Claudio Seebach, Dean of the UAI: “What I have seen most is a lack of leadership and communication”
March 3, 2025 For the academic and expert, the shortcomings became evident during “the first moment of the emergency, as well as later in the search for learning and solutions.” The dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the UAI, was surprised by the historic blackout that affected a large part of the country this Tuesday when he returned from vacation with his…
A more reliable and resilient electrical system – Opinion column: Claudio Seebach
March 3, 2025 MR. DIRECTOR: The recent blackout that affected almost the entire country reveals the need to recover in Chile the capacity for public-private collaboration for the benefit of the population. This requires leadership clear communication, both in the immediate response and in the search for shared diagnoses, learning and development of proposals to strengthen the resilience of the electrical system. It is not…
Resilience for critical infrastructure
February 27, 2025 We were lucky. If this blackout had occurred on June 25, for example, the already slow commute home we saw last Tuesday would have been compounded by students and many other problems. “We need more resilient networks.” This phrase has been repeatedly heard in the media since yesterday. The February 25 blackout, which affected eight million households for more than six…
ON THE ROAD TO ELECTROMOBILITY: Sales of electric vehicles to break records in 2024
January 30, 2025 LAST YEAR ENDED WITH NEARLY 20,000 NEW REGISTERED UNITS, DOUBLING ALL CATEGORIES COMPARED TO 2023 With historic figures, 2024 closed in terms of sales of new energy vehicles (formerly referred to as zero and low-emission vehicles), totaling 19,101 registered units, representing a 104.6% increase compared to 2023. “2024 was the best year in Chile for each category of zero or low-emission…
New Director Assumes Leadership of the UAI Center for Energy Transition
January 28, 2025 Rodrigo Barraza, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Appointed Director of the Energy Transition Center (CENTRA) at Adolfo Ibáñez University Rodrigo Barraza, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed as the Director of the Energy Transition Center (CENTRA) at the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of Adolfo Ibáñez University. CENTRA conducts and transfers interdisciplinary research, enabling society to progress toward an energy transition…
Chile’s steps in its commitment to reducing CO2 emissions
January 28, 2025 Every January 28th, the World Day for the Reduction of CO₂ Emissions is commemorated, an initiative of the United Nations that seeks to raise awareness about the effects and consequences of global warming. “This commemoration invites us to reflect on both the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving the goals established in each area,” says Pamela Méndez, lead…
UAI Academic Proposes Smart Windows Using Nanotechnology to Combat Climate Change
January 2, 2025 Francisco Ramírez Discusses Smart Windows Technology Using Nanometric Vanadium Dioxide The global climate emergency has scientists worldwide striving to develop sustainable solutions to mitigate rising temperatures and their impact on humanity. Among the most innovative fields in this pursuit is the use of nanotechnology to create smart materials that help combat the effects of global warming. Divergentes recently interviewed Francisco Ramírez, PhD…
Interview with Francisco Ramírez, Researcher and Professor at CENTRA, UAI
January 2, 2025 See interview LitoralPress
Researching Smart Materials for Energy Efficiency – Interview with Francisco Ramírez
January 2, 2025 Column by Leopoldo Soto, Physicist and Researcher at CCHEN Topics: Researching Smart Materials for Energy Efficiency Featuring: Francisco Ramírez Cuevas, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, CENTRA UAI. See the interview on LitoralPress.
“Thermochromic Antennas” Created for Smart Materials to Enhance Energy Efficiency
January 2, 2025 These smart materials enable the regulation of radiative cooling in response to temperature changes between day and night or between winter and summer. The study employs tiny crystals, referred to as “thermochromic antennas,” which can adjust their thermal emissivity based on ambient temperature. These crystals can be incorporated into paints, roofs, clothing, and other materials, offering a flexible and adaptable solution. An…