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TENURED PROFESSOR

Luz Marina

BALLESTEROS RUEDA

Escuela de Ingeniería Química

Professor Luz Marina Ballesteros Rueda of the School of Chemical Engineering is presented to the general public and the educational community. The photo was taken in close-up, with a white background, and the professor is positioned in the center.

CONTACT

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luzmabal@uis.edu.co

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+57 (607) 634 4000
Ext. 1484

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GENERAL

Biography

Dr. Ballesteros is an esteemed tenured professor in the School of Chemical Engineering, specializing in the fields of nanotechnology, transport phenomena, chemical process control, and process laboratory. With over 8 years of experience in these areas, she has established herself as a leading expert. Moreover, Professor Ballesteros holds the position of Senior Researcher at the Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación and is an esteemed member of the Centro de Investigación en Catálisis (CICAT) group. Her research primarily revolves around the assembly of organic molecules using the Langmuir-Blodgett technique and Self-Assembly. The ultimate goal of her research is to fabricate ultrathin films for applications in molecular electronics and medical fields.

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In the field of catalysis, Professor Ballesteros has specialized in the valorization of catalysts and processes, particularly for the petrochemical industry and the disinfection of water contaminated with microorganisms. Her contributions to the field include the publication of over 30 articles in high-impact journals and the successful acquisition of two granted patents.

EDUCATION AND

Qualifications

  • PhD in Electrochemistry, Science and Technology.

    Universidad de Zaragoza, 2012

  • Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences

    Universidad de Puerto Rico Campus Mayagüez, 2006

  • Chemical Engineer

    Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2002

CONTACT

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luzmabal@uis.edu.co

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+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 1484

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AREAS OF

Expertise

  • Nanotechnology in molecular electronics and medicine

  • Environmental and petrochemical catalysis

  • Improved oil recovery

OFFICE

Hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

UIS Campus Central, Edificio de Ingeniería Química, oficina 221.

Research

Group

CICAT
Photo taken at the Faculty of Physicomechanical Engineering UIS in a low-view shot plane where you can see a wall built in the Structures Laboratory of the faculty.
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Outstanding

Works

AWARDS AND

Recognitions

  • Doctoral Thesis Laude

    Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain, 2012

  • Doctoral thesis with European mention

    Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain, 2012

  • Método de fabricación de catalizadores a base de arcillas con contenido de hierro para procesos de hidrocraqueo en lecho disperso

    Patent, Resolution 1758 Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio, Colombia

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