Overview
Personal profile
Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Cali, where I teach materials science, biomaterials, design, and biomechanics, incorporating active learning methods such as peer instruction.
Researcher in biomaterials and biomechanics, with experience in tissue engineering, bone defect repair, biodegradable metals, porous design, and plasma treatments.
Education
Postdoctoral, Mg seeds for 223Ra transport, Pennsylvania State University
04 Apr 2022 → 01 Dec 2024
Award Date: 01 Dec 2024
PhD, PhD in Engineering
Award Date: 02 Aug 2021
Master, Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Award Date: 10 Feb 2016
Bachelor, Biomedical engineer
Award Date: 13 Dec 2012
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Junior
Associated academic programs
- Biomedical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Multiscale Analysis of Plasma-Modified Silk Fibroin and Chitosan Films
Nashed, J., Bartkowiak, T., Marin, A. H., Curk, T. & Posada-Perez, V. M., 12 Jan 2026, Cornell University, 36 p.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Enseñar biomecánica mediante aprendizaje-servicio: diseño de bipedestadores pediátricos por parte de estudiantes para niños con alteraciones neuromotoras.
Henao Aguirre, S. C., Arizala, B., Marulanda, M. D. M. & Posada, V. M., Oct 2025, 2025 ed., Colombia: Sophic.Research output: Working paper
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Mechanistic switch in corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy diamond lattice structures induced by argon plasma treatment
Posada, V. M., Marin, A., Naranjo, T., Ramírez, J. & Fernandez-Morales, P., 01 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 13, 1, p. 101-119 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Enhancing silk fibroin structures and applications through angle-dependent Ar+ plasma treatment
Posada, V. M., Marin, A., Mesa-Restrepo, A., Nashed, J. & Allain, J. P., Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 257, p. 128352 128352.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ion-bombardment-driven surface modification of porous magnesium scaffolds: Enhancing biocompatibility and osteoimmunomodulation
Posada, V. M., Ramirez, J., Civantos, A., Fernandez-Morales, P. & Allain, J. P., Feb 2024, In: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 234, 12 p., 113717.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
12 Scopus citations
Projects
- 1 Active
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Sistema portable para la prevención de síndrome de túnel carpiano basado en EMG
Corchuelo Guzmán, V. (PI), Palacios Duarte, J. E. (CoI), Posada, V. M. (CoI), La Torre, J. M. D. (Asis) & Arango Valencia, K. (Estud)
21/07/25 → 21/07/26
Project: Research
Press/Media
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The science of silk fibroin and chitosan: Techniques for biomaterials analysis
21/01/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Unlocking the Secrets of Silk Fibroin and Chitosan: Techniques for Analyzing Biomaterials
Posada, V. M. & Prestipino, J.
29/10/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Prizes
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Premio Bienal a la Investigación por Publicación de Impacto
Posada, V. M. (Recipient), 17 Sep 2025
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