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Academician and researcher Rodrigo Astroza receives Structural Engineer of the Year Award
The academic vice-dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences of our university was recognized for his career and his contribution to the development of structural engineering in Chile.
"We are contributing a grain of sand to the generation of new knowledge and developing high-impact scientific and applied research."
Rodrigo Astroza was recognized with the first Award for Excellence in Research given at our university.
Indoor air biopurifier uses a biological system to break down pollutant molecules
The system improves air quality in homes, schools, and offices, addressing an issue that affects both health and productivity in the country.
Research delves into the role of markets in income inequality
The Dean of the School of Economics and Business Administration is researching the role of markets in income inequality.
Chilean researchers seek a second life for lithium batteries in electric cars
AI will perform diagnostics of these parts to reuse them and contribute to energy sustainability.
Research on the effects of corrosion and soil-structure interaction on the seismic performance of bridges will contribute to the maintenance of the road structure.
The publication Engineering Structures highlighted the work that will improve the maintenance and seismic resilience of the country's bridges.
Project that improves crime prosecution through a platform using AI and social media analysis wins FONDEF IT grant for its second stage.
The platform, based on data from the Public Prosecutor's Office and the SOSAFE mobile application, is aimed at prosecutors, police, and municipalities, and will support both effective criminal prosecution and the design of preventive patrol strategies, providing faster responses in urgent situations.
Artificial intelligence will allow for the early diagnosis of skin diseases by avoiding cuts to take a sample
José Delpiano, an academic from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is conducting research to develop non-invasive preventive tests together with academics from UANDES, UFRO, and Northeastern University.
The impact of political cycles on corporate bond yields
Research by Javier Mella, a member of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, recently won a Fondecyt Initiation grant.
School of Economics and Business Administration creates Human Development Lab to influence public policies
The topics of study of this center are related to early childhood, school education, technical and vocational education, job training, and higher education, among others.