معرفی
Dr. Francisco Tovar Lopez is a Lecturer at the School of Engineering, RMIT University. He holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from UNAM and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from RMIT. His research focuses on advancing biomedical technologies through microfluidics, nanotechnology, and computational modeling. He has pioneered projects in artificial organs, blood clot detection systems, and lab-on-a-chip platforms. Dr. Tovar has secured notable awards including the ARC-DECRA fellowship and Mexico’s SNI-I recognition. His work bridges mechanical engineering with healthcare applications, emphasizing fluid dynamics and biomaterials.
Education
- B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (UNAM)
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering (RMIT University)
Research Interests
- Lab-on-a-Chip technologies
- Micro/nanofabrication
- Blood flow dynamics and thrombosis
- Portable diagnostic systems
- Medical sensor development
Recent Article TrendsHis 2023 work emphasizes ECMO oxygenator thrombosis detection and environmental sensor applications, reflecting growing focus on translational biomedical engineering. Key themes include microfluidic platforms for hematology and integration of nanoscale sensors.
Awards
- DECRA-ARC Fellow (2012)
- VC Research Fellow (2012)
- National Research System Level 1 (Mexico, 2014)
AdvisingOpen to PhD supervision in areas like real-time medicine and lab-on-a-chip cancer detection. Active in industry collaborations through projects like Vitalmex Innovamedica.
