
Franck Jean Christophe Quero .
Profesor Asociado
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
My research lines focus on the extraction, preparation and characterization of various nanocellulose forms such as bacterial cellulose, cellulose nanofibers and cellulose nanocrystals for environmental and biomedical applications.
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Composite Materials, THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER. Reino Unido, 2012
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Eco-Design of Materials, UNIVERSITE DE BRETAGNE SUD. Francia, 2008
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Polymers and Composites, UNIVERSITE DE BRETAGNE SUD. Francia, 2006
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Profesor Asistente Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas
Santiago, Chile
2016 - 2022
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Profesor Asociado Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas
Santiago, Chile
2022 - A la fecha
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Postdoctoral Researcher
BASF SE
Alemania
2012 - 2013
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Internship
DSM
Holanda
2008 - 2008
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Internship
Queen Mary University
Reino Unido
2007 - 2007
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Internship
Rhodia/Solvay
Francia
2006 - 2006
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Universidad de los Andes
Chile
2013 - 2015
- Dr. Genesis Opazo Salcedo (Study of the Effect of Residual Lignin on the Physicochemical Properties of Nanopapers Based on Kraft Cellulose Applied for the Removal of Cu2+ Ions from Water Resources, Universidad de Chile, PhD Thesis). Supervisor. Successfully Defended in April 2025.
- Miss Deborah Marín (Development of Cellulose Nanofiber Films Functionalized with Curcuminoids for Applications as Optical Sensors of Metallic Pollutants, Universidad de Chile, Master’s Thesis). Co-supervisor. Successfully Defended in March 2025. https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/204393
- Dr. Daniela Acuña Conejeros (Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Resorbable Membranes of Silica, Gelatin and Tertiary Bioglass Nanoparticles for Guided Bone Regeneration by Electrospinning, Universidad de Chile, PhD Thesis). Supervisor. Successfully Defended in January 2024. https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/199517
- Dr. Pablo González Cortes (Nanofibrillated Cellulose Composites with Polymers for the Removals of Cations from Aqueous Media, Double Degree: Universidad de Chile/University of Groningen, PhD Thesis). Supervisor. Successfully Defended in October 2024 (U. Groningen) and in January 2025 (U. Chile). https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.1125969870
- Mr. Gonzalo Gomara (Nanoporous Biopolymer Membrane for the Isolation of Nanoparticles, 2018, Universidad Andrés Bello, Master’s Thesis). Supervisor.
More can be found here:
https://portafolio-academico.uchile.cl/perfil/99838-Franck-Jean-Christophe-Quero-
Recyclable Self-Healing and Shape-Memory Polyketone-Rubber Conductive Nanocomposites for Pneumatic Soft Actuators |
MXene/chitosan/ZnO and MXene/bacterial cellulose/TiO2 nanocomposites against MDRs/ESBLs-producing bacteria and lung cancer cells |
Piezotronic polymer nanocomposites for biomechanical energy harvesting |
Understanding the role of nanocellulose on the self-association and self-assembling of amylose-amylopectin based composites |
Fortalecimiento de la investigación multidisciplinaria de materiales porosos mediante el análisis integral de sus propiedades texturales, química superficial y aplicaciones avanzadas en almacenamiento de gases con proyección internacional |
3D-Printed Cation-Triggered Shape Morphing Layered Biocomposite Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Application |
Acoustic Drop-On-Demand Ejection of Highly Viscous Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs) and CNFs/Salmon Gelatin Inks for Soft Matter 3D Printing Applications |
Auxetic antibacterial and biocompatible metal doped zwitterion acrylamide copolymer (core)/bacterial cellulose (shell) hydrogels for wound healing application |
Colorimetric and Fluorometric Detection and Removal of Ions from Solution Using Curcuminoid Molecules |
Understanding of Shape Memory Properties of Gelatin-Cellulose Nanocrystal Composites Through Interaction Assessment at their Interface |
Acquisition of a Scanning Probe for Mechanical and Electrical Characterization at Nanoscale |
Starch-Cellulose Composites with Tailored Crystallinity=> Towards the Better Understanding of Structural Features and Enzymatic Hydrolysis |
Starch/Chitosan/Silver and Starch/Chitosan/Gold Nanocomposites as Optical Sensors and Bioactive Coatings for Wound Dressing Applications |
Millennium Nucleus in Soft Smart Mechanical Metamaterials |
Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene/Fe3O4/Chitosan and Graphene/Fe3O4/Bacterial Cellulose Nanocomposites for Biomedical and Photocatalytic Applications |
Understanding of Interfacial Interactions in Cellulose-Based Biocomposites for Applications in Food Science and Nutrition |
Development of Nanocellulose Membranes for the Isolation of Exosomes from Body Fluids for Early Stage Desease Detection |
Effect of Cellulose Nanofibers on the Thermomechanical and Shape Memory Properties of Salmon Gelatin-Based Composites |
International Network of Young Researchers for the Design of Greener Solar Cells |
A Top-Down Approach to Produce Protein-Functionalized Cellulose Nanofibers and Nanopapers from Pyura Chilensis Tunicate for Biomedical Applications |
A top-down approach to produce pure and protein-functionalized cellulose fibers and papers from Pyura Chilenesis tunicates for biomedical applications |
In-Situ Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cellulose Hybrid Hydrogels for High Value Biomedical Applications |
Fundamentals of Natural Polymers and Composites for Applications in Food Science and Technology, and Tissue Engineering |
Fundamental studies of biopolymers (starch, salmon and bovine gelatin)-bacterial cellulose nanofibril interactions for applications in food technology and tissue engineering |
DYNACOP (DYNamics of Architecturally Complex Polymers) |
Functional and Green End-of-life Nanocomposites=> Design, Processing and Characterisation |

Francisco Gracia
Associate Professor
Departament of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Rodrigo Espinoza
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Ulrich Volkmann
Profesor Titular
Facultad de Física
P. UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Silvia Matiacevich
Académico
Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Monica Soler
Associate Professor
Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials
University of Chile
Santiago, Chile

Karina Pino
Group Leader/Associate Professor
Centro de Investigación Biomédica
Universidad de los Andes
Santiago, Chile

Cielo Char
Profesor Asistente
Dep. Ciencias de los Alimentos y Tecnología Química
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Flavia Zacconi
Associate Professor
Organic Chemistry
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Pugazhenthiran Nalandhiran
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Valparaiso, Chile

Paulo Diaz
Profesor Asociado
Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES
Santiago, Chile

Roberto Canales
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Franck Quero
Profesor Asociado
Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Diego Cortés
Profesor Titular
Instituto Universitario de Investigación y Desarrollo Universitario
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana
Santiago, Chile

Franck Quero
Profesor Asistente
Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Laura Azócar
Profesor Asistente
Química Ambiental
Universidad Católica de la Santisima Concepción
Concepción, Chile

LOIK GENCE
Profesor Asistante
Facultad de Fisica
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Luis Ballesteros
Profesor Asistente
Facultad de Ingeniería
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Santiago , Chile

Fabiola valdebenito
Profesora asistente
Química ambiental
Universidad Católica de la Santisima Concepción
concepcion, Chile

Cristina Padilla
Profesor Instructor
Centro de Investigaciones Biomedicas
Universidad de Los Andes
Santiago, Chile

patricia palma
Académico
Departamento de Patología y Medicina Oral
Universidad de Chile
santiago, Chile

Kerry Wrighton
academico / investigador / profesor
Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Biológicas
Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins
Santiago, Chile

Felipe Olate
Investigador
Centro de Investigaciones Nucleares para Aplicaciones en Salud y Biomedicina
Comisión CHilena de Energía Nuclear
Santiago, Chile

Nicolas Cohn
Investigador postdoctoral
Departamento de Química
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana
Santiago, Chile

Robinson Muñoz
Investigador Invitado
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
Concepción, Chile

Esteban Araya
Investigador PostDoctoral
Biotecnologia, ingeniería química y materiales
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

VIJYAYABHASKARA RAO BHAVIRIPUDI
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Fisica
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana
Santiago, Chile

Gerald Cifuentes
Profesional químico
Centro de Energía
Universidad Católica de la Santisima Concepción
Concepción, Chile