Lara Diaz Garcia

Lara Diaz Garcia is a Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic And Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. With academic qualifications in Physics (BSc, Universidad de La Laguna) and Acoustics and Music Technology (MSc, University of Edinburgh), her work intersects engineering, acoustics, and bio-inspired design. She actively contributes to research on miniature directional acoustic sensors, with a focus on biomimetic eardrum models and innovative sensor technologies.

• Education
  • BSc Physics, Universidad de La Laguna (2016)
  • MSc Acoustics and Music Technology, University of Edinburgh (2017)

Her research explores directional hearing mechanisms in moths and develops acoustic metamaterial microphones using 3D-printable ionic gels. This work aligns with advancements in biomedical engineering and structural acoustics. Recent projects include soil quality monitoring, tumor neo-vasculature modeling, and collaborations with institutions in Japan.

Key research output trends include applications of finite element analysis, bio-inspired sensor design, and additive manufacturing techniques. Her work has strong interdisciplinary connections to biomedical engineering, sensor engineering, and structural vibration mitigation.

• Scientific Awards
  • IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Runner-Up (2023)
  • Acoustical Society of America Student Challenge (2022)

Diaz Garcia has participated in 17 public engagement activities, including outreach at the Glasgow Science Festival and contributions to UKESF Girls into Electronics initiatives. She serves as Principal Investigator for multiple funded projects and contributes to datasets related to hydrogel-based vascular modeling.