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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 - A la fecha
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Associate Professor Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2012 - A la fecha
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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 |
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Francisco Gracia
Associate Professor
Departament of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
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Paulo Araya
Full Professor
Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología
FAC. DE CS. FÍSICAS Y MATEMÁTICAS- UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
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Gonzalo Aguila
Profesor Investigador
Departamento de Ciencias de la Ingeniería
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile
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Nestor Escalona
Professor Associated
Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Sichem Guerrero
Professor
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES
Santiago, Chile
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Rodrigo Espinoza
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
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Felipe Díaz
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Víctor Fuenzalida
Full Professor
Departamento de Física
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FCFM, DEPARTAMENTO DE FÏSICA
Santiago, Chile
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Alejandro Toro
PROFESOR TITULAR
Química Física
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
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Humberto Palza
Associate Professor
Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Maibelin Rosales
Investigador Postdoctoral Fondecyt
Advanced Mining Technology Center
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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CRISTIAN COVARRUBIAS
PROFESOR ASOCIADO
INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN EN CIENCIAS ODONTOLÓGICAS
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
SANTIAGO, Chile
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Andreina García
Investigador
Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC)
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Alejandro Karelovic
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Universidad de Concepcion
Concepcion, Chile
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Andreas Rosenkranz
Prof.
Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Mario Toledo
Académico
DEPARTAMENTO DE INGENIERIA MECANICA
UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARÍA
VALPARAISO, Chile
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MANGALARAJA Ramalinga Viswanathan
Profesor Titular
Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales
UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCION
Concepcion, Chile
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PANDIYARAJAN Thangaraj
Principal Investigator
Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales
UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION
Concepcion, Chile
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Mauricio Morel
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Química y Biología
Universidad de Atacama
Copiapo, Chile
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Andrónico Neira
Titular Professor
Biological and Animal Science
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
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Alan Cabrera
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Química Inorganica
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Isaac Diaz
Profesor Asistente
Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, RM, Chile
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Elodie Blanco
Profesora asistente
Ingeniería y gestión de construcción, Ingeniería química y bioprocesos
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Macul, Chile
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Manuel Escobar
Jefe de Proyectos Investigación y Desarrollo
Investigación y desarrollo
Upcycle SpA
Santiago, Chile
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Melanie Colet
Profesora Asistente
Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile