CIEN-UC Participates in Chilean Air Force Visit to UC to Strengthen Collaboration in Innovation and Technological Development
CIEN-UC participated in the visit of the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Air Force to UC, in the context of strengthening collaboration in innovation and technological development, showcasing its capabilities in advanced materials characterization with applications in the aerospace industry.
At the beginning of this month, the Center for Research in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (CIEN-UC) took part in the visit of the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Air Force, Air Force General Hugo Rodríguez, to the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. The activity also included the participation of UC’s President, Juan Carlos De la Llera, and the Dean of the Faculty of Physics, Samuel Hevia.
The visit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration in innovation and technological development between the University and the Chilean Air Force, building on the agreement signed last year and moving toward a concrete implementation phase. In this context, the aim is to articulate capabilities and develop joint initiatives in strategic areas for the country, related to technological development, knowledge generation, and security.
During the visit, the delegation toured the UC Innovation Center and several laboratories within the Faculty of Physics, including CIEN-UC, where its capabilities in advanced materials characterization were presented.
In particular, the Center highlighted the use of techniques such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), key tools for the analysis of surfaces and structures at micro- and nanoscale levels.
These capabilities enable the study and evaluation of advanced materials, with applications in high-demand technological sectors such as the aerospace industry, including the analysis of coatings, alloys, corrosion processes, and material failure.
CIEN-UC’s participation in this visit reinforces its role as a platform supporting applied research and technological development, contributing to the articulation between academia and public institutions in addressing strategic challenges for the country.
