
Francisco Javier Gracia Caroca
Associate Professor
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Heterogeneous Catalysis; Hydrogen Generation, CO2 Activation and Reduction, Energy and Gas Fuels, Reactor and Chemical Reaction Design;
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Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Chile. Chile, 1999
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Chemical Engineering , Universidad de Chile. Chile, 1999
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Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame. Estados Unidos, 2004
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Assistant Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Santiago, Chile
2004 - 2012
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Associate Professor Full Time
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Santiago, Chile
2012 - At present
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Associate Professor Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2012 - At present
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Assistant Professor Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2004 - 2012
A. Overall
35 Undergraduate Graduation Projects
4 MSc in Chemical Engineering Thesis directed
5 PhD in Chemical Engineering Thesis directed
4 PostDoctoral researchers directed
B. PhD Thesis as Co-Advisor:
Rocío María Tamayo Calderón, PhD in Material Science. Thesis Title: "Synthesis of Doped Perovskite Nanoparticles for Arsenic Removal". Graduated in July 2019. PhD degree advisor: Rodrigo Espinoza; PhD degree coadvisor: Francisco Gracia
C. Master Thesis as Co-Advisor:
Joseline Valentina Iribarra Araya, Master student in Engineering Sciencies, minor in Chemistry. Thesis Title: ''Catalytic studies on Ni nanoparticles supported in the MOF (Uio-66)''. Graduated in May 2019. Master degree advisor: Francisco Gracia; Master degree coadvisor: Monica Soler.
D. Undergraduate Thesis for Engineering or Degree title work for Bachelors Degree as Director or co-Director:
- Neftali Atabales (in Progress). Title: ''Síntesis de Níquel soportado en matrices metal-orgánicas y estudio de
su actividad catalítica en la hidrogenación de metano''. Undergraduate thesis for the Chemical Engineering title, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Chile. Thesis Director: Monica Soler, Thesis Co-Director: Francisco Gracia.
- Giovanni Cancino (in Progress). Title: ''Studies of Ni catalysts supported on UiO-66-NH2, based on the activity of CO2 metanation''. Undergraduate thesis for the Chemical Engineering title, Faculty of Physical and mathematical Sciences, University of Chile. Thesis Director: Francisco Gracia, Thesis Co-Director: Monica Soler.
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Manly Award for Excellence in Materials Science
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Estados Unidos, 2003
Annual award to a Graduate Student for his research work in the Materials Science area.
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Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI)
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Chile, 2003
Invitation to 20 young researchers from North America and 20 from South America to participate in the Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute, to work on the subject “Materials for Energy Conversion and Environmental Protection”
Chapter 2: Basic principles, mechanism, and challenges of Photocatalysis |
Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Remediation |
Comprehensive kinetic study of CO2 activation over mixed oxide catalysts for synthetic natural gas production |
ACTIVACIÓN DE MOLÉCULAS PEQUEÑAS (CO2 Y CO) EN FASE HETEROGÉNEA CON NUEVOS CATALIZADORES SOPORTADOS DE RH, IR Y PD. |
ESTUDIOS DE OPTIMIZACION, ESTABILIDAD Y REGENERABILIDAD DE CATALIZADORES SOPORTADOS PARA LA ACTIVACION DE CO2 MEDIANTE HIDROGENACION. |
Production of synthetic natural gas as an alternative for CO2 utilization |
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM BIOMASS-DERIVED SOURCES |
Copper Based Catalysts for Preferential Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide in the Presence of Excess Hydrogen (PROX) |
ESTUDIO DE UN SISTEMA CATALITICO PARA LA PRODUCCION DE HIDROGENO A PARTIR DE ALCOHOLES PRIMARIOS |
CO2MPRISE, CO2 absorbing Materials Project |
Solar Energy Research Center, SERC Chile |

Francisco Gracia
Associate Professor
Departament of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Paulo Araya
Full Professor
Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología
FAC. DE CS. FÍSICAS Y MATEMÁTICAS- UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Gonzalo Aguila
Profesor Investigador
Departamento de Ciencias de la Ingeniería
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile

Rodrigo Espinoza
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Sichem Guerrero
Professor
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES
Santiago, Chile

Nestor Escalona
Professor Associated
Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Alejandro Toro
PROFESOR TITULAR
Química Física
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Víctor Fuenzalida
Full Professor
Departamento de Física
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FCFM, DEPARTAMENTO DE FÏSICA
Santiago, Chile

Felipe Díaz
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Humberto Palza
Associate Professor
Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

CRISTIAN COVARRUBIAS
PROFESOR ASOCIADO
INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN EN CIENCIAS ODONTOLÓGICAS
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
SANTIAGO, Chile

Maibelin Rosales
Investigador Postdoctoral Fondecyt
Advanced Mining Technology Center
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Mauricio Morel
Profesor Asociado
Departamento de Química y Biología
Universidad de Atacama
Copiapo, Chile

Andreina García
Investigador
Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC)
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Alejandro Karelovic
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Universidad de Concepcion
Concepcion, Chile

Andreas Rosenkranz
Prof.
Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Mario Toledo
Académico
DEPARTAMENTO DE INGENIERIA MECANICA
UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARÍA
VALPARAISO, Chile

MANGALARAJA Ramalinga Viswanathan
Profesor Titular
Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales
UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCION
Concepcion, Chile

PANDIYARAJAN Thangaraj
Principal Investigator
Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales
UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION
Concepcion, Chile

Andrónico Neira
Titular Professor
Biological and Animal Science
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Isaac Diaz
Profesor Asistente
Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, RM, Chile

Elodie Blanco
Profesora asistente
Ingeniería y gestión de construcción, Ingeniería química y bioprocesos
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Macul, Chile

Alan Cabrera
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Química Inorganica
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Manuel Escobar
Jefe de Proyectos Investigación y Desarrollo
Investigación y desarrollo
Upcycle SpA
Santiago, Chile

Melanie Colet
Profesora Asistente
Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile