Polymers & Nanotechnology:
Line of Research: Development of polymeric matrices and advanced composite materials applications in the industrial sector (Paints, Food, Medicine, Energy and environmental).
LGC in my research group:: Polymeric composite materials, polymeric coatings, materials for energy harvesting devices, chemical modification of surfaces and/or encapsulation of active agents, Molecular Docking study; Peptides, knowledge in characterization of polymeric materials.
My goal is to contribute to advancing science and technology by creating and characterizing innovative materials with medical, environmental, and electronic applications
Research Specific Areas:
1.) Polymers and Biopolymers: My passion lies in the creation, improvement, and characterization of polymeric and biopolymeric materials for applications that address contemporary challenges in industry, medicine, and health.
a) Degradability and antimicrobial properties:
b) Study of Bioactive Compounds: Research on compounds with relevant biological properties.
c) Antimicrobial Studies: Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of various compounds.
d) Toxicity assessment: Analysis of the toxicity of compounds and evaluation of their safety.
2.) Materials for Energy Harvesting Devices: I develop advanced solutions for efficient energy capture and conversion, contributing to a more sustainable future.
3.) Organic Chemistry: My expertise in organic chemistry allows me to design and synthesize innovative compounds that drive the creation of new materials.
a) Peptide Chemistry: Research in peptide synthesis with a focus on structural and functional diversity.
b) Chiral Insecticide Synthesis: Developing insecticides with high selectivity and efficacy using asymmetric synthesis methods.
c) Green Chemistry
4.) Nanoparticle Surface Modification: In collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, I focus on surface modification of nanoparticles for various industrial applications, such as coatings, paints, and medicine.
a) Anticorrosive Coatings: Development of coatings that protect against corrosion.
b) coating for food
c) green chemistry
5.) Dynamical Systems for Suspended Colloids: Researching and understanding the dynamics of suspended particles is essential for creating efficient and advanced technological solutions.
a) Colloidal Stability: Study of the stability of colloidal dispersions and their applications
6.) New Materials Development: Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to the advancement of humanity by creating innovative materials that improve our quality of life and protect our planet.
a) Measurement of brain signals by photoplastigraphy
7.) Computational Chemistry:
a) Mechanistic Studies
b) Molecular Docking
Research Group Interests
1) Development and Characterization of Innovative Polymeric Materials: Contribution to creating materials with medical, environmental, Food packaging and electronic applications.
2) Technologies for the Treatment of Contaminated Waters and Soils: Research in biological and physicochemical processes for remediation.
3) Nanoparticles in Paints, Coatings, and Medicine: Development and characterization of nanoparticles for various applications y/o encapsulation of active agents,
4) Energy Harvesting: Study of new materials for Energy Harvesting
5) Food Packaging: Development and characterization of packaging film of active agents.
I aim to continue contributing to scientific and technological advancement in these areas, working individually and collaboratively. I believe in the importance of interdisciplinary research and the practical application of the results to address the most pressing challenges of our society.