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Personal profile
Research Interests
Innovation; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Awareness.
Key Words
Mining industry; Entrepreneurial financing; Obstacles to Innovate.
Profession
Commercial Engineer, Major in Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile 1990
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Award Date: 24 May 1997
Master, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Award Date: 22 Oct 1991
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 -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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1240098: Small family firms
Fernández, V. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigacion y Desarrollo
1/04/24 → 1/04/27
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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1170037: Trends in long-term consumption and production of base metals.
Fernández, V. (Principal Investigator)
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica
1/04/17 → 1/04/20
Project: Research
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From Exposure to Action? Natural Disasters and the Environmental Proactivity of Chilean Micro-Enterprises
Fernandez, V., Mar 2026, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 18, 6, 2705.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Handprints, Footprints, and Families: How Ownership Shapes Global Impact
Fernandez, V., Jun 2026, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 18, 11, 5540.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Peer Influence and Individual Motivations in Global Small Business Adaptation
Fernandez, V., Mar 2026, In: Societies. 16, 3, 86.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The dual dynamics of AI adoption: Drivers and ethical awareness in European enterprises
Fernandez, V. & Uriarte, S., Sep 2026, In: Technology in Society. 86, 103243.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Angel investments of small family business entrepreneurs: cross-country evidence
Fernandez, V., Dec 2025, In: Financial Innovation. 11, 1, 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Scopus citations
Press/Media
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The warnings raised by two UAI academics regarding the adoption of artificial intelligence by microentrepreneurs
15/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
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2025 closes with 13 Chilean economists among the most highly cited in the world
2/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Columnas de Opinión: Emprendimiento: Altas intenciones, grandes desafíos
23/04/25
1 Media contribution
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Escuela de Negocios UAI Emprendimiento en Chile Altas intenciones, grandes desafíos
21/04/25
1 Media contribution
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