterisation techniques of smart materials. To further her career in magnetic biosensors Dr Lopes needs to gain expertise in functional materials and magnetic characterisation, fields in which BCMaterials has a worldrecognised expertise. Additionally, through secondments at academic and industrial co-hosts, at ACREO and VAC, respectively, she will gain additional training in: industrial production of MER and Optimization of compact and commercial MER interrogation systems.The impact of the project will be multidisciplinary, since it has applications ranging from environmental monitorization and food quality control to fast medical diagnostics. Besides, to further boost her career, Dr Lopes needs to increase her supervision and teaching experience, gain project and intellectual property management expertise, research funding and proposal writing skills. Multidisciplinary activities will assist her in acquiring necessary competences and reaching professional maturity.

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Tuesday 20 December 2016

Zientzia Astea- Week of Science

As in the past years, the XVI Week of Science, Tecnology and Inovation (Zientzia Astea, Teknologiaren eta Berrikuntzaren, in Euskera), took place in the cities of Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria.

This year, BCMaterials participated in the event that was held in Bilbao from the 2 to 6 of November in the Bizkaia Aretoa.
Many researches, from post-doc researchers to PhD students, worked to capture the attention of all who went to this action, spreading knowledge and creating space for dissemination of scientific thought.
The event was a success with thousands of people attending, among which were many curious students showing interest about the world of materials science.
BCMaterials stand presented experiences in the area of magnetism, photolithography, nanoparticles and shape memory materials.

 Here are some pictures from the BCMaterials stand which achieved the main objective of this week... To popularize the science!!!


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