Research Group
Our research group operates within the Dental Biomaterials Laboratory (BioMaD) at the Centro de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica (CiiB), Universidad de los Andes, Chile. We bring together undergraduate and graduate students and research assistants around a shared interest in dental biomaterials, antimicrobial strategies, and digital dentistry.
We are committed to rigorous, reproducible science with direct clinical relevance — and to training the next generation of dental researchers.
Current Members
PhD Students
- Macarena O. Aburto Martinez, DDS — PhD Program in Dental Science, Universidad de los Andes, Chile. Dental adhesion and biomaterial-based management of dentin hypersensitivity, and surface treatment of 3D-printed dental materials. ORCID
Undergraduate Research Students
- Felipe A. Tapia Mayorga — FDM 3D printing in dentistry
- Martín I. Carvajal Vives — FDM 3D printing in dentistry
- Camila I. Contreras Medel — 3D-printed dental restorative materials
- Sofía P. Mucherl Calatayud — 3D-printed dental restorative materials
- Constanza B. Beltrán Castro — Surface treatment of 3D-printed dental materials
- Josefina Serrano Morales — Surface treatment of 3D-printed dental materials
- Valentina I. Blanco Solari — Dental polymerization, 3D-printed dental restorative materials, and surface treatment
- Ignacia A. Salas Ilabaca — Dental polymerization and 3D-printed dental restorative materials
Former Members
Graduate
- Alonso H. Castilla Cabello — MSc in Stomatology (2025), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru
Undergraduate
- Juan Pablo Rojas Blanco — DDS (2025), Universidad de los Andes, Chile
- Stephanie E. Silva Urco & Sayuri Y. Miguel Soto — DDS (2025), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru
- Andrea Y. Munsibay Foronda & Pamela L. Espinoza Salas — DDS (2024), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru
- Allison Gálvez Saavedra — DDS (2023), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru
For full details including thesis titles and publications, see the CV page.
Collaborating Institutions
| Country | Institution |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) · Universidad de Valparaíso |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | University of Campinas (UNICAMP) · Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) · Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) |
| 🇺🇸 United States | University of Pittsburgh |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Universidad Científica del Sur |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin |
Join the Group
We welcome motivated students at both undergraduate and graduate levels who are interested in dental biomaterials research. We look for candidates who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to clinically relevant science.
What we offer:
- Mentorship in laboratory research and scientific writing
- Access to BioMaD facilities and equipment
- Opportunities to co-author peer-reviewed publications
- Integration into an active international research network
How to apply: Send a brief email introducing yourself, your academic background, and your research interests to gnima@uandes.cl. Include your CV if available.
For information about our laboratory facilities and equipment, visit the BioMaD Lab page.