About

I am a scientist at heart, trained as both a physicist and an engineer, with a deep fascination for harnessing light as a powerful diagnostic tool. My research uniquely blends applied optics, materials engineering, and bio/chemical sensing, creating customized nano-interfaces and fiber-integrated sensor systems that tackle critical issues in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and agro-food safety.

Currently, I lead the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation-funded project, developing a Lab-on-Fiber System for on-site breath analysis. This technology targets routine profiling of breath volatile organic compounds for personalized respiratory healthcare. I have also contributed to the EU SOILMONITOR project by designing bioinspired chemical assays for precise detection of soil nutrients in microfluidics to support sustainable agriculture.

My research is inspired by everyday challenges that impact human health—whether rooted in disease, pollution, or environmental change. A core mission is to bridge gaps in respiratory care through patient-centered breath profiling and to help enable a personalized digital breath profiling platform that supports monitoring, prediction, and management of health conditions.

Looking forward, my vision is to deliver cutting-edge technologies advancing personalized digital healthcare and environmental sustainability—while also mentoring early-career researchers, promoting gender equality, and fostering inclusive research environments.