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Valentina Bernal Fernandez

Valentina Bernal Fernandez

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    Overview

    Personal profile

    Pharmaceutical Chemist and PhD in Chemistry with expertise at the interface of pharmaceutical technology and materials science. Experienced in the study of adsorption of pharmaceutical compounds on activated carbon, with a strong focus on the thermodynamic characterization of adsorbate–adsorbent interactions and their modulation by pH and ionic strength. Skilled in the physicochemical characterization of materials using techniques such as XRD, SEM-EDX, XPS, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy. Proficient in analytical and quantification methods, including atomic spectrometry and UV-Vis spectroscopy. My work integrates surface chemistry, material characterization, and pharmaceutical analysis to understand and optimize interactions between materials and drug molecules.

    Education

    PhD, Doctor of Science-Chemistry , Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    12 Jan 201501 Mar 2019

    Award Date: 25 Jul 2019

    Bachelor, Pharmacist, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    01 Jul 200801 Jul 2014

    Award Date: 11 Sep 2014

    Keywords

    • Q Science
    • adsorption
    • Thermodynamics
    • material's science
    • pharmaceutical technology
    • clean water

    Associated academic programs - Bogotá

    • 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):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
      SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    3. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure