Proyectos

Center for the advancement of wearable technologies (CAWT): Engineered (bio)interfaces, energy harvesting/storage, and data analytics for health and diagnostic monitoring

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigador: Dr. Juan M. López Encarnación Departamento: Matemática-Física Descripción: The Resource Center for Science and Engineering (RCSE) received the EPSCoR Ril Track-1 Award #OIA-1849243 from NSF for the development of the Center for the Advancement of Wearable Technologies (CAWT): Engineered (Bio)Interfaces, Energy Harvesting/Storage and Data Analytics for Health and Diagnostic Monitoring. CAWTwill: (1) advance the fundamental…

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Discovery and Development of Anxiolytic Agents from Tropical Marine Macroalge

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigador: Ricardo Chiesa Departamento: Biología Descripción: Epidemiological surveys have revealed that one third of the population is affected by an anxiety disorder during their lifetime. These disorders are mostly treated with benzodiazepines (BZD’s) which act as positive allosteric modulators of GABA(A) receptors to achieve their anxiolytic effect, yet their constant and consistent use can induce…

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Expanding Pathways of Latinx and Afro-Latinx to STEM Graduate Programs 

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigador: Wilfredo Resto Co-Investigadores: Dr. Luis de Jesús Báez y Dr. Luis Colón; The University at Buffalo Colaboradores: Dr. Sarbajit Banerjee, Texas A&M University ; Dra. Rosamil Rey, Universidad Interamericana de Bayamón; Dr. Jerry Cartagena, Universidad Interamericana de Arecibo. Departamento: Química Descripción: El proyecto mejorará y ampliará las vías de transición a programas de posgrado con maestría y doctorado en las áreas de…

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Función de H2S en superoxido de dismutasa y su implicación en la formación de fibrillas

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

  Investigadora: Ruth Pietri Departamento: Química Descripción: Protein fibrils are large aggregates of misfolded proteins that are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is a protein that forms fibrils, which has been implicated with ALS. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) can inhibit protein fibrils by reacting with disulfide…

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Hispanic and Latin student experiences with POGIL activities in English and Spanish in General Chemistry at a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigadora: Joan Roque Departamento: Química Descripción: The objective of this project is to explore the relationship between the use of Spanish or English POGIL activities and student engagement as well as science identity development. POGIL is an acronym for Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning. It is a student-centered, group-learning instructional strategy and philosophy developed through…

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Improvements on Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) Codes and High-Performance Neuromorphic Engineering for Communication Systems

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigadores: Moisés Delgado, Ph.D y Danilo Barrionuevo, Ph.D Departamento: Matemática-Física Descripción: Los objetivos del proyecto son: enriquecer las líneas de investigación del departamento en los temas de Sistemas de Comunicación (Teoría de Codificación y Criptografía) y utilizar el efecto túnel cuántico en materiales ferroeléctricos y magnéticos para construir una computadora neuromórfica; implementar actividades teórico-computacionales y experimentales…

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LEAPS-MPS: Exploration and Development of Transition Metal Complexes and Their Application in Undergraduate Laboratory Settings

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigadores: Joan Roque  

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Metal-Organic Framework-based Heterostructure Electrocatalysts with Tailored Electron Density Distribution for Cost Effective and Durable Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigador: Juan Santana, PhD Departamento: Matemática-Física Descripción: El objetivo del proyecto es realizar estudios computacionales de Estructuras Metal-Orgánicas (MOFs) con centros heterobimetálicos para diseñar catalizadores bifuncionales de alto rendimiento para las reacciones de reducción y evaluación de oxígeno (ORR y OER, por sus siglas en inglés). Exploraremos MOFs basados en centros heterobimetálicos de Co-M (Cu y Fe) y…

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Nanoscale Multiferroic Properties for High Performance Neuromorphic Computing

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

Investigador: Danilo Barrionuevo Descripción: This project focuses on the growth, optimization, and characterization of ferroelectric/multiferroic tunnel junctions for multilevel data storage to neuromorphic computing. The capability of synthesis of atomically perfect heterostructures of ferroelectric oxides with ferromagnetic-metallic materials opens a new research direction. The project focuses on the growth, optimization, and characterization of ferroelectric/multiferroic tunnel junctions…

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NASA EPSCoR: Design of Novel Polymeric Membranes and Responsive Molecules for CO2 Removal and Water Reclamation in Future Long-Term Missions: A Computational and Experimental Approach

Ciencias Naturales, Proyectos

  Investigador: Juan M. López Encarnación Descripción: Scope of Work: The main goal of this project is to improve the carbon dioxide and water recovery SPS-FO system by means of selecting an optimal SPS tertiary amine as draw solute and studying functionalized thin film composite (TFC) membranes for promising FO performance. This project responds to…

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