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A veteran physicist and innovator, Tomas Diaz de la Rubia brings more than two decades of experience to his position as a director in the federal energy and resources practice for Deloitte Consulting. In his leadership position with the global firm, he...

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Wearable Technologies - A Brief Overview

An accomplished physicist and business leader in the science and technology sector, Tomás Díaz de la Rubia serves as director of the Federal Energy and Resources practice of Deloitte Consulting, LLP, in Rosslyn, Virginia. In his current role, Tomás Díaz de la Rubia advises Deloitte clients on the potential business implications of early stage innovations such as wearable technologies. Wearable technologies are smart devices that can either be incorporated into items of clothing or worn directly on a person’s body. There are currently a variety of wearable devices on the market today that can perform the same tasks as smart phones and laptops. Many of today’s wearables also possess sophisticated scanning and sensory features that can be used to monitor various physiological functions. To date, most wearable devices have been developed for use in the health care and fitness industries, but wearable technology has far-reaching applications in a number of fields, including education, transportation, finance, and gaming. With so many potential applications in mind, analysts predict that wearable devices will become a major part of the cultural and technological landscape in the very near future.

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Researchers to Explore 4D-Printed Biosensors from Edible Gels

Experienced with technology commercialization and innovation, Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is responsible for identifying early-stage technology solutions as a director of Deloitte Consulting’s Energy and Resources practice. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia also remains active in the energy and technology sectors as a member of groups like the Materials Research Society (MRS). At a recent MRS Symposium, guests learned that researchers collaborating at the University of Wollongong in Australia received permission to conduct a seven-year study that will investigate the use of additive manufacturing methods to create biosensors from edible gels. The researchers, who presented a lecture titled "Printed Organic Electronic Device Components from Edible Materials," explained that they want to explore the possibility of using regular edible gels to make biosensors that can be consumed to provide physicians with patients’ internal health data. While 3D-printed objects are typically hard, the research team wants to explore 4D possibilities, where printed objects can change form after printing. The team hopes to make bite-sized sensors with a 3D printer that would assume the desired sensor form as they cooled.

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Membership Benefits at the Cosmos Club

Tomas Diaz de la Rubia currently serves as director of Deloitte Consulting, LLP. In his work in the strategy sector, Tomas Diaz De La Rubia works as the company’s innovation energy and resources champion. In May 2014 Tomas de la Rubia became a member of the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC. The Cosmos Club was established in 1878 as a place for members distinguished in areas of science, arts, and literature to gather and converse on subjects of the day. Over the course of more than a century the club has welcomed a number of distinguished men and women, including presidents, Supreme Court justices, and more than 30 winners of the Nobel Prize. Members of the Cosmos Club enjoy a number of benefits. Social gatherings range from movie nights to academic lectures and professional forums. A number of seasonal dances are held at the club throughout the year in addition to several special dinner nights. Year-round benefits include a large, quiet library and special interest groups that are permitted to use club facilities. Members can also entertain guests at the club, and arrangements can be made to bring a guest to most events.

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New Grants Fund Small Business Energy Technologies

As a director in the Federal Energy and Resources practice of Deloitte Consulting, Tomás Díaz de la Rubia identifies energy advancement opportunities in the public and private sectors. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia has also promoted energy initiatives with organizations like the Council on Competitiveness, a nonprofit that partners with the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). EERE recently announced new grant areas within its Technology Transfer (STTR) and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs, which help small businesses create and market clean energy solutions. With nine additional topics and an extra 26 subtopics, EERE has focused its new grants on areas like energy-efficient manufacturing, renewable electricity creation, and sustainable transportation. EERE also introduced the “technology transfer opportunity,” a new category of subtopic that encourages small businesses to market and commercialize intellectual property generated by laboratories and academic institutions funded by the Energy Department. If a small businesses receives STTR or SBIR funding, these companies also retain the rights to their developments, and EERE recommends that they introduce these innovations to the marketplace.