Assistant Professor | Universidad de Chile | Chile
Dr. Isadora Candela Berlanga Mora is a materials chemist whose research bridges nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and environmental remediation through the design, synthesis, and nanoscale characterization of advanced organic polymer–based materials. Her scientific contributions center on two major lines: the fabrication of two-dimensional porous covalent organic frameworks and related polymeric nanomaterials for catalytic and environmental applications, and the investigation of mechanical, morphological, and physicochemical properties of diverse materials at the nanoscale using state-of-the-art scanning probe methodologies. Dr. Berlanga Mora has established a strong research trajectory leading the Nanomaterials Laboratory at the Universidad de Chile, where she has advanced pioneering work on stimuli-responsive COF systems, surface-grown polymeric networks, and functional nanostructures relevant to energy, catalysis, and remediation technologies. Her portfolio includes leadership of nationally funded projects (FONDECYT, FONDEQUIP, U-INICIA), collaborative work with industry. such as the synthesis and physicochemical assessment of lithium salts for battery electrolytes and extensive participation in international research initiatives, contributing to more than twenty global collaborations. She has also spearheaded innovations in university teaching, implementing digital learning tools, course-development strategies, and foundational chemistry resources adopted across engineering curricula. With 839 citations across 725 documents, 15 indexed publications, and an h-index of 11, her scholarly impact is reflected in sustained contributions to high-ranking journals, including multiple Q1 articles, and a growing influence in the fields of nanomaterials, polymeric architectures, and surface chemistry. Dr. Berlanga Mora’s work further extends to scientific outreach, mentoring, and service within academic programs, underscoring her commitment to advancing materials science research and fostering the next generation of scientists.
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Featured Publications
1. Zambrano, D., Soto, M. J., Castillo, X., Romero-Hasler, P., Soto-Bustamante, E., Villarroel, R., & Berlanga, I. (2025). Surface-initiated and morphology-controlled synthesis of covalent organic framework thin films on transparent conductive substrates: A comprehensive structural and electrochemical characterization. Materials Today Chemistry