Education
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (May, 2015)
Ph.D in Natural Sciences with concentration in Analytic Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Carlos R. Cabrera
Thesis title: Surface Analysis and Electrochemical Studies of Palladium Materials for Ethanol Sensing Applications
Work Experiences
University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus (July 2022 – Present)
Tenure-track auxiliar professor
Chemistry Professor at General Chemistry Laboratory, General Chemistry Course in the Physics-Chemistry Department.
University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus (January 2023 – Present)
Institutional Coordinator of Learning Assessment and General Education
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Activities
- 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… Read more: Undergraduate Research and Creation Symposium (2026) - Prof. Acosta and CIIN-3004, ASTR-3015, and FISI-4985 Visit The Museum of Natural History of Puerto Rico
Today, students from Prof. Angel Acosta visit the Puerto Rico Museum of Natural History. - TEQU-4037 Seminar Presentations (2026)
Students from the Seminar Course TEQU-4037 of Prof. Vanessa Montalvo give their presentation on a topic of interest that is related to Chemical Processes. - 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. - Workshop: Aerospace Education (2026)
In this workshop, Dr. Guillermo Nery taught students about the basic principles of aeronautics. - 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. - Earth Week 2026: Head Into the Woods
The American Chemical Society UPRA Student Chapter participated of the ACS Expo – Into The Woods at the Princess Promenade, San Juan. Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) is an annual event that takes place alongside Earth Day and celebrates the positive and crucial role that chemistry plays in the world. This year’s theme “Into The… Read more: Earth Week 2026: Head Into the Woods - Honor Roll (2025-26)
Congratulations to our Cubs and Honor Roll! We also congratulate our students who received awards for highest GPA in mathematics and for scientific research. Thank you for making our department one of high academic and student excellence. Bachelor’s Degree Technology in Industrial Chemcial Processes Arbelo Diaz, Nelson; Molina Velez, Julian; Melendez Zayas, Josmary; Rodriguez Matos,… Read more: Honor Roll (2025-26)