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Academic Trajectory

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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)

Sep 2023 – May 2027 Madrid, España

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Four-year engineering degree taught entirely in English, integrating bioinstrumentation, signal processing, and biomechanics. Recognized with dual regional Excellence Scholarships (2023, 2024) for academic performance across university studies.

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Georgia Institute of Technology

Aug 2025 – May 2026 Atlanta, United States

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering - Exchange

Upper-division laboratory coursework in Sensors & Instrumentation, Create-X Startup Accelerator, Medical Imaging, and neuroprosthetic myoelectric R&D.

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Stanford University School of Medicine

Sep 2023 – Sep 2025 Online

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Completed 300+ certified hours of advanced online training in medical innovation and clinical research, focusing on Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, diagnostic imaging technologies, and evidence-based clinical methodologies.

Technical Skills

1. Hardware

  • • PCB Design (KiCad / Altium)
  • • LTspice Circuit Simulation
  • • Microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino)
  • • Analog Electronics & Op-Amps
  • • Data Acquisition (DAQ)
  • • Wearable Sensor Integration
  • • Rapid Prototyping & Soldering

2. Biosignals & Systems

  • • ECG, EMG & GSR Acquisition
  • • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • • MATLAB & SciPy Signal
  • • Electrophysiology Mapping
  • • IXTA DAQ Systems & LabChart
  • • Spectral Analysis & FFT
  • • Baseline Noise & Artifact Removal

3. Software & AI

  • • Python
  • • PyTorch (Deep Learning & CNNs)
  • • Simulink & System Modeling
  • • Pandas & NumPy
  • • SQL & Data Pipelines
  • • LLMs & Prompt Engineering
  • • App & Web Development
  • • Git & GitHub Workflows

4. Biomechanics & Imaging

  • • CAD (SolidWorks & Onshape)
  • • Finite Element Analysis (ABAQUS)
  • • 3D Printing (FDM / SLA)
  • • Laser Cutting & Fabrication
  • • ImageJ & Fiji Macro Analysis
  • • 3D Slicer & DICOM Formats
  • • Technical 2D Drafting (GD&T)

5. Wet Lab & Assays

  • • Sterile Cell Culture
  • • CCK-8 Proliferation
  • • Microplate Spectrophotometry
  • • Concentration-Response Curves
  • • Aseptic Biosafety Lab
Languages: Spanish (Native) • English (C1 Advanced Certified)
Bilingual Technical Communication

Certifications

Akademia Future Builders Fellow

Fundación Innovación Bankinter • Innovation, Strategy & Tech
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Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

NIDA Clinical Trials Network • NIH • Clinical Research Protocol
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Elements of AI

University of Helsinki & MinnaLearn • AI Foundations & Ethics
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MIT Transformación Digital

MIT Professional Education & Santander Open Academy
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Stanford: Advanced Course in Improvement Science

Stanford University School of Medicine • Clinical Excellence
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Johnson & Johnson Robotics & Controls

J&J MedTech & Forage • Surgical Robotics & Controls
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Honors & Awards

Excellence Scholarship

2023
Community of Madrid

Awarded for academic excellence across high school and university entrance standing.

Excellence Scholarship

2024
Community of Madrid

Awarded for exceptional academic standing and top-tier university performance.

International Mobility Award

2025
UC3M • International Exchange

Competitive academic grant for exchange at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Honorable Mention

2026
Georgia Tech Design Expo

Recognized for the Smart Stove Safety Knob mechanical prototype design and execution.