Prof. Dr. Georgina Beltrán Pérez | Optics | Women Researcher Award
Laboratory Manager at Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico
Dr. Georgina Beltrán Pérez, a leading researcher at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP), has made substantial contributions to the field of applied physics and optical fiber technologies. With her role as a full-time professor and the coordinator for graduate programs in applied physics, her research primarily focuses on fiber optics, sensor technologies, and signal processing. Her work has led to notable publications, several patents, and contributions to graduate student mentorship.
professional profile
Education 
Dr. Beltrán Pérez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Systems from BUAP (1998), a Master’s in Optics with a focus on erbium-doped fiber dispersion from CICESE (1998), and a Ph.D. in Optics from INAOE (2002). Her education focused on applied optical communication systems, setting a foundation for her expertise in fiber optic sensing and sensor development.
work Experience
With over two decades at BUAP, Dr. Beltrán Pérez has held roles across teaching, research, and program coordination, specifically in physics and mathematics faculties. She has worked extensively on government and institutional research projects, publishing in high-impact journals. Her work focuses on fiber optics for environmental and industrial applications, advancing sensor technology.
Research Focus
Dr. Beltrán Pérez’s research interests lie in fiber optics, with a primary focus on environmental sensors for detecting hydrocarbons, gases, and pH levels. She has developed optical fiber technologies and sensor arrays to improve industrial and environmental monitoring, positioning BUAP as a leader in optical research in Mexico.
Awards and honors
Dr. Beltrán Pérez has received numerous recognitions, including membership in the National System of Researchers (Level II). She has also been recognized for her impactful contributions to applied optics and fiber sensors, including awards at national and international conferences in Mexico.
Conclusion
Dr. Georgina Beltrán Pérez is a strong candidate for the Women Researcher Award. Her substantial academic and research contributions, coupled with her innovative patents, position her as an asset to the field of applied physics and optics. With further emphasis on global collaborations and expanded research diversity, she could continue to excel and bring even greater recognition to her work and her institution.
Publications to Noted
“ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to evaluate serum protein expression in a murine cerebral ischemia model”
Authors: Montes-Narváez, O., García-Juárez, M., Beltrán-Pérez, G., González-Flores, O., Delgado-Macuil, R.J.
Journal: Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Year: 2025
Citations: 0
“A comparative study between PCR and PLSR in a tapered optical fiber sensor for acetone detection”
Authors: Ramírez-Sánchez, E., Muñoz-Aguirre, S., Castillo-Mixcóatl, J., Hernández-Guerrero, L.D., Beltrán-Pérez, G.
Journal: Optics and Laser Technology
Year: 2025
Citations: 0
“Application of principal component regression in Mach–Zehnder interferometer optical fiber sensors in reflection mode for acetone detection as biomarker of diabetes mellitus”
Authors: Meneses-Mijares, J., Castillo-Mixcóatl, J., Muñoz-Aguirre, S., Beltrán-Pérez, G.
Journal: Optics and Laser Technology
Year: 2024
Citations: 1
“Acetone Detection and Classification as Biomarker of Diabetes Mellitus Using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance Gas Sensor Array”
Authors: Rodríguez-Torres, M., Altuzar, V., Mendoza-Barrera, C., Castillo-Mixcóatl, J., Muñoz-Aguirre, S.
Journal: Sensors
Year: 2023
Citations: 3
“Zero-order achromatic variable-wave retarder in standard single-mode optical fiber”
Authors: Armas-Rivera, I., Rodríguez-Morales, L.A., Beltrán-Pérez, G., Durán-Sánchez, M., Ibarra-Escamilla, B.
Journal: Optics and Laser Technology
Year: 2022
Citations: 2
“Application of the principal components analysis technique to optical fiber sensors for acetone detection”
Authors: Rodríguez-Garciapiña, J.L., Beltrán-Pérez, G., Castillo-Mixcóatl, J., Muñoz-Aguirre, S.
Journal: Optics and Laser Technology
Year: 2021
Citations: 15
“Polarization properties of a fiber optic loop mirror”
Authors: Armas-Rivera, I., Rodriguez-Morales, L.A., Beltrán-Pérez, G., Andrés, M.V., Ibarra-Escamilla, B.
Journal: Optics and Laser Technology
Year: 2021
Citations: 2
“Neuropsin (Opn5) detection in the brain tissue of a murine model using long period fiber grating (LPFG)”
Authors: Delgado-Macuil, R., González-León, K., Beltrán-Pérez, G.
Journal: Optics and Laser Technology
Year: 2021
Citations: 8
“Discrimination improvement of a gas sensors’ array using high-frequency quartz crystal microbalance coated with polymeric films”
Authors: Rodríguez-Torres, M., Altuzar, V., Mendoza-Barrera, C., Castillo-Mixcóatl, J., Muñoz-Aguirre, S.
Journal: Sensors (Switzerland)
Year: 2020
Citations: 8
“Experimental characterization of a biosensor based on a tapered optical fiber for kisspeptin detection”
Authors: González-León, K., Beltrán-Pérez, G., Muñoz-Aguirre, S., Alatriste, V., Delgado-Macuil, R.
Journal: Applied Optics
Year: 2020
Citations: 3