CCComposites (Cements, ceramics and composites)
Academic Unit: Faculty of Engineering
Colombian Ministry of Science
OECD
Discipline
Engineering and technology
Subdiscipline
Other engineering and technologies
Strategic Focus
The CCComposites group's mission is to promote research, development, and entrepreneurship in materials manufacturing and development in Colombia, contributing from basic science to applied engineering. In addition, it is willing to work towards planning multidisciplinary proposals that involve sustainable development based on the environment, economy, and community, in order to solve important issues through science and engineering. Therefore, education, dissemination, and appropriation of knowledge are an important part of the group's activities.
Research Areas and Topics
- Composite and nanocomposite materials.
- Building materials.
- Ceramic materials.
- Natural fibers.
- Materials in art.
- Disposal and recycling of solid waste.
- Circular economy.
- Advanced manufacturing.
- 3D printing (additive manufacturing).
- Green manufacturing.
- Engineering education.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)