Our Team

Zahra Atena Khaji holds a Master degree in electronic engineering and a phD degree in microsystems technology. She is currently doing her postdoc at EMBLA group at the Division of Microsystems Technology/Uppsala University. Her research is focused on microfluidic solutions for analysis of single cells and molecules. Her research is focused on microfluidic solutions for analysis of single cells and molecules.

Masood Kamali-Moghaddam received his PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Dept. of Pharmaceutical Biosciences at Uppsala University where he studied bacterial genetics and the importance of transposition and site-specific recombination in the dissemination of antibiotic resistance. He held a post-doctoral position at Center for Molecular Genetics at the University of California, San Diego, where he studied transcription initiation and regulation. He held a second post-doctoral position at Dept. Of Genetics and Pathology/ Div. of Molecular Tools at Uppsala University. Here he worked with the development and application of sensitive molecular tools for proteome analyses. Currently, he works as Associate Professor in Molecular Diagnostics at the same department and continues working on the development of highly sensitive molecular tools for the search for protein and exosome biomarkers and early diagnostics.

Gemma Mestres has been coach of the Uppsala University team from the first edition in 2015-2016. She belongs to the Microsystems Technology Division of the Technological and Natural Sciences faculty. Her background is on the development and biological characterization of biomaterials for tissue regeneration.

I’m a Master’s student in Cell and Molecular Biology with a background in Pharmaceutical Sciences from India. My interest lies in emerging therapeutic fields pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. I cry ugly tears every time I watch Naruto, even though it’s probably the 1000th time I’m watching it

I am from Portugal and currently, I am studying for my master degree in Chemistry for Bio and Nano Materials in Uppsala. My interests lie in state if the art technological developments in the field of biotechnology with applications ins medicine, such as targeted drug delivery. I bake artisan sourdough bread

I am from India and currently, I am studying masters in Industrial Management and Innovation. I completed my bachelors in Industrial Engineering and Management. I like to work in a technological environment and build.

I’m a 4th-year student of the master programme in chemical engineering with a passion for bio- and health technology. Personally, I'm also quite passionate about education and student rights so I’m currently the president of the educational council for my engineering program. I used to know how to rap the original 151 pokémon names to the beat of the fresh prince of Bel-Air opening theme.

I come from Estonia, I did my B.Sc. in Germany and I am now studying M.Sc. Applied Biotechnology in Sweden. I am interested in biomedicine and I’m moving towards the life science industry. I sleep for fun so pls help.

I am Embedded systems masters' student with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I like to work with instrumentation as well as multi-disciplinary projects. I do not like to follow the flow. I do not like to follow the flow.

Currently I am Masters student of Embedded Systems. I did my bachelor in Computer System. I worked on assistive devices, part time instructor as well as Project Manager in IT firm. I like to challenge myself and try to hit my head against stuff that I don't know until I start getting it.