Rubaiya Hussain

Dr. Rubaiya Hussain is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), specializing in the Optoelectronics research group. She holds a PhD in Photonics from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain). Her work focuses on optoelectronic sensor technologies, biomedical applications, and machine learning-driven solutions for particle and virus detection. She has contributed to advancements in compact analytical devices and environmental monitoring systems.

• Education: PhD in Photonics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)

Her research interests span optoelectronics, photonics, and sensor technology with applications in virus detection (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics. She has developed innovative optical sensors using consumer-grade components and machine learning algorithms to enhance detection accuracy and compactness.

Her recent publications highlight trends in particle analysis, aerosol detection, and biomedical optics. She has also addressed challenges in spectroscopic imaging artifacts, contributing to improved micro-CT techniques.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She is affiliated with ICFO’s Optoelectronics group, where her work integrates cutting-edge photonics with practical diagnostic tools.