Carlos Marques

Dr. Carlos Marques is Professor in the Physics Department at University of Aveiro and full member of CICECO research institute. With PhD in Fiber Optic Components (University of Aveiro) and Marie Curie Fellowship at Aston University, he leads research on optical sensing technologies.

His group develops:

• Nanostructured biosensors for medical diagnostics
• Wearable photonic devices for health monitoring
• Aerospace photonics systems for UAVs
• Optical interrogation platforms for aquaculture

Recent articles demonstrate strong focus on miniaturized sensors for cortisol detection, cancer screening, and cardiorespiratory assessment using innovative materials like laser-induced graphene.

International collaborations include partnerships with Airbus, Meggitt, and universities in China, Germany, and Brazil. He currently supervises four PhD students working on optical pH sensors, mortality prediction systems, and polymer optical fibers.