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Researcher

Marc Parrilla Pons

  • Research Expertise:Exploration of electrochemical strategies for the detection and monitoring of analytes of interest for society. PhD in electrochemical sensors based on the exploration and development of point-of-care and wearable electrochemical sensors, mainly potentiometric and amperometric devices. Development of skin paches electrochemical devices based on screen-printed electrodes and microneedles-type electrodes for monitoring of biomarkers relevant in medical applications (e.g., ions, glucose, lactate, etc.). At University of Antwerp, Marc is exploring and coordinating different strategies to develop a portable devices for the detection of illicit drugs in the framework of the European project BorderSens. Moreover, he has started the research line on wearable electrochemical sensors for the monitoring of therapeutic drugs by using microneedle-based patches. In parallel, Marc is exploring energy harvesting strategies to be combined with the sensors with the final goal of developing a self-sustainable electrochemical device for health monitoring.
  • Keywords:DIAGNOSTICS, MONITORING, DETECTION, HEALTH, ELECTROCHEMISTRY, WEARABLES, SENSORS, SENSOR MATERIALS, Chemistry (incl. biochemistry)
  • Disciplines:Chemical aspects of sensor technology, Electrochemical methods, Medical biotechnology diagnostics
  • Research techniques:Use of screen-printing technology to develop screen-printed electrodes in different substrates (i.e., polymers and paper) for the development of different electrochemical sensors (i.e., amperometric biosensors employing different type of enzymes, potentiometric electrodes, sensors for the detection of illicit drugs, other). Characterization of the analytical performance of an electrochemical sensor by using a potentiostat. Ion chromatrography for the validation of ion concentraion in matrices.
  • Users of research expertise:Companies and startups looking for expertise in miniaturization and development of sensing devices/ electrochemical sensors. Particularly, companies that want to develop wearable sensing technologies and portable technologies for the detection of analytes on the field. Companies that are looking for new strategies to detect target compounds or substances that need to be monitored.