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Jorge E. Manrique Castro

Assistant Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Office Building: Engineering Building
Office Room: E-307
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Email: jemcastro@utep.edu

Bio

Dr. Castro is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring the next generation of engineers and researchers. His lab (https://www.utep.edu/engineering/castrolab/) provides a dynamic and supportive environment for students to engage in cutting-edge research and develop advanced skills in bioengineering and microfabrication. Castro Lab's research is focused in biomedical devices and biosensors implementing additive manufacturing, MEMS, nanotechnology, and semiconductors fabrication principles.

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Paper Award Finalist at the Hilton Head 2024: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (01/01/2024-12/31/2024)
First Place, Best Paper Award at the Multi-functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) meeting (01/01/2023-12/31/2023)
Florida International Leadership Conference Funding (01/01/2023-12/31/2023)
Outstanding Student Poster Presentation Award Finalist at the IEEE MEMS Conference (01/01/2023-12/31/2023)
Army Research Laboratory Student Travel Grant (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
Daniel D. Hammond Engineering Scholarship (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
NSTC Student Travel Award (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
Outstanding Student Paper Award Winner at the IEEE MEMS Conference (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
SGA Conference Registration and Travel Funding (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
UCF Graduate Presentation Fellowship (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)

Education

Ph D in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida (2023)
MSEE in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida (2022)
MBA in Business Administration, University of Valle (2018)
BSEE in Electronics Engineering, National University of Colombia (2007)

Publications

Biomimetic, Phase-Change Microsystems for Breath Condensate Based Point-of-Care Diagnostics IEEE 37th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (2024), P. Morales-Cruz, M. Tregansin, J. Fnu, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, S. Rajaraman.
Microfluidic Biosensor for the In Vitro Electrophysiological Characterization of Actin Bundles Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems 33 3 (2024), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, N. Azim, N. Castaneda, E. Kang, S. Rajaraman.
Characterizing Inductively-Coupled-Plasma Etching of Single Crystalline Lithium Tantalate for Micro-Acoustic Applications IEEE 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (2023), Y. Majd, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, H. Mansoorzare, R. Abdolvand.
High-throughput microbead assay system with a portable, cost-effective Wi-Fi imaging module, and disposable multi-layered microfluidic cartridges for virus and microparticle detection, and tracking Biomedical Microdevices 25 3 (2023), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Frank Sommerhage, Rishika Khanna, Andre Childs, David DeRoo, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Hybrid Microfabrication, and Electrochemical Analysis of Nonagonal 2d/3d Microelectrode Arrays, with Multi-Metallic Interfaces 22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers) (2023), C. M. Didier, M. C. Garcia-Chalbaud, J. F. Orrico, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, S. Rajaraman.
Microfabricated polymer-metal biosensors for multifarious data collection from electrogenic cellular models Microsystems & Nanoengineering 9 1 (2023), Charles M. Didier, Julia F. Orrico, Omar S. Cepeda Torres, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Aliyah Baksh, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Microfabrication and Characterization of Micro-Stereolithographically 3d Printed, and Double Metallized Bioplates with 3D Microelectrode Arrays for In-Vitro Analysis of Cardiac Organoids IEEE 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (2023), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, I. Johnson, S. Rajaraman.
Multilevel Microchannel-based, 3D Printed and Liquid-Metal Filled Microelectrode Array Within a Multiphase Controlled Microchamber for Electrophysiological Studies 22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers) (2023), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, I. Johnson, S. Rajaraman.
Plotter Cut Stencil Masks for the Deposition of Organic and Inorganic Materials and a New Rapid, Cost Effective Technique for Antimicrobial Evaluations Micromachines 14 1 (2023), Andre Childs, Jorge Pereira, Charles M. Didier, Aliyah Baksh, Isaac Johnson, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Edwin Davidson, Swadeshmukul Santra, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Constant phase element (CPE) modeling and analysis of multi-material, micro-bullet shaped, high-throughput 3D microelectrodes for in-vitro electrophysiological applications Hilton Head Workshop: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (2022), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Multiplexing and increasing the throughput of "Rolosense Assay" utilizing cost-effective WIFI imaging and disposable microfluidics chips for SARS-CoV2 detection Hilton Head Workshop: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (2022), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Frank Sommerhage, Selma Piranej, David DeRoo, Khalid Salaita, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Polymer And Stainless Steel-Based 3D Microelectrode Arrays (3D MEAs), With Penta-Modal Sensing Capabilities For The Investigation of Electrogenic Cells Hilton Head Workshop: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (2022), Chuck Didier, Julia Orrico, Omar S. Cepeda Torres, Aliyah Baksh, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Compact Micro-Stereolithographic (µSLA) Printed, 3D Microelectrode Arrays (3D MEAS) with Monolithically Defined Positive and Negative Relief Features For in Vitro Cardiac Beat Sensing IEEE 35th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Conference (MEMS) (2022), C. M. Didier, A. Kundu, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, C. Hart, S. Rajaraman.
Experimental and Modeling Based Investigations of Process Parameters on a Novel, 3D Printed and Self-Insulated 24-Well, High-Throughput 3D Microelectrode Array Device for Biological Applications Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems (2022), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, S. Rajaraman.
Investigation of the Effect of Printing Angle and Device Orientation on Micro-Stereolithographically Printed, and Self-insulated, 24-well, High-Throughput 3D Microelectrode Arrays IEEE Sensors Conference (2021), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, A. Kundu, A. Rozman, S. Rajaraman.

Presentations

Packaging Development with an Integrated Wireless System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor (2024), Volume Tampa, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities (2024), Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Microfabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D Mitochondrial Biosensor (2024), Volume Hilton Head Island, SC, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Material Integration Challenges Towards Smart Orthotics - II (2024), Volume Gainesville, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Packaging and Point of Care Output System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor - II (2024), Volume Gainesville, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities (2024), Volume Boise, ID, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities (2024), Volume El Paso, TX, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities (2024), Volume Fort Myers, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Microfabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D Mitochondria Biosensor (2024), Volume Orlando, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Material Integration Challenges Towards Smart Orthotics - I (2023), Volume Gainesville, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Packaging and Point of Care Output System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor - I (2023), Volume Gainesville, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
A Breath Condensate Collection Chip for use Towards Point-of-Care (POC) Patient Diagnostics of Viral Diseases (2023), Volume Orlando, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Multiphase, user-regulated microchamber with embedded silver based microelectrode array, and galinstan-filled multilevel microconduits for in-vitro electrophysiology of organoids (2023), Volume Orlando, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Multilevel microchannel-based, 3D printed and liquid-metal filled microelectrode array within a multiphase controlled microchamber for electrophysiological studies (2023), Volume Kyoto, Japan, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Multiplexing and increasing the throughput of “Rolosense Assay” utilizing cost-effective Wi-Fi imaging and disposable microfluidics chips for SARS-COV-2 detection (2022), Volume Hilton Head Island, SC, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.

Grants

No info available.

Current/Future Courses

Term	Course	Section
Spring 2025	ECE 4345 - Biomedical Instrumentation	27426
Spring 2025	ECE 4145 - Biomedical Instrumentation Lab	27510
Spring 2025	ECE 5390 - Special Topics Electrical Engr	25874
Spring 2025	ECE 5190 - Special Topics Lab in ECE	27533

Past Courses

Select Term:

Term	Course	Section
Spring 2025	ECE 4345 - Biomedical Instrumentation	27426
Spring 2025	ECE 4145 - Biomedical Instrumentation Lab	27510
Spring 2025	ECE 5390 - Special Topics Electrical Engr	25874
Spring 2025	ECE 5190 - Special Topics Lab in ECE	27533

Course Evaluations

No info available.

Bio

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Paper Award Finalist at the Hilton Head 2024: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (01/01/2024-12/31/2024)
First Place, Best Paper Award at the Multi-functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) meeting (01/01/2023-12/31/2023)
Florida International Leadership Conference Funding (01/01/2023-12/31/2023)
Outstanding Student Poster Presentation Award Finalist at the IEEE MEMS Conference (01/01/2023-12/31/2023)
Army Research Laboratory Student Travel Grant (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
Daniel D. Hammond Engineering Scholarship (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
NSTC Student Travel Award (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
Outstanding Student Paper Award Winner at the IEEE MEMS Conference (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
SGA Conference Registration and Travel Funding (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)
UCF Graduate Presentation Fellowship (01/01/2022-12/31/2022)

Ph D in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida (2023)
MSEE in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida (2022)
MBA in Business Administration, University of Valle (2018)
BSEE in Electronics Engineering, National University of Colombia (2007)

Publications

Biomimetic, Phase-Change Microsystems for Breath Condensate Based Point-of-Care Diagnostics IEEE 37th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (2024), P. Morales-Cruz, M. Tregansin, J. Fnu, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, S. Rajaraman.
Microfluidic Biosensor for the In Vitro Electrophysiological Characterization of Actin Bundles Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems 33 3 (2024), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, N. Azim, N. Castaneda, E. Kang, S. Rajaraman.
Characterizing Inductively-Coupled-Plasma Etching of Single Crystalline Lithium Tantalate for Micro-Acoustic Applications IEEE 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (2023), Y. Majd, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, H. Mansoorzare, R. Abdolvand.
High-throughput microbead assay system with a portable, cost-effective Wi-Fi imaging module, and disposable multi-layered microfluidic cartridges for virus and microparticle detection, and tracking Biomedical Microdevices 25 3 (2023), Jorge E. Manrique Castro, Frank Sommerhage, Rishika Khanna, Andre Childs, David DeRoo, Swaminathan Rajaraman.
Hybrid Microfabrication, and Electrochemical Analysis of Nonagonal 2d/3d Microelectrode Arrays, with Multi-Metallic Interfaces 22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers) (2023), C. M. Didier, M. C. Garcia-Chalbaud, J. F. Orrico, Jorge E. Manrique Castro, S. Rajaraman.

Presentations

Packaging Development with an Integrated Wireless System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor (2024), Volume Tampa, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities (2024), Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Microfabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D Mitochondrial Biosensor (2024), Volume Hilton Head Island, SC, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Material Integration Challenges Towards Smart Orthotics - II (2024), Volume Gainesville, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.
Packaging and Point of Care Output System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor - II (2024), Volume Gainesville, FL, Jorge E. Manrique Castro.

No info available.

Current/Future Courses

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 4345 - Biomedical Instrumentation

Section

27426

Syllabus

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 4145 - Biomedical Instrumentation Lab

Section

27510

Syllabus

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 5390 - Special Topics Electrical Engr

Section

25874

Syllabus

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 5190 - Special Topics Lab in ECE

Section

27533

Syllabus

Past Courses

Select Term:

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 4345 - Biomedical Instrumentation

Section

27426

Syllabus

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 4145 - Biomedical Instrumentation Lab

Section

27510

Syllabus

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 5390 - Special Topics Electrical Engr

Section

25874

Syllabus

Term

Spring 2025

Course

ECE 5190 - Special Topics Lab in ECE

Section

27533

Syllabus

No info available.

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