Biography:
Dr. Gabriel Abarca is an Associate Professor at the Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Chile in 2014, specializing in catalysis and olefin methoxycarbonylation. With a Chemistry degree from the University of Santiago de Chile (2009), he pursued postdoctoral research in Brazil under Dr. Jairton Dupont, focusing on molecular catalysis. His research interests encompass Nanocatalysis, Ionic Liquids, Green Chemistry, Supported Ionic Liquids, Sustainable Chemistry, Transition Metal Nanoparticles, and Catalysis.
Title : Ionic liquid phases on copper nanoparticles: DFT insights and modulation of the electronic environment for catalysis