Research
Cutting-Edge Research Helps Lay the Foundation for a Quantum Wireless Communication System
Creating communication systems in which information is transmitted wirelessly in encrypted form and cannot be tampered with is the central objective of the research being carried out by a group of UANDES researchers.
Research Analyzes How Incentives for Female Employment Work and Why They Fail
How do employment subsidies affect female labor participation, and how can they be improved to inform better public policies?
Research Analyzed How the Press Coverage of the Social Outburst Was Framed
The way in which the media narrated the social outburst defined public understanding of one of the most complex social and political episodes in the country's recent history, according to a study on the journalistic coverage of these events.
New Sustainable Solutions Created to Treat Contaminated Groundwater
Developing efficient, accessible, and responsible solutions for groundwater treatment is the objective of this research, focused on the removal of contaminants such as antibiotics, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, and aromatic compounds.
AI Contributes to the Study of Improvements to Seismic Structural Design
The research aims to transform earthquake-resistant design through the use of advanced simulation and artificial intelligence, with the objective of improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
UANDES and UFRO Identify Biomarkers Relevant to Preventive Oral Health
Using biomarkers and continuous patient follow-up, the project aims to prevent the loss of dental implants or irreversible bone damage.
UANDES School of Law Leads the Way in Obtaining Fondecyt Funding for New Research
The selected initiatives address issues related to public, private, labor, and criminal law, with an impact on the functioning of institutions, the protection of workers' rights, and investment and economic development.
Open Science: International Agreement Will Boost the Use of AI and Collaborative Outreach
Universidad de los Andes signed a collaboration agreement with the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society of University of Notre Dame (USA), with the purpose of promoting data science oriented toward the common good.
Doctoral Theses Address Societal Concerns Such as the Use of Technology, Data, and Artificial Intelligence
During 2025, Universidad de los Andes celebrated the successful defense of 20 doctoral theses across five academic programs. From technological and biomedical solutions, to reflections on democracy, law, and culture, these theses stand as examples of rigorous research in the service of society.
UANDES Obtains Funding for Excellence Research Through Fondecyt 2026
Universidad de los Andes announced the results achieved by its academics and researchers, who obtained support for the development of their projects, which will contribute to society thanks to this recognition.