JA Arrue

Jon Arrue Aramburu

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Graduate in Physics (1990), M.Sc. in Electronics (1992), M.Sc. in Radiocommunication (1993), with a project awarded as best project of the master's degree, and Ph.D. in Physics (1999) by the UPV/EHU. Doctoral thesis on optical fibers, with an extraordinary doctoral prize. Professor in the Dept. of Communications Engineering since 1995 (where he has been a Full Professor since 2003). He has taught more than ten subjects with contents in circuit analysis, optical communications, linear networks and systems, microwaves, antennas, signals and systems, etc. He currently teaches the subject "Circuit Analysis" in the Degree in Telecommunication Technology Engineering, and the subject "Optical Communications Systems" in the Master in Telecommunication Engineering. He has participated in educational innovation projects within Educational Cooperation Programs, and is using the results achieved to improve his undergraduate classes.

He is also a member of the research group called "Applied Photonics Bilbao" since its creation with only two people in 1993. This group is currently considered a group of excellence and, within the group, he has the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned research centers (more information on our web page http://appliedphotonicsbilbao.org/). In addition, it has published numerous important research articles. It has 4 sexenios of research.

ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Jon-Arrue-7046214

ORCiD

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7801-1138

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ESPECTROLIVE 

Research on the use of spectroscopy and complementary technologies in detecting phytosanitary products in situ in whole olives.

Main objective

Investigate the application of spectroscopy and electronic nose technologies for the detection of phytosanitary products in whole olives in situ in order to ensure compliance with regulatory limits for these compounds in olive oils and perform real-time monitoring of the production process that allows rapid identification of problems and immediate action related to the presence of contaminants, helping to reduce waste and improving the efficiency and quality control of olive oils, as well as performing an appropriate classification of the fruit, before milling, to achieve "zero residue" oils, which are highly valued by today's consumers.

Specific objectives

The specific technical objectives carried out in the Applied Photonics Group are: 

  • Raman
  1. Optimize Raman spectra acquisition parameters to improve the resolution and accuracy of the results (maximize the signal-to-noise ratio). 
  2. Identify and quantify the concentration of specific phytosanitary products in the samples.
  3. Develop multivariate models for classifying different varieties of phytosanitary products and examining their evolution over time.
  4. To evaluate the sensitivity and selectivity of the technique in comparison with other existing analytical techniques.
  5. Validate the results obtained by means of cross-validation techniques and comparison with reference values.

Expected outcomes

  1. A real-time olive classification system is based on the presence of contaminants.
  2. Promotion of the health properties of olive oil as a sales argument for these products. 
  3. Improvement of olive oil export channels through better compliance with restrictive regulations on the presence of phytosanitary residues in olive oil. 
  4. Improvement of the competitiveness of the olive oil sector and the associated auxiliary industry. 
  5. Promotion in the agro-industrial sector of sensor technologies aligned with Industry 4.0.

Partners

  • INOLEO (Coordinator)
  • SECPHO (SOUTHERN EUROPEAN CLUSTER IN PHOTONICS AND)
  • AOTECH (ADVANCED OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES S.L.
  • ISR (INTEGRACIÓN SENSORIAL Y ROBOTICA SL)
  • UNIVERSIDAD DE JAÉN (UJA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY (UPV/EHU)

Duration

From 05/2023 to 04/2024

Budget

308,010 €

Grant program

Support grants for Innovative Business Groups to improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies and the call for applications for 2023, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

Funder

Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MINCOTUR).