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Dr. Hernando Correa Gallego | New Materials Awards | Top Researcher Award 

Dr. Hernando Correa Gallego, Universidad del QuindIo, Colombia

Hernando Correa Gallego, a distinguished Senior Researcher recognized by Minciencias, was born on June 26, 1960, in Cartago, Colombia. Holding a Doctorate in Sciences – Physics from Universidad del Valle, he has made significant contributions to the fields of Matter Physics and Particle and Field Physics. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, followed by a Master’s degree in Sciences from the same institution, with a thesis focusing on the electrolytic solid phase of AgI.

Dr. Correa Gallego has been a full-time faculty member at Universidad del Quindío since 1999, where he has been actively involved in both teaching and research. He has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Statistical Physics. His research has spanned multiple areas, such as the design and construction of electrical measurement probes, the characterization of copper surfaces, and the study of ionic transport in compounds based on AgI.

 

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Education 🎓

  • Doctorate in Sciences – Physics: Universidad del Valle (January 2003 – July 2006)
  • Master’s in Sciences: Universidad del Valle (January 1996)
    • Thesis: Study of the Transition to the Electrolytic Solid Phase of AgI in the Presence of Alkaline Ions
  • Undergraduate Degree in Physics: Universidad del Valle (January 1990)
    • Thesis: Synthesis of Monocrystalline Copper Oxide and Characterization of its Magnetic, Electrical, and Thermal Properties
  • High School: Gimnasio del Pacífico (January 1972)

Complementary Training 📚

  • Extension in Chemistry: Universidad del Valle (January 1994)

Professional Experience 👨‍🏫

  • Universidad del Quindío (August 1999 – December 2019)
    • Council Member: Assistant Professor (Since February 2001), Research Professor (August 1999 – December 2013)
    • Teaching Activities: Various undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, and Statistical Physics.
    • Research Activities: Notable projects include the design and construction of a probe for electrical measurements with a cooling system based on Peltier cells and the characterization of electrical properties of various compounds.
  • Interdisciplinary Institute of Sciences (March 2001 – Present)
    • Research Activities: Implementation of an electrical impedance measurement system for ionic transport studies in compounds based on AgI.

Research Lines and Expertise 🔬

  • Areas of Expertise:
    • Natural Sciences — Physical Sciences — Matter Physics
    • Natural Sciences — Physical Sciences — Particle and Field Physics
  • Research Lines:
    • Magnetic Susceptibility
    • Electrical Impedance in Biological Tissues
    • Thermal and Electrical Properties
    • Non-optical Material Characterization
    • Phase Transitions

Languages 🌐

  • English: Good (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Understanding)

Recognitions and Supervised Works 🏆

  • Recognition for Invention Patent: Universidad del Quindío (August 2015)
  • Best Research Work: Universidad del Quindío (August 2015)
  • Supervised Works:
    • Undergraduate Theses: Various projects including the design and characterization of a magnetic susceptometer.
    • Master’s Theses: Studies on the influence of concrete permeability to CO2 and optimization of specific heat systems.
    • Doctoral Thesis: Ongoing research on the thermal synthesis of copper oxides.
Publication Top Notes:

Data on A parametric temperature dependent potential for β-PbF<inf>2</inf>: A numerical investigation by molecular dynamics

A new position in α-RbAg4I5 at room temperature by molecular dynamics simulations

A unified equation for modeling the dependency of conductivity with temperature in ionic systems

Molecular dynamics simulation of ionic transport and thermodynamic properties in β-PbF<inf>2</inf>

Silver-ion dynamics close to the superionic phase transition of γ −RbAg4I5 with segregated Ag+

Dr. Hernando Correa Gallego | New Materials Awards | Top Researcher Award

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