Dr. Gerardo F. Goya
Prof. Gerardo F. Goya (Mar del Plata, Argentina) completed his PhD at the University of La Plata and Centro Atómico Bariloche, Argentina. From 2001 to 2007, he was an Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, where he established the mechanochemistry lab in the Materials Physics Department. In 2005, he joined the University of Zaragoza (UZ) through a Ramón y Cajal grant, initiating a research line on nanomagnetism and biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles, primarily magnetic hyperthermia. Currently, a senior researcher and Associate Professor at UZ, his work has led to key advances, including new methods for synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles, developing a "Trojan Horse" strategy for oncology, and studying the interaction of magnetic particles with infectious biological models. He has also led the development of a unique benchtop device for magnetic hyperthermia measurements, which became the basis for the spin-off company nB Nanoscale Biomagnetics S.L. Prof. Goya has over 180 publications (h-index=49), more than 8500 citations, 2 PCT patents, and over 120 conference presentations, including more than 40 invited talks.