Speaker: Dr María Beatriz de la Mora Mojica
Dr María Beatriz de la Mora Mojica is a researcher at the Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAT) of UNAM, within the Bioinstrumentation group. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, a Master’s in Renewable Engineering from the Institute of Renewable Energies, and a PhD in Science and Materials Engineering from the Institute of Materials, UNAM.
She has undertaken research stays at the University of Montreal (Canada), University of Tor Vergata (Italy), and Shinshu University (Japan). She is a member of Mexico’s National System of Researchers (Level II) and the author of over 30 scientific publications. Her work combines physics, chemistry, and engineering to develop innovative solutions with impact in medicine, optics, and renewable energies.
Abstract:
The lecture “Optical Properties of Nanomaterials for Medical Applications” explores how the properties of light can be harnessed at the nanoscale to revolutionise medicine.
Dr de la Mora will present recent advances in the use of nanomaterials for diagnosis, controlled drug delivery, and photothermal therapies, where the interaction between light and matter enables the detection or treatment of diseases with great precision.
The seminar highlights how nanotechnology opens new possibilities for developing less invasive, more efficient, and highly personalised medical tools.