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Dr. Francisco Tovar (Mech. Eng. National Autonomous University of Mexico, Doctor of Biomedical Engineering Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT University) has a passionate focus on innovation to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through the lens of frontier technologies, Dr. Tovar's overarching mission is to foster supportive networks for developing countries. His approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and scientific progress as key drivers to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In Australia, Dr. Tovar's contributions include the creation of microfluidic platforms for Non-Communicative Diseases such as thrombosis. Within RMIT University, Dr. Tovar plays a pivotal role in education and frontier technologies research by working at the Integrated Photonics and Applications Centre INPAC. Dr. Tovar's collaborative efforts extend globally, involving esteemed institutions in Europe and Latin America. Dr. Francisco Tovar's journey represents a remarkable convergence of scholarship, innovation, and international collaboration. His work exemplifies the transformative potential of bioengineering and technology on a global scale.