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PUCPR

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Ponce Campus

51st ACS Junior Technical Meeting

36th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary

Scientific Meeting

PROGRAM AGENDA

51st ACS Junior Technical Meeting

36th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM)

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Ponce

March 5, 2016

SPONSORED BY

American Chemical Society – Puerto Rico Section Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Resource Center for Science and Engineering, University of Puerto Rico Central Administration Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

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51st ACS Junior Technical Meeting 36th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM)

Pontifical University of Puerto Rico- Ponce

March 5, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Map of the Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico, Ponce ..................................... 4 Organizing and Scientific Committees ............................................................................. 5

Invited Speaker ................................................................................................................ 7

Program Agenda.............................................................................................................. 9

Oral Sessions ................................................................................................................ 11 Agricultural Sciences .......................................................................................... 13

Astronomy ........................................................................................................... 15 Chemistry ............................................................................................................ 17

Computer Sciences ............................................................................................. 41 Electronics .......................................................................................................... 43 Engineering ......................................................................................................... 45

Environmental Sciences ..................................................................................... 55

General Sciences ................................................................................................ 63 Geosciences ....................................................................................................... 65 Industrial Pharmacy ............................................................................................ 67

Life/Biological Sciences ...................................................................................... 69 Mathematics ........................................................................................................ 93

Pharmaceutical Sciences .................................................................................... 95 Physics ............................................................................................................... 97

Poster Sessions ........................................................................................................... 103 Chemistry .......................................................................................................... 105

Engineering ....................................................................................................... 109 Environmental Sciences ................................................................................... 111

General Sciences .............................................................................................. 113 Geosciences ..................................................................................................... 115 Life Sciences ..................................................................................................... 117 Mathematics ...................................................................................................... 121 Physics ............................................................................................................. 123

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Map of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce

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Pontifical University of Puerto Rico- Ponce March 5, 2016

Organizing and Scientific Committees

Puerto Rico Local Section American Chemical Society Officers 2016

Chair Dr. Brenda J. Ramos Past Chair Dr. Edmy J. Ferrer Chair Elect Dr. José Ramírez Secretary Ms. Stephanie Chaparro Treasurer Dr. Jorge L. Colón Northeastern Representative Ms. Sara M. Delgado Southwestern Representative Dr. Nilka M. Rivera Counselor Dr. Néstor Carballeira Counselor Dr. Agnes Costa Counselor Dr. Ángela M. González Counselor Ms. Myrna Otaño Alternate Counselor Dr. Jorge L. Colón Alternate Counselor Dr. Carlos Ruiz Alternate Counselor Mr. Orlando J. Morales Alternate Counselor Ms. Bárbara Casañas Director at Large Dra. Ingrid Montes

PCUPR-College of Science Research and JTM/PRISM Committee

President Dr. Jorge Iván Vélez Arocho Dean, College of Science Dr. Alma Santiago Committee President Dr. Zaira Mateo Biology Department Representative Dr. Sandra Molina Chemistry Department Representative Dr. Margarita Rodríguez

Prof. Javier Carrasquillo Dr. Carmen Velázquez de Collazo Dr. Monica Marie Arroyo

Math & Physics Department Representative

Prof. Jorge López

Nursing Department Representative Dr. Zulma Torres Psychology Department Representative

Dr. Luis Cañals

Collaborators and Special Thanks Ms. Daisy Morales Ms. Carmen Gómez Ms. Lourdes M. Matos Mr. Julio Palmer Ms. Rosita Archevald Mr. Melvin Maldonado Physical Plant Personnel

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RCSE

Acting Director Dr. Frederick A. Just Agosto Associate Director Dr. María Vargas Capriles Special Assistant Ing. José A. Muñoz Álvarez Admin. Assistant Mr. Héctor R. Méndez Rubio

PR-LSAMP Co-PI Dr. Antonio Martínez Collazo Academic Coordinator Prof. Javier Figueroa Santiago Magement Coordinator Ms. Zulma I. Crespo Figueroa

UPR-Central Administration UPR President/PR-LSAMP PI Dr. Uroyoán Walker Ramos Vice President for Research and Technology

Dr. José A. Lasalde Dominici

Associate Vice President for Research and Technology

Dr. Gladys Escalona de Motta

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INVITED SPEAKER

Dr. Giovanna Guerrero-Medina Director of Ciencia Puerto Rico and of the Yale Ciencia Initiative at the Yale Provost Office

Associate Research Scientist for the Center for Scientific Teaching, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at Yale University,

New Haven, Connecticut

Ciencia Puerto Rico: Improving STEM Education and Careers through a Network for Puerto Rican Science

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are essential for countries and individuals in the 21st century and open doors to some of the fastest growing, most rewarding, and best paying careers. Unfortunately, many students do not pursue these disciplines because they don’t see the relevance of these fields to their lives, because they lack role models they can identify with, or because they don’t have access to mentors or resources that can facilitate training opportunities and help them navigate the ups and downs of a career in these fields. STEM professionals can play a crucial role in helping to improve science education resources, experiences and trajectories of students interested in these careers. Since 2006, Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR, http://www.cienciapr.org) has helped connect the geographically dispersed Puerto Rican scientific community for the promotion of science education and scientific careers. Today, more than 7,300 STEM professionals, students and educators are members of CienciaPR. Through their example, contributions, and connections, CienciaPR has increased the visibility of STEM role models, improved science communication and educational resources in Puerto Rico, and facilitated access to academic and professional advice, resources and opportunities for students and young scientists. This presentation will provide an overview of CienciaPR's emergence and achievements and give concrete examples of how young scholars can explore their academic and career options through CienciaPR, as well as contribute themselves to impact others through their own knowledge and example.

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51st ACS JUNIOR TECHNICAL MEETING 36th PUERTO RICO INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE (PRISM)

PONTIFICAL CATOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, PONCE CAMPUS MARCH 5, 2016

PROGRAM AGENDA

7:30 am – 9:30 am Registration Vicente Murga Theater, Lobby

7:30 am – 9:00 am Breakfast In front of Vicente Murga Theater, Left side (opposite of the parking lot)

9:00am – 9:30 am

Master of Ceremony

Vicente Murga Theater, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Prof. Javier Carrasquillo Chemistry Department Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Invocation

Dr. Margarita Rodríguez Chemistry Department Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Welcome Remarks

Dr. Jorge I. Veléz Arocho, President Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Dr. José A. Lasalde, Vice-President

Research and Technology University of Puerto Rico

Dr. Frederick Just-Agosto, Acting Director

Resource Center for Science and Engineering

Dr. Alma Santiago, Dean of the College of Science Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Dr. Antonio Martínez Collazo, Co-PI PR-LSAMP

University of Puerto Rico

Dr. Brenda Ramos, President American Chemical Society - Puerto Rico Section University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla

9:30 am – 9:45 am Presentation of Plenary Speaker Dr. Braulio D. Jiménez Department of Biochemistry Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico

9:45 am – 10:45am PLENARY CONFERENCE Dr. Giovanna Guerrero-Medina, Associate Research Scientist Yale University

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Scientific Sessions McManus Building, Perea Building, Student Center and Mother Teresa Hall

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Outdoor Vicente Murga Theater, Left side (opposite to the parking lot)

1:40pm – 4:00pm Concurrent Scientific Sessions McManus Building, Perea Building, Student Center and Mother Teresa Hall

8:00am - 3:00pm Poster Set Up Perea Building Lobby (1st Floor)

3:00pm – 5:00pm Poster Session Perea Building Lobby (1st Floor)

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ORAL SESSIONS

Agricultural Sciences

Astronomy

Chemistry

Computer Sciences

Electronics

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

General Sciences

Geosciences

Industrial Pharmacy

Life / Biological Sciences

Mathematics

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Physics

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Agricultural Sciences

Session 1 Room: McManus 102

Moderator: AM: Dr. Wilderiz Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Wilderiz Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ

Time Speaker and Afiliator

Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Jennifer Torres Caraballo - PCUPR

Micropropagation of Olea europaea L. (olive) in Puerto Rico

Rosa Berrios Villarini

11:20AM-11:40AM Nicole M. Colón Carion – UPR CAYEY

Fungal Contamination in Rice Grains

Chad Lozada

11:40AM-12:00PM Guillermo E. Valero David – UPR MAYAGUEZ

Foliar and Inflorescences Pathogens of "Recao" (Eryngium foetidum L.)

Lydia I. Rivera-Vargas

12:00PM-12:20PM Stephanie M. Plaza Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ

High-throughput screening and characterization of fungi attacking the staple crop Dioscorea rotundata

Merari Feliciano Rivera

12:20PM-1:30PM LUNCH BREAK

1:40PM-2:00PM Janmarys Torres Rodríguez - PCUPR

Micropropagation of Mentha piperita In Puerto Rico


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ASTRONOMY

Astronomy


Moderator: AM: Dr. Jessica Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Jessica Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Yashira Marie Del Valle Rodríguez – UPR HUMACAO

Position Angle and Separation of Binary Stars Selected from the Washington Double Star Catalog

Rafael Muller


1:40PM-2:00PM Andy J. López Oquendo – UPR HUMACAO

Determine the distance of Binary Stars based on distance module

Rafael Muller

3:20PM-3:40PM Marjory Reyes – UPR HUMACAO

Separation Rafael Muller

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CHEMISTRY Chemistry


Moderator: PM: Dr. Javier Carrasquillo – PUCPR

Time Speaker and Afiliator Title Mentor


1:40PM-2:00PM Cristian José Avilés Martín PCUPR

Synthesis of CdSTe Quantum Dots Using a Microwave Assisted Method

Luis Alamo Nole

2:00PM-2:20PM Giovanny E. Pérez Ortiz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Characterization of Monosubstituted Ferrocenyl Chalcones Salts Derivatives

Ingrid Montes

2:20PM-2:40PM Noralejandra Vázquez Moreno UIA METROPOLITANO

Encapsulation of a nitrochalcone into PLGA nanoparticle and its potential as anticancer agent

David Sanabria

2:40PM-3:00PM Derek García Almedina UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis of a Whole-Cell Imprinted Polysaccharide-Silica Matrix for the Immobilization of V. fischeri, as a Biosensor of Emerging Contaminants

Liz Díaz-Vázquez

3:00PM-3:20PM Crystal L Yu De Jesús Angélica A. Fonseca Montes UPR ARECIBO

Synthesis of the new 2-methylbenzimidazole derivatives with potential biological activity

Ricardo Infante

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3:20PM-3:40PM Nelson García-Vázquez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Development of Biocompatible Metal-Organic Frameworks for Drug Delivery Applications

Vilmalí López-Mejías

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Elsie Parés – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Margarita Rodríguez - PCUPR

Time Speaker and Afiliator Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Jurynelliz Rosa Vega UPR AGUADILLA

Enzymatic and Bacterial Activity of Fungal strains isolated from Alpinia zerumbet

Walleska De Jesús

11:20AM-11:40AM Gabriel E. Quiñones Vélez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Design of Phosphonate-based Biocompatible Metal-Organic Frameworks (pBioMOFs) as a Drug Delivery System

Vilmali López-Mejias

11:40AM-12:00PM Lizmarie Camacho Velázquez PCUPR

Electrochemical characterization of custom made gold electrodes in acid media by cyclic voltammetry

Margarita Rodríguez López

12:00PM-12:20PM Ester Álvarez Benedicto UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Total Synthesis of 10-Cyclohexyl-6-decynoic Acid for Biomedical Applications

Néstor Carballeira


1:40PM-2:00PM Johalis Gonzalez Velez Juliannette Serrano González UPR ARECIBO

Ethanol Production and its Application as Fuel in a Four Cylinder Car

Guido Peña

2:00PM-2:20PM Leonel E. Rodríguez Betancourt UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Total Synthesis of 10-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-decynoic Acid for Biomedical Applications

Néstor Carballeira

2:20PM-2:40PM Luis A. Ortiz Rodríguez UPR HUMACAO

Direct Measurement of the Singlet Oxygen Quantum Yield of 6-Thioguanosine

Rolando Oyola

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2:40PM-3:00PM Indra González Ojeda UPR MAYAGUEZ

Gelification of Lysozyme Under High Concentrations of Sulfhydric Acid (H2S) as an Alternative to the Formation of Amiloid Fibrils

Juan López Garriga

3:00PM-3:20PM Michelle Negrón García Gardimar Montañez Barreto UIA PONCE

Effects of adrenaline and silver nanoparticles exposure on Daphnia Magna

Edmy Ferrer Torres

3:20PM-3:40PM Yanira Rodríguez Valdés UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis of boronic esters for the development of Hydrogen Peroxide-Responsive Supramolecular G-quadruplexes

José Rivera

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Angela González - UIA PM: Dr. Ramón Hernández - PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Ismarie Santiago - PCUPR

Synthesis of trans-[Pd(2-amino-5-methylthiazole)2Cl2]: Optimization of Crystallization Conditions

Ramon Hernández Castillo

11:20AM-11:40AM Liz N. Santiago-Martoral UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Preparation and Characterization of Metalized Nanocellulose Composites as Precursors for Forward Osmosis Membranes

Eduardo Nicolau

11:40AM-12:00PM Daniel A. Colón Ríos Álani Aldarondo Torres UPR MAYAGUEZ

Hydrogen Sulfide as a Potential Inhibitor of Insulin (IBP) Amyloid Fibrils

Juan López Garriga

12:00PM-12:20PM Joelyann Vallés Rivera PCUPR

An electrochemical study of thin film gold electrode surface composition and structure by cyclic voltammetry.

Margarita Rodríguez López


1:40PM-2:00PM Roger Machine Rivera UPR CAYEY

Study of the Chemical Composition and Cytotoxic Properties of Puerto Rican plant Simarouba tulae

Claudia Ospina

2:00PM-2:20PM Rafael E. Rodríguez Arbelo UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis, self-assembly studies and Raman spectroscopy characterization of guanosine derivatives Raman tags

José Rivera

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2:20PM-2:40PM Valerie Martínez Adorno UPR ARECIBO

Production of Biodiesel from New and Used Vegetable Oil

Guido Peña

2:40PM-3:00PM Kyabeth M. Torres Rodríguez UPR HUMACAO

In Vitro Study of the Interaction Between Gold and Gallium Nanoparticles with Human Serum Albumin

Rolando Oyola

3:00PM-3:20PM Nathania Millán Serrano UPR AGUADILLA

Alpinia zerumbet as antibacterial and antifungal agent

Walleska De Jesús

3:20PM-3:40PM Xaimara Santiago Maldonado UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Characterization of Curcumin Analogías

Ingrid Montes

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Raúl Rodríguez Berríos – PCUPR

MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. José F. Rodríguez – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Katherine J. Figueroa Gordián PCUPR

Toxicity of CdSSe and CdSTe nanoparticles on Artemia Salina

Luis Alamo Nole

11:20AM-11:40AM Milagros I. Rivera Cora UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Development of Chalcones for Immunomodulating Systems

Jose Rivera

11:40AM-12:00PM Arielys M. Dávila Ambar S. Delgado UPR HUMACAO

The study of the

oligomerization of A1-40 in the presence of Nicotine derivatives.

Rolando Oyola

12:00PM-12:20PM Dianelymar Rodríguez Burgos UPR ARECIBO

Inhibición Bacteriana con Extractos de Alga Padina Gymnospora

Guido Peña


1:40PM-2:00PM Rocío Zorrilla Veloz Kevin E. Rivera UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Biocompatible-Tailored-Nanocrystals-Drug Nanocarriers for Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Vilmalí López-Mejías

2:00PM-2:20PM Arlyn V. Padín López David G. Mendoza UPR AGUADILLA

Antioxidant capacity and polyphenol content of Alpinia zerumbet extracts in Puerto Rico

Walleska De Jesús

2:20PM-2:40PM Ashley A Laureano Génesis López UPR CAYEY

Chemical Analysis of Brown Algae: Sargassum polyceratium and Stypopodium zonale

Claudia Ospina

2:40PM-3:00PM Ambar M. Alsina Sánchez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis of Ferrocenyl Chalcones containing heterocyclic moieties as potential antimalarial agents

Ingrid Montes

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3:00PM-3:20PM Ricardo Nieves Santiago UMET

Synthesis of Lead Selenide Magic-Cluster Modified With Benzoic Acid Ligand for Solar Energy Harvesting Applications

MitkEl Santiago

3:20PM-3:40PM Kathleen Morales Ortiz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals by TEMPO-mediated oxidation for applications in water remediation

Eduardo Nicolau

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Adalgisa Batista – PCUPR PM: Dr. Adalgisa Batista – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Ambar S. Delgado Carrión UPR HUMACAO

The study of the oligomerization process of IAPP in presence of Au-Nanoparticles

Rolando Oyola

11:20AM-11:40AM Carlos Echevarría Maldonado PCUPR

Synthesis of Cathecol Analogs

Adalgisa Batista

11:40AM-12:00PM Gilberto L. De Jesús Morales UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Design of Biotemplated High Porosity Metal Oxide Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Vilmali Lopez-Mejias

12:00PM-12:20PM Gretchen M. Rivera López UPR HUMACAO

Non-toxic and stable nano-carriers for delivering an antitumor agent in vivo

Gabriel Barletta


1:40PM-2:00PM Adlin V. García Betancourt UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Design, synthesis and fluorescence studies of a hydrogen peroxide-responsive chalconyl derivative

José Rivera

2:00PM-2:20PM Cristina I. Rivera Carlos M. García UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and characterization of nanocellulose-based nanodiamond coatings for bone tissue engineering

Eduardo Nicolau

2:20PM-2:40PM Maroly C. González-Pérez UIA BAYAMON

Characterization of Fibers using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Rosamil Rey

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2:40PM-3:00PM Jennifer M. García Rodríguez UPR HUMACAO

Synthesis of Chiral Oxetanes via the Enantioselective Reduction of Prochiral 2-Halogenated Ketones

Margarita Ortiz-Marciales

3:00PM-3:20PM Isabel C Ríos Cruz Paola J. Vélez Vega UPR MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis of magnetite oleate with oxidation to the carbon double bond using potassium permanganate.

Felix Román

3:20PM-3:40PM Andrea D. Ramos Vicente UPR CAYEY

Study and isolation of compounds of Croton discolor for cytotoxic and Antitumor activities

Claudia Ospina

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Aikomari Guzmán – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Aikomari Guzmán – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Naishka Enid Caldero Rodríguez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and characterization of 1,1'-symmetric ferrocenyl chalcones from 1,1'-diacetylferrocene

Ingrid Montes

11:20AM-11:40AM Lilliana Ortiz UPR HUMACAO

The Photophysical Properties of a Borazine Derivarive

Rolando Oyola

11:40AM-12:00PM Isannette N. León Feliciano PCUPR

Effect of Cd(S,Te) quantum dots on the germination of Ocimum basilicum in liquid medium

Luis Alamo Nole

12:00PM-12:20PM Zaibeth Díaz Reyes Mariola M. Flores UPR MAYAGUEZ

Estrogen's Functionalized With Ferrocene As Pendant Group: A Potential Therapeutic Drug For Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Breast Cancer

Enrique Meléndez


1:40PM-2:00PM Francisco Roberto Martínez Márquez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Intercalation and chemical characterization of two neurological agents in zirconium phosphate layers for drug delivery application

Jorge Colón

2:00PM-2:20PM Cecilia Frías UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Coupling of Seawater Anaerobic Digestion and Hydrothermal Liquefaction of the Macroalgae Sargassum spp. to Enhance Energy and Nutrients Recovery

Liz Díaz-Vázquez

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2:20PM-2:40PM Natalia N. Olmeda-Viera UPR HUMACAO

Study of Gold Surface Modified with Acrylamide: Electrochemical Studies and Surface Analysis

Rolando Tremont

2:40PM-3:00PM Elys P. Rodríguez Rivera UPR CAYEY

Biological Screening of Moringa oleifera for cytotocixity and antitumor activities

Claudia Ospina

3:00PM-3:20PM Diomedes Dieppa UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Redox-responsive Supramolecular Hacky Sacks

José Rivera

3:20PM-3:40PM Astrid C. Rodríguez Vélez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Determination of FAP1 RNA levels in Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultured in nitrogen-deficient media

Elsie I. Parés-Matos

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Arnaldo Carrasquillo – UPR

MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Arnaldo Carrasquillo – UPR

MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Juan C. Cruz Echevarría PCUPR

Effects in the Cytochrome P450 System of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells Treated with Low Concentrations of Formulas of Azadirachta indica

Lizette Santos-Santori

11:20AM-11:40AM Verónica M. González Mariangelie Báez UPR HUMACAO

Synthesis of 1- Benzazepines for Biological Research

Margarita Ortiz-Marciales

11:40AM-12:00PM Jesse Dávila Calderón UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Ferrocenyl epoxide derivatives as potential bioactive anticancer compounds

Ingrid Montes

12:00PM-12:20PM Andrés Molina Villarino UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Electrochemical Studies of Ferrocenyl Chalcones Immobilized in Nafion®

Ana Guadalupe


1:40PM-2:00PM Nolishka L. Torres Olivencia UPR MAYAGUEZ

Biopesticide Compounds in the Fresh and Dried Leaves of Momordica charantia L. by HS-SPME and GC/MS

Maritza De Jesús-Echevarría

2:00PM-2:20PM Angel Ortiz Rodríguez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Electrochemistry Carlos Cabrera

2:20PM-2:40PM Christian M. Aponte Ortiz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Intercalation of Curcumin into Zirconium Phosphate Nanoparticles as an Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery System

Jorge Colón

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2:40PM-3:00PM Karlene Vega UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Nanocellulose based nanodiamond constructs as precursors for forward osmosis membrane applications

Eduardo Nicolau

3:00PM-3:20PM Yamil M. Rodríguez Torres UPR MAYAGUEZ

Isolation, Purification and Characterization of VEGF-A165 for Aptamer Complex Studies


3:20PM-3:40PM Glorimar Rivera PCUPR

Photodegradation of methylene blue using Cd(S,Se) and Cd(S,Te) quantum dots synthesized at 180° c

Luis Alamo Nole

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Agnes Dubey – UIA

METROPOLITANO PM: Dr. Luis Rivera – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Adelfa A. Vera Rosado UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Intercalation of Ferrocene Derivatives into Zirconium Phosphate Layers for Drug Delivery Applications

Jorge Colón

11:20AM-11:40AM Juan C. Arango Lozano TURABO

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Via Water Splitting Using Different Gold-Based Catalysts

Francisco Márquez

11:40AM-12:00PM Marjorie López-Nieves UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Electrochemical PCR for DNA Amplification

Carlos Cabrera

12:00PM-12:20PM Odemaris Carrasquillo Quintana UPR MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis and Characterization of Cd(Se,S) & Zn(Se,S) Quantum Dots for Potential Biological Applications

Oscar Perales-Pérez


1:40PM-2:00PM Claudia S. Herdocia Lluberes UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Evaluation of Synthesized Nanohydroxyapatite-Nanocellulose Composites as Biocompatible Scaffolds for Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering

Eduardo Nicolau

2:00PM-2:20PM Abrahan J. Alvarado Aguilar TURABO

Pt-Urease Nanodisc for a Self-Sustainable Urea Bio Device

Ileana González González

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2:20PM-2:40PM Gabriel O. Rodríguez Narváez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction Of The Macroalgae Ulva Fasciata Using Iron Species From Different Sources

Liz Díaz-Vázquez

2:40PM-3:00PM Arnaldo Muñiz Rivera UPR MAYAGUEZ

Identifying the best micro flow conditions in the first prototype of a VEGF biosensor


3:00PM-3:20PM Fabiola M. Cabán-Bravo UMET

Green Synthesis of Novel Aza-podophyllotoxin under Microwave Irradiation

Ajay Kumar

3:20PM-3:40PM Linet E. Adorno Rivera UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Osmundaria Obtusiloba Extract and their Potential Use in Optical Sensing Applications

Liz Díaz-Vázquez

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Dr. Wilda Vargas – PCUPR PM: Dr. Dalice Piñero – UPR RIO PIEDRAS


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM José J. Fuentes Rivera UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Detection of cervical cancer cells by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Carlos Cabrera

11:20AM-11:40AM Glorimaris Collazo Acevedo UPR MAYAGUEZ

Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) measurements in Puerto Rico Stations


11:40AM-12:00PM Liz A. Nieves Santiago UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Surface nodificatuon of doxorubicin intercakated into nanoparticles of zirconium phosphate

Jorge Colón

12:00PM-12:20PM Pedro R De Jesús UPR CAYEY

Análisis de compuestos volátiles presentes en aceites comerciales utilizando las técnicas de SPME y GC-MS

Edgardo Rivera-Tirado


1:40PM-2:00PM María Del Mar Cordero Landrón UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Fabrication of an Amperometric Biosensor to Detect the Neurotoxin Domoic Acid in Estuarine Environments

Liz Diaz-Vazquez

2:00PM-2:20PM Yarixa L. Citrón Díaz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Development of phthalocyanine based water resistant NO2 Sensor

Dalice Pinero

2:20PM-2:40PM Amelines Méndez Olivencia UPR MAYAGUEZ

Expression and Isolation of rFAP1 (short) in Two Prokaryotic Systems


2:40PM-3:00PM Andrea Del Mar Flores UMET

Encapsulation of CdSe Quantum dots with Silica to increase biocompatibility

Oliva M. Primera-Pedrozo

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3:00PM-3:20PM Evony C. De Jesús Santa UPR HUMACAO

Synthesis and Characterization of Chalcones

Mirna Rivera Claudio

3:20PM-3:40PM Cindy Adorno UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Recent developments the first total synthesis of 2R,5Z,9Z,13Z-2-methoxyoctadecatrienoic acid isolated from the Caribbean sponge Asteropus niger

Néstor Carballeira

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Wilfredo E. De Jesus-Monge– UPR

Recinto de Ciencias Médicas PM: Dr. José Rivera – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Isabel Mayorga – UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Development of impedimetric aptasensor for the analytical determination of inorganic arsenic

Eduardo Nicolau

11:20AM-11:40AM Paola Caballero León UPR CAYEY

Building Connections across the Three Levels of Representation to Enhance Students' Conceptual Understanding about Bonding

Zuleika Medina Torres

11:40AM-12:00PM Jessica N. Ríos Santiago UPR CAROLINA

Synthesis of Transition Metal Complexes Based on Pyrene Derivatives

Karilys Gonzalez

12:00PM-12:20PM Darinelys Figueroa Cosme UPR MAYAGUEZ

Studies toward an In(III)-catalyzed one-pot methodology for the synthesis of substituted indoles and benzofurans

Wildeliz Torres


1:40PM-2:00PM Alexandra Vázquez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Determining Ti(Deferasirox)2 superiority over Deferasirox as a potential anticancer agent

Arthur Tinoco

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2:00PM-2:20PM Natasha Ingles UPR MAYAGUEZ

Human Serum Amyloid A: Expression Levels and Determination of New Protein Complexes using Crude Extracts of Induced THP-1 and HL-60 Cells


2:20PM-2:40PM Yamice M. Serrano Vázquez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) correlation with Total Suspended Particles (TSP) in Mayagüez City Environmental Health Impact


2:40PM-3:00PM Brian Vega Collazo UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Exfoliated MoS2 for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

Carlos Cabrera

3:00PM-3:20PM Stephanie N. Ortiz Jesbaniris Bas UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis of MRI contrast agents: Designing new ligands for the coordination of paramagnetic transition metal ions

Dalice Piñero

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Prof. Mayra Ocasio – PCUPR ARECIBO PM: Dr. Nilka M. Rivera-Portalatin – UPR

MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Osvaldo Rivera González UMET

Cellular Internalization of ligand-capped CdSe Quantum Dots

Oliva M. Primera-Pedrozo

11:20AM-11:40AM José E. Muñoz Nataniel Medina UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Bulk Synthesis of Coronene: Developing the Shortest and Easiest Synthetic Route

Dalice Piñero

11:40AM-12:00PM Mya E. Graniela UPR MAYAGUEZ

Volatile Composition of the Fresh, Dried and Smoked of Lippia dulcis Trev. by Headspace Solid Phase Micro-Extraction Coupled with GC/MS


12:00PM-12:20PM Maria M. López Llegus PCUPR

The effect of the

combination of

chlorzoxazone and

dehydroepiandrosterone

in CYP3A4 and CYP2E1



1:40PM-2:00PM Joesene J. Soto Pérez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Study of the urease enzyme at different pH for the detection of Urea

Carlos Cabrera

2:00PM-2:20PM Juan A. Vargas Vázquez UIA BAYAMON

Automatic Fuel Cell Catalyst Ink Applier

Harry Rivera

2:20PM-2:40PM Bárbara A. Ramos Sanfiorenzo UPR ARECIBO

Determination of cobalt, zinc and copper in water, sediment and Najas marina wetland plant in an aquatic ecosystem

Maiella Ramos

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2:40PM-3:00PM Jasiel O. Strubbe-Rivera PCUPR

Effect of Copper Imbalance in Cell Viability in the Budding Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Jose Rodriguez-Quiñones

3:00PM-3:20PM Charlene Munet Colon UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Improving the Solubility and Cytotoxicity of Titanium(IV) deferasirox Complexes for Anticancer Application

Arthur Tinoco

3:20PM-3:40PM Mónica M. Robles Fontán UPR CAYEY

A Combined Experimental and Density Functional Theory Computations of Atomic Iron Supported by Organic Fibers

Juan López-Encarnación

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Chemistry


Moderator: AM: Prof. Nerybelle Pérez – PCUPR

ARECIBO PM: Prof. Nerybelle Pérez – PCUPR

ARECIBO


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Xiomaries Torres García UPR CAYEY

Comparative Energetics of Reaction Steps Involved in Alkane Metathesis on a Porous Organic Polymer vs Silica Supported Ta-Complex Catalyst: A Computational Study

Juan López-Encarnación

11:20AM-11:40AM Valeria Rullán Varela UPR MAYAGUEZ

Evaluation of the bioactivity, antioxidant and anticancer properties of Cnidoscolus chayamansa

Nilka M. Rivera Portalatin

11:40AM-12:00PM Génesis Aponte Carolina Rivera UPR HUMACAO

Photosensitized oxidation of N-nitroso-N-cyclohexyl-hydroxylamine

Antonio E Alegría

12:00PM-12:20PM Stephanie Hall Laureano UPR MAYAGUEZ

Quantification of sulfonamide in water using Silver enclosed PDMS nano-composites as SERS substrates

Marco A. De Jesus


1:40PM-2:00PM Carla M. Cardona Valle UPR MAYAGUEZ

Determination of Target of Rapamycin (TOR) expression levels in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, cultivated in nutrient-limited media, via Western Blot


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2:00PM-2:20PM Kharina Román PCUPR

Quantification and identification of sulforaphane from different types of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis by HPLC


2:20PM-2:40PM Nataniel Medina UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Bulk synthesis of TCNQ radical anion salts and derivatives: Development of Paramagnetic Linkers

Dalice Pinero

2:40PM-3:00PM Joenisse M. Rosado Ricardo Ramos USC

Preparation of magnetic nanoparticles of ZnxCo1-xFe2O4 for applications in biomedicine

Rolando Guzmán Blas

3:00PM-3:20PM Robby L. Martínez Everick C. Alicea UPR MAYAGUEZ

Studies Toward The Development Of A Short-Step Synthesis Of Functionalized Allylic Alcohols Methodology Based On The Cleavage Of Epoxides With Oxygenated Alkenyl Aluminum And Grignard Derivatives

Raúl Rodríguez-Berríos

3:20PM-3:40PM Christian Santos UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Electrodeposition of Pd and on highly conductive Vulcan XC-72R for direct ethanol electrooxidation.

Carlos Cabrera

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COMPUTER SCIENCES Computer Sciences


Moderator: AM: Dr. Yasmin Ríos - PCUPR PM: Dr. Yasmin Ríos - PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Génesis Rosado Martínez UPR ARECIBO

Alice 3 as a Learning Strategy to Engage Students to Computer Science Careers

Eliana Valenzuela-Andrade

11:20AM-11:40AM Yaileen M. García Herrera USC

Empirical Model of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) using Scilab


11:40AM-12:00PM Amaury O. Rodríguez Rivera UPR ARECIBO

Mobile Application Development in iOS for the Community of UPRA

Edward Latorre

12:00PM-12:20PM Jesús Santana Román UPR ARECIBO

Using RobotC on Tetrix Eliana Valenzuela-Andrade


1:40PM-2:00PM Ramón L. Collazo Martis UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Combinational Circuit Optimization for the Rijndael S-box

Rafael Arce-Nazario

2:00PM-2:20PM Kevin J. Ponce García UPR ARECIBO

Using RobotC on Lego MindStorm

Eliana Valenzuela-Andrade

2:20PM-2:40PM Ezequiel Santos Freytes UPR ARECIBO

Pregunta Lobo, the Mobile Personal Assistant for the UPRA Community

Edward Latorre

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ELECTRONICS Electronics


Moderator: PM: Prof. José López - PCUPR


Title Mentor

2:00PM-2:20PM Héctor David Pérez Rosario UPR BAYAMON

Electrospinning Magnetic Design to make Polymer Nanofibers

Juan González-Sánchez

2:20PM-2:40PM Deliris Nairy Ortiz UPR HUMACAO

Schottky diode based on WS2 crossed with PEDOT/PSSA

Nicholas Pinto

2:40PM-3:00PM Anthony Jr. La Santa José Rodríguez UPR BAYAMON

Implementation of Electronic Components to Control the Operation of a Mono Piston Internal Combustion Engine of four Cycles

Ismael Sánchez-Rios

3:00PM-3:20PM Luis A. Ortiz Flores UPR HUMACAO

Alignment of P3HT: ICBM active layers for improved optical and solar cell device efficiency.

Josee Vedrine

3:20PM-3:40PM Fernando L. Vargas Jiménez UPR BAYAMON

Digital Controller of Magnetic Field Assisted Electrospinning


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ENGINEERING Engineering


Moderator: AM: Prof. Juan Vega – PCUPR ARECIBO PM: Prof. Juan Vega – PCUPR ARECIBO


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Jonathan Mercado Montijo UPR MAYAGUEZ

Composite Liquid Crystalline Elastomers for Sensing Applications

Bárbara Calcagno

11:20AM-11:40AM Mairym Vázquez CARIBBEAN

Failure Analysis of Matrix/Reinforcement interface by FEA

Hermes E. Calderón Arteaga

11:40AM-12:00PM Nérida H. De Jesús Villanueva UPR MAYAGUEZ

Water Quality for Rural Non-PRASA Communities in Puerto Rico

Ingrid Padilla

12:00PM-12:20PM Inti Garcia Sierra UPR MAYAGUEZ

Tissue Printing of Complex Structures through Micro Extrusion

Paul Sundaram


1:40PM-2:00PM Germara Villalongo Andino UPR MAYAGUEZ

Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) to Fuels and Chemicals over Metal-supported Catalysts

Yomaira Pagán Torres

2:00PM-2:20PM Marizabeth Serrano Carrasquillo TURABO

Wind Tunnel Design Edwar Romero

2:20PM-2:40PM Silvia T. Esteves Klomsingh UPR MAYAGUEZ

High Strength Air Entrained Concrete Containing Nanoparticles and Aluminum

Oscar Marcelo Suárez

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2:40PM-3:00PM Alexander Millet UPR MAYAGUEZ

Density Functional Theory Studies of Hydrogen Bonding Interactions Between Water Clusters and Sulfonated PEEK Polymers

David Suleiman

3:00PM-3:20PM Benny X. Bonet Santiago UPR ARECIBO

Cave Cartography: ZEB1 LiDAR and caveGEOmap

Angel Acosta

3:20PM-3:40PM Danabet X Ortiz Mercado UPR MAYAGUEZ

How Stakeholders Contribute to Medical Device Decisions? A Conceptual Framework.

Lourdes Medina

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Engineering


Moderator: AM: Dr. José Cortés – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. José Cortés – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Alondra Michelle Ortiz Ortiz UPR MAYAGUEZ

User-centered Design of Medical Devices: Patients' Needs and Decision Makers Criteria

Lourdes Medina

11:20AM-11:40AM Miguel Green Cámara Brian López Pérez UNE

Design, Construction, Troubleshooting & Star-Up Of An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Gerardo Salazar

11:40AM-12:00PM Beatriz A. Quiñones Colón UPR MAYAGUEZ

Polysaccharide-based polyelectrolyte multilayers: Physicochemical characterization and in vitro studies

Jorge Almodóvar


1:40PM-2:00PM Jomary Mercado Montijo UPR MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis and Characterization of Liquid Crystalline Elastomer Microactuators

Bárbara Calcagno

2:00PM-2:20PM Suilan Román Sang UPR BAYAMON

Design of a Magnetic Field Assisted Electrospinning by using a MakerBot 3D Printer


2:20PM-2:40PM Erick Barreto-Rodríguez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Quantum Mechanical Study of CO2 and CO Hydrogenation on Cu(111) Surfaces Doped with Ga, Mg, and Ti

Yomaira Pagán Torres

2:40PM-3:00PM Shamarie Roque González TURABO

Synthesized Nanostructures Photocells

Miguel Goenaga-Jiménez

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3:00PM-3:20PM Marcel F. Corchado Albelo UPR MAYAGUEZ

Experimental Design Analysis of Stir Casting of Enhanced Aluminum Filler Reinforced with NbB2 Nanoparticles


3:20PM-3:40PM Osvaldo Alomar Otero CARIBBEAN

Design and Construction of a Seismic Table

Hermes E. Calderón Arteaga

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Engineering


Moderator: AM: Dr. Marcelo Suárez – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Marcelo Suárez – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Amanda D. Moreno Hernández UPR MAYAGUEZ

Identification of Transcriptomic Patterns for Endometriosis Characterization using Random Forest Models

Wandaliz Torres-Garcia

11:20AM-11:40AM Catalina M. Ramírez Alfer I. Castro Cortes UPR MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis of Aluminum Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes by Mechanical Alloying and Sintering


11:40AM-12:00PM Héctor D. Martínez Rosa TURABO

Development of a Business Plan for an Integrated Light Pole-Wind Turbine System in Puerto Rico

Jannette Pérez

12:00PM-12:20PM Ivonnemary Rivera González UPR MAYAGUEZ

Ti-doped ZnO Nanoparticles as Novel Direct Generator of Singlet Oxygen for Photodynamic Therapy

Oscar Perales-Pérez


1:40PM-2:00PM Ilka Rodríguez Calero UPR MAYAGUEZ

Decision Support for the Product Development Process of Medical Devices

Lourdes Medina

2:00PM-2:20PM Massiel González Pérez CARIBBEAN

Reuse of Graywater Hermes E. Calderón Arteaga

2:20PM-2:40PM Kevin A. Díaz Resto Josué D. Rodríguez UIA BAYAMON

Cyber Security in Fluid Reservoir

Jaime Yeckle

2:40PM-3:00PM Lorelis González López UPR MAYAGUEZ

Methane and Carbon Dioxide conversion using Zinc Modified Zeolites

Maria Martínez Inesta

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3:00PM-3:20PM Amber N. Masters Arcelay UPR MAYAGUEZ

Stormwater BMP: Pervious Concrete Pavement and Bamboo Bio-retention

Sangchul Hwang

3:20PM-3:40PM Harry Bonilla Alvarado TURABO

Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) Design for Integrated Light Pole Wind Turbine Systems

Gerardo Carbajal

51

Engineering


Moderator: AM: Dr. Olga Santiago - PCUPR PM: Dr. Olga Santiago - PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Miguel Diaz TURABO

Experimental Characterization of a 1.2 kW PEM Fuel Cell

Gerardo Carbajal

11:20AM-11:40AM Alexander M. Baez Montañez UIA BAYAMON

Optimizing aerial stability simulation of quadcopters

Carmen Caiseda

11:40AM-12:00PM Eliseo Martínez Santana UPR MAYAGUEZ

Assessing Triggered Component Interaction Design Complexity from Process Automation Software

Lourdes Medina

12:00PM-12:20PM Ronard Herrera Monegro UPR MAYAGUEZ

Ethanol production through the fermentation Saccharomyces cerevisiae using recycled paper as biomass

Lorenzo Saliceti-Piazza


1:40PM-2:00PM Nelson E. Sepúlveda Ramos UPR MAYAGUEZ

Study of the Electrical Properties of Bio-Ferroelectric Composite Containing STO Nanoparticles

Oscar Marcelo

2:00PM-2:20PM Kenneth J. Martínez Torres TURABO

Evaluation of Occupational Risks in the Operation and Installation of Small Wind Turbines

Jannette Pérez

2:20PM-2:40PM Edwin A. Burgos Rossy UPR MAYAGUEZ

Evaluating the effect of degree of crosslinking and RGD peptide over cellular adhesion in combinations of polymeric bilayers

Jorge Almodóvar

52

2:40PM-3:00PM Carlos E. Pérez De Jesús UPR MAYAGUEZ

Polymer dynamics in active Brownian particle suspensions - A Brownian dynamics study

Ubaldo M. Cordova-Figueroa

3:00PM-3:20PM Saúl Torres Cidmarie Osorio UNE

Basis Of Design For An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Gerardo Salazar

3:20PM-3:40PM Karen L. Weintraub De Jesús UPR MAYAGUEZ

DFT study of CO2 and CH4 Conversion in Zn FAU Zeolite

Maria Martínez Inesta

53

Engineering


Moderator: AM: Dr. Griselle Tirado - PCUPR PM: Dr. Griselle Tirado - PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Gabriel Enrique Colón Ian González UPR MAYAGUEZ

Wind Power Systems: Optimization Characterization

Eduardo Ortiz Rivera

11:20AM-11:40AM Leida M. Vázquez Tarymar Rodríguez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Solvent Effects in the Catalytic Conversion of Fructose to Lactic Acid

Nelson Cardona Martínez

11:40AM-12:00PM Lian Orraca Rosario UPR MAYAGUEZ

Radar Location Survey and Clutter Blockage Analysis for Radar Networks Covering Puerto Rico

Leyda León


1:40PM-2:00PM Gabriel R. López Marcial UPR MAYAGUEZ

High-Throughput Single-Cell Electroporation With Geometrically Induced Pulses

Rubén Díaz-Rivera

2:00PM-2:20PM Rubén I. Maldonado Martínez TURABO

Wind Energy Assessment for lighting pole Applications

Héctor Rodríguez

2:20PM-2:40PM Jessica M. González Vargas UPR MAYAGUEZ

An Industrial Engineering Outreach Initiative to Increase Hispanic Participation

Lourdes Medina

2:40PM-3:00PM Carlos Caro Suárez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Visualization of CAD parts in Virtual Environments

José Lugo Ortiz

3:00PM-3:20PM Lianne Sánchez Karina N. Martínez UPR MAYAGUEZ

The Tech. Carnival: An Outreach Program for Creating Awareness of STEM Fields in Public High School Students

Nayda Santiago

54

3:20PM-3:40PM María E. Ramos Sepúlveda UPR MAYAGUEZ

Study of high-strength concrete reinforced with bamboo fibers

Oscar Marcelo

55

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Enviromental Sciences

Session 1 Room: Perea 102

Moderator: AM: Dr. Ivette Torres – PCUPR PM: Dr. Ivette Torres – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Casandra L. Santiago-Nieves TURABO

Bioprospecting: Xylose-fermentating Bacteria for Biofuel

José R. Pérez-Jiménez

11:20AM-11:40AM Celimar Pérez Nicole Ramos UPR HUMACAO

Reproductive niche segregation of four species of Columbiformes, at the campus of the UPR-Humacao

Raúl A. Pérez-Rivera

11:40AM-12:00PM Vanessa Santiago Cárdenas UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Concentration and temporal distribution of contaminants of emerging concern in the San Juan Bay Estuary from 2012 to 2015

Loretta Roberson

12:00PM-12:20PM Jayleen M Duprey Rivera UNE

Diversity of Uncommon Pathogens in Puerto Rico's Recreational Waters and their Impact in Public Health

Karlo Malave-Llamas


1:40PM-2:00PM Alexis E. Castillo Maldonado UPR ARECIBO

Efraín López Cave Characterization: Guano-Soil Analysis

Angel Acosta

2:00PM-2:20PM Alexandra Morales Adolfo Rodríguez USC

Heterotrophic microbial production at selected cave-associated streams, Puerto Rico

Carlos Conde

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2:20PM-2:40PM Christian D. Báez-Del Valle UNE

Determination of Microplastic Concentration and Size Distribution in Personal Care Products to Improve Knowledge of Their Environmental Occurrence

Mariel E. Pérez-Vélez

2:40PM-3:00PM Yesenia Bruno Laureano UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Physiological response of Siderastrea siderea to thermal stress

Alberto M. Sabat

3:00PM-3:20PM Sara M Rosaly Velazquez PCUPR

Analysis of heavy metals in the Cerrillos Reservoir of Ponce, Puerto Rico

Abner Colón

3:20PM-3:40PM Tania M. Borras-Pacheco UNE

Introducing Toxicology Concepts in General Biology Courses through Inquiry Based Modules

Loyda Méndez

57

Enviromental Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Carmen Reyes – PCUPR PM: Dr. Dallas Alston – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Angélica L. Pabón Castro UNE

Concentration and Particle Size Distribution of Endotoxin and Beta-glucan Present in Ambient Particulate Matter

Loyda Méndez

11:20AM-11:40AM Leticia Classen Rodríguez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Leaf-litter decomposition in urban streams of the Rio Piedras basin

Alonso Ramírez

11:40AM-12:00PM Mayra I. Rodríguez-González UPR BAYAMON

Land-use change implications on landscape quality for the identification of priority conservation zones: a case study in Las Cucharillas Marsh, Cataño, PR

Jorge Ortiz-Zayas

12:00PM-12:20PM Norbert Franqui Bernard UPR MAYAGUEZ

Adaptive Capacity to Floods: A Case Study of Rincón, PR

Saylisse Dávila


1:40PM-2:00PM Kenya F. Álamo Rodríguez TURABO

Colonization Factors among Hexadecane-Degrading Bacteria for Efficient Soil Remediation


2:00PM-2:20PM Patria Aponte Marcano UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Growth ratio and Symbiodinium density of Porites astreoides juvenile.

Loretta Roberson

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2:20PM-2:40PM Angel Félix Feliciano UNE

The Impact of Pathogens Isolated in Canal Suarez, Puerto Rico, their Antibiotic Resistance and the Negative Effects on Human Health and Economic Activities

Karlo Malavé-Llamas

2:40PM-3:00PM Nicole Valle Pérez PCUPR

Rat eradication project as a habitat restauration strategy for the management and protection of Isla Del Frio Cay in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Carmen María Reyes-Colón

3:00PM-3:20PM Nicole Ramos Solís UPR HUMACAO

Construction of a nest for sleeping and breeding by the Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola portoricensis) at the campus of the UPR-Humacao.

Raúl A. Pérez-Rivera

3:20PM-3:40PM Melanie Santiago Veronica N. Alvarado UPR CAYEY

Epidemiological Study of a Community in the Southern Area of Puerto Rico

Xiomara Santiago

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Moderator: AM: Dr. Abner Colón – PCUPR PM: Prof. Jaquelina E. Álvarez – UPR

MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Bethany Vázquez Maestre UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Ensamblajes de macroinvertebrados en quebradas de bosque en Puerto Rico: Importancia de los camarones y los factores climáticos

Alonso Ramírez

11:20AM-11:40AM Luis Díaz Fuentes Nicole M. Casellas UMET

Traces of Chemical Compounds in Carraízo Reservoir and Sergio Cuevas Water Treatment Plant in Puerto Rico

Gabriel Infante

11:40AM-12:00PM José E. Liquet Y González UPR MAYAGUEZ

Detection of Fungal's Capabilities to Degrade 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene Using Cyclic Voltammetry

Carlos Ríos Velázquez

12:00PM-12:20PM Mónica Salazar Ortiz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Cambios en el uso y manejo de los terrenos que comprenden el actual Manglar Maracayo y sus alrededores en Camuy, Puerto Rico y su impacto en la ecología del área

Elvira Cuevas


1:40PM-2:00PM Maritza Nevárez UNE

Daily samples monitoring of nutrients and water quality control in urbanized estuaries in Corpus Christi, Texas


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2:00PM-2:20PM Adolfo Rodríguez Velázquez USC

Determining the habitat and microhabitat utilized by two species of rattlesnakes (Crotalus atroxandCrotalus ornatus) using radiotelemetry at Indio Mountains Research Station, Hudspeth County, Texas

Jerry Johnson

2:20PM-2:40PM Carlos G Declet Nieves UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Biosorption of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions using marine macroalgae

Liz Díaz-Vázquez

2:40PM-3:00PM Shahrazad Yassin Dayekh Dilian J. Santana UMET

On the development of a metal bioremediation method using the combination of algae biomass and the sol-gel method.

Lymari Fuentes-Claudio

3:00PM-3:20PM Jonathan J. López-Carrasquillo TURABO

Diversity of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria in Response to a simulated hurricane at El Yunque Rain Forest


3:20PM-3:40PM Frances García Robles UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Assessment of San Juan Bay Estuary water quality from 2012- 2015

Loretta Roberson

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Moderator: AM: Dr. Dinah Ramos – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Johnathan Velázquez Cruz TURABO

Microbial diversity and nutrient mineralization in green litter decomposition in a simulated hurricane experiment

Sharon A Cantrell

11:20AM-11:40AM Axel Arroyo UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Carbon-based Nanomaterial as an alternative disinfectant agent for Water Treatment Plants

Geraldo Morell

11:40AM-12:00PM Joffre E. Gómez Edmundo A. Burgos UIA SAN GERMAN

Chemical and Microbiological Remediation of Nickel in Guánica Bay

Ana E.Pérez-Matos

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GENERAL SCIENCES General Sciences


Moderator: PM: Dr. Dinah Ramos – PCUPR


Title Mentor

1:40PM-2:00PM Erika J. Méndez Vázquez PCUPR

Effect of Acute Sucralose Exposure on Dopamine Levels in Zebrafish Brain

Zaira Mateo

2:00PM-2:20PM Zulmari Martínez Resto UPR CAYEY

Efectos ansioliticos de extracto orgánico de algas pardas de las costas de Puerto Rico en comportamiento relacionado a ansiedad en Drosophila Melanogaster

Ricardo Chiesa

2:20PM-2:40PM Karla I Mercado Vélez PCUPR

Can Estrogen Protect Female Rats against Negative Impact of Morphine Dependence?

Dinah Ramos-Ortolaza

2:40PM-3:00PM Faviola Bernard Vázquez UPR PONCE

Effect of Covalent TAK1 Inhibitors on the Viability of Pancreatic, Renal and Colon Cancer Cells

Edu Suárez

3:00PM-3:20PM Yahaira Morales García UNE

Elevated potential for EMA in egg products as a result of production shortages due to highly pathogenic avian influenza


3:20PM-3:40PM Yolimar Colón López PCUPR

Obesity induces changes in the number of Astrocytes with high fat diet in mice Striatum

Zaira Mateo

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GEOSCIENCES GeoSciences


Moderator: PM: Dr. Wilderiz Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

2:00PM-11:20PM Paola N. Hernández González UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Paleobotany of the San Sebastián Formation exposed in the Guatemala River: taxonomy of plants using leaf physiognomy

Hernán Santos

2:20PM-2:40PM Alejandra Santiago Torres UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Morphology, Texture, and Composition of Ooids of the Little Bahama Bank Platform

Wilson Ramírez

2:40PM-3:00PM Kevin I Vélez Rosado UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoenvironmental Analysis in the Yanigua-Los Haitises Formations, Dominican Republic

Hernán Santos

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INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY Industrial Pharmacy


Moderator: AM: Dr. Javier Carrasquillo – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Brian Sang-Laboy TURABO

Biopospecting Antimicrobial Aactivity from the San Juan Bay Estuary


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LIFE/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Sergio Medina – PCUPR

MAYAGUEZ PM: Prof. Sergio Medina – PCUPR

MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Eneric J. Rodríguez Flores UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Effects of Wnt Pathway Activation and Inhibition in the Intestinal Regenerative Process in the Echinoderm Holothuria glaberrima

José E. García Arrarás

11:20AM-11:40AM Ambareliz Díaz Tañón TURABO

Diversity Profiles in the Oral Cavity Bacteria in three Species of Micro Chiroptera Related to their Diets in the North of Puerto Rico

Luz V. Arroyo-Cruz

11:40AM-12:00PM Roberto Carrera-Martínez UPR MAYAGUEZ

First record of earthworms on the Benhamiinae subfamily (Oligochaeta, Octochaetidae) in Puerto Rico

Carlos Santos Flores

12:00PM-12:20PM Alberto C. Cruz Mark A. Concepción UPR HUMACAO

Foraging Devices to Stimulate Puerto Rican Parrots (Amazona vittata) to Explore and Maneuver for Food Location Before Field Reintroduction: 2015 Series II

Iris Velázquez


1:40PM-2:00PM Jusilmarie Alvarado Vega PCUPR

Primary Rat astrocytes supernatants showed the presence of HIV-Nef associated with the exosomal pathway

Gladys Chompre

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2:00PM-2:20PM Tara Marina Ortiz Ithier USC

Effects of PKM? inhibitor (ZIP) on the initiation and maintenance of cocaine sensitization

Carlos Jiménez

2:20PM-2:40PM Mayra I. González Torres UPR PONCE

Effect of the Probiotic Mixture VSL#3 on Macrophage and Proliferating Cell Numbers in the Liver of Rats Undergoing Acute Colitis

Caroline Appleyard

2:40PM-3:00PM Maria I. Rivera UIA BAYAMON

What's Milk got to do with it? Characterizing the Milk Microbiota of the Endangered Caribbean Sea Cow

Ash Matchett

3:00PM-3:20PM Carlos D. Lugo Monserrat UPR ARECIBO

Efraín López Cave: Mesofauna Diversity and Inventory

Angel Acosta

3:20PM-3:40PM Natalia S. Calzada Jorge UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Use of Ferrocene-Estradiol as a Promising Treatment for Breast Cancer Cells

A. Valance Washington

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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Gladys Orsini – PCUPR PM: Prof. Yahaira Velázquez – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Jariangely Rivera Mendoza UIA BAYAMON

Investigación Integradora de las Dinámicas de Descomposición en un Ambiente Tropical de Puerto Rico

Ash Matchett

11:20AM-11:40AM Louis Parham UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Exploring possible strategies of Reactive Oxygen Species induction through the formation of insoluble titanium based compounds inside cancer cells

Arthur Tinoco

11:40AM-12:00PM Yanelle I Asencio Quiñones UMET

Evaluating Plastocyanin from spinach as an antitumor agent

Lymari Fuentes-Claudio

12:00PM-12:20PM Keishla M. Rodríguez Mártir UPR AGUADILLA

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the Tamarindus indica

Yadira Malavez


1:40PM-2:00PM Gabriela A. Báez Bravo UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Outer membrane vesicles from E. coli IHE3034 induce megalocytosis in eukaryotic cells

Abel Baerga-Ortiz

2:00PM-2:20PM Chris A Muriel-Mundo UNE

Partial Characterization of pEc. 6.2 Isolated from Enterococccus casseliflavus from Recreational Waters in Puerto Rico

Nydia Rodríguez-Bonano

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2:20PM-2:40PM Nicole Barrios Nitza Rivera UPR MAYAGUEZ

Inhibitory effects of Pimpinella ansium and Citrus limon oils in presence of Aspergillus Niger

María Vargas

2:40PM-3:00PM Génesis L. Agosto Guzmán TURABO

Antimicrobial activity of Annona muricata, Ananas comosus and Carica papaya against Enterobacter aerogenes

Luz V. Arroyo-Cruz

3:00PM-3:20PM Patricia M. Romero Arnaldo J. Roman UIA ARECIBO

Development and Optimization of Molecular Protocols for Harvestmen Species Identification

Lizbeth Romero

3:20PM-3:40PM Mayra A. Betancourt Charlotte M. De Jesús UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of H. glaberrima primary muscle cell cultures as a tool to screen drugs that mediate regenerative responses

Jose García Arrarás

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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Migdalia Torres – PCUPR PM: Prof. Jaén Ramos – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Yvette M. Arias-Delfi UPR PONCE

The Role of REM Sleep in the Development of PTSD Using a Rodent Model

Edu Suárez

11:20AM-11:40AM Josue J. Lugo Daisy Consuegra UNE

The Effect of the Global Hypo-methylation in the Differentiation and Commitment of in Vitro Human Fetal Neural Stem Cells (hNSC).

José L. Roig-López

11:40AM-12:00PM Bryan Colón Morales UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Cellular Components of the Intestinal Connective Tissue in Normal and Regenerating Sea Cucumbers

José García Arrarás

12:00PM-12:20PM Amanda I. Pacheco Lebrón UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Differential Responses of Bone Marrow-Derived Macrophages To Lipopolysaccharide In the Treml1 Null Mouse

A. Valance Washington


1:40PM-2:00PM Luis Vilanova Vélez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Demographic study of MET polymorphisms associated with autism spectrum disorders in Puerto Rico

Juan Martínez-Cruzado

2:00PM-2:20PM Shirin Mesleh Shayeb UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Establishing a method for Heavy metals in dry blood-spots from pre-term birth children in Puerto Rico

Braulio Jiménez

2:20PM-2:40PM Emilio E Grau Cruz UIA BAYAMON

Evaluation of Sociality In a Caribbean Halictid Bee

Bert Rivera-Marchand

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2:40PM-3:00PM Berliza M. Soriano UPR MAYAGUEZ

Screening and Detection of Antimicrobial Agents Production Bioprospects, in Metagenomic Libraries from Aquatic Bodies in Puerto Rico


3:00PM-3:20PM Cid M García Collazo TURABO

Presence of Bacterial Flora in Artisanal and Commercial Honey in Puerto Rico

Luz V. Arroyo-Cruz

3:20PM-3:40PM Luis A Haddock III Soto UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Functional Role of UPF2 Phosphorylated Regions in Translation Termination in Yeast

Carlos González

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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Sara I. de Jesús – PCUPR PM: Prof. Sara I. de Jesús – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Antonio T. Raimundi Raimundi UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Role of p38 MAPK on Interleukin-3 mRNA subcellular localization upon T-cell activation

Carlos González

11:20AM-11:40AM Angel Rubio Marrero UPR MAYAGUEZ

Production of Antibacterial Substances by Purple non Sulfur Bacteria against Bacillus subtillis


11:40AM-12:00PM Shane Williams Mestre UIA BAYAMON

Optimizing DNA Extractions for Fossilized Samples Recovered from Tropical Environments

Ash Matchett

12:00PM-12:20PM Nicolle A. Rosa Mercado UPR CAYEY

Evolutionary Relationship Between GAPDH Genes in Plants Found in Puerto Rico

Michael Rubin


1:40PM-2:00PM María G. López Pabón PCUPR

Nephrolepis biserrata (Male) Fern Micropropagation


2:00PM-2:20PM Jenifer Ramos Orta UPR HUMACAO

Varietal comparison of essential oils in Pimenta racemosa (Malagueta)

Denny Fernandez-del-Viso

2:20PM-2:40PM Julio M. Cuevas Cruz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Antibiotic Effects on Intestinal Regeneration of the Sea Cucumber Holothuria glaberrima


2:40PM-3:00PM Ralphdy Vergne Montes UPR PONCE

Tamoxifen affects in PLCg1 expression in ER+ breast cancer cells

Edu Suárez-Martínez

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3:00PM-3:20PM Orlando I Torres Lizette A. Maldonado UIA PONCE

Fear Conditioning and Extinction Induce Plasticity of Ventral Hippocampus Synapses in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex

James Porter

3:20PM-3:40PM Edwin G. Ramírez Aponte UPR MAYAGUEZ

Characterization of the Z-Chromosome of the Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata)


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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Dr. Gladys Chompré – PCUPR PM: Dr. Eileen Rodríguez – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Cristal I. Hernández Hernández UPR MAYAGUEZ

Distribution of a Wilson's Disease Causing Loss of Function Mutation in Gene ATP7B in Southwest Puerto Rico


11:20AM-11:40AM Olivia Parés Torres Louis Viaud-dimanche Dorsainvil USC

Juvenile Toxin potency on HeLa cells


11:40AM-12:00PM Nahomie Rodríguez Sastre UMET

Induced apoptosis in COLO-205 cells by aza-podophyllotoxin derivatives

Noemi Soto-Nieves

12:00PM-12:20PM Stephanie Rivera Rivera UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of HuR protein partners on activated T-cells

Carlos González


1:40PM-2:00PM Nichole E. Montero Marín UIA BAYAMON

Application of Synthetic Biology to Bioregenerative Life Support for Human Spaceflight: Assembling Metabolic Pathways to Optimize the Production of Vitamin K in E. coli

Harry Rivera

2:00PM-2:20PM Luis Miguel De Jesús Astacio UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Electrical Fingerprinting Characterization of the Interaction between alpha7 and dupalpha7

Carlos Báez

2:20PM-2:40PM Yoheilly E. Velázquez González UPR PONCE

Loss of Nf1 Function Causes Stereotypic Grooming Behavior in


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Drosophila melanogaster

2:40PM-3:00PM Karelis Pagán Rolón UPR CAYEY

Ethanol-Induced locomotion in Drosophila melanogaster is decreased by the administration of an organic extract of the seaweed Stypopodium zonale

Ricardo Chiesa

3:00PM-3:20PM Amanda J. González Segarra UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Neural Circuit Characterization of the adult sea cucumber H. glaberrima


3:20PM-3:40PM Antonio J. Valentin Acevedo UPR AGUADILLA

Cytosolic versus Membrane Protein Profile of Guánica Salterns Halobacterias

José Planas

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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Marie J. Santiago – PCUPR PM: Prof. Marie J. Santiago – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Jesica Vicente-Reyes UPR CAYEY

Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Organic and Protein Extracts of Brown Seaweeds of the Coasts of Puerto Rico in the Behavior of Drosophila Melanogaster in the Dark/Light Box Test

Ricardo Chiesa

11:20AM-11:40AM Camila B. Rodríguez Angelique Rosa UPR BAYAMON

Odonata Steven Sloan

11:40AM-12:00PM Jaileen M. Rivera Rodríguez UPR HUMACAO

Nomograms as Prediction Tools for Prostatic Diseases

Ernesto Esteban

12:00PM-12:20PM Christian J. Nieves Samuel A. Álvarez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

The mesentery nervous system and the changes it undergoes during intestinal regeneration in an invertebrate deuterostome



1:40PM-2:00PM Carlos R. Detrés Román UPR AGUADILLA

Halobacteria as a Source of Food Coloring Pigment

Jose Planas

2:00PM-2:20PM Carla L. Rodríguez Deliz UPR PONCE

Pain Related Behaviors in Mice Expressing Sickle Cell Hemoglobin: Modulation by Bivalent Ligands


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2:20PM-2:40PM Clariliz Munet Colón UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Inactivation of bacteria in Drinking Water by Pasteurization using Solar Irradiation in AquaPak®

Gary Toranzos

2:40PM-3:00PM Julymar Rodríguez López UPR HUMACAO

Shadows and growth potential in Campylocentrum fasciola

Raymond Tremblay

3:00PM-3:20PM María C. Martes Bermúdez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Arboreality predicts infection loads of the pathogenic chytrid fungus in direct-developing frogs

Patricia Burrowes

3:20PM-3:40PM Edrick J. Alvarado Rodríguez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Comparing and Searching for UV-C Radiation Resistant Bioprospects from Puerto Rico Soils


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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Dr. Rosalina Rivera – PCUPR PM: Dr. Rosalina Rivera – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Adalís Rivera Carrión UPR HUMACAO

Age References for Prostate Cancer in Puerto Rico

Ernesto Esteban

11:20AM-11:40AM Eveliz Peguero-Pereira UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of Retinoic acid Pathway Components in Sea Cucumber Holothuria glaberrima


11:40AM-12:00PM Roberto Morales UPR PONCE

Role of Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Drug Addiction


12:00PM-12:20PM Aisha A Ramos Adams UNE

Economically Motivated Adulteration incidents in Spanish Speaking Regions



1:40PM-2:00PM Héctor Nieves-Rosado UPR MAYAGUEZ

Using Multiplex-PCR to Detect Virulence Factor Genes from Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolates from the Oyster Crassostrea rhizophorae and Clam Phacoides pectinatus from Puerto Rico


2:00PM-2:20PM Kevin Cintrón Arroyo UPR PONCE

Genetic Modifiers of Cardiac Development in 22q11 DS Mouse Models

Richard Noel

2:20PM-2:40PM José J. Gorbea Colón UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Zirconium phosphate nanoparticle studies on sleep behavior and mortality in Drosophila melanogaster

José Luis Agosto Rivera

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2:40PM-3:00PM Alejandro Dávila Pagán UPR RIO PIEDRAS

The study of phosphatidylcholine pool in the red blood cell membrane

Reginald Morales

3:00PM-3:20PM Charles Sanfiorenzo UPR BAYAMON

Testing the link between mutation load and body size in mammals using whole genome SNP impact analysis

Steven Massey

3:20PM-3:40PM Cosette M. Rivera-Cruz UPR CAYEY

Characterization of Cellulose-Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Tropical Soils of Puerto Rico

Michael Rubin

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Life Sciences

Session 8 Room: Perea Sala Madre Teresa

Moderator: AM: Prof. Hesmy Sánchez – PCUPR PM: Prof. Hesmy Sánchez – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Ricardo Ortiz UPR MAYAGUEZ

Detection and identification of human lungs proteins that binds Bacillus anthracis lethal factor using T7-Phage Display


11:20AM-11:40AM Adriana Reyes De León UPR CAYEY

Isolation and Characterization of Cellulase-Producing Bacteria from Termite Gut and Ruminant Feces

Michael Rubin

11:40AM-12:00PM Jenelys Ruiz Ortiz UPR BAYAMON

Testing the influence of population size on underlying mutation rates across eukaryotes using whole genome coalescence analysis

Steven Massey

12:00PM-12:20PM Solimar L. Ponce De León Guzmán UPR RIO PIEDRAS

"Mutation of the omega-loop impacts stability and function of human cytochrome c"

Kai Griebenow


1:40PM-2:00PM Lysmarie Figueroa Ríos UPR PONCE

Characterization of the Unique Viscoelastic Properties of the Mitral Valve Anterior Leaflet

Edu Suárez

2:00PM-2:20PM Nicolás Correa Pascuas UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Net primary production beyond the disturbance threshold in changing world: Does lack of subcanopy growth limit resilience?

Robert Fahey

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2:20PM-2:40PM Patricia Figueroa UPR BAYAMON

Effects of Ag-GQD Nanocomposites and Electric Bias on the Bacterial Growth of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa

Javier Avalos

2:40PM-3:00PM Emmanuel Vega Rosario UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Decellularization Procedure for the Production of a Natural Acellular Intestinal Scaffold of Holothuria glaberrima Large Intestine


3:00PM-3:20PM Stephanie M. Laureano UPR HUMACAO

An Analytical Study of Prostate-Specific Antigen Dynamics for Patients with Prostate Cancer and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Ernesto Esteban

3:20PM-3:40PM Priamo A Pichardo-González UPR CAYEY

Isolation, Characterization and Genomic Analysis of Priamo, a Novel Soil Mycobacteriophage from Gurabo, Puerto Rico.

Edwin Vázquez

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Life Sciences

Session 9 Room: Centro Estudiantes 214

Moderator: AM: Dr. José Gaudier – PCUPR ARECIBO PM: Dr. José Gaudier – PCUPR ARECIBO


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Andrea Sánchez Peña UPR RIO PIEDRAS

ahpC expression in Vibrio fischeri

Zomary Flores-Cruz

11:20AM-11:40AM Coralys Vicens López UPR HUMACAO

Drought-driven population dynamics of the Puerto Rican Mountain Coquí, Eleutherodactylus portoricensis from a mountain forest at the Sierra de Cayey

Neftali Ríos-López

11:40AM-12:00PM Julián Pichardo Velázquez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Estudio cuantitativo de la morfología foliar de dos especies de Tabebuia de los bosques nublados de Puerto Rico

Eugenio Santiago

12:00PM-12:20PM Ricky Padilla Del Valle UPR MAYAGUEZ

Accessing Antibiotic Resistance in Pristine vs Anthropogenic Impacted Environments Using Metagenomics



1:40PM-2:00PM Imperio Real Ramírez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Insights into the mechanism behind the synergistic effect of the combination of a synthetic beta-peptide with fluconazole on Candida albicans by use of a killing-curve approach

Patricia Ortiz-Bermudez

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2:00PM-2:20PM Samuel A. Collazo Meléndez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Amphibian Sex Determination


2:20PM-2:40PM Giovanni S. Caro Kenny García UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Biosensor prototype based on carbon nanotubes for the detection and treatment of HeLa cells

Gerardo Morell

2:40PM-3:00PM Fernando Boria González UPR MAYAGUEZ

Mesenchymal driven hedgehog signaling promo tes tumor cell growth in triple negative breast cancer

Maribella Domenech

3:00PM-3:20PM Patricia N. Claudio Vázquez UPR CAYEY

Molecular Phylogenetic Analyses of Plant Genomic Regions Amplified Using PCR

Michael Rubin

3:20PM-3:40PM Gerardo A. Arroyo UPR PONCE

Effects of Resveratrol in CXCR4 Expression and Apoptotic Markers in Normal Cell Lines Derived from a Breast Cancer Patient


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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Mishelle Rivera - PCUPR PM: Prof. Mishelle Rivera - PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Patricia Torres Ivana N. Resto UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Temperature effects on late stage embryonic development in Eleutherodactylus coqui

Carla Restrepo

11:20AM-11:40AM Natalia Maldonado UPR CAYEY

Isolation and characterization of Agarase producing bacteria from tropical waters of Puerto Rico

Edwin Vázquez

11:40AM-12:00PM Nelson I. Álvarez Wilmarie Vázquez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Wireless Bacteria Nanosensor Based on Carbon Materials

Javier Avalos

12:00PM-12:20PM Shirley Jusino UPR PONCE

Role of the Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 Fusion Machinery in Viral Growth in the Natural Host

Edu Suárez


1:40PM-2:00PM Stephanie Cruz Castro UPR RIO PIEDRAS

The effects of climate change on the fitness and longevity of a subalpine grasshopper

César Nufio

2:00PM-2:20PM Daniel W. Toro Domínguez UIA BAYAMON

A Study of Phenotype of Mice With WT1 Gene Mutated

Timothy Hendricks

2:20PM-2:40PM Kiara M. Rodríguez Núñez UPR MAYAGUEZ

Identification of Mercuric Reductase Genes in Purple Non- Sulfur Bacteria (PNSB) isolates from Microbial Mats in Puerto Rico


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2:40PM-3:00PM Ian G. Flores UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Hosts have similar probabilities of being infected

Miguel Acevedo

3:00PM-3:20PM Rayza Melissa Hernández-Muñiz UPR HUMACAO

Drought-driven reproduction and population fluctuation of the Puerto Rican Melodious Coquí, Eleutherodactylus wightmanae, from a mountain forest at the Sierra de Cayey

Neftalí Ríos-López

3:20PM-3:40PM Kiara Pérez Medina UPR MAYAGUEZ

Molecular analysis of endophytes in Oplonia spinosa an endemic plant in Guajataca, Puerto Rico

Sandra Maldonado

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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Dr. Zulma Torres – PCUPR PM: Dr. Zulma Torres – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Mariela A. Rivera De Jesús UPR MAYAGUEZ

Areobiological Study of the UPRM Biology Building during the August 2015 Semester

Sandra Maldonado-Ramírez

11:20AM-11:40AM César Torres Gutiérrez UPR PONCE

The effect of Body Mass Index on Pain Levels of Patients with Fibromyalgia

Edu Suárez

11:40AM-12:00PM Rey Hernández Rodríguez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Effects of TAT Peptide and Membrane Bending Energy in Ca2+-Triggered Exocytosis of Chromaffin Cells

Orestes Quesada

12:00PM-12:20PM Irvin Rosado UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Assesment of the Functionality and Stability of Detergent Purified Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor from Torpedo californica

Irvin Rosado


1:40PM-2:00PM Nydia N. Santiago-Rivera UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Using the leaf "iome" to distinguish functional groups of vines in Puerto Rico

Carla Restrepo

2:00PM-2:20PM Yasmarie Santana Rivera UPR RIO PIEDRAS

The effects of LIF cytokine on modulating the outcome of apoptosis in HIV-Nef infection

Janaina Alves

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2:20PM-2:40PM Jenniffer Paniagua Delgado UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Hidden complexity: The population genetic structure of Hyles lineata

Jeremie Fant

2:40PM-3:00PM Angel Miranda Santiago UPR HUMACAO

Purification and characterization of a new esterase isolated from Cabo Rojo Salterns

Ezio Fasoli

3:00PM-3:20PM Josue Rodríguez Ramos UPR MAYAGUEZ

Transduction Facilitating Genes of Rhodobacter sphaeroides


3:20PM-3:40PM Natalia Rosario Meléndez UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Vibrio fischeri as a biosensor of emerging contaminants

Zomary Flores-Cruz

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Life Sciences


Moderator: AM: Dr. Dinah Ramos – PCUPR


Title Mentor

12:00PM-12:20PM Josian Sánchez Ruiz UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Natural history observation of Telebasis vulnerata in Puerto Rico

Alonso Ramírez


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MATHEMATICS Mathematics


Moderator: AM: Prof. Virgilio Morales - PCUPR PM: Prof. Virgilio Morales - PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:00AM-11:20AM Pamela D. Martínez Oquendo PCUPR

El aspecto matemático de figuras y nombres dados a las mismas por niños de una escuela elemental

Wanda Vázquez González

11:20AM-11:40AM Francisco J. De Jesús Pagán UPR MAYAGUEZ

Ordered Factors Reyes Ortiz-Albino

11:40AM-12:00PM Yesenia M. Rivera Génesis R. Velázquez UPR ARECIBO

caveGEOmap: MATLAB Code Implementations in Order to Create 3 Dimensional Maps for Territorial Caves

José Candelaria Soberal

12:00PM-12:20PM Kiara Colón Nathalie M. Luna UPR MAYAGUEZ

Modeling Wave Phenomena using Riccati-System to Construct Nonlinear Schrödinger Equations

Erwin Suazo


1:40PM-2:00PM Michelle N. Rosado Pérez UPR MAYAGUEZ

A Mathematical Epidemiological Model to Study the Impact of the Prodrome Period on Herpes Simplex Viruses Epidemics

Karen Ríos-Soto

2:00PM-2:20PM Angélica M. Rosario Santos UPR CAYEY

Epidemiological model of Chikungunya with climatological variables

Maytee Cruz Aponte

2:20PM-2:40PM Jean C. Galán Rivera UPR MAYAGUEZ

Investigating Crime Data in Puerto Rico through Statistical Analyses

Pedro Torres-Saavedra

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PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Pharmaceutical Sciences


Moderator: AM: Prof. Javier Carrasquillo – PCUPR


Title Mentor

11:20AM-11:40AM Junellie L. Cruz Christian J. Ortiz UPR HUMACAO

Cellulose membranes for protein purification

Ezio Fasoli

11:40AM-12:00PM Joseph W. Mooney-Garozzo UIA METROPOLITANO

Synthesis of alkynoic fatty acids and evaluation their conjugation-inhibitory activity of the antibiotic resistance-conferring plasmid R388 among Escherichia coli strains

David Sanabria

12:00PM-12:20PM Desiré M. Ortiz José R. Hernández UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Polymorphism in Polymer-Based Solid Dosage Formulations

Torsten Stelzer


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PHYSICS Physics


Moderator: AM: Dr. Jessica Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ PM: Dr. Jessica Torres – UPR MAYAGUEZ


Title Mentor

11:20AM-11:40AM Josue J. Ulloa Machado UPR CAROLINA

Diurnal Temperature range in Puerto Rico 1950-2014

Rafael Méndez-Tejeda

11:40AM-12:00PM Normarieli M Passalacqua Alvarado UPR CAYEY

Development of electrospun multiferroic nanofibers (Synthesis, microstructure, characterization and applications)

Ricardo Martínez Valdés

12:00PM-12:20PM Jorge Morales Vicéns UPR MAYAGUEZ

Nucleation dynamics of new phase near the transition point of vanadium oxides

Sergiy Lysenko


2:00PM-2:20PM Steven J. Toro De León UPR HUMACAO

Formation of Nano Fibers Containing Aloe Vera Using Electrospinning

Rogerio Furlan

2:20PM-2:40PM Pablo I. Sepúlveda Medina UPR HUMACAO

Electrical response of monolayer MoS2 to vapors of aliphatic alcohols

Nicholas Pinto

2:40PM-3:00PM Ruth Adames UPR RIO PIEDRAS

Nitrogen-Doped Graphene-Electrodes for Electrophysiological Recordings

Gerardo Morell

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3:00PM-3:20PM Francisco J. Pérez Gómez UPR CAYEY

Development of electrospun multiferroic nanofibers (Synthesis, microstructure, characterisation and applications)

Ricardo Martínez Valdés

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Physics


Moderator: PM: Dr. Yasmin Ríos - PCUPR


Title Mentor

2:40PM-3:00PM Kevin O. Díaz Aponte UPR HUMACAO

Lab-VIEW interface and automatization software for measure the resistance per square unit of organic films

Josee Vedrine

3:00PM-3:20PM Gabriela Lynnette Espinosa UPR HUMACAO

Research and Measurement of Binary Stars

Rafael Muller

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POSTER

SESSION

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TITLES FOR POSTER SESSIONS (Arranged in Alphabetical order by field

and presenter´s last name)

● Chemistry (C) ● Engineering (ENG) ● Environmental Sciences (ENV) ● General Sciences (GS) ● Geosciences (GEO) ● Life Sciences (LS) ● Mathematics (M) ● Physics (P)

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CHEMISTRY C-1: Belfleur, Luxene; Rivera, José. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Interrogation in vitro of supramolecular colloidal particles made from guanosine

derivatives using Raman spectroscopy

C-2: Betancourt, Luis; Cabrera, Carlos. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Fine tailoring of Au NP using RoDSE electrodeposition for EtOH electrooxidation

C-3: Carmona-Negrón, José A.; Meléndez, Enrique. Chemistry. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Crystallographic Studies of Ferrocene-Estrogen Derivatives Complexed with Human

Serum Albumin and Estrogen Receptor alpha as Potential Drug Delivery Targets

C-4: Corchado García, Juan; Cabrera, Carlos. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 supported Pt Nanoparticles via Photodeposition:

Probing the Mechanism with In-Situ FTIR Spectroscopy

C-5: Estrella Martínez, Bárbara D.; Álamo Nole, Luis. Chemistry. PCUPR

Absorption of Cd-based and Zn-based Quantum Dots by Ocimum Basilicum Seeds

C-6: García, María Del Mar; Guadalupe, Ana. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Characterization of Polystyrene Inimers

C-7: Gaur, Kavita; Tinoco, Arthur. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Determination of Ti(IV)metallome in cellular environment

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C-8: González, Naqueira; González, Angela. Chemistry. UIA-SAN GERMAN

Growth and Survival rate of tropical oyster Crassostrea rhizophorae in presence of

Cerium oxide nanoparticles

C-9: Laboy López, Simara; Nicolau, Eduardo. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Evaluation of Synthesized Nanohydroxyapatite-Nanocellulose Composites as

Biocompatible Scaffolds for Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering

C-10: López Cubero, Aleannette; Tinoco, Arthur. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Affinity Study of a New Model of Coordination for Ti2-sTf: Insights of the Speciation the

Metal in the Body

C-11: Loza Rosas, Sergio A.; Tinoco, Arthur. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Evaluating the potential of deferasirox, a commercial chemical transferrin mimetic, in

Ti(IV) anticancer drug design

C-12: Mercado Velázquez, José J.; Carrasquillo Jiménez Arnaldo, Chemistry UPR-

MAYAGUEZ ,Rodríguez López, Margarita. Chemistry. PCUPR

Molecular Adsorption Studies at Bead Type Polycrystalline Platinum Electrodes

C-13: Morales Guzmán, Christian; Carballeira, Néstor. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Conjugation inhibitory activity of newly-synthesized alkynoic fatty acids

C-14: Morales-Navas, Camila; Cabrera, Carlos. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Exfoliated WSe2 for Solar Dye Sensitized Cells

C-15: Prieto, Luis; Rivera, José. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Development of Hydrogen Peroxide-Responsive Supramolecular G-

Quadruplexes

107

C-16: Rivera González, Uriel; Guadalupe, Ana. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Characterization of N-(ferrocenylmethyl)-5-amine-1,10-phenanthroline for

the electrochemical detection of Fe(II)

C-17: Rivera Sánchez, María Del C.; Rivera, José M. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Tuning the performance of 8-aryl-2'-deoxyguanosine derivatives as supramolecular

ligand prototypes

C-18: Rojas Pérez, Arnulfo; Díaz-Vázquez, Liz. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Caribbean macro-alga Osmundaria obtusiloba as potential reducer for biosynthesis of

metal nanoparticles

C-19: Sánchez Álvarez, Annelis O.; Cabrera, Carlos. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Graphene Quantum Dots Biosensor for Early Cancer Detection

C-20: Vargas Santiago, Jennifer; López Garriga, Juan. Chemistry. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) measurement by Hemoglobin I from Lucina pectinata

encapsulated in sol-gel using spectrophotometry

C-21: Vega Ávila, Ana L.; Perales-Pérez, Oscar. Chemistry. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis, Characterization and Bactericidal Assessment of MGO-Polymeric Fiber

Nanocomposites for Water Disinfection

C-22: Acosta Santiago, Maxier; Rivera Ortiz, José. Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Self-Assembly Studies of Potentially Immunomodulatory Particles made

from Guanosine Derivatives

109

ENGINEERING ENG-1: Cabán Nevárez, Rebeca B.; Perales-Pérez, Oscar. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Processing and Characterization of Talc Nanoparticles for Biopolymer Nanocomposites

ENG-2: Delgado Castro, Miguel A.; Romero, Edwar. Engineering. TURABO UNIV

Raspberry PI programming for Vibration Trendline Monitoring

ENG-3: Linares Blasini, Maximino; Méndez-Piñero, Mayra. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Site Selection in Renewable Energy: A Look within OTEC

ENG-4: Narváez Bandera, Isis Y.; Torres-García, Wandaliz. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Data-driven approach to extract molecular patterns in breast cancer using transcriptomic

and clinical data

ENG-5: Rivera-Goyco, Christian G.; Cardona Martínez, Nelson. Engineering. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis of Sulfonic Acid Based CMK-3 Catalytic Materials for the Dehydration of

Fructose to 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural in Polar Solvents

ENG-6: Salazar Aquino, César M.; Ramírez, Nazario. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Estimation of precipitable water using satellite data

ENG-7: Soto Maldonado, Zachary M.; Medina, Lourdes. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

A Study of Complexity in Project-Based Learning for Ebgineering Undergraduate

Education

ENG-8: Valencia Romero, Ambrosio D.; Lugo Ortiz, José. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Quantification of Symmetry, Parallelism, and Continuity as Continuous Design Variables

for Three-Dimensional Product Representations

110

ENG-9: Vargas Martínez, Juan C.; Suarez, Oscar Marcelo. Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Selective Dissolution of Al-Cu-Mg Alloys for Porous Metals Applications

111

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ENV-1: Bernier, Yomarie; Pérez-Jiménez, José R. Environmental Science. TURABO UNIV

Hexadecane-Degrading Bacteria: Inoculums for Efficient Soil Rhizoremediation

ENV-2: Castro Sánchez, Joan M.; Ramírez, Nazario. Environmental Science. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Rainfall Nowcasting Algorithm Based Hydro-Estimator Data and detecting warm raining

clouds

ENV-3: Deliz García, Carlos H.; Nieto Ramos, Santander. Environmental Science. TURABO

UNIV

Catalysis in Environmental Application: Carbon Monoxide Converter Emission by

Osmium support in Titanium Oxide

ENV-4: Díaz Mercado, Jayleen M.; Pérez-Jiménez, José R. Environmental Science. TURABO

UNIV

Lignin Degrading Bacteria At Laguna Grande And Laguna Aguas Prietas' Water In

Fajardo

ENV-5: López González, Luis F.; Márquez, Francisco. Environmental Science. TURABO

UNIV

Silicon Substrates for the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes, and its Application for the

Development of Ionizing Radiation Sensors

ENV-6: Martínez, Neidibel; Roberson, Loretta. Environmental Science. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Impact of thermal stress on growth and photosynthesis in larvae and adult stages of

Porites astreoides

ENV-7: Millán Díaz, Karin J.; Pérez-Jiménez, José R.. Environmental Science. TURABO UNIV

Bioprospecting for xylose-ferment bacteria

112

ENV-8: Moreno, Ivia I.; Barberena-Arias, María Fernanda. Environmental Science. TURABO

UNIV

Arthropod diversity and nutrient mineralization in green litter decomposition in a

simulated hurricane experiment

ENV-9: Ortiz Rodríguez, Dayna M.; Márquez, Francisco. Environmental Science. TURABO

UNIV

SiO2 as catalyst support for the production of synthetic diesel, as a possible source of

clean energy

ENV-10: Ortiz-Maldonado, Yakshi N; Restrepo, Carla. Environmental Science. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Testing a protocol for soil elemental analyses using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

ENV-11: Soto-Vázquez, Loraine; Márquez, Francisco. Environmental Science. TURABO

UNIV

Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of ZnONPs in the degradation of

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid

ENV-12: Derilus, Dieunel; Massey, Steven; Louime, Clifford; Gervais, Gary; UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Bioinformatic characterization of rare methanogenic enzymes and Pathways in a

seawater anaerobic bioreactor

113

GENERAL SCIENCES GS-1: Rivera-Ramírez, Brenda L; Arteaga-Narváez, Edilberto. General Sciences. UIA-

METROPOLITANO

Dynamic System Modeling in the Learning Process: Attempts for the Building a Model

115

GEOSCIENCES GEO-1: Herrera, Yesenia; Ramírez, Wilson. Geosciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Developing a high resolution record of sea surface temperature and coral reef

development from an early Holocene (8,400 to 6,200 ybp.) reef exposure in Cañada

Honda, Dominican Republic

GEO-2: Toledo Rivera, Jennifer; Ramírez, Wilson. Geosciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Reflectance Variations of Puerto Rican Mangroves Correlated to Heavy Metal

Contamination

GEO-3: Benitez Ou, Ashley G. UPR-CAYEY

Analyzing Roads' Density as a Proxy for Impervious Areas in the Watersheds of Puerto

Rico Using Spatial Analysis and Statistical Programs

117

LIFE SCIENCES LS-1: Alejandro, Michel; Acevedo, Miguel. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Exotic species as drivers of ecological networks: Implications for community stability

LS-2: Correa Vélez, Karlen E.; Ríos Velázquez, Carlos. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the Clam Phacoides (Lucina) pectinatus and the

Oyster Crassostrea rhizophorae from the Southwest Coast of Puerto Rico

LS-3: De Jesús Cruz, Moisés; Ríos Velázquez, Carlos. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Genome-based Molecular Characterization of the Rhodobacter sphaeroides

bacteriophage øR3-PR2 isolated from Puerto Rico

LS-4: De Jesús Villanueva, Christina; Papa, Riccardo. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Invading social media: Invasive species awareness through the web

LS-5: Del Río Ramos, Christian; Ríos-Hernández, Luis A.. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Diversity and Variability of the Dominant Enterococci in Human Stool Samples

LS-6: Delgado, Peter; Burrowes, Patricia. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Retreat site temperatures may explain recent range contraction in Eleutherodactylus

portoricensis

LS-7: Figueroa Rosado, María M.; Suárez, Edu. Life/Biological Sciences. PCUPR

Role of Calcium Sulfide Nanoclusters in Intrinsic and Extrinsic Apoptotic Pathways in

Non-Small Lung Cell Adenocarcinoma

118

LS-8: García Recinos, Liza I.; Burrowes, Patricia. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Skin Microbiota Variation at Individual and Population Level in the Common Coqui

(Eleutherodactylus coqui)

LS-9: González-Rosario, Karleen M.; Pérez-Jiménez, José R.. Life/Biological Sciences.

TURABO UNIV

Enviromental Risk Encompassed by Biocatalytic Diversity for Arsenate Respiration

LS-10: Hernández- Matías, Liz; Washington, A. Valance. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Use of CRISPR-CAS9 laboratory experience to increase students academic knowledge,

auto-conception and simultaneously advance scientific knowledge

LS-11: López De Jesús, Edgardo; Massey, Steven. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Relationship between body size, effective population size and DNA repair capacities

LS-12: López-Cruz, Luis M.; Serrano, Adelfa E. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

DNA Repair Mechanisms as a Factor in Drug Resistance in the Human Malaria Parasite

Plasmodium falciparum

LS-13: Maldonado-Hernández, Rafael; Lasalde, José. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Preparation of nAChR crystals for high resolution studies using the detergent analog

LFC16

LS-14: Matías López, Katia Y.; Lugo, Ana. Life/Biological Sciences. UIA-BAYAMON

Characterization and validation of the CDC Pan-Dengue Real Time RT-PCR Assay for

Dengue Diagnosis

119

LS-15: Morales-Medina, William R.; Ríos-Hernández, Luis A.. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Assessing the Potential of Different Tropical Biomasses as Feedstock for Biogas

Production through Anaerobic Digestion

LS-16: Muñoz-Forti, Kevin; Suarez, Edu. Life/Biological Sciences. PCUPR

In-Vitro Effect of Calcium Sulfide Nanostructures on Non-Small Cell Lung

Adenocarcinoma Cell Cycle Succession and Oxidative Environment

LS-17: Ortiz Orengo, Viviana M.; Guzmán Blas, Rolando. Life/Biological Sciences.

UNIVERSIDAD DEL SAGRADO CORAZON (USC)

Mathematical Simulation on T-CD4 Cells Behavior Analysis Against HIV Infection

LS-18: Peña Jiménez, Janelle; Burrowes, Patricia. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO

PIEDRAS

Frogs that select retreat sites in forest light-gaps are more likely to avoid an infectious

disease

LS-19: Rabelo Fernández, Robert J.; Ríos Velázquez, Carlos. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-

MAYAGUEZ

Seaching for Caracolus Marginella Resistome

LS-20: Rivera Rosario, Francisco; Hendricks, Timothy. Life/Biological Sciences. UIA-

BAYAMON

Retinoic Acid Induced Differentiation of dI6 Dorsal Interneurons from E12.5 Mouse Spinal

Cord Neural Stem Cells.

LS-21: Rivera-Colón, Angel G.; Papa, Riccardo. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Genomic architecture of dorsal hindwing eyespot number variation in the butterfly

Bicyclus anynana

120

LS-22: Rivero, Rafael; Betancur, Ricardo. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Divergence Time Estimation and the Phylogenetic Relationships of Extant and Extinct

Lungfishes

LS-23: Rullan, Jesie; Ríos Velázquez, Carlos. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Purple non-sulfur bacteria from aquatic environments in Puerto Rico and its potential for

copper bioremediation

LS-24: Saxena, Manoj; Griebenow, Kai. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Targeted Cytochrome C Delivery using the Transferrin-receptor

LS-25: Sharma, Shweta; Tinoco, Arthur. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synergism of citrate and transferrin revealing Ti-Tf binding, transport and regulation

LS-26: Soler-Cedeño, Omar; Porter, James. Life/Biological Sciences. PONCE MEDICAL

SCHOOL

Fear Conditioning and Extinction Induce Plasticity of Ventral Hippocampus Synapses in

the Medial Prefrontal Cortex

LS-27: Torres Toledo, Fabiola; Tossas, Adrianne. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-AGUADILLA

Avian Community Composition In Guajataca State Forest

LS-28: Torres-Alvarez, Victor N; Hendricks, Timothy. Life/Biological Sciences. UIA-

BAYAMON

Genetic Programming of dI6 Neurons in vitro

121

MATHEMATICS M-1: Dennis Aponte, Christian J.; Marcano, Mariano. Mathematics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Kidney Epithelial Cell: Mathematical Model and Cellular Homeostasis

M-2: Innocent, Jean Keveny; Pericchi, Luis. Mathematics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Bayes Factors Consistency for Linear Models with Increasing Dimensions

123

PHYSICS P-1: Bhattarai, Mohan; Katiyar, Ram. Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Structural and dielectric studies of Sc substituted lead zirconate titanate at the

morphotropic phase boundary

P-2: Escobar Veras, Samuel A.; Morell, Gerardo. Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

SnO2/Graphene/Graphene Oxide composite as photo-catalyst for water treatment: NO3

abatement

P-3: Guzmán Olivos, Fernando A.; Morell, Gerardo. Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Amorphous carbon nanoflakes deposited by RF magnetron sputtering

P-4: Limbu, Tej B.; Morell, Gerardo. Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Study on the Optical and Electrical Properties of Tetracyanoethylene Doped Bilayer

Graphene Stack for Transparent Conducting Electrodes

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