Manuel Martínez-Ruiz

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Manuel Martínez-Ruiz's research investigates the application of microalgae in biotechnology, focusing on their potential as biofertilizers for soil enhancement and their role in reducing carbon footprints. His work also explores the use of bioactive compounds derived from microalgae for topical applications, including cosmeceuticals. Martínez-Ruiz has contributed to the understanding of biosensor technologies for disease outbreak detection through wastewater-based epidemiology and has studied the presence of various pharmaceuticals in wastewater systems, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

His research interests extend to nanostructures for drug delivery, specifically in the context of respiratory diseases. He has also reviewed the production and applications of photolyase, an enzyme involved in DNA repair. Further investigations include the detection and treatment of persistent organic pollutants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in wastewater treatment plants. Martínez-Ruiz's academic background includes degrees in Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, and Biomedical Engineering. His scholarly output is reflected in an h-index of 18 and approximately 945 citations across 30 publications. He collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Humberto Reyes-Pardo, Brian D. Piccolo, and Michael Scott Robeson.

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• h-index: 18
• Publications: 29
• Citations: 946