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Research Projects

31. 2024-2025 Project DICYT Postdoctorate 022441CJ_POSTDOC, USACH-CHILE

Charge Transport Properties of Pure and Hybrid Counter Electrode with Potential Application in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.

Responsible Researcher.

Postdoc Researcher: Dr. José Solar Encinas. 

30. 2022-2024 Project DICYT Regular 022241PL, USACH-CHILE

Study of the Regeneration of Reactive Oxygen Species by means of Nanotubes of Titanium Oxide (TNTP) Modified with Nanoparticles and/or Metallic Nanorods for Sustainable Applications for Modulated Photocatalytic Oxidation of Model Organic Contaminants (dyes and/or drugs). Synergy between One Experimental Approach and Tools of Theoretical Chemistry. 

Co-Responsible Researcher.

Responsible Researcher: Dr. Eduardo Pino López. 

29. 2022-2025 Project FONDECYT Regular N° 1221072, ANID-CHILE

Atomic-Scale Modeling of Materials and Molecular Devices based on Metal Phthalocyanine and Organic Metal-Free Dyes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.

Responsible Researcher.

28. 2021 Project DICYT Postdoctorate 022141CJ_POSTDOC, USACH-CHILE

Theoretical characterization of advanced oxidation processes. oxidation mechanism of textile dyes and properties of modified catalysts based on titanium dioxide.

Responsible Researcher.

PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Ricardo Pino-Rios.

27. 2021-2023 Project FONDECYT Postdoctorate N° 3210181, ANID-CHILE

Theoretical-computational design of molecular spintronic devices, based on metalated porphyrins and phthalocyanines.

Sponsoring Researcher.

Responsible Researcher: Dr. Nicolas Montenegro Pohlhammer. 

26. 2020-2023 Project ECOS/ANID 2019 C19E03

Development of Near-Infrared Light Collectors based on Phthalocyanine for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells and Solar Driven Hydrogen Production.

Chilean Responsible Researcher. 

French Responsible Researcher: Dr. Fabrice Odobel.

25. 2020 Project DICYT Postdoctorate N° 022041CJ_POSTDOC, USACH-CHILE

Design of Dyes based in Expanded Porphyrins with Potential Applications in Solar Cells DSSC. 

Responsible Researcher.

PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Merlys Borges Martinez.

24. 2019-2021 Project FONDECYT Regular N° 1191561, CONICYT-CHILE

Hydrogenolysis and Catalytic Oxidation of Organosolv Lignin in Acidic Ionic Liquids: Selective Production of Aromatic Chemicals of Industrial Interest.

Co-Responsible Researcher.

Responsible Researcher: Dr. Mauricio Yañez. 

23. 2019 Project USA1799 VRIDEI 021941GC_GO Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Theoretical Study of the Electron Transfer Process in Assemblies of Porphyrin-Chromophore-TiO2 as Potential System for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC).

Responsible Researcher.

PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Merlys Borges Martinez.

22. 2019 Project DICYT Postdoctorate N° 021941CJ, USACH-CHILE

Quantum Chemical Study of Spintronics and Molecular Electronics Applied to Expanded Porphyrins and Metalled Phthalocyanines. 

Responsible Researcher.

PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Nicolás Montenegro Pohlhammer.

21. 2019 Project DICYT Postdoctorate N° 021941CJ, USACH-CHILE

Theoretical Study of the Perovskite-TiO2 Junction Stability in APbX3 Perovskite Crystals with MA+, FA+ and AVA+ (A) Anions and Cl-, Br- and I- (X) Halides. 

Responsible Researcher.

PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Rodrigo Urzúa Leiva. 

20. 2018 Project Fortalecimiento N° USA1799_CG241216, USACH-CHILE

Theoretical Modelling of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells based in Porphyrin/Expanded Porphyrin and Titanium Dioxide. 

Position: Responsible Researcher.

Research Assistant : Dr. Rodrigo Urzúa Leiva.

19. 2018 Project DICYT Postdoctorate N° 021841CJ, USACH-CHILE

Theoretical Study of the Magnetic and Electron Transport Properties in Porphyrins and Metal Phthalocyanines with Potential Applications in Spintronics and Molecular Electronics.

Responsible Researcher.

PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Nicolás Montenegro Pohlhammer. 

18. 2018-2020 Project FONDECYT Postdoctorate N° 3180119, CONICYT-CHILE

Computational Rational Design of Expanded Porphyrins as Potential Light Collectors for Application in Dyes Sensitized Solar Cells Supported on Titanium Oxide (TiO2).

Sponsoring Researcher.

Responsible Researcher: Dr. Ricardo Pino Ríos. 

17. 2017-2020 Project FONDECYT Regular N° 1171719, CONICYT-CHILE

Visible Light Photosensitizers based in Porphyrins and Expanded Derivatives for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Consisting of Titanium Dioxide, Graphene, and Fullerene as Semiconductors. 

Responsible Researcher.

16. 2016-2018 Project of Insertion of Advanced Human Capital in the Academy Nº 79150043, CONICYT-CHILE

Surface Chemistry based in Titanium Dioxide and Metal Carbides with Applications in Solar Cells and Heterogeneous Catalysis.

Responsible Researcher.

Insertion Researcher: Dr. Raúl Mera Adasme.  

15. 2013-2016 Project FONDECYT Regular N° 1131002, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Assessment of the Photosensitization of Porphyrins Anchored on Titanium Dioxide and Organic Supports.

Responsible Researcher.

14. 2011-2013 Project of Insertion of Advanced Human Capital in the Academy Nº 79100010, CONICYT-CHILE

Strengthening the areas of organic chemistry and polymers in teaching and research.

Position: Responsible Researcher.

Insertion Researchers: Dra. Paula Zapata Ramirez, Dr. Mauricio Yañez Sánchez.

13. 2009-2012 Project FONDECYT Regular Nº 1090700 CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Study of the Porphyrin Binding Nature in Supramolecular Assemblies.

Responsible Researcher.

12. 2008 Project FONDECYT Nº 7080007 International Collaboration, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Study of the Structural and Electronic Chemistry of Porphyrin Derivatives.

Responsible Researcher.
11. 2006-2008 Ministery of Education and Science, International Complementary Action, Spain

Characterization of the Saphyrins as Photosensitizers in the Formation of Singlet Molecular Oxygen and Reactivity of Singlet Molecular Oxygen over Peptides. 

Chilean Collaboration
10. 2006 Project FONDECYT Nº 7060062 International Collaboration, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Study of the Structural and Electronic Chemistry of Porphyrin Derivatives.

Responsible Researcher.
9. 2006-2008 Project FONDECYT Regular Nº 1060203, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Study of the Structural and Electronic Chemistry of Porphyrin Derivatives.

Responsible Researcher.
8. 2005-2006 Project DICYT/USACH Apoyo Complementario

Cluster for Quantum Chemistry Calculations.

Responsible Researcher.
7. 2002-2005 Project FONDECYT Nº 8010006 en Lineas Complementarias, CONICYT-CHILE

Charge Transfer Processes in Electrocatalysis and Electrochemistry Corrosion.

Lider Researcher.
6. 2001 Project DICYT Nº 0501422-1010701, Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Theoretical Model of Charge Transfer for Internal Sphere Reactions.

Responsible Researcher.
5. 2001 Project FONDECYT Nº 7010701 International Collaboration, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Characterization of the Reactivity of Transition Metal Macrocycles in Charge Transfer Processes.

Responsible Researcher.
4. 2001 Project FONDECYT Regular Nº 1010701, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Characterization of the Reactivity of Transition Metal Macrocycles in Charge Transfer Processes.

Responsible Researcher.
3. 1999-2000 Project DICYT Nº 029942CJ, Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Charge Transfer Theoretical Model for Reactions of Inner Sphere.

Responsible Researcher.
2. 1998-1999 Project FONDECYT Postdoctorate Nº 3980031, CONICYT-CHILE

Energetic and Electronic Properties of Organic Molecular Aggregates and Crystals.

Responsible Researcher.
1. 1995-1996 Project Doctorate Nº 2950029, CONICYT-CHILE

Theoretical Models of Unimolecular Isomerization Reactions.

Responsible Researcher.