Organizing Committee
Committee President
Dr. Flavia Zacconi
Dr. Flavia Zacconi is an Associate Professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her research focuses on sustainable organic synthesis and green chemistry, emphasizing the development of innovative methodologies and bioactive molecules. Her work contributes to advancing environmentally responsible and sustainable chemical technologies.
Committee Vice-President
Dr. Claudia Pabón
Professor in Sustainable Business and Circular Economy academic at the Faculty of Economics and Administration and the Institute for Sustainable Development at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences and in Production Ecology and Resource Conservation from Wageningen University (The Netherlands), where she also obtained her MSc in Environmental Sciences with distinction. Her current research focuses on impact modeling and measurement of the circular economy, circular and regenerative business models inspired by nature, and systemic transitions toward sustainability. She has also conducted research on urban circular metabolism, solid waste management, and decentralized sanitation systems.
Dr. Roberto Canales
Researcher in carbon dioxide capture and utilization, driving innovation in sustainable processes and conversion technologies for high-value chemical products.
Dr. Ady Giordano
Doctor in Chemistry, Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, her research focuses on the development of advanced analytical methodologies, centered on the use of natural deep eutectic solvents as sustainable media for the extraction of molecules of interest for food applications.
Dr. Kelly Marrugo
Dra. Marrugo obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the Universidad del Zulia and a Master’s degree in Chemistry at IVIC, Venezuela. She obtained her PhD in Sciences with a specialization in Chemistry at Universidad de Concepción and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universidad Católica, Chile. She develops and investigates nanoparticle systems for targeted drug delivery and molecular imaging.
Dr. Francisco Castillo Suzarte
Francisco Castillo obtained his PhD in Chemistry from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His research spans nanoscience, organic and inorganic synthesis, and medicinal chemistry, focusing on oxygen carriers. He is also engaged in developing audiovisual teaching materials and educational platforms.
Dr. Matías Monroy
Dr. Monroy earned her chemistry degree from the Universidad de Chile and her PhD in Research and Development of Bioactive Compounds from the Universidad de Talca. Her research focuses on the synthesis of bioactive compounds using green chemistry and the study of molecular properties using DFT.
Dr(c). Karla López
Karla López obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela. She is currently a PhD candidate in Biological and Medical Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her research focuses on the development and optimization of lipid-based nanosystems for drug delivery.
Dr(c). José Vidal
José Ignacio Vidal is a chemist and Ph.D. candidate at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of organic molecules with pharmacological potential, applying The Principles of Green Chemistry as a foundation for developing sustainable methodologies. He has been awarded scholarships by the Green Chemistry Institute of the American Chemical Society (ACS) to attend its Summer School (Vermont, 2024) and several international conferences organized by the ACS.
Scientific Committee
Lars Ratjen
Cintia Milagre
Humberto Milagre
David Laviska
Catalina Bustillo
Cesar Saldías
Felipe Ángel
Eduardo Schott
Margarita Aliaga
Mónica Antilén
Isabel Reveco
Cristian Vilos
Paulina Pavéz
Natalia Jiménez
Mónica Vásquez
Natalia Brossard
Technical Support
Luis García
Cristobal Hormazabal
Constanza Kremer
Almendra Leyton
Martín Lira
Alexander Pinilla
Gaspar Rojas
Lina Romero
Francisco Tapia
María Victoria Velázquez
Matías Alfaro
Sebastián Castillo
Gonzalo Cima
Gabriel Díaz
Solanged Espinoza
Damari Luna
Matías Marambio
José Luis Mendoza
Iván Opazo
Sofía Pérez
Francisca Durán
Solanged Espinoza
Mairelys García
Francisco Mendoza
Javiera Álvarez
José Araya
Bárbara Astudillo
Santiago Beltrán
Sebastián Morales
Daniel Moreno
Gaspar Rojas
Trinidad Zaldívar