Associate Professor at University of Atacama,Chile🎓
Mauricio J. Morel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Universidad de Atacama, Chile. He earned his Doctorate in Engineering Sciences with a focus on Material Science from Universidad de Chile. His research interests span nanomaterials, nanocomposites, liquid crystals, and polymers, with a focus on energy harvesting, photocatalysis, and sustainable materials. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, including Materials and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, and has secured significant research funding. Morel is an active member of the International Society for Optics and Photonics and has contributed to advancing material science through his innovative research and collaborations.
Professional Profile
Education 🎓:
Mauricio J. Morel earned his Doctorate in Engineering Sciences, specializing in Materials Science, from the Universidad de Chile in Santiago (2008-2013). His education laid the foundation for his career in the development and application of advanced nanomaterials and liquid crystals 🌱📚.
Work Experience 💼:
Currently, Mauricio serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Universidad de Atacama in Copiapó, Chile, a position he has held since July 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Universidad de Chile, focusing on material science within the Department of Physics (2017-2019) 🔬💼.
Skills 🔍
Mauricio is skilled in the design and characterization of nanomaterials and nanocomposites, particularly in the fields of liquid crystals and polymers. His expertise also extends to the processing of intelligent materials and soft actuators with selective light absorption-reflection capabilities ⚙️🔧.
Awards and Honors 🏆
He has received several accolades, including a prestigious distinction as a Researcher in Innovation at the Universidad de Atacama in 2023. Mauricio’s work has been supported by significant funding from national agencies, such as the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) in Chile 🌟🏅.
🤝 Memberships:
Mauricio is an active member of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), contributing to the global discourse on optics and photonics. He has been part of the society since January 2023 🌐🔭.
Teaching Experience 👩🏫:
As an Associate Professor, Mauricio teaches courses in materials science and chemistry. His teaching focuses on nanomaterials, polymers, and liquid crystal technologies, helping to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers in these cutting-edge fields 🎓📖.
Research Focus 🔬:
Mauricio’s research primarily focuses on the development of anisotropic polymeric materials and intelligent materials for liquid crystal technology. His work aims to enhance the functionality of soft actuators, contributing to advances in light modulation, photonics, and materials innovation 🔍💡.
📚 Publilcation
- Contribution of Copper Slag to Water Treatment and Hydrogen Production by Photocatalytic Mechanisms in Aqueous Solutions
- Unlocking the potential: Mining tailings as a source of sustainable nanomaterials
- Chirality transfer to harness mesophase transitions in liquid crystal mixtures containing an oxadiazole derivative
- MXene-Based Nanocomposites for Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Applications
- Extraction of Iron and Other Metals from Copper Tailings through Leaching
- MXene/Ferrite Magnetic Nanocomposites for Electrochemical Supercapacitor Applications
- Finger front propagation in smectic-A Fréedericksz transition
- ZnO–Sn@Graphene nanopowders: Integrative impact of tin and graphene on the microstructure, surface morphology, and optical properties
- Hydrogen storage in purified multi-walled carbon nanotubes: gas hydrogenation cycles effect on the adsorption kinetics and their performance
- NiFe2O4 nanospheres with size-tunable magnetic and electrochemical properties for superior supercapacitor electrode performance
- Light-Induced Ring Pattern in a Dye-Doped Nematic Liquid Crystal