Mr. Hidalgo Juan Santiago, University of Pannonia, Hungary
Juan Santiago Hidalgo Viteri, is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pannonia in Hungary, specializing in the production of sensors and biosensors for detecting contaminants in water sources. Since January 2024, he has been actively involved in supervising student research and producing high-quality publications. His previous experience includes working as an Electrochemistry Researcher at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, where he focused on corrosion protection coatings and authored papers for prestigious journals. Juan also has a background in the leather industry as an Assistant of Production at Curtimbre Dias in Ecuador. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Chemical Engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in English and Romanian, Juan has presented his research at various international conferences, earning recognition for his work, including being named the best presenter at the 6th George Olah Conference. His innovative projects include the use of native Ecuadorian plants for developing green corrosion inhibitors, reflecting his commitment to sustainable practices in chemical engineering.
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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award
Based on the provided information, Juan Santiago Hidalgo Viteri demonstrates a solid academic background and relevant research experience, particularly in sensor technology and electrochemistry. Here’s an assessment of his qualifications and potential as a candidate for the Best Researcher Award:
🎓 Education
📌 Ph.D. Candidate (2022 – Present)
🔹 University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
📌 Master of Science in Applied Chemical Engineering (2019 – 2021)
🔹 Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
📌 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (2012 – 2018)
🔹 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador
📌 English for Academic Purposes (2018)
🔹 University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada
💼 Work Experience
📌 Junior Researcher (Jan 2024 – Present)
🔹 University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
✔ Research on sensor/biosensor production for water contaminant detection
✔ Supervising students in research projects
✔ Publishing high-quality scientific papers
📌 Electrochemistry Researcher (Nov 2021 – Nov 2022)
🔹 Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
✔ Investigated electrochemical coatings for corrosion protection
✔ Published research in high-impact journals
📌 Assistant of Production (Aug 2017 – Feb 2018)
🔹 Curtiembre Dias, Ambato, Ecuador
✔ Evaluated leather quality and controlled production processes
✔ Supervised manufacturing activities
🏆 Achievements & Awards
🏅 Best Presenter (2023)
🔹 Budapest University of Technology and Economics – Awarded at the 6th George Olah Conference for researchers in Hungary
🥉 Third Place – TDK Project (Nov 2024)
🔹 University of Pannonia – Supervisor of a research project in the TDK conference
🎤 Conference Presenter – ISE Topical Meeting (May 2024)
🔹 Presented “A Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes-Nanoengineering Filaments Composite Biosensor for Diclofenac Sodium Determination” in Siebenick, Croatia
🎤 Conference Presenter – ISE Regional Meeting (Aug 2022)
🔹 Presented “A Paracetamol-Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Composite Film for Drug Release Studies” in Prague
🥇 Winner – “Emprende Ecuador” Competition (July 2020)
🔹 AEI Foundation – Recognized for a project on sustainable material reuse
🌱 Project Leader – Green Corrosion Inhibitors (Feb 2024)
🔹 Led a project at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo using Tara, a native Ecuadorian plant, to develop green inhibitors for steel rod corrosion prevention in construction
Publication Top Notes:
TiO2 aerogel − A sensing electrode matrix for the sensitive detection of diclofenac sodium
Recent Advances on Impedimetric Electroanalysis with Non-commercial Portable Instruments: A Mini Review
Voltammetric Sensor Based on Titania Nanoparticles Synthesized with Aloe vera Extract for the Quantification of Dithiophosphates in Industrial and Environmental Samples
Voltammetry and Related Electrochemical Methods Based on Low-Cost Instrumentation: a Review from Basic to Advanced
A poly(methyl methacrylate)–ibuprofen composite film as anticorrosive coating of Ti–6Al–4 V surface
Bioengineered Flagellin–TiO2 Nanoparticle-Based Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes as a Highly Selective Platform for the Determination of Diclofenac Sodium