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Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ), where he currently serves as Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Technology. Leader of the Research Line in Environmental Technology and Materials at the Faculty of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. and Master's degree in Chemistry from the National University of Colombia, with extensive experience in heterogeneous catalysis, environmental treatments, and materials science. He completed two postdoctoral fellowships: a two-year fellowship at the Institute of Materials Science of Seville (Spain), working on hydrogen production and purification, and a one-year fellowship at the National University of Colombia, focused on improving the reforming of heavy petroleum residues.
Throughout his career, he has published more than 30 articles in high-impact scientific journals, participated in more than 20 conferences (including 2 invited speaker engagements), and contributed one book chapter. Additionally, he has supervised 3 doctoral dissertations, 10 master's theses, and 22 undergraduate research projects, as well as mentored one postdoctoral researcher.
Education
PhD, Doctor of Science - Chemistry
Award Date: 12 Sep 2013
Master, Master of Science - Chemistry
Award Date: 12 Sep 2007
Bachelor, Chemical
Award Date: 01 Apr 2004
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Senior
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Bacteriology
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Doctorate in Materials Science and Technology
- Doctorate in Biological Sciences
- Doctorate in Environmental and Rural Studies
- Doctorate in Engineering
- Specialization in Instrumental Chemical Analysis
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Master's Degree in Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Education
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Industrial Microbiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Eco-innovation in action: Using rice husk-derived silica for highly dispersed iron catalysts in the oxidation of phenol
Peralta, Y. M., Molina, R., Pérez-Flórez, A. & Moreno, S., Sep 2025, In: Bioresource Technology Reports. 31, 102202.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Layered Structures Impregnated with Fe or Cu as Catalysts in a Fenton-like Process for the Removal of 17α-Ethinylestradiol in Aqueous Solution: Operational Parameters and Ecotoxicity
Lugo, L., Venegas, C., Díaz, J., Díaz-Gallo, S. A., Barriga, A., Vesga, F. J., Moreno, S., Celis-Zambrano, C. & Pérez-Flórez, A., Apr 2025, In: Water (Switzerland). 17, 7, 1043.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Layered Structures Impregnated with Fe or Cu as Catalysts in a Fenton-like Process for the Removal of 17α-Ethinylestradiol in Aqueous Solution: Operational Parameters and Ecotoxicity
Lugo, L., Venegas, C., Díaz, J., Díaz-Gallo, S. A., Barriga, A., Vesga, F.-J., Moreno, S., Celis-Zambrano, C. & Pérez-Flórez, A., 02 Apr 2025, In: Water. 17, 7, 1043.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Guadua-bamboo laminar biochar production and use as a substrate for TiO2 deposition for photocatalytic activity against Escherichia coli 226 and Salmonella typhimurium 211
Canon-Tafur, L. A., Ramirez-Aleman, L., Jimenez-Borrego, L. C., Salcedo-Reyes, J. C., Diaz-Ariza, L. A., Perez-Florez, A., Carrascal-Camacho, A. K., Rivera-Hoyos, C. M. & Pedroza-Rodriguez, A. M., 26 Mar 2025, In: International Wood Products Journal. 16, 2, p. 119-138 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Production and characterization of TixOy films by reactive magnetron sputtering deposited on substrate laminar Bamboo for the inactivation of Escherichia coli 226 in domestic wastewater
Cañón-Tafur, L. A., Garzón-Gonzalez, M. A., Gracia-Sanchez, C., Díaz-Ariza, L. A., Ostos-Ortiz, C. E., Pérez-Florez, A., Pedroza-Rodríguez, A. M. & Jiménez-Borrego, L. C., 01 Nov 2025, In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 345, 131260.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inactivación de antibióticos de uso frecuente en humanos y animales, utilizando las lacasas recombinantes POXA 1B y GILCC 1, a escala de laboratorio
Poutou Piñales, R. A. (PI), Arevalo Pinzon, G. (CoI), Pedroza Rodriguez, A. M. (CoI), Pérez Flórez, A. (CoI) & Vesga Perez, F. J. (CoI)
25/09/25 → 24/03/27
Project: Research
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Concordancia de tres pruebas espectroscópicas, para el análisis fisicoquímico de cálculos renales.
Gil Archila, E. (PI), Rodriguez Sanchez, M. P. (PI), Abril Fajardo, A. J. (CoI), Contreras Villamizar, K. M. (CoI), Mejía Gómez, A. E. (CoI) & Pérez Flórez, A. (CoI)
05/02/24 → 04/05/26
Project: Research
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Evaluación de riesgos por la exposición al mercurio (Hg) en caninos expuestos a zonas de minería artesanal a pequeña escala (MAPE), y su posible uso como modelo centinela de contaminación.
Pérez Flórez, A. (PI), Avila Rodriguez, A. R. (CoI), Celis Zambrano, C. A. (CoI), Borda, F. (Ases), Guaqueta Solorzano, V. E. (Ases), Luna-Acosta, A. (Ases) & Ortiz Ardila, A. (Ases)
10/01/23 → 10/07/24
Project: Research
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Preparación y evaluación de hidrotalcitas como soportes de Fe y Mn, para la remoción del contaminante emergente amoxicilina mediante la técnica tipo Fenton
Pérez Flórez, A. (PI), Celis Zambrano, C. A. (CoI), Daza, C. E. (CoI), Hernando Laguna, O. (CoI) & Lugo Castañeda, D. L. (Estud)
01/07/22 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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Desarrollo y validación de un sensor electroquímico para la determinación de contaminantes emergentes de origen farmacéutico en aguas residuales.
Pettry Valencia, D. (PI), Celis Zambrano, C. A. (CoI) & Pérez Flórez, A. (CoI)
16/02/22 → 30/07/23
Project: Research
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The new routes for dialogue opened by President Gustavo Petro
Ferrari Quine, C. A. & Pérez Flórez, A.
26/11/23
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Thesis
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Correlación de los saberes del área de matemáticas con el uso de los conocimientos científicos en química: Correlación de los saberes del área de matemáticas con el uso de los conocimientos científicos en química
Pérez Flórez, A. (Author), 31 May 2018Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Estudio del desempeño interfacial en el sistema emulsión-agregado de una mezcla asfáltica en frío: Estudio del desempeño interfacial en el sistema emulsión-agregado de una mezcla asfáltica en frío
Pérez Flórez, A. (Author), Cuaran Cuaran, Z. I. (Author) & Ocampo, M. (Author), 23 Apr 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Evaluación de desempeño dinámico de una mezcla densa en caliente con más de veinte años de uso con la aplicación de un rejuvenecedor asfáltico: Evaluación de desempeño dinámico de una mezcla densa en caliente con más de veinte años de uso con la aplicación de un rejuvenecedor asfáltico
Pérez Flórez, A. (Author), 2018Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Evaluación de la remoción de contaminantes emergentes empleando un proceso tipo Fenton catalizado con arcillas delaminadas o hidróxidos de doble capa impregnados con Fe o Cu. : Evaluación de la remoción de contaminantes emergentes empleando un proceso tipo Fenton catalizado con arcillas delaminadas o hidróxidos de doble capa impregnados con Fe o Cu.
Pérez Flórez, A. (Author), Astolfo, C. Z. C. (Author) & Lugo Castañeda, D. L. (Author), 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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