Ms. Cláudia Ferreira | Tyndall National Institute | Ireland
🌟 Ana Cláudia Ferreira is a PhD candidate at University College Cork, specializing in biomedical engineering and developing a smart bolus system for multi-parameter monitoring of bovine ruminal fluid 🐄. Her PhD project is a collaboration between Tyndall National Institute and VistaMilk SFI Research Centre 🌐. Ana has a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minho, with a specialization in Medical Electronics 🧑🔬. She has participated in several international conferences, presenting her innovative work on electrochemical devices and health monitoring technologies 💡. Ana is passionate about advancing healthcare solutions and sustainable technologies 🌱.
Professional Profile:
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Suitability for Best Researcher award
Ana Cláudia Ferreira is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher award due to her exceptional contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. As a PhD candidate at University College Cork, her research on developing a smart bolus system for multi-parameter monitoring of bovine ruminal fluid showcases her innovative approach to integrating health monitoring technology into animal care. This collaboration with Tyndall National Institute and VistaMilk SFI Research Centre strengthens her position as a forward-thinking researcher in both biomedical and sustainable technologies.
Education 📖 & Experience 👩💼
- 📜 PhD Candidate, Engineering Science Programme, University College Cork (2021–Present)
- PhD Project: Development of a smart bolus system for bovine health monitoring 🐄
- 🎯 MSc in Biomedical Engineering, University of Minho (2015–2020)
- Specialization in Medical Electronics
- 🌍 Erasmus+ Exchange Programme, University of South-Eastern Norway (2019–2020)
- 🏫 BSc in Biomedical Engineering (Year not specified)
- 🔬 Research Intern, Tyndall National Institute (Oct 2020–Jan 2021)
- 💼 Intern, Sensovann AS (Aug 2019–Jun 2020)
- Worked on electrochemical multi-parametric device development ⚙️
Professional Development
🌱 Ana has actively developed her research skills through internships and conference presentations 🌍. As a PhD candidate, she collaborates with Tyndall National Institute and VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, exploring innovative solutions in health monitoring and energy harvesting technologies 💡. Ana presented her work at international forums, such as the 33rd World Congress on Biosensors 🧬 in Busan, Korea, and the 8th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology in Seville, Spain 🇰🇷🇪🇸. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to merging technology with healthcare, enhancing sustainable solutions for agriculture and biomedical sectors 🧑🔬.
Research Focus
🔬 Ana’s research focuses on biomedical engineering and the development of smart devices for health monitoring. Her primary project involves creating a smart bolus system for multi-parameter monitoring of bovine ruminal fluid 🐄. This system aims to revolutionize livestock management by providing real-time data on cattle health 🐮. Ana also explores energy harvesting technologies ⚡, including piezoelectric energy harvesters for low-power applications in healthcare devices. Through her work, she seeks to contribute to both agricultural innovation 🌾 and biomedical applications 🏥, with an emphasis on sustainable, efficient solutions for animal and human health monitoring. 🌍
Awards & Honors 🏆
- 🏅 Oral presentations at prestigious conferences like the 33rd World Congress on Biosensors and EPoSS Annual Forum
- 🌟 Poster presentations at IEEE EMBC 2022 and IEEE Region 8 Student Congress 2022
- 🧑🔬 Master’s Thesis supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 🔬 Recognition for the development of a multi-parameter biosensing smart bolus device
- 📜 Published work on energy harvesting and biosensing technologies
Publication Top Notes:
🔬 A Fast Portable Unit for Lab-on-Site Electrochemistry – Cláudia Ferreira, Fiona Barry, Miomir Todorović, Patrick Sugrue, Sofia Rodrigues Teixeira, Paul Galvin