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Paula is a Metallurgical Engineer and PhD in Engineering from the Universdad de Santiago de Chile. After her doctorate, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California Davis UCD, and later, she was a researcher and professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, institution where also she was the director of the research office for 5 years, developing skills in the management and administration of research. Her research topics have been broad, beginning with physical metallurgy to materials science and materials procesing. In recent years, she has been dedicated to the development of sustainable materials.
Key Words
Materials for Sustentability, Metallic Corrosion and Metallurgy
Profession
Civil Metallurgical Engineer, Universidad de Santiago de Chile 2000
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Award Date: 28 Oct 2003
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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ID25I10641: Desarrollo de recubrimientos para aplicaciones críticas en la industria aeroespacial
Pereira, A. (Director), Casanova, N. (Researcher) & Rojas, P. (Researcher)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
2/06/25 → 2/06/27
Project: Research
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ID23I10004: Desarrollo de cementos verdes en base a relaves de escoria de cobre
Rojas, P. (Director), Antico, F. C. (Alternate Director) & Fernández, V. (Researcher)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/06/23 → 1/06/25
Project: Research
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Corrosion behavior of pure aluminum in a marine atmospheric environment and evolution of electrochemical and mechanical properties
Vera, R., Muñoz, L., Díaz-Gómez, A., Briones, F. & Rojas, P., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 42, p. 1636-1653 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mechanical activation as a strategy for energy-efficient solid-state synthesis of Zn2SnO4 functional oxides
Guzmán, D., Torres, F., Soliz, A., Guzmán, A., Pineda, F., Morel, M. J., Shah, S. I. & Rojas, P., Jun 2026, In: Ceramics International. 52, 15, p. 28178-28186 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Atmospheric corrosion and impact toughness of steels: Case study in steels with and without galvanizing, exposed for 3 years in Rapa Nui Island
Vera, R., Valverde, B., Olave, E., Sánchez, R., Díaz-Gómez, A., Muñoz, L. & Rojas, P., Jul 2023, In: Heliyon. 9, 7, e17811.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Performance of Anticorrosive Paint Systems for Carbon Steel in the Antarctic Marine Environment
Vera, R., Bagnara, M., Henríquez, R., Muñoz, L., Rojas, P. & Díaz-Gómez, A., Aug 2023, In: Materials. 16, 16, 5713.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Corrosion Behavior of Copper Exposed in Marine Tropical Atmosphere in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Chile 20 Years after MICAT
Vera, R., Valverde, B., Olave, E., Díaz-Gómez, A., Sánchez-González, R., Muñoz, L., Martínez, C. & Rojas, P., Dec 2022, In: Metals. 12, 12, 2082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Estudiantes UAI desarrollan robot mantarraya para exploración submarina en la Antártica
23/04/25
1 Media contribution
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Proyecto SKIPER El robot mantarraya que ayudará a la exploración submarina de la Antártica
2/04/25
1 Media contribution
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En este capítulo de Efecto Ciencia conversamos con la Dra. Paula Roa, académica de la Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
31/03/25
1 Media contribution
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Estudiantes UAI perfeccionan robot para exploración submarina con bajo impacto ambiental
30/03/25
1 Media contribution
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