The department offers the following investigations per professor:
Chemistry (QUIM-4999)
Dra. Ileana Feliciano (A04)
Dr. Hirohito Torres (A05)
Dr. Ricardo Infante (A02)
Ing. Mónica Medina (A03)
Dra. Maiella Ramos (A01)
Notable Research News
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Undergraduate Research and Creation Symposium (2026)
Presentations at the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creation Symposium by students and professors from the Department of Physics and Chemistry. Project 01: Investigating Microplastics in Fresh and Canned Octopus by Julián Alvarado Pagán, Josué Cuevas Soto, Alanys Rodríguez Matos, Zoelie González Escoriaza, Jamelis Santiago Díaz, Mentora: Maiella Ramos Project 02: 3D Visualization of the Rock…
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Students Carlos, Reinaldo, Gabriela, and Kenneth Present Research in JTM (2026) at UPR Rio Piedras
Students from Professor Angel Acosta’s research course participated in the Junior Technical Meeting at UPR Río Piedras, where they presented the results of their karst and cave research group. The students that presented their research are Carlos Delgado Vera, Reinaldo Morales Ferndandez, Gabriela Alonso Gonzalez, and Kenneth Cruz Mendoza.
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Prof. Acosta and his Research Students with the Norman Veve Troglodyte Cave Group gives Cave Tours to UPRA Honor Students
Prof. Acosta and research group with the Norman Veve Troglodyte Cave Group guided UPRA students in coordination with Prof. Diaz to learn about the importance of caves and karst.
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Prof. Acosta Special Guest for the Carribean Geology and Ecology Course of the James Madison University
Prof. Acosta toured students and Dr. Garcia and Dr. Reider from the James Madison University on various locations in the northern karst region of PR.
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Prof. Acosta as Guest Speaker at the Main Plenary Session of the 72nd TriBeta Biology Honor Society District Convention
Prof. Acosta gave speech at the 72nd TriBeta Biology Honor Society District Convention in Ponce.
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Students from the Agnes Scott College Visit UPRA’s ISMuL-AEL, Library and Cabachuela’s Reserve
Dr. Nery, Prof. Mendez, Prof. Acosta received students from the Agnes Scott College at the UPRA.
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Prof. Acosta Informs Students of the UPR at Rio Piedras About Research Projects and Karst
Prof. Acosta gave a speech to students of the UPR at Rio Piedras on his research projects and the challenges of climate change in the Karst.
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Prof. Acosta Informs Students of the UPR at Rio Piedras About Research Projects and Karst
Prof. Acosta gave a speech at the Museum of Natural History of Puerto Rico about his rock art research projects in caves and karst.
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XX Research Forum of UPRA (2025)
Department presents the XX Research Forum where students enrolled in research present their current projects alongside their mentors.
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Noticel Highlights the Historical Participation by Students Irnalis Cruz and Sydnie Vazquez at Brazil
Prof. Acosta’s Research team made history by having the first students to present at the International Speleology Congress of Brazil.