Rodrigo Segura del Río
Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Universidad de Concepcion Facultad de Ciencias Químicas
Research areas: Materials Science · Materials Chemistry · Carbon Nanotubes in Composites · Graphene research and applications · Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
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About
Rodrigo Segura-del-Río is a Chilean chemist holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Concepción, Chile. He is a Full Professor at the Institute of Chemistry, University of Valparaíso, where he conducts research and teaches inorganic chemistry and materials science. His research focuses on the synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials, particularly carbon-based nanostructures, metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, hybrid materials, and their applications in sensors, catalysis, and photoelectrochemical energy conversion. His work includes the development of nanostructured materials for solar-driven hydrogen production and environmental applications, supported by advanced materials characterization, including electron microscopy.
In addition to his research, Segura has extensive experience in undergraduate and graduate education, doctoral supervision, and academic management. He is also committed to science communication, outreach, and innovative teaching practices that connect scientific knowledge with creativity and public engagement. His broader outreach activities include electron microscopy workshops for school students and initiatives exploring the intersections of art, science, technology, and scientific imaging. His academic trajectory combines materials research, higher education, and interdisciplinary engagement with society.
Employment
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Universidad de Valparaíso Facultad de Ciencias Full Professor2009 - Present
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Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María Postdoctoral Researcher / Associate Researcher2004 - 2009
Education
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Universidad de Concepcion Facultad de Ciencias Químicas PhD in Chemistry1999 - 2004
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Universidad de Concepcion Facultad de Ciencias Químicas B.S. in Chemistry1994 - 1999
Projects & Funding
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Plataforma de preparación de muestras para análisis morfológico y ultraestructural por microscopía electrónica ANID2024 - 2026
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Microscopio Electrónico de Barrido de Alta Resolución para el fortalecimiento de la Nanotecnología, Ciencia de Materiales y Ciencias Biológicas en la Universidad de Valparaíso ANID2019 - 2021
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Searching efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen generation using solar energy CONICYT2016 - 2020
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Fabricación de nano-dispositivos para mediciones de alta precisión en biología y materiales nanoestructurados de interés biomédico Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo2012 - 2015
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SYNTHESIS OF "TITANIUM DIOXIDE - CARBON NANOTUBE" BASED HYBRID MATERIALS AND ITS EVALUATION IN SOLAR PHOTOCATALYTIC PROCESSES Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo2012 - 2016
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SYNTHESIS OF HYBRIDS STRUCTURES OF CARBON NANOTUBES WITH GOLD AND PALLADIUM NANOPARTICLES AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN GAS SENSING Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo2008 - 2011
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Síntesis de Nanopartículas de Pd, Ge y Pd-Ge: Coloides, Sólidos Metálicos y Aplicaciones a la Catálisis Heterogénea CONICYT2001 - 2004
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Beca de Postgrado de SEGURA DEL RIO, RODRIGO ALEJANDRO Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo2000 - Present
Publications (59)
- Electrical conduction and oxidation of ultra-thin chromium films Save
- A Systematic Study on High-Yield Carbon Nanotube Synthesis over TiO2-Supported Catalysts: Effect of TiO2 Polymorphism and Support Particle Size Save
- Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Performance of EPS-Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles Immobilized on Activated Natural Zeolite Save
- Buddleja globosa Extract-Enriched Gelatin–Chitosan–Hyaluronic Acid Scaffold Biocomposite Exhibits Enhanced Angiogenesis and Dermal Tissue Organization in a Chronic Wound Model Save
- Hybrid Graphene Oxide/Ion-Imprinted Polymer via Single-Step Grafting–Imprinting for High-Performance and Selective Cu(II) Adsorption Save
- Hybrid CTAB–Silica and APTES-Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Adsorption-Enhanced Electrochemical Detection of Bisphenol A in Environmental and Food Samples Save
- Parche fitoterapéutico para úlceras venosas, método de elaboración y uso Save
- EFFECTS OF THE TRANSFER PROCESS ON THE STRUCTURE OF CVD-SYNTHESIZED GRAPHENE: A RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY STUDY Save
- Active Packaging Based on Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose/Fungal Chitin Nanofibers Films for Controlled Release of Ferulic Acid Save
- Nickel-Decorated Carbocatalysts for the UV-Driven Photodegradation of Rhodamine B Save
- Biocomposite Films Intended for Agriculture Application Based on Polysaccharide/Quinoa Saponin/Ag Nanoparticles Save
- Integration of space-holder technique and spark plasma sintering: An innovative approach for crafting radially graded porosity implants Save
- Crosslinked oxidized-nanocellulose/chitosan hydrogels as a scaffold matrix for mesenchymal stem cell growth Save
- Charge carrier dynamics of chemical vapor deposited carbon-doped titanium dioxide photoanodes Save
- Condensed tannins from Pinus radiata bark: Extraction and their nanoparticles preparation in water by green method Save
- Effect of thiol adsorption on the electrical resistance of copper ultrathin films Save
- Exploring the charge carrier dynamics in carbon nanotubes-TiO2 composites for water photooxidation Save
- Multifunctional nano-in-microparticles for targeted lung cancer cells: Synthesis, characterization and efficacy assessment Save
- Spontaneous self-assembly of magnetic nanoparticle chains, at the first stage of a gas aggregation source Save
- Effect of cellulose nanofibrils on vancomycin drug release from chitosan nanocomposite films Save