A searchable directory of chemistry research groups across the Global South

Development of analytical methods focused on trace elements, sample preparation, and atomic-spectrometric applications in environmental and food matrices.

Analytical chemistry research for toxicological assessment, including biomonitoring and the measurement of chemical exposure in human populations.

Research on biosensors and spectroscopic or electrochemical analytical strategies for biologically relevant systems.

Research on biosensors and spectroscopic or electrochemical analytical strategies for biologically relevant systems.

Analytical chemistry applied to environmental samples, with emphasis on monitoring and assessing pollutants in natural systems.

Determination of crystal structures and analysis of structural parameters in inorganic and coordination compounds.

Synthesis and study of coordination compounds with potential antitumor activity and biomedical relevance.

Preparation and study of polynuclear assemblies containing lanthanide ions with structural and functional interest.

Design and characterization of molecular containers and related supramolecular systems.

Research on coordination compounds and molecular systems with magnetic properties.

Research on coordination compounds and molecular systems with magnetic properties.

Computational studies of inorganic systems using molecular modeling and theoretical chemistry tools.

Development of inorganic compounds with potential pharmacological activity and biomedical applications.

Development of inorganic compounds with potential pharmacological activity and biomedical applications.

Use of toxicological biomarkers to characterize exposure and assess health risks in exposed populations.

Assessment of human exposure and health risk associated with arsenic in naturally contaminated groundwater.

Community-oriented environmental health research linking chemical exposure, territory, and public-health outcomes.

Development of nanoparticles and thin films for radiation-detection devices and related materials applications.

Design and evaluation of radiolabeled agents for detecting infectious processes by gamma scintigraphy.

Development and evaluation of candidate radiopharmaceuticals for molecular imaging in Alzheimer's disease.

Development and evaluation of candidate radiopharmaceuticals for molecular imaging in Alzheimer's disease.

Research on chemical communication and natural products in ecological interactions involving insects and plants.

Isolation, synthesis, and study of polyoxygenated metabolites with cytotoxic and bioactive properties.

Isolation, synthesis, and study of polyoxygenated metabolites with cytotoxic and bioactive properties.

Research on the design and study of bioactive compounds relevant to central-nervous-system targets.

Organic-chemistry and natural-products work focused on pheromones and semiochemicals.

Design and synthesis of oligoamides as candidate agents against trypanosomatid parasites.

Design and synthesis of oligoamides as candidate agents against trypanosomatid parasites.

Synthetic chemistry strategies aimed at expanding structural diversity for bioactive-compound discovery.

Synthetic chemistry strategies aimed at expanding structural diversity for bioactive-compound discovery.

Clinical-pharmacology research centered on concentration-effect relationships and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Modeling and simulation work for the development and evaluation of bioequivalent medicines using physiologically based biopharmaceutics modeling.

Clinical-pharmacy research on active pharmacovigilance, pharmacotherapeutic follow-up, and medication monitoring.

Research in pharmaceutical technology and quality control aimed at formulation development and medicine quality assurance.

Thermochemical conversion of biomass through carbonization and hydrothermal liquefaction for energy-related applications.

Preparation and study of adsorbents and catalysts based on modified minerals and clays.

Preparation and characterization of materials for energy conversion and storage, especially hydrogen-related systems.

Research on hydrogen production from renewable resources and related energy-conversion strategies.

Hilda Inés Ucedo Samudio is publicly listed across Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia and Química Industrial with teaching in qualitative analytical chemistry and food analysis.

Instrumentation and automation projects on fluid-particle transport and environmental/traffic monitoring.

Studies luminescence, magnetism, and energy-transfer processes in lanthanide(III) coordination compounds, including single-molecule magnets and solid-state lighting materials.

Develops sulfur-, selenium-, and tellurium-containing compounds, with emphasis on fluorescent organochalcogen molecules, biological activity, and translational applications.

Combines bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and pharmacology to design metal-based drugs and oxidation catalysts for biomedical and environmental applications.

Investigates microbial natural products, coral metabolomics, ecological interactions, and host–microorganism relationships to discover bioactive metabolites.

Applies QSAR, 3D-QSAR, and molecular modeling to antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiviral, anti-HIV, and other bioactive compounds.

Uses theoretical and computational chemistry to study photophysics of nucleobases and related compounds, including DNA/RNA photostability and photoinduced reactions.

Uses DFT and related computational tools to investigate reaction mechanisms, ligand effects, and transition-metal catalysis in sustainable synthetic chemistry.

Works at the interface of inorganic and biological chemistry on environmental bioinorganic systems, metal uptake in aquatic organisms, antimicrobial metal complexes, and chelation therapy.

Develops chiral organocatalysts and stereoselective cascade reactions for the synthesis of bioactive compound libraries.

Researches chemistry education, especially teacher knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and chemistry teaching and learning processes.

Develops elemental analysis methods and reference materials for food, pharmaceutical, environmental, biological, and technological samples using atomic spectrometry techniques.

Studies the chemistry and biology of fungal bioluminescence within broader interests in redox biology, bioinformatics, and organic chemistry.

Designs analytical instrumentation and computational methods for capillary electrophoresis, microfluidics, and contactless electrochemical detection in food, fuel, and environmental applications.

Focuses on the synthesis and reactivity of organosulfur compounds, including sulfoxides and asymmetric transformations.

Works on organic photochemistry and photophysics, bioactive compounds, and chemistry education, including haloaromatic systems and biocatalysts from Brazilian flora.

Develops metal-containing compounds and delivery systems in synthetic and structural bioinorganic chemistry for anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial applications.

Studies polymers and macromolecules at interfaces, including colloidal stability, polymer–protein interactions, surface properties, and magnetic hybrid materials.

Creates pseudo-natural products and investigates photoscience, synthesis, redox processes, and natural-product-inspired chemistry.

Investigates bioluminescence and dark photochemistry in biological systems, focusing on triplet carbonyls, singlet oxygen, and oxidative damage pathways.

Studies how microorganisms respond metabolically to environmental variation and how microbe–mineral and microbe–metal interactions generate chemical biosignatures.

Performs theoretical and computational studies on molecular structure, energetics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and chemical dynamics.

Researches conceptual learning and chemistry teaching in basic and higher education.

Develops ceramic materials via non-conventional synthesis routes for fuel cells, photovoltaics, luminescent devices, photocatalysis, and related energy applications.

Works on organic photochemistry and photophysics, natural dyes, and colloid/surface chemistry, including organized systems and environmental photodegradation.

Develops spatially resolved electrochemical instrumentation to investigate nanoscale interfacial processes in biotic and abiotic systems.

Designs porphyrin- and dendrimer-based systems for photoswitches, photosynthesis models, photodynamic therapy, and host–guest nanostructures.

Researches chemistry teaching, science communication, and the public image of chemistry, including digital tools for education and outreach.

Explores redox catalysis and electrochemistry in organic synthesis, especially functionalized organosulfur compounds.

Uses computational chemistry to study laser-induced reactions, unimolecular processes, combustion chemistry, and conformations of bioactive molecules.

Builds supramolecular and self-assembled nanostructures based on porphyrins, clusters, and metal complexes for sensors, devices, and functional nanomaterials.

Develops rare-earth luminescent and electroluminescent systems for molecular light-converting devices, OLEDs, and optical markers.

Develops electroanalytical instrumentation, spectroelectrochemical methods, flow systems, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip devices, and chemical sensors.

Combines environmental analysis, adsorption processes, advanced oxidation, and thermal methods to address pollutants and pharmaceutical materials.

Works on synthesis, characterization, thermal analysis, and adsorption properties of diverse materials, including highly ordered mesoporous solids.

Develops new metallodrugs for cancer and tuberculosis and applies crystallography to coordination compounds, organometallics, MOFs, and other small molecules.

Studies organic reaction mechanisms in micellar and mixed-solvent systems, partition and solubilization processes, and molecular descriptors using LSER, QSRR, and molecular dynamics.

Researches conductive polymers and electrochemical materials for gas sensors, electronic noses, and applications in environmental and food chemistry.

Develops porous monolithic materials for chromatography, sample preparation, pollutant monitoring, and interactions of contaminants with mineral and organic surfaces.

Investigates gas-phase ion–molecule reactivity, mechanisms, energetics, ion solvation, and vibrational spectroscopy using combined experimental and theoretical methods.

Develops visible-light photocatalytic and photoredox strategies for the functionalization of organic molecules and selective radical reactions.

Investigates organic chemiluminescence mechanisms and applies them to analytical and bioanalytical methods, including antioxidant assays.

Works across inorganic chemistry, catalysis, materials science, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, photoscience, and synthesis.

Develops supramolecular coordination systems and nanoparticles for nanotechnology and advanced functional-material applications.

Develops catalytic and flow-based synthetic methods with a sustainability focus in organic chemistry.

Designs metallic nanoparticles and related nanomaterials for heterogeneous catalysis and carbon capture/conversion applications.

Develops chiral phase-transfer catalysts and greener enantioselective synthesis routes to valuable intermediates.

Develops photonic materials for energy conversion and storage, persistent luminescence, bioimaging, catalysis, and transparent films and glasses.

Uses molecular dynamics, ab initio calculations, and enhanced sampling to study solvent effects and NMR observables in molecular systems.

Focuses on chemistry teacher education and formation.

Develops rapid analytical methodologies, chemical sensors, electroanalytical methods, flow-analysis systems, modified electrodes, microelectrode arrays, biosensors, and amperometric detection strategies.

Develops biodegradable and bioabsorbable polymer biomaterials, including electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering.

Uses Raman and SERS spectroscopy to characterize conductive polymers, nanocomposites, natural polymers, and bioanalytical systems.

Works to improve chemistry teaching through curriculum materials, teacher development, outreach, and research in chemistry education.

Develops separation and metabolomics methods for clinical, forensic, cosmetic, environmental, food, and pharmaceutical applications.

Studies natural-product diversity, metabolomics, and biosynthetic/evolutionary questions in plants, especially Piperaceae species.

Develops electrochemical sensors, microelectrodes, and scanning electrochemical microscopy methods for analytical and bioanalytical applications.

Combines Raman spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations to study ionic liquids, molten salts, glass precursors, and liquid-state structure and dynamics.

Works on green chemistry with ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, their applications to biopolymers and decontamination, and chemistry education for sustainability.

Applies vibrational spectroscopy and electrochemical methods to detect, characterize, and degrade environmentally relevant pollutants.

Studies how history and philosophy of science can support chemistry teaching, curriculum, and teacher education.

Develops mechanochemical routes for synthesis, nanoparticle production, solid reactivity, and sustainable materials processing.

Searches for therapeutically relevant natural products and studies secondary-metabolite biosynthesis, essential oils, and cosmetic applications of natural compounds.

Studies stereoelectronic effects, conformational equilibria, and mechanisms in heterosubstituted carbonyl, phosphoryl, and related compounds using spectroscopy and theory.

Uses Raman spectroscopy to investigate molecular interactions in solids and solutions, especially ionic-liquid systems and their physicochemical properties.

Develops catalytic and sustainable processes to capture CO2 and transform it into fuels, methanol, aviation fuels, and other value-added products.

Develops spectrometric methods for trace and ultratrace analysis and elemental speciation in biological, food, and technological samples.

Studies atmospheric particles, rainwater, soils, pollution sources, and health impacts using chromatographic methods and atmospheric-chemistry models.

Studies trajectories on potential energy surfaces for atmospheric, combustion, and laser chemistry while also developing computational tools for teaching physical chemistry.

Works in green chemistry with supercritical CO2, ionic liquids, surfactants, amphiphilic polymers, organocatalysis, and carbon capture and conversion.

Develops catalytic and advanced oxidation processes to degrade persistent pollutants and improve water treatment technologies.

Develops electroactive materials, especially intrinsically conducting polymers and nanostructured systems, for sensors, devices, and controlled drug release.

Studies redox biomolecules and solid–liquid interfaces with spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and nanocarbon materials for bioelectronics and bioelectrosynthesis.

Uses Raman, SERS, IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and theory to study intermolecular interactions, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and pollutant-gas absorption.

Applies electroanalytical techniques, chemically modified electrodes, boron-doped diamond electrodes, sensors, and biosensors to biological and environmental species.

Characterizes electrochemical interfaces for corrosion control, metallic materials, and electrochemistry education.

Studies intrinsically conducting polymers and nanostructured hybrid systems for sensors, biosensors, electrochromic devices, and controlled drug release.

Uses advanced mass spectrometry, ion spectroscopy, and ion mobility to characterize isomeric reaction intermediates in polymers, oxidation chemistry, and drug metabolism.

Develops chemical and electrochemical sensors, paper-based analytical devices, and electronic tongues for clinical, environmental, and forensic applications.

Researches layered solids and related inorganic materials for fundamental and applied materials chemistry.

USP faculty profile listed in the Department of Fundamental Chemistry roster; dedicated research-group details were not exposed on the public profile page during this compilation pass.

Characterizes polymeric materials and composites using infrared and Raman spectroscopy together with thermal-analysis techniques such as TG, DSC, and DMA.

Research on the physical chemistry of supramolecular systems, including open-framework transition metal structures, metal-containing assemblies for guest uptake and sensing, organic host-guest systems, and pharmaceutically relevant solid forms.

Research on materials for hydrogen adsorption, including systems that concentrate gas onto available surface areas and reduce pressure within storage containers.

Research on controlling the solid-state structures of molecular compounds and strategies that promote predictable structures in molecular species.

Physical chemistry research profile associated with the Centre for Supramolecular Chemistry Research, including solid-state and supramolecular chemistry.

Computational Chemistry : primary focus on computational glycochemistry, using molecular modelling to investigate the conformation and interactions of bacterial carbohydrates playing key roles in infection.

Research interests in physical chemistry and electrochemistry, including electrochemical sensors, environmental chemistry, essential oil extraction and analysis, and green synthesis and analysis of nanoparticles.

Research interests in biogas, especially co-digestion of locally available vegetable and fruit market wastes, and synthetic organic chemistry with emphasis on stereochemistry.

Research interests in gene and protein engineering, intelligent materials, and tracker materials.

Research on natural products, including characterization of phytoconstituents of Kenyan medicinal plants, synthesis of bioactive natural products, and computer-aided drug discovery.

Research on electro-synthesis of conducting polymers and their application as surface-modified electrodes for industrial electro-organic processes and rechargeable batteries.

Research on air quality assessment in urban and industrial areas of Kenya, and quality assessment of domestic water and industrial effluents.

Applies chemical science to environmental sustainability.

Research group focused on theoretical and experimental studies of nanosystems with applications in environment and clean energy. Research areas include lithium batteries, lithium-sulfur battery materials modeling, nanoelectrochemistry, sustainable energy planning, nanostructured materials and interfaces for environmental and energy applications, electrocatalysis, and computational studies of protein interactions with ligands, proteins, and lipid membranes.

Research group focused on photochemical and (chemo)enzymatic reactions in organic synthesis. Key research lines include: photocatalyst design and synthesis for homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions; generation of sulfur and selenium-centered radical cations via photocatalysis for C-C bond formation and heterocycle construction; (chemo)enzymatic synthesis of chiral organosulfur and organoselenium compounds with pharmaceutical applications; cascade processes via redox biocatalysis; continuous flow systems for nanomaterial and fine chemical synthesis; and mechanistic studies for diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity modulation. Research areas: environment and energy, surfaces, interfaces and nanomaterials.

Research group dedicated to studying interactions between nanometric/nanostructured systems and biological material using a multidisciplinary approach integrating interfacial physicochemistry with molecular biological chemistry. For over 20 years, the team has worked on designing biomaterials with specific functionalities through bioinspired routes combining organic, inorganic, and biological components to generate multifunctional hybrid materials. Research focuses on bone disease treatment and controlled release systems for therapeutic agents, employing anisotropic interfacial systems for precise control of material architecture and morphology.

Research group focused on environmental physical chemistry, kinetics, and photochemistry. Studies air pollution monitoring (indoor and outdoor), degradation of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and COVs) from biogenic, industrial, and biomass burning sources. Investigates photochemical smog, particulate matter, emerging organic contaminants, precipitation acidification, greenhouse gases, and stratospheric ozone depletion.

Research group focused on designing and synthesizing new solid inorganic materials with potential technological properties such as magnetoresistance, ferroelectricity, magnetoelectricity, and ionic or electronic conductivity. The group employs principles of crystal chemistry and inorganic chemistry combined with physics to design compounds. Synthesis uses extreme conditions including high oxygen pressures (up to 200 bar), high isostatic pressures (up to 35 kbar), and reducing atmospheres to stabilize unusual oxidation states. Main structural families studied include perovskites, double perovskites, spinels, and NiAs/CdI2 structures. Characterization involves powder X-ray diffraction, Rietveld refinement, powder neutron diffraction, and measurements of transport, magnetic, magnetotransport, ferroelectric, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and electrochemical impedance properties.

Research group focused on analytical organic chemistry, molecular devices, and their design, synthesis and applications. Main research areas include surfaces, interfaces and nanomaterials; molecular biorecognition and sensors. Specific projects include sensors based on nanocavities of supramolecular systems and development of analytical methods for quantification of emerging contaminants.

Research group focused on synthesis and characterization of transition metal coordination compounds for solar energy recovery systems. Studies photophysical and photochemical properties in the presence of environmental contaminants in homogeneous and microheterogeneous media. Also investigates interactions and photochemical processes of transition metal coordination compounds in biological models for photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications in neoplastic disease treatment.

Research group focused on theoretical and experimental nanoplasmonics. Research areas include environment and energy, surfaces, interfaces and nanomaterials, and molecular biorecognition and sensors. Work topics encompass synthesis of plasmonic materials, self-assembly processes, plasmonic nanocomposites, bio-nanoplasmonics, enhanced spectroscopies (SERS, TERS, MEF), plasmonic probes and sensors, plasmonic nanoreactors, plasmonic catalysis, plasmon-mediated photochemical processes, and theoretical modeling.

Research group studying the distribution of particulate matter (aerosols) and tropospheric gaseous contaminants (SO2, CO, NOx, O3) in Argentina, with emphasis on Córdoba city and region. The group investigates aerosols from the perspective of distribution, sources, transport, and effects on solar radiation, health, and air quality. Employs field measurements and local/regional modeling calculations to characterize transport processes, relate aerosol chemical composition to health effects, and evaluate cloud and aerosol effects on photolysis constants. Uses computational models of varying complexity, solar radiation field measurements, particulate matter collection (PM10, PM2.5), and various analysis techniques. Measures UV-B irradiance (280–315 nm) and total irradiance (300–3000 nm) at surface level. Incorporates measured data and neural network predictions into models to simulate real atmospheric conditions, particularly for Córdoba.

The group is dedicated to experimental and theoretical study of charge transfer processes (ions or electrons) occurring through liquid|liquid and solid|liquid interfaces. Particular interest in systems containing species capable of emitting light during charge transfer. The group aims to predict phenomena involved in charge transfer processes at different interfaces using theoretical models and computational simulations, validated against experimental measurements.

Research group focused on biomass valorization through thermal treatment (pyrolysis, hydrothermal conversion, gasification) to generate high-value products including biofuels, biochar, syngas, and platform molecules. Also engaged in design and synthesis of bioactive heterocycles.

Research group focused on organic physical chemistry studying reaction mechanisms and supramolecular structures. Work includes: physicochemistry of nanomaterial and amphiphile interactions with biomembrane models for therapeutic applications; synthesis and properties of nanostructured materials inspired by supramolecular arrangements and bioarchitectures; heterogeneous and nano-heterogeneous catalysis applications; and green chemistry. The group has international collaborations with institutions in Spain, South Africa, Japan, and the USA, and maintains strong connections with undergraduate teaching at UNC's Faculty of Chemical Sciences.

Research group focused on designing, synthesizing, and studying new photoactive organic compounds with specific properties for use as chromophores in molecular devices or photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. Uses synergistic theoretical-experimental studies combining quantum methods and classical molecular dynamics. Research areas include: (a) new chromophores for optical surface sensitizers, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and donor-acceptor-donor systems; (b) photoisomerization processes including enol-keto phototautomerism and E/Z photoisomerism for reversible molecular photoswitches; (c) new photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy, including mono and tetrasubstituted phthalocyanines and liposome-vehiculized formulations for cancer treatment and multidrug-resistant bacteria control.

Research group focused on computational simulations and first-principles calculations to study atomic-level processes relevant to nanomaterial formation, including metallic nanoparticles, nanoalloys, semiconductors, van der Waals solids, graphene, and lightweight magnesium-based materials. The group investigates functionalization effects on structure and reactivity, mechanical and structural properties using modern simulation techniques, and structure-activity relationships in nanocatalysts for sustainable energy using quantum mechanical methodologies (DFT). Strong collaboration with experimental groups to correlate experiments, simulations, and theory.

Research group focused on developing nanostructured materials from composites with hyperbranched polymers and other nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, inorganic nanoparticles) for hybrid platforms with specific technological applications. Research includes mesoporous silica from biomass for anticorrosive coatings and electrocatalytic platforms for organic pollutant degradation, carbon nanotubes and metallic nanostructures for shape-memory devices under electrical stimulus, and dendritic polymers for localized cleaning gels applicable to cultural heritage restoration.

The group studies experimental and theoretical voltamperometric responses of electroactive species with complex reaction schemes involving coupled chemical reactions, adsorption processes, and thin-layer reactions. Research employs electrochemical techniques coupled with in-situ methods like probe beam deflection, semi-analytical strategies using Laplace transforms, and numerical simulation. Applications focus on developing biosensors and electrochemical sensors for analyzing species in complex matrices such as blood, food, and contaminated aqueous systems through electrode surface modification with selective accumulation and detection films.

Research group focused on obtaining and characterizing electrochemical systems comprising liquid/liquid interfaces, biosensors, magnetic nanoparticles, and planar bilayers with applications in health and environment. Work includes: electrochemical characterization of pesticides and drugs at ITIES and micro-ITIES for analytical methods; drug and nanodevice interactions with model membranes; hybrid films of magnetic nanostructures and photosensitive molecules; electrochemical sensors and biosensors on modified electrodes; electric field-responsive hydrogels for biosensing and drug delivery; and chemometric analysis using factorial experimental designs.

Research group focused on the integrated study of design, preparation, characterization and applications of nanostructured materials using bottom-up methodologies for nanotechnological and nanobiotechnological applications. Work includes synthesis, functionalization and characterization of carbon-derived nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide), magnetite nanoparticles, self-assembled composite materials, and nanostructured platforms of metal oxides (Ti, Al, Cu). Nanomaterials are integrated into electrochemical transducers for characterization and application in chemical sensors, enzymatic biosensors and glycobiosensors. Combines electrochemical techniques with advanced microscopies and complementary characterization methodologies.

Research group focused on green hydrogen production through integrated development of materials, advanced electrochemistry, and device engineering. Develops catalytic materials for alkaline electrolyzers via electrodeposition, alloys, and composites optimized for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Employs structural and morphological characterization techniques (XRD, SEM/EDS, spectroscopy) and electrochemical methods (DEMS, cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, electrochemical impedance). Designs, constructs, and tests electrolyzers from single cells to stacks under controlled conditions. Uses simulation tools (COMSOL, Aspen, SolidWorks) for optimization. Integrates basic science, technological development, and technology transfer for sustainable green hydrogen production.

Research group focused on synthesis, reactivity and structure of bioactive organic natural products. Main research areas include: isolation, purification and characterization of specialized metabolites from plant sources; derivatization of metabolites through synthetic strategies (conventional synthesis, ring distortion, photochemistry, biotransformations); chemical library synthesis for bioactive compound discovery; advanced NMR techniques for structural determination; biological activity evaluation (antitumoral, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiviral); structure-activity relationships; and antimicrobial activity studies including photodynamic therapy, antimicrobial synergy, biofilm control, and nano-delivery of bioactive compounds.

Research group focused on organic synthesis, reactivity and structure. Main research areas include biomass valorization through thermal treatment (pyrolysis, hydrothermal conversion, gasification), generation of high value-added products (biofuels, biochar, syngas, platform molecules), and design and synthesis of bioactive heterocycles.

Research group focused on designing self-assembled systems formed by amphiphilic molecules derived from natural, renewable, and biodegradable sources for technological applications. The group synthesizes surfactants, characterizes the physical-chemical properties of formed aggregates, and studies applications of obtained systems. These self-assembled systems enable incorporation of molecules with different polarities in distinct compartments, protection of cargo against external agents, and efficient cargo release for formulations in drug delivery, food additives, and agrochemical applications.

Interdisciplinary research group studying physicochemical properties and reactivity of molecules of environmental interest. Research lines include: photo-oxidative degradation of carbon-oxygenated compounds in gas phase and atmospheric impact assessment; synthesis and thermal/photochemical study of bioactive heterocyclic compounds with pharmaceutical, agricultural, and veterinary applications; modification of essential oils for semisynthetic biocides against phytopathogenic fungi; and identification and characterization of microplastics in environmental matrices. The group also conducts scientific outreach activities through workshops and educational kits.

Research group studying the effects of non-covalent interactions on spectroscopy, dynamics, and reaction kinetics of biological, atmospheric, and technological interest using laser techniques. Main research lines include: DNA base interactions with metal cations or H+ via ultra-cold ion fragmentation spectroscopy coupled to tandem mass spectrometry; structure, solvation and reactivity of simple gas-phase species with metal atoms; OH radical kinetics with atmospheric pollutants; development of highly fluorescent hybrid systems from DNA/polymer and Agn clusters for LED emitters; and laser modification of polymeric and metallic surfaces for catalytic or biocompatible materials.

Research group focused on the design of bioanalytical platforms based on biofunctionalized nanomaterials, enzymes, antibodies, lectins, aptamers and nucleic acids for the development of nano(bio)sensors. Research lines include synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials of different dimensionality, design of nanohybrids and nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide, electroexpanded graphene and carbon quantum dots, metal and silica nanoparticles. Development of electrochemical and plasmonic nano(bio)sensors for quantification of biomarkers relevant to clinical (cancer, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, Covid-19), forensic and environmental contamination applications.

Research group focused on the design of two-dimensional materials, including synthesis, etching and reactivity of MoS2 and MoS2/graphene and silicene heterostructures. The group works in the areas of synthesis, reactivity and structure, as well as surfaces, interfaces and nanomaterials.

Research group focused on nanomaterials for photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical applications. Main projects include: hybrid semiconductor nanomaterials for quantum dot-sensitized solar cell photoanodes, nanostructured semiconductors for light-emitting diodes, and photoelectrochemical transduction for biosensors. The group conducts chemical and electrochemical synthesis of nanostructured semiconductors, materials characterization via electron microscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, optical spectroscopies, and atomic force microscopy. They develop photoelectrochemical and spectroelectrochemical techniques combining optical and electrochemical measurements, and apply DFT and TD-DFT computational methods to study charge transport mechanisms in nanomaterials and complex interfaces.

Training, research and services center managing continuous education, postgraduate programs and projects. Operates laboratories in Water, Civil Engineering and Chemistry.

Research and application center for electronic and computer technologies where professors and students develop projects with technical and administrative support.

University center for generating multidisciplinary scientific knowledge and training specialized human capital to support strengthening and development of democratic social rule of law in Paraguay.

Promotes research, teaching and dissemination of anthropological sciences in Paraguay. Conducts field research, publications, conferences, exhibitions, seminars, congresses and scientific expeditions, with focus on indigenous populations.

Studies and analyzes national legislation on rural law and agrarian reform, conducts research and guides practical work for Law Faculty students, and develops specific projects in the area.

Space for reflection on problems posed by medical advances in genetics, biology and all matters related to human life.

Founded in 1994 as a space to discuss current topics from an integral human perspective and deepen study of the Social Doctrine of the Church.