Jorge Manrique Castro

Dr. Jorge Manrique Castro is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He leads the Castro Lab, dedicated to advancing sensors, transducers, biomedical devices, and microfabrication technologies through interdisciplinary research in electrical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, and bioengineering.

Research Interests

• Micro- and Nano-Fabrication Processes
• Makerspace Technologies for Rapid Prototyping
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and Modeling
• 3D Printing and Laser Micromachining
• Flexible Electronics and Wearables
• Microfluidics-Based Biosensors

His lab focuses on developing innovative solutions for medical technology, including bioMEMS, implantable devices, and sensors for extreme environments. Recent publications highlight advancements in microelectrode arrays, point-of-care diagnostics, and high-throughput assay systems.

Awards
No scientific awards listed.

Advising & Grants
No student advisees or grant information provided. The Castro Lab emphasizes collaborative research and rapid prototyping.

Labs & Teams
Castro Lab at UTEP: A hub for interdisciplinary biomedical engineering and microfabrication innovation, located in the Engineering Building (Room E-306). Contact: jemcastro@utep.edu