Areas of Concentration - Research Lines

• Dosimetry and Nuclear Instrumentation – Development and integration of ionizing radiation metrology techniques, nuclear instrumentation, dosimetry, and computational methods aimed at the characterization of radiation fields and the optimization of processes in radiation protection, radiodiagnosis, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, and industrial applications.
• Ionizing Radiation in Health, Biology, and Materials – Studies on the use of ionizing radiation for the development of vaccines, bioremediators, probiotics, pharmaceuticals, radioactive molecules, and radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis, therapy, and food biosafety, as well as research conducted at the Gamma Irradiation Laboratory (LIG).
• Nuclear Reactor Technology – Research in nuclear reactor technology involving theoretical methods for neutronic and thermofluid-dynamic analyses of systems and components of nuclear and radiation facilities, experimental thermal hydraulics, and the use of the TRIGA IPR-R1 research reactor.

• Nanostructures for Bioapplications – Development of nanostructured systems for biomedical applications, including controlled drug delivery, tissue engineering, diagnostics, and advanced therapies. It involves the synthesis, modification, and functionalization of materials such as silica, gold, carbon, and polymers to promote efficient interaction with biological systems. The line encompasses biocompatibility studies, cellular targeting, therapeutic efficacy, physicochemical characterization, and biological evaluation, with emphasis on multifunctional platforms for advanced diagnosis and therapy.
• Magnetic Materials and Nanostructures – Investigation of the structural, magnetic, optical, magneto-optical, and electronic properties of advanced magnetic materials and nanostructured systems. This includes studies of thin films, heterostructures, and nanoparticles, exploring phenomena such as superparamagnetism, magnetic anisotropy, and laser-induced magnetization dynamics investigated with femtosecond laser pulses. Applications include spintronics, sensors, optoelectronic devices, and biomedicine. Experimental and theoretical approaches, including computational modeling and advanced characterization techniques, are integrated.
• Carbon Nanostructures – Synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and application of 0D, 1D, and 2D carbon nanostructures, such as graphene and its derivatives. This line integrates surface and interface studies using advanced spectroscopic techniques. It explores electrical, mechanical, and interfacial properties for sensors, energy storage, and the adsorption of radionuclides and rare earth metals, and develops multifunctional nanoplatforms for biological and biomedical applications.
• Structural Integrity – Evaluation of the structural integrity of materials subjected to mechanical stresses and aggressive environments, focusing on failure and degradation mechanisms. The line includes studies of fatigue, corrosion, fracture, and crack growth, correlating microstructure with mechanical performance. Mechanical and electrochemical testing, accelerated corrosion tests, and advanced failure analysis techniques are employed to enhance the reliability and safety of materials in strategic sectors.
• Surfaces and Interfaces – Chemical, structural, electronic, and morphological characterization of material surfaces and interfaces. Advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques are used to investigate composition, oxidation states, and physicochemical properties, seeking to correlate these characteristics with functional performance. Applications include biomaterials, graphene and other 2D materials, catalysts, batteries, conservation science, environmental remediation, and agricultural products.

Faculty