Hector Hugo Torres Ortega

Dr. Hector Hugo Torres Ortega


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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31 October 2024 in Sensors
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Guillermo Garcia ToralesGuillermo Garcia Torales
Guillermo Garcia Torales
HOHector Hugo Torres Ortega
Hector Hugo Torres Ortega
RMRUBEN ESTRADA MARMOLEJO
RUBEN ESTRADA MARMOLEJO
AGAnuar Benjamín Beltrán González
Anuar Benjamín Beltrán González
Marija StrojnikMarija Strojnik
Marija Strojnik
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) is a widely used technique for nucleic acid amplification due to its high specificity, sensitivity, and rapid results. Advances in microfluidic lab-on-chip (LOC) technology have enabled the integration of LAMP into miniaturized devices, known as μ-LAMP, which require precise thermal control for optimal DNA amplification. This paper introduces a novel thermal bed design using PCB copper traces and FR−4 dielectric materials, providing a reliable, modular, and repairable heating platform. The system achieves accurate and stable temperature control, which is critical for μ-LAMP applications, with temperature deviations within ±1.0 °C. The thermal bed’s performance is validated through finite element method (FEM) simulations, showing uniform temperature distribution and a rapid thermal response of 2.5 s to reach the target temperature. These results highlight the system’s potential for applications such as disease diagnostics, biological safety, and forensic analysis, where precision and reliability are paramount.