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Dr. Sara E: Pérez-Figueroa

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I obtained my PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV-IPN) in February 2020. My research focuses on modeling the physicochemical properties of zero-dimensional nanostructures, particularly fullerenes, with a specialization in intermolecular interactions. After my PhD, I undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Materials Research in 2020, which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and later continued my postdoctoral career at the Cuautitlán Izcalli Faculty of Higher Studies, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), in 2023. There, I analyzed complexes of poorly soluble drugs with cyclodextrins to improve their solubility in lipid environments.
I have published nine articles in high-impact international journals and remain committed to advancing basic science with applications in materials and drug delivery. Alongside my research, I have held several leadership roles: vice president of the CINVESTAV-Zacatenco student chapter of the Mexican Materials Society (2018), president of the student chapter of the UNAM Materials Research Institute (2021), and currently secretary of the board of directors of the Young Academy of Mexico, where I am part of the first generation of members.
I am an active mentor for young women entering STEM and for prospective graduate students, and I have taught as an adjunct professor at two leading Mexican institutions: UNAM and the National Polytechnic Institute.

I obtained my PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV-IPN) in February 2020. My research focuses on modeling the physicochemical properties of zero-dimensional nanostructures, particularly fullerenes, with a specialization in intermolecular interactions. After my PhD, I undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Materials Research in 2020, which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and later continued my postdoctoral career at the Cuautitlán Izcalli Faculty of Higher Studies, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), in 2023. There, I analyzed complexes of poorly soluble drugs with cyclodextrins to improve their solubility in lipid environments. I have published nine articles in high-impact international journals and remain committed to advancing basic science with applications in materials and drug delivery. Alongside my research, I have held several leadership roles: vice president of the CINVESTAV-Zacatenco student chapter of the Mexican Materials Society (2018), president of the student chapter of the UNAM Materials Research Institute (2021), and currently secretary of the board of directors of the Young Academy of Mexico, where I am part of the first generation of members. I am an active mentor for young women entering STEM and for prospective graduate students, and I have taught as an adjunct professor at two leading Mexican institutions: UNAM and the National Polytechnic Institute.

Degrees:

2020
Doctorate
Other
Renewable Energy

Publications resulting from Research
Chlorpropamide-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes, theoretical basis of stability. S. E. Pérez-Figueroa, Emir A Galván-García, Didier Nivón-Ramírez, Estrella Ramos, Rodolfo Gómez-Balderas. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 396, (2024); DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.123995
Surface morphology effects on the mechanical and electronic properties of halogenated porous 3C-SiC: A DFT study. Ricardo Bermeo-Campos, Karina Madrigal-Carrillo, Sara E. Pérez-Figueroa, Marbella Calvino, Alejandro Trejo, Fernando Salazar, Álvaro Miranda, Miguel Cruz-Irisson, Applied Surface Science 631, 157481, (2023); DOI: 10106/j.apsusc.2023.157481.
Surface Li effects on the electronic properties of GaAs nanowires: A first-principles approach. Ricardo Jiménez-Sánchez, Sara E. Pérez-Figueroa, Alejandro Trejo-Baños, Álvaro Miranda, Fernando Salazar, Miguel Cruz-Irisson. Surfaces and Interfaces 38, 102745 (2023); DOI: /10.1016/j.surfin.2023.102745.
Selective sensing of DNA/RNA nucleobases by metal-functionalized silicon nanowires: A DFT approach. José E. Santana, Kevin J. García, Francisco De Santiago, Álvaro Miranda, Sara E. Pérez-Figueroa, José E. González, Luis A. Pérez, M. Cruz-Irisson. Surfaces and Interfaces 36, 102529 (2023); DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102529.
Metal-decorated siligene as work function type sensor for NH3 detection: A DFT approach Brandom J. Cid, José E. Santana, Lucia G. Arellano, Álvaro Miranda, Sara E. Pérez- Figueroa, María I. Iturrios, Luis A. Pérez, Miguel Cruz-Irisson. Applied Surface Science 610 155541 (2023); DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.155541.
Packing core–corona particles on a spherical surface. S. E. Pérez-Figueroa, Andrés Gallegos-Lozano, Carlos I. Mendoza. Soft Matter, 18, 6812 (2022); DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00719c.
Copper and neurodegenerative disorders: potential drugs for possible successful treatment. Ana Martínez, Rubicelia Vargas, S. E. Pérez-Figueroa, Estrella Ramos. Theoretical Chemistry Accounts. (2021); DOI: 10.1007/s00214-021-02776-3.
Stability of spherical molecular complexes: a theoretical study of self-assembled M12L24 nanoballs. Jorge Gutiérrez-Flores, S. E. Pérez-Figueroa, Roxana M. del Castillo, Ana Martínez, Luis E.Sansores, Estrella Ramos. Struct. Chem. (2020); DOI: 10.1007/s11224-020-01639-0.
Hybrid ADFT Study of the C104 and C106 IPR Isomers. S. E. Pérez-Figueroa, P. Calaminici, A. M. Köster. J. Phys. Chem. A, 123, 21, 4565-4574 (2019); DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.9b00665.
Estructura de la Materia: del salón de clases a la casa con YouTube.
Osmary Depablos-Rivera, S. E. Pérez-Figueroa, Ana Martínez Vázquez. Educ. Quím. 31, 5, 43-46 (2021); DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/fq.18708404e.2020.5.76645.