NΔSCΔ seeks to extend the use of metallic nanoparticles for application in important fields for sustainable development: biomedicine, environmental care, and catalysis. Through our research, we improve the performance of metallic nanoparticles by novel synthesis methods and impregnation over supports, all in practical, close-to-real conditions. In this way, our synthesis protocols may be replicated by research groups with limited funding and, moreover, they can be scaled-up straightforwardly. Across the different research projects and activities, the group provides a space for continuous learning for all its members.
To be an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and international laboratory in which members share their knowledge and work together to promote nanoscience and their applications. We seek to become an internationally renowned research group for its scientific contribution to the synthesis, scaling, and application of metallic nanoparticles. We also look for becoming a reference in the topic in Peru and increasing the scientific capacity in the region by training young Peruvian students in the field of nanoscience.
Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza (University of Connecticut, USA)
Dra. Cynthia Friend (Harvard University, USA)
Dr. Robert J. Madix (Harvard University, USA)
Dr. Vijay Krishna (Cleveland Clinic, USA)
Dr. Adolfo la Rosa Toro Gomez (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru)
Dr. Anand Ramamurthi (LeHigh University, USA)
Dr. Julio Valdivia (Centro BIO - UTEC, Peru)
2016-2018 FONDECYT/CONCYTEC. Project: "Study of the differential potential of biologically active peptides from the mesenchymal stem cell secretome in the regeneration of damaged tissues and development of a procedure for isolation and loading of these peptides on nanoparticles as a transport vector to the damaged tissue"
2016-2017 Fondo Cleveland Clinic - UTEC. Project: “Engineering nanocomposites for next-generation water-purification systems and antimicrobial coatings”
2020-2022 Harvard - UTEC Faculty Grants for Exploratory/Collaborative Research. Project: “Gold and Silver: Catalyzing the Harvard - UTEC partnership”