A chemist from the UIS is leading, from Sweden, the development of a revolutionary biosensor for human fertility
Jaime Castillo León, a researcher and chemist from Santander who graduated from the chemistry program at the Industrial University of Santander, is leading one of the most promising biomedical innovations in Europe for reproductive health. From the city of Lund, Sweden, where he serves as chief technology officer at Spermosens AB, Castillo is leading the […]
UIS Welcomes Academic Peer Reviewers for the Renewal of Chemical Engineering Program Accreditation under the CNA and ARCU-SUR Models
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomes academic peer reviewers appointed by the National Accreditation Council (CNA) as part of the accreditation renewal processes under the CNA and ARCU-SUR models for its Chemical Engineering program. To officially open the visit, UIS Rector Hernán Porras Díaz welcomed the national and international peer reviewers, accompanied by university […]
A UIS Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering is studying how to grow long onions without affecting the Páramo de Berlín
In the Páramo de Berlín, where growing long onions is part of the daily life and livelihood of numerous farming families, a doctoral research project at the Industrial University of Santander applied science to address a question that involves both ecosystem conservation and the livelihoods of those who work the land: What happens to soil […]
UIS participates in international project seeking to bring green energy to crisis-affected areas
From right to left: Prof. Viatcheslav Kafarov, Prof. María Alejandra Mantilla Villalobos, Prof. Julián Ernesto Jaramillo Ibarra, and doctoral student Nicolas Cabrera Ruiz. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is strengthening its participation in international research initiatives by joining the European Union’s HORIZON-MSCA (MSCA – Academic Exchange) project, entitled “Global Network for Advancing Small-Scale Green […]
From UIS to France: Graduate inspires students with exchange opportunities
Andrés David Piña Martínez, a graduate of the School of Chemical Engineering at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and current professor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques (ENSIC) in Nancy, France, gave a talk to students in which he shared his academic and professional experience, as well as the exchange opportunities and […]
UIS graduate wins third place in Otto de Greiff competition
The academic excellence and commitment to sustainable development of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) were once again highlighted at the national level. Metallurgical engineer Santiago Torres Bermúdez, a graduate of the UIS, won third place in the Sustainable Development and Environment category of the 27th edition of the Otto de Greiff National Competition, one […]
UIS graduate leads key processes for industrial sustainability in Santander
Chemical engineering is not merely about transforming raw materials into finished products; it is also a powerful vehicle for promoting sustainability, efficiency, and regional development. This is exemplified by Isabel Daniela Ardila Beltrán, a graduate of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), who now leads specialised technical processes in industrial water treatment for some of […]
UIS contributes to the protection of ecosystems in the Páramo de Berlín and the Tona River
The Berlín páramo and the Tona River basin are more than just beautiful landscapes. They are vital ecosystems that provide water to thousands of people in Santander and Norte de Santander. However, human activities in both ecosystems modify land cover and generate waste that affects the sustainable supply of water in terms of quantity and […]
There are only a few days left to register for the Virtual Diploma Course in Efficient and Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Did you know that palm oil moves the world? From the food industry to biofuel production, this resource is fundamental to the global economy and represents a path toward environmental sustainability.Colombia is positioned as a palm oil powerhouse in the Americas, with more than 260,000 direct and indirect jobs dependent on this sector. In this […]
French students undertake research internship at the UIS School of Chemical Engineering
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its School of Chemical Engineering, welcomed three French students from CPE Lyon during the 2025-2 academic semester: Clélia Monnier, Dorine Mallet, and Candice Cuenot, who are doing their internships in different research groups at the institution. The young women, who are studying chemical engineering and process engineering, are […]