The Chemistry and Environment laboratory of the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) received a visit from Dr. Pablo Albores, PhD in chemistry and associate professor at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in an initiative aimed at strengthening scientific collaboration between Chile and Argentina in the field of materials and molecular magnetism.
During his stay, the Argentine academic toured the facilities of the laboratory led by Dr. Diego Venegas Yazigi , and the magnetism laboratory led by Dr. Verónica Paredes García with whom he has maintained academic ties for several years through international conferences and scientific meetings.
“We are here to discuss research projects and see how we can boost the capabilities of each group. It is very important to create alliances between sister countries to optimize resources, strengthen research and raise the scientific level to compete with centers in more developed countries,” said Dr. Albores.
The researcher explained that his work focuses on basic science, particularly the development of molecular materials with advanced magnetic properties. Among his main lines of research is the study of molecular magnets, materials that could become an alternative for storing and manipulating information in future technologies.
“We work on challenges in the area of molecular magnetism, seeking to develop materials that could eventually be used in information storage devices.” In this context, the academic highlighted the level of modernization and equipment at CEDENNA.
“I was very surprised. The facilities are very new, very well equipped and the infrastructure is spectacular. I am truly impressed with CEDENNA”, he said.
He also compared the situation of Argentine research centers with what he observed at CEDENNA, stressing the importance of advancing in technological updating and institutional strengthening.
Finally, Dr. Albores emphasized the importance of maintaining and projecting regional scientific collaborations. “The idea is to keep strengthening ties, reinforce the alliance between laboratories and continue working together between Chile and Argentina,” the Argentine researcher concluded.
