Researchers from the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) once again put Chile on the international scientific map by playing a key role in organizing the International Symposium on Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry (ISNSC), which was held in South America for the first time in its history, with Chile as the host country.
Dr. Diego Venegas Yazigi, a researcher at CEDENNA's Nanostructure Chemistry Laboratory, highlighted the center's leading role: “Of the local organizing committee, all but one are from CEDENNA. This reflects the importance of what we do here and the impact our work has on the international scientific community.”
A global showcase for Chilean science
The event brought together researchers from 14 countries, solidifying its position as a key forum for the exchange of knowledge and experiences in nanochemistry and supramolecular chemistry. Chilean undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, participated in the symposium. A particularly moving event was the attendance of three high school students and their biology teacher from the Federico Errázuriz Regional Institute in Santa Cruz, who had their first direct experience with the world of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
In addition to the lectures and posters, the symposium allowed prominent international scientists to learn firsthand about the work and capabilities of CEDENNA's laboratories, strengthening Chile's visibility on the world stage.
During the congress, discussions began for joint international projects involving both CEDENNA researchers and academics from other Chilean universities. In particular, Dr. Venegas Yazigi strengthened his collaboration within the framework of the ERASMUS+ program with Professor Jan Weigand from the Technical University of Dresden, Germany, thus expanding opportunities for collaboration and academic exchange.
Looking to the Future
“It is always important to showcase Chile as an organizer of scientific conferences,” emphasized Dr. Venegas Yazigi, underscoring that these kinds of milestones
strengthen the role of Chilean nanoscience and nanotechnology on the global stage and highlight the talent, infrastructure, and scientific leadership
developed in the country. The success of the ISNSC in Chile not only reinforces the country's position as an emerging player in the field of nanochemistry, but also opens the door to new projects and collaborations that will shape the next decade of research in this area.
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