Associate Professor
Research interests: Functionalized mesostructured materials (mesoporous and hierarchical silica nanomaterials) engineered for the following applications: Bionanotechnology
Cancer research: Intracellular biomacromolecules (DNA, RNA, and proteins) delivery nanodevice for biological systems; application in colorectal cancer;
Biocatalysis: Enzymatic conversion of non-food biomass in food products. Energy and the Environment
Catalysts for Biofuels Synthesis: Metal, and metal-oxide nanocatalysts on porous materials support for catalytic conversion of non-food biomass to fuels;
Sensors: Porous materials for environmental applications (sensing of water contaminants and carbon capture).
Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 pm
For appointments: please contact Ms. Eduimar Hinestroza EC 3441A ehinestr@fiu.edu 305-348-5241
Email: clai@fiu.edu
Website: https://lai-afm.fiu.edu/