Science Faculty | National Engineering University

The research areas of the Faculty of Science cover a wide spectrum of disciplines, from the development of new materials and nanotechnology, renewable energy, mathematical optimization, numerical simulation and fundamental physics. These are carried out through the research groups, the Institute of Mathematics and Related Sciences (IMCA-UNI) and/or the Center for the Development of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (CEMAT-UNI). Furthermore, within the framework of the PROCIENCIA-UNI Physics and Chemistry doctoral programs, collaboration ties have been strengthened with various institutions such as Penn State University (USA), the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – ICN2 (Spain ), Uppsala University (Sweden), Universitat de Barcelona and INHA University (South Korea).

The development of new materials and nanotechnology is a prominent area of specialization at our faculty, where we are dedicated to the design and fabrication of nanostructures and nanomaterials for a variety of applications, such as environmental decontamination, electronics and optoelectronics. Likewise, we investigate the synthesis of advanced materials, heterogeneous catalysis and the design of bioactive compounds. From thin films to functional nanomaterials, our research is oriented towards innovative and practical solutions for industrial and environmental applications.

In renewable energies, we focus our efforts on the development of technologies for renewable energy and energy efficiency, creating new materials and devices for the capture and conversion of energy in a sustainable and efficient way. In addition, our community actively participates in the organization of the Peruvian Solar Energy Conference (JOPES 2024) in which renowned national and international researchers present their work in the field of renewable energies, both at a theoretical and experimental level, during the first semester of each year.

In the field of fundamental physics, we have participated in research related to the exploration of fundamental phenomena, such as general relativity, high energy physics, both at a theoretical level and by participating in experiments such as MINERvA, DUNE and SWIGO, quantum theory of fields, astronomy and exoplanets. It is important to highlight the collaboration with the Geophysical Institute of Peru in the management of the UNI Astronomical Observatory (OA-UNI). The works of our community are presented periodically at the Meeting of Physics.

Finally, mathematics is fundamental in all our research, from numerical analysis to optimization and dynamical systems, cryptography and number theory.

Contact

Director: Dr. Braulio Rafael Pujada Bermúdez
Secretary: Alicia Montalván Pulache
Email: investigacionfc@uni.edu.pe