Dr. Edgar Eduardo Mosquera-Vargas is a Colombian physicist with a passion for exploring the intricate world of nanomaterials and their applications in various scientific domains. Born in Colombia, Dr. Mosquera-Vargas embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics from Universidad Surcolombiana. This laid the foundation for his subsequent pursuit of higher education in the field of Physics.
He obtained his Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, where he delved into the study of optical properties of semiconductors under the guidance of Dr. Weiji Jia. Driven by a thirst for deeper understanding, he furthered his studies and earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. His doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Carlos Marín, focused on utilizing Raman spectroscopy to probe nanoscale liquid structures and track solidification processes, contributing significantly to the field.
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🌟 Laboratory Coordinator & Associate Professor 🌟
🔬 Fields of Expertise:
Photocatalytic studies using nanoparticles and nanocomposites, Carbon nanomaterials for hydrogen storage and field emission, Synthesis of chalcogenides nanomaterials for energy applications, Raman Spectroscopy to detect solid and liquid contaminants, HRTEM study of nanostructured materials.
📚 Academic Background:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan P.R.
- M.Sc. in Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Mayagüez P.R.
- B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics, Universidad Surcolombiana, Colombia
🔍 Professional Experience:
- Laboratory Coordinator at Unidad de Apoyo a la Docencia e Investigación (UADI) and Centro de Excelencia en Nuevos Materiales (CENM), Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
- Director of Graduate Studies in Physics, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
- Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
- Assistant Professor at Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia, and Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
- Postdoctoral Research Associate at Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
🖥️ Skills:
Proficient in Spanish and English, Windows, Origin-Pro, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DataStudio, LoggerPro, Vernier Software, imageJ, DigitalMicrograph, Carine Software, and various instrumentation including Micro-Raman Spectrometers, FTIR, TEM, HRTEM, SEM, AFM/STM, Spectrofluorometers, UV-VIS-NIR spectrometers, High Temperature Furnaces, and Thermal Analysis.
🎓 Academic Fellowships:
NSF EPSCoR IFN Fellow/UPR, Puerto Rico, USA.
🔬 Research Projects:
Dr. Mosquera-Vargas has led and participated in several research projects focusing on materials science, nanotechnology, and renewable energy applications, funded by organizations like Minciencias.
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