Dr. Georgina Beltrán- Pérez | Optical Fibers Awards | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Georgina Beltrán- Pérez | Optical Fibers Awards | Excellence in Research Award 

Dr. Georgina Beltrán- Pérez, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico

Georgina Beltrán Pérez is a distinguished Mexican physicist and a Full-Time Senior Research Professor “C” at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP), Mexico. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from BUAP, a Master of Science from the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (CICESE), and a Doctorate in Science from the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE). Her academic work has focused on optical fiber technologies, particularly in dispersion measurement and the development of fiber-optic sensors for hydrocarbon leak detection. With over two decades of academic and research experience, she currently serves as the Coordinator of the Master’s and Doctorate programs in Applied Physics at BUAP, contributing to the advancement of applied optics and sensor technologies in Mexico.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research Award: Dr. Georgina Beltrán Pérez

Dr. Georgina Beltrán Pérez exemplifies excellence in research through her sustained and impactful contributions to the field of optical fiber physics, particularly in fiber optics sensing, dispersion analysis, and hydrocarbon leak detection. With over two decades of academic and scientific dedication, she stands out as a highly qualified and deserving candidate for the Excellence in Research Award.

🎓 Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
    📍 Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP)
    📅 Graduated: December 13, 1998
    📑 Thesis: Importance of dispersion measurement in optical fiber communications

  • Master of Science
    📍 Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (CICESE)
    📅 Graduated: March 30, 1998
    📑 Thesis: Dispersion measurement in Erbium-doped fibers

  • Doctorate in Science (Ph.D.)
    📍 National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE)
    📅 Graduated: December 12, 2002
    📑 Thesis: Investigation of fiber losses due to curvatures for application in sensors for the detection of hydrocarbon leaks

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

  • Senior Research Professor “C” (Full-Time)
    🏢 Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, BUAP
    📍 Puebla, Mexico
    📅 Over 20 years of service
    📌 Coordinator of the Master’s and Doctorate programs in Applied Physics

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

  • 📡 Pioneering research in fiber optics and sensing technologies

  • 💧 Developed advanced sensing methods for hydrocarbon leak detection

  • 👩‍🔬 Long-term contributor to scientific research and graduate education in physics

  • 📚 Mentorship and academic leadership through program coordination

🥇 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Recognized for two decades of academic service and research excellence

  • 🌟 Leadership role as Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Applied Physics

  • 📖 Contributor to the growth of BUAP’s reputation in optics and applied physics

Publication Top Notes:

Application of support vector machine technique to optical fiber biosensors for neuroprotector (IL-10) detection in serum samples of murine model

Study of the effect of relative humidity on the classification of volatile organic compounds for a quartz crystal microbalance sensors array

A comparative study between PCR and PLSR in a tapered optical fiber sensor for acetone detection

ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to evaluate serum protein expression in a murine cerebral ischemia model

Projection to latent structures regression and its application to Mach–Zehnder interferometer optical fiber sensors for acetone detection

Application of principal component regression in Mach–Zehnder interferometer optical fiber sensors in reflection mode for acetone detection as biomarker of diabetes mellitus

Acetone Detection and Classification as Biomarker of Diabetes Mellitus Using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance Gas Sensor Array

Zero-order achromatic variable-wave retarder in standard single-mode optical fiber

Mr. Ariel Fong González | Optical Fibers Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ariel Fong González | Optical Fibers Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Ariel Fong González, National Technological Institute of Mexico / Tuxtla Gutiérrez Institute of Technology, Mexico

Ariel Fong González is an accomplished electronic engineer and Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, graduating from the Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez. His academic journey includes a research stay at the Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica A.C., where he worked on applying new materials to fiber-optic-based lasers under the supervision of an SNI 2 researcher. Ariel’s research interests primarily focus on optical fiber devices and fiber lasers. Throughout his career, he has gained hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, diodes, splicers, and spectrum analyzers, and developed expertise in fiber thinning through chemical processes. Ariel is also passionate about science outreach, founding the OPTICA Student Chapter ITTG in 2022 and leading the SPIE Student Chapter ITTG as president from 2020 to 2022. He has presented at various congresses, including the National Congress of Physics and the Mexican Optics and Photonics Meeting, and has participated in several accredited courses and workshops. Ariel is a member of international societies like SPIE and OPTICA and is an active member of the Mexican Academy of Optics. He is fluent in English, having achieved a TOEFL score of 517.

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Suitability of Ariel Fong González for the Best Researcher Award

Ariel Fong González appears to be an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic and professional background, contributions to research, and involvement in scientific outreach. Here are the key factors that highlight his suitability.

Academic Background 🎓:

  • Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (2019 – 2022), Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
    Thesis: “Analysis of power transmission of a chromoactive material through polarizing films” 🎨🔬
  • Electronic Engineering (2014 – 2018), Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
    Technical report: “Remote communication system to measure temperature in real time using fiber optic sensors” 🌐📡

Professional Credentials 🆔:

  • Mechatronics Engineering: Professional credential: 13318282
  • Electronic Engineering: Professional credential: 11948998

Activity Highlights 🌟:

  • Founder of the OPTICA Student Chapter ITTG (2022)
  • Scientific outreach through the SPIE Student Chapter ITTG (2020-2022)
  • SPIE Student Chapter ITTG: Vice President (2018), President (2020-2022) 🎤

Participation in Congresses 📚:

  • LXV National Congress of Physics (2022): Poster on “Analysis of light polarization in a thermochromic compound in liquid state” 🌈
  • Mexican Optics and Photonics Meeting (MOPM) (2021): Poster on “Power transmission analysis of a chromo-active material through polarizing films” 🖼️
  • LXIV National Congress of Physics (2021): Talk on “Study of the polarization state in a thinned optical fiber section coated with a thermochromic material” 💬

Accredited Courses & Workshops 🧑‍🏫:

  • Temas Selectos de Astronomía (2020) at Clavius Astronomical Center of the Ibero, CDMX 🌌
  • Solar Photovoltaic Energy (2016) in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas ☀️
  • Principles of Programming in Arduino (2015) at UNAM, CDMX 💻

Courses and Talks Given 📢:

  • Optical fibers and fusion splicing (2022) at Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
  • What is SPIE Student Chapter (2022) at Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
  • Basic Electronics (2016) at Instituto TENAM

Publication top Notes:

A Tunable and Switchable Multi-Wavelength Erbium-Doped Fiber Ring Laser Enabled by Adjusting the Spectral Fringe Visibility of a Mach-Zehnder Fiber Interferometer