The National Research and Development Agency (ANID) recently published an article highlighting the FONDEF project that seeks to promote the development of space technology in Chile, in which the following actively participates: Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA).
This collaborative project aims to design functional coatings for nanosatellites, capable of withstanding the complex conditions of the space environment. The initiative brings together Chilean universities, research centers, the Chilean Air Force and an international company, in a joint effort to move towards greater national technological autonomy in the aerospace field.
Dr. Juan Escrig, CEDENNA researcher and Dean of the Faculty of Science of the Universidad de Santiago de Chile, serves as deputy director of the project. In Dr. Escrig’s words:
“This project is a concrete example of how Chilean science can be effectively organized around strategic challenges for the country.”
CEDENNA’s participation in this initiative reaffirms its commitment to applied research and the development of high-performance nanostructured materials, with applications in cutting-edge technological sectors.
ANID’s recognition of this project shows the importance of collaboration between academia, the State and industry to move towards a Chile with greater scientific and technological capacity.
