Currently: Continuing Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences
I wasn't always standing at the front of the classroom. My journey began in Granada, Spain, where I earned a pharmacy degree and a PhD in molecular biology, eventually leading me to research at Purdue University. My passion for teaching and learning started brewing long before then, even back in my school days. I remember enjoying explaining concepts to classmates, and that fascination carried forward. Even while studying pharmacy, my class notes became a valuable resource for classmates (and even future students!). Little did I know this knack for synthesizing and presenting the information would lead me down a path of positively impacting hundreds of students.
I have found that teaching wasn't just about imparting knowledge—it was about learning from my students. Through teaching, I'm discovering how my students study, their individual needs, and how they learn best. This insight allows me to better serve them by crafting resources that empower them to thrive.
My innovative approach earned me the prestigious Purdue 2024 Class of 1922 Helping Students Learn Award for my initiative, "Beyond One-Size Fits-All: Tailoring a Large Enrollment STEM Course to Boost Engagement and Foster Success." And more recently, The Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers (March, 2026).
But this is just the beginning. I'm committed to co-creating a dynamic learning environment where every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.
Professional Summary
Current role
Lecturer, Biological Sciences (5th year)
Teaching 1,100+ students per year in Human Anatomy & Physiology
Background prior to Purdue
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Purdue University (2 years, Animal Sciences)
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, University of Granada, Spain.
- University Dissertation Award (top Ph.D. in Sciences)
- International research training at University College London (4 months)
- International research training at Harvard Medical School (3 months)
- Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, top 2% of class
Funding and innovation leadership
$180,000+ in secured internal funding over the last 2 years:- $70K – AI-driven course design (co-lead), Purdue Hub Innovation
- $60K – Renal physiology tools (PI), Purdue Hub Innovation
- $15K – BoilerPrep (PI), Brightspace grant
- $20K – Digital learning package (PI), Department of Biological Sciences
- Additional grants in experiential learning (PI), BGR (co-lead), and online course development (PI)
Recognition and teaching excellence
- Purdue Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers (2026)
- Purdue Focus Award (2026)
- Purdue Teaching Academy Fellow (induction in 2025)
- College of Science Professional Achievement Award (2025)
- Class of 1922 Teaching Innovation Award (2024)
- Multiple IMPACT Teaching & Learning Awards (2024–2025)
Program building and leadership
- Founder of LearnerX Lab, started August 2024
- Teaching Leadership Fellow (2025–2026)
- Member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society national committee, Teaching Insights and Practical Strategies subcommittee