UIS researchers develop new bait to attract and capture disease-transmitting mosquitoes
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Communications Department From natural and biodegradable elements, researchers from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) created a new bait that works as an attractant for hematophagous insects. The device was elaborated from natural raw materials and would serve as a usable lure in devices to capture vectors that cause serious diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, […]
UIS research on the industrial application of biowaxes was displayed at an international Agro-industry Engineering event.
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Communications Department With two research projects focused on generating greater impact and application of bio waxes in the industrial sector, researchers MSc. Andrés Fernando Ramírez and MSc. Cristian Jahir Murillo, members of the research group in Food Science and Technology (Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos-CICTA) and the research group in Waste Valorization Technologies and Agricultural […]
UIS opens call for applications for a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
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The Universidad Industrial de Santander is currently in the search of a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with foreign language proficiency: English level B2, who will be in charge of performing laboratory activities in the framework of the project ‘Smart innovative system for recycling wastewater and creating closed loops in textile manufacturing industrial processes-Waste2fresh’. […]