Faculty of Engineering

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Research group

Spanish

Applied Physical and Chemical Processes

Academic Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Colombian Ministry of Science

A1

Call

894 GrupLAC

OECD

Area

Engineering and technology

Subarea

Chemical engineering

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Strategic Focus

The thematic axes of the PFA group are oriented towards process innovation by applying useful and interdisciplinary knowledge. This incorporates concepts, methods and techniques of engineering and bioengineering, management tools, good practices, environmental impact studies, and technical and economic feasibility. This, along with the social infrastructure of the country, contribute to provide solutions or alternatives for improving industrial competitiveness and regional and national connectivity.

Research Lines and/or Areas

Environment and Natural Resources.
Materials development.
Energy and processes.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Group Coordinator

Gloria María Restrepo Vásquez, PhD

PhD in Chemical Sciences

Universidad de Sevilla, Spain

Coordinator's Email

gloria.restrepo1@udea.edu.co

Research Group Email

Grupo.pfa@udea.edu.co

Scientific Cooperation

Collaborative Relationships

Universidad de Medellín.
Universidad Popular del Cesar.
Universidad de la Guajira.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia, sede Medellín.
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, sede Valledupar

Highlighted Projects

Evaluation of new technologies and alternative materials in the Department of Putumayo for the improvement of roads with a low volume of transit in the country.
Evaluation of new technologies and alternative materials in the Department of Cordoba for the improvement of roads with a low volume of transit in the country.
Study, selection, and structuring of alternative technological systems for stabilization and treatment of the departmental secondary road network development of pilot tests in sub-regions of Antioquia.
Research and Technological Innovation Program in New Materials and Construction Processes for Road Infrastructure "Red INNOVIAL”.
Solar energy based alternative systems for water purification and wastewater treatment.

Key Research Findings

Group class A1 of Colciencias for more than 15 consecutive years.
93 Articles in international journals.
61 Articles in national journals.
73 Research projects developed.
2 Process innovations.
9 Research derived books.
3 Industrial Designs.
3 Pilot plants.
8 Industrial prototypes.
3 Technological Products.

Services and/or Products Portfolio

The PFA Group has a wide portfolio of technological services aimed at companies, research groups, research centers and national entities for the development of R+D+i activities and engineering projects:

Water quality laboratory.
Soil laboratory .
Physical and chemical characterization of various materials.
Geotechnical field testing .
Expert advice and technical accompaniment in projects of stabilization of road soils.
Life cycle analysis.
Evaluation of durability in materials through accelerated weathering tests.
Environmental analysis.