Dr. Ana Filipa Pires | Drug Delivery Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ana Filipa Pires | Drug Delivery Systems | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Telecommunications, Portugal.

Ana Filipa Soares Pires is a Junior Researcher specializing in biomaterials and bioelectronic devices at Instituto de Telecomunicações, Instituto Superior Técnico. Her research focuses on creating systems that respond to stimuli like light, electricity, and magnetism to guide cell behavior for tissue regeneration. She is particularly interested in drug delivery systems, such as liposomes, nanoparticles, and hydrogels, and has made groundbreaking contributions to bioelectronics and personalized medicine. Ana's work on biodegradable LEDs for real-time monitoring of anticancer drugs has propelled innovations in precision medicine and tissue engineering.

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Education 🎓

Ana Filipa Soares Pires holds a Ph.D. in Radiation Biology and Biophysics, where she specialized in biomaterials and bioelectronics. Her educational background also includes Master's Fellowships in Pharmacokinetic Analysis (PEstOE/EEI/LA0008/2014), focusing on the pharmacokinetics of nanostructured films, and in Textile Electrode Design (2014), where she innovated designs using cotton and silk electrodes to collect electrical signals from living tissue. Her education laid the foundation for her pioneering work in bioelectronics, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems.

Experience  💼

Ana's research experience spans multiple interdisciplinary projects, including the development of drug delivery systems, tissue scaffolds, and biosensors. She has collaborated with leading researchers from institutions such as IFSCAR (Brazil) and Synchrotron Facilities (Denmark), and her work is published in prestigious journals like European Polymer Journal and Fungal Biology. As a guest editor, Ana has also contributed to the scientific community by editing special issues and reviewing for top-tier journals.

Research Interests 🔬

Biomaterials & Bioelectronics: Developing biodegradable LEDs for real-time monitoring of anticancer drugs.

Drug Delivery Systems: Improving the precision and safety of therapeutic treatments using liposomes, nanoparticles, and hydrogels.

Tissue Engineering: Engineering conducting scaffolds for neural tissue regeneration.

Molecular Interactions: Exploring the interaction between catechins and cellular membranes for their antioxidant effects.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Ana has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to bioelectronics and biomaterials. Some notable projects she has worked on include:

European Innovation Council, EIC PathFinder (2022-2025)

Co-PI for "Magnetic field-assisted MSCs-based therapies" (La Caixa Foundation, 2022)

Master Fellow in Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Nanostructured Films

Selected Publications 📚

Heparinized Acellular Hydrogels for Magnetically Induced Wound Healing Applications

Authors: Pires, F., Silva, J.C., Ferreira, F.C., Portugal, C.A.M.
Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Year: 2024, Volume: 16(8), Pages: 9908–9924
Citations: 4

Indium-gallium-zinc-oxide Based Semitransparent Electrodes on Flexible Substrates for Biodegradable Electronics

Authors: Pompilio, M., Gharehbagh, J.S., Krik, S., Ciocca, M., Cacialli, F.
Conference: 6th IEEE International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference, IFETC 2024 - Proceedings
Year: 2024

Magnetic-Responsive Liposomal Hydrogel Membranes for Controlled Release of Small Bioactive Molecules—An Insight into the Release Kinetics

Authors: Pereira, L., Ferreira, F.C., Pires, F., Portugal, C.A.M.
Journal: Membranes
Year: 2023, Volume: 13(7), Article: 674
Citations: 5

The Impact of Blue Light in Monolayers Representing Tumorigenic and Nontumorigenic Cell Membranes Containing Epigallocatechin-3-gallate

Authors: Pires, F., Magalhães-Mota, G., Geraldo, V.P.N., Oliveira, O.N., Raposo, M.
Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Year: 2020, Volume: 193, Article: 111129
Citations: 19

Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate on DMPC Oxidation Revealed by Infrared Spectroscopy

Authors: Pires, F., Rodrigues, B., Magalhães-Mota, G., Ribeiro, P.A., Raposo, M.
Conference: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture)
Year: 2020

 

 

 

Dr. Young Hun Jeong | Energy Harvesting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Young Hun Jeong | Energy Harvesting | Best Researcher Award

Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, South Korea.

Dr. Young Hun Jeong is a Chief Researcher at the Electronic Convergence Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology. He specializes in piezoelectric sensors, actuators, acoustics, and energy harvesting, with a particular focus on wearable and flexible piezoelectrics for bio-sensors. His expertise extends to infrared sensor development, nano-architecture, and microwave dielectric thin-film growth. Young Hun is a highly skilled researcher proficient in designing high-k and low-k thin films for capacitors, PTCR materials, and advancing microwave dielectric materials for next-generation applications.

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Education 🎓

Young Hun Jeong holds a degree in Materials Science with a specialization in electronic materials. His academic foundation has empowered him to push the boundaries of materials innovation, particularly in the areas of piezoelectrics and energy harvesting technologies.

Experience 🛠️

With a proven track record, Young Hun has contributed significantly to over 21 ongoing research projects and 3 industry consultancy projects. He has developed key technologies and methodologies, such as the two-dimensionally dispersed templated grain growth (2DD TGG) technique, which has advanced the performance of piezoelectric materials. He is also a contributor to numerous patents (52 published) and has co-authored 57 SCI journal articles, solidifying his role as a leader in energy harvesting and sensing technologies.

Research Interests 🔬

Piezoelectric Sensors & Actuators

Young Hun Jeong enhances piezoelectric sensors and actuators for better efficiency and sensitivity in industrial and medical applications.

Acoustics and Energy Harvesting

His work in acoustics and energy harvesting focuses on capturing ambient energy for self-powered systems and sensors.

Wearable and Flexible Piezoelectrics for Bio-sensors

Jeong innovates in wearable and flexible piezoelectrics, advancing bio-sensor technologies for health monitoring and diagnostics.

Infrared Sensors and Nano-Architecture

He develops infrared sensors and nano-architecture for applications in environmental monitoring, security, and healthcare.

Microwave Dielectric Thin Film Growth & Characterization

Jeong contributes to microwave dielectric thin films, improving materials for communication systems and radar technologies.

High-k & Low-k Thin Films for Capacitors

His research on high-k and low-k thin films improves capacitor performance, enhancing energy storage in electronic devices.

PTCR Materials

Jeong advances PTCR materials for temperature sensing and self-regulating systems in energy management.

Microwave Dielectric Materials

His work on microwave dielectric materials supports high-frequency systems like 5G and satellite communications.

Impact on Sectors

His research impacts sensing technologies, bioelectronics, and energy harvesting, driving innovation in self-sustaining systems and wearable tech.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Low-temperature sintered 0.5Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3–0.16PbZrO3–0.34PbTiO3 piezoelectric textured ceramics by Li2CO3 addition

Authors: Cho, S.W., Na, Y.-H., Baik, J.M., Park, K.-I., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2024, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Citations: 3. Link

Piezoelectric Pb(Ni,Nb)O3-Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 multilayer ceramics using Cu-Ag electrodes reduced by hydrazine solution treatment

Authors: Lee, M.-S., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2024, Materials Today Communications, Link

Enhanced energy harvesting performance of piezoelectric cantilever using (Bi,Sm)ScO3-PbTiO3 ceramics textured by microstructural engineering, Authors: Lee, M.-S., Song, H.-C., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2024, Materials Letters, Citations: 2. Link

Phase transition behavior and electrical properties of (Bi0.97Sm0.03)ScO3-PbTiO3 textured ceramics MPB-modified by BaTiO3 templates for high temperature piezoelectric device applications, Authors: Lee, M.-S., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2023, Ceramics International, 49(23), Citations: 2. Link

Effects of Sm-substitution on dielectric, ferroelectric, and piezoelectric properties of 0.36(Bi1-xSmx)ScO3-0.64PbTiO3 ceramics

Authors: Cho, S.W., Baik, J.M., Jeong, Y.H., Published: 2023, Ceramics International, 49(2), Link