Xavier Muñoz Berbel

Xavier Muñoz Berbel is a tenure researcher at the Microelectronics Institute of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) and an associated professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). His work bridges microelectronics and biotechnology, focusing on the development of biosensors and smart biomaterials. He has collaborated with leading institutions in France, the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain.

His research interests include smart biomaterials and biosystems, with specific focus on organ-on-a-chip, bacterial sensors, and microbial fuel cells. His interdisciplinary work integrates engineering, biology, and materials science to develop innovative sensing platforms.

The trends in his research, as reflected in his publications, emphasize miniaturized biological systems, energy-harvesting microbial devices, and lab-on-chip technologies, primarily within the domains of bioengineering, environmental monitoring, and biomedical diagnostics.

He has participated in over 30 research projects (9 as coordinator, 12 European) and presented at over 80 conferences (19 by invitation). He is co-author of more than 80 publications with over 1700 citations and an H-index of 25, and co-inventor of 14 patents (3 licensed).

He leads and collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams at IMB-CNM, CSIC, and UAB, contributing to technology transfer and innovation in biosensing and microsystems.