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TECNUN - Universidad de Navarra
TECNUN is an Engineering School that is part of the University of Navarra, Spain. The school is dedicated to teaching and researching mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, and biomedical engineering. Its main goal is to provide professional, scientific, and human training to future engineers while maintaining a balance between teaching, research, and community service.
The TECNUN team involved in the project is specialized in designing and implementing the different components of batteryless wireless sensor systems, from the communication integrated circuits to the application-specific antenna or data processing SW. In collaboration with UPORTO and i3S, in the project, they are responsible for developing the iGraft communication system. The TECNUN team is led by Dr. Andoni Beriain. Dr. Berian is a Principal Investigator at TECNUN in the field of Low-Power Communication Integrated Circuits. He is closely assisted by Dr. Daniel Valderas, Dr. Noemi Perez, Dr. Javi Diaz, and Dr. Roc Berenguer.
Andoni Beriain
PI in Low-Power Communication Integrated Circuits at Tecnun, University of Navarra
Biography
Andoni Beriain earned his Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering in 2013 and his research has been focused on developing application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) for low-power wireless sensor systems. Andoni has authored over 10 scientific papers and 1 book chapter, supervised more than 15 students, including those pursuing Ph.D. and master students, and participated in 15 projects, 6 of which as a principal investigator. Technology transfer is a key aspect of his work, as he has filed 3 patents, was the RF designer of the Rocky100 RFID chip currently in the market with more than 1M chips fabricated, and co-founded a startup, KLISKATEK, with the aim of developing highly customized wireless and batteryless solutions for industrial sensing applications. Andoni is responsible for the Blood2Power project in Tecnun, where he oversees and coordinates the electronic and communication aspects of iGraft and ensures effective collaboration among partners. In addition, he will be in charge of developing the PMIC (power management integrated circuit) required for the project.
Andoni Beriain earned his Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering in 2013 and his research has been focused on developing application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) for low-power wireless sensor systems. Andoni has authored over 10 scientific papers and 1 book chapter, supervised more than 15 students, including those pursuing Ph.D. and master students, and participated in 15 projects, 6 of which as a principal investigator. Technology transfer is a key aspect of his work, as he has filed 3 patents, was the RF designer of the Rocky100 RFID chip currently in the market with more than 1M chips fabricated, and co-founded a startup, KLISKATEK, with the aim of developing highly customized wireless and batteryless solutions for industrial sensing applications. Andoni is responsible for the Blood2Power project in Tecnun, where he oversees and coordinates the electronic and communication aspects of iGraft and ensures effective collaboration among partners. In addition, he will be in charge of developing the PMIC (power management integrated circuit) required for the project.
Daniel Valderas
PI and Group Leader of the Wireless Instruments (WIN) group of the University of Navarra.
Biography
Dr. Daniel Valderas received the MSc. degree and the Ph.D. from Tecnun, University of Navarra, in 1998 and 2006 respectively. He was an Academic Visitor at Florida Atlantic University in 2003. He joined Ceit-IK4 as a Research Scientist and Tecnun as an Assistant Lecturer in 2006. He was a visiting researcher at Imperial College in 2007, at Queen Mary, University of London, in 2008, and at MIT in 2022. He has participated in many different research projects on the Antenna and Electromagnetics with a practical background in Electromagnetic Simulation. His research interests focus on UWB and broadband antennas, RFID and implanted antennas, wireless chipless sensors, and radar. Starting in 2018, he is currently an Associate Professor and Research Scientist with Tecnun, University of Navarra, and coordinator of WIN (Wireless Instruments) group. Daniel will be responsible for the antennas to be developed in the Blood2Power project as well as the study of the iteration between the body and the electromagnetic waves.
Dr. Daniel Valderas received the MSc. degree and the Ph.D. from Tecnun, University of Navarra, in 1998 and 2006 respectively. He was an Academic Visitor at Florida Atlantic University in 2003. He joined Ceit-IK4 as a Research Scientist and Tecnun as an Assistant Lecturer in 2006. He was a visiting researcher at Imperial College in 2007, at Queen Mary, University of London, in 2008, and at MIT in 2022. He has participated in many different research projects on the Antenna and Electromagnetics with a practical background in Electromagnetic Simulation. His research interests focus on UWB and broadband antennas, RFID and implanted antennas, wireless chipless sensors, and radar. Starting in 2018, he is currently an Associate Professor and Research Scientist with Tecnun, University of Navarra, and coordinator of WIN (Wireless Instruments) group. Daniel will be responsible for the antennas to be developed in the Blood2Power project as well as the study of the iteration between the body and the electromagnetic waves.
Javi Diaz
Senior Researcher in Embedded Systems at Tecnun, University of Navarra
Biography
Javier Díaz got his Ph.D. at Tecnun, working on a project for Talgo in the field of Active Noise Control Cancellation. For two years he specialized in functional neuroimaging working at the University of Houston and collaborating with the University of Texas with Electroencephalography and Magnetoencephalography techniques. After he worked on functional neuroimaging at the Center for Applied Medical Research in Pamplona, using Electroencephalography and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques. Since 2012 he has been working on the development of mobile devices for chronic patient monitoring, being the principal investigator of my center for the following two projects: GoCardio (Mobile Solution for the Monitoring of Cardiology Patients during daily activity) and Respimetrics (aiming to develop a product that can be used autonomously by a chronic patient, as may be the case of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Javier will be responsible for the embedded system to be developed in Blood2Power to provide communication from the iGraft to the reception system.
Javier Díaz got his Ph.D. at Tecnun, working on a project for Talgo in the field of Active Noise Control Cancellation. For two years he specialized in functional neuroimaging working at the University of Houston and collaborating with the University of Texas with Electroencephalography and Magnetoencephalography techniques. After he worked on functional neuroimaging at the Center for Applied Medical Research in Pamplona, using Electroencephalography and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques. Since 2012 he has been working on the development of mobile devices for chronic patient monitoring, being the principal investigator of my center for the following two projects: GoCardio (Mobile Solution for the Monitoring of Cardiology Patients during daily activity) and Respimetrics (aiming to develop a product that can be used autonomously by a chronic patient, as may be the case of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Javier will be responsible for the embedded system to be developed in Blood2Power to provide communication from the iGraft to the reception system.
Noemi Perez
Senior Researcher in sensor interfaces and characterization at Tecnun, University of Navarra
Biography
Noemí Pérez is a Professor at Tecnun, School of Engineering at the University of Navarra (Spain). She received an MS degree in electronic engineering from the University of Valladolid in 2004 and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Navarra in 2008. From 2004 to 2011, she worked at CEIT-IK4 where her research was focused on the laser structuring of functional materials for sensing applications. In 2012, she joined Tecnun, where she is currently a Lecturer and a Researcher in the Electric and Electronics Engineering Department. She is the author or coauthor of 18 journal papers on materials processing and sensors, 1 book chapter and she holds 1 patent. Noemí has supervised more than 20 students, including those pursuing Ph.D. and master students, and participated in 15 projects, 4 of which as a principal investigator. Her actual research interests include RFID, wireless chipless systems and sensors. Noemí will be responsible for the integration of sensing interfaces and implementation of the electronics to be developed in Blood2Power.
Noemí Pérez is a Professor at Tecnun, School of Engineering at the University of Navarra (Spain). She received an MS degree in electronic engineering from the University of Valladolid in 2004 and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Navarra in 2008. From 2004 to 2011, she worked at CEIT-IK4 where her research was focused on the laser structuring of functional materials for sensing applications. In 2012, she joined Tecnun, where she is currently a Lecturer and a Researcher in the Electric and Electronics Engineering Department. She is the author or coauthor of 18 journal papers on materials processing and sensors, 1 book chapter and she holds 1 patent. Noemí has supervised more than 20 students, including those pursuing Ph.D. and master students, and participated in 15 projects, 4 of which as a principal investigator. Her actual research interests include RFID, wireless chipless systems and sensors. Noemí will be responsible for the integration of sensing interfaces and implementation of the electronics to be developed in Blood2Power.
Roc Berenguer
PI and Group Leader of the Communication Integrated Circuit (COMMIC) group of the University of Navarra.
Biography
Roc Berenguer received the MSc and Ph.D. degrees from Tecnun, Technological Campus, University of Navarra, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, in 1996 and 2000, respectively. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tecnun-University of Navarra. He is the author or co-author of more than 90 refereed publications in journals and conferences. He holds ten patents and is the co-author of the books: “Design and Test of High-Quality Integrated Inductors for RF Applications in Conventional Technologies”, “GPS and Galileo: Dual RF Front-End Receiver Design, Fabrication, and Test” and “Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers: A Complete Design Workflow”. He has worked as an External Consultant with Siemens, Hitachi Microsystems, Xignal Technologies, Seiko- Epson and Innophase. In addition, he has co-founded 3 companies: INCIDE S.A in 2000, FARSENS S.L. in 2008, and Kliskatek S.L. in 2023. Roc will be responsible for the strategical decision in terms of ASIC technology selection, manufacturability of the electronic components, and IP management of the electronic devices be developed in the Blood2Power project
Roc Berenguer received the MSc and Ph.D. degrees from Tecnun, Technological Campus, University of Navarra, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, in 1996 and 2000, respectively. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tecnun-University of Navarra. He is the author or co-author of more than 90 refereed publications in journals and conferences. He holds ten patents and is the co-author of the books: “Design and Test of High-Quality Integrated Inductors for RF Applications in Conventional Technologies”, “GPS and Galileo: Dual RF Front-End Receiver Design, Fabrication, and Test” and “Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers: A Complete Design Workflow”. He has worked as an External Consultant with Siemens, Hitachi Microsystems, Xignal Technologies, Seiko- Epson and Innophase. In addition, he has co-founded 3 companies: INCIDE S.A in 2000, FARSENS S.L. in 2008, and Kliskatek S.L. in 2023. Roc will be responsible for the strategical decision in terms of ASIC technology selection, manufacturability of the electronic components, and IP management of the electronic devices be developed in the Blood2Power project
Antonio Zelada
Ph.D. Student at Tecnun, University of Navarra
Biography
Antonio Zelada is a Ph.D. candidate from Guatemala who obtained his grad in Mechanical Engineering and master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at TECNUN-Universidad de Navarra. His particular focus lies in exploring different engineering areas, with a primary emphasis on biomedical applications.
Antonio finds the intersection of engineering and healthcare fascinating, particularly in how it can improve people’s daily lives and assist others in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He underscores the importance of collaborating with individuals from various disciplines, recognizing that such partnerships can broaden one’s vision and knowledge, ultimately leading to the achievement of new objectives.
Antonio Zelada is a Ph.D. candidate from Guatemala who obtained his grad in Mechanical Engineering and master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at TECNUN-Universidad de Navarra. His particular focus lies in exploring different engineering areas, with a primary emphasis on biomedical applications.
Antonio finds the intersection of engineering and healthcare fascinating, particularly in how it can improve people’s daily lives and assist others in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He underscores the importance of collaborating with individuals from various disciplines, recognizing that such partnerships can broaden one’s vision and knowledge, ultimately leading to the achievement of new objectives.
Mehdi Shahabi
Biography
Mehdi Shahabi received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Islamic Azad University of Lahijan in 2011. He received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tabriz in 2014. He is currently working towards the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the University of Navarra. His general research interests are analog integrated circuits and system design focused on low-voltage and low-power mixed-signal circuits and low-cost biomedical devices. He worked as a design engineer in some companies and has been involved in the design and fabrication of different data cards and detecting and analyzing systems of RF signals. He is currently working on the PMIC part of Blood2Power project.
Mehdi Shahabi received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Islamic Azad University of Lahijan in 2011. He received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tabriz in 2014. He is currently working towards the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the University of Navarra. His general research interests are analog integrated circuits and system design focused on low-voltage and low-power mixed-signal circuits and low-cost biomedical devices. He worked as a design engineer in some companies and has been involved in the design and fabrication of different data cards and detecting and analyzing systems of RF signals. He is currently working on the PMIC part of Blood2Power project.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2022 under grant agreement no. 101115525. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.