Sara Santiago Malagón

About me

I am currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, working in the research group of Prof. Nicole Pamme. My research focuses on the development of paper-based microfluidic platforms for advanced biosensing applications at the point-of-need. By combining analytical chemistry with environmental diagnostics, I aim to create low-cost, portable, and user-friendly tools for the real-time detection of environmental pollutants.

I hold a PhD in Electrochemistry (2022, International Mention, Cum Laude distinction), obtained jointly from the Group of Chemical Transducers at IMB-CNM and the ELECTRO-GREEN-CHEM group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Previously, I completed an MSc in Applied Materials Chemistry (University of Barcelona, 2017) and a BSc in Chemistry (Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2016). In 2023, I was awarded with the highly competitive postdoctoral fellowship Juan de la Cierva to join the GEBE Group at the Complutense University of Madrid.

Over the years, I have built a multidisciplinary research profile centered on the development of smart, sustainable materials and technologies for biosensing applications. My expertise spans the design and formulation of green solid-state materials with responsive properties, applied to colorimetric and electrochemical (bio)sensors, as well as electrochromic wearable devices. I have also worked extensively with micro- and nano-technologies in cleanroom environments to fabricate advanced sensing platforms.

A key focus of my work has been the development of electrochemical biosensors for the detection of protein and nucleic acid biomarkers, aimed at improving early diagnosis and prognosis of cancer. This biomedical experience complements my current research in environmental diagnostics, allowing me to apply similar sensing principles to the detection of pollutants. Altogether, my work bridges materials science, analytical chemistry, and sensor technology to address real-world challenges in both health and environmental monitoring.