RESEARCH GROUP
Center for Environmental Studies
and Research (CEIAM)
Vice-Rectory for Reserch and Extension
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Minciencias Classification : A1
CEIAM research group is part of the Universidad Industrial de Santander and is recognized by Colciencias in category A1. This interdisciplinary research group has more than 24 years of experience and has incorporated professors in the areas of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, and Environmental Microbiology. It is focused on the areas of diagnosis, analysis and solution of environmental problems, with lines of research in biotechnological processes, alternative energies, environmental management, cleaner production, biodiversity and conservation, water and soil recovery, water resources, air resources and solid waste.
We are
classified as A1
by Miniciencias






OUR
Research lines
EXTENSION
Services
Environmental Impact Assessments.
Environmental characterization of aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric systems.
Determination of water quality for determining its uses.
Routine physicochemical, biological and microbiological analyses of water and soil.
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Regional Environmental Diagnostics and Forestry Development Plans.
Characterization of Urban Solid Waste and selection of disposal sites.
Energy and environmental audits.
Industrial waste hazard testing: flammability and corrosiveness.
Characterization of lignocellulosic materials.
Phenol analysis in wastewater.
Baseline Studies – Aquatic Biodiversity.
Environmental monitoring in lymphatic systems.
Use of bioindicators.
PH Corrosivity (solid and liquid wastes).
Determination of steel corrosion in waste.
Determination of flammability in hazardous waste.
Determination of PH in hazardous waste.
Acidity.
Alkalinity.
Dissolved calcium.
Flow rate.
Chlorides.
Conductivity.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5).
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
Calcium Hardness.
Total hardness.
Phenols.
Fats and Oils.
Sampling.
Nitrates.
Orthophosphate.
pH.
Sedimentable Solids.
Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
Total Solids.
Sulfates.
Temperature.
Turbidity.
Consulting and advisory activities.

Our
researchers team
OUR
Recognitions
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Bionanocomposite material useful in the removal of pollutants in liquid matrices and method for its synthesis
Patent | 2016 | Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
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A process for degrading or removing contaminants from aqueous matrices comprising contacting an aqueous matrix treated with a fiber material with deposited nanoparticles of metals or metal oxides.
Patent | 2020 |Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
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Food Microbiology and Biotechnology. Safe and Sustainable Food Production. Chapter N° 17: Biomass Fractionation to Bio-Based Products in Terms of Biorefinery Concept
Book Chapter | 2020| ISBN 9781771888387 (hardcover) | ISBN 9780429322341 (ebook)
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Green Chemistry: Basic Principles and Applications
Approved book in print | 2021 | Universidad Industrial de Santander
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Atlas of the Energy Potential of Residual Biomass in Colombia
Universidad Industrial de Santander | 2010 | ISBN: 978-958-8504-59
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Center for Environmental Studies and Research (CEIAM)
Edificio antiguo de Petróleos, segundo piso
PBX: +57 (607) 6344000
Phone extension: 2215
Telephone: +57 (607) 6459919
ceiam@uis.edu.co

Marianny Yajaira Combariza Montañez
Group Coordinator
Contact: +57 (607) 6344000
Phone extension: 2215
marianny@uis.edu.co

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Do you want more information?
Contact Us

Center for Environmental Studies and Research (CEIAM)
Edificio antiguo de Petróleos, segundo piso
PBX: +57 (607) 6344000
Phone extension: 2215
Telephone: +57 (607) 6459919
ceiam@uis.edu.co

Marianny Yajaira Combariza Montañez
Group Coordinator
Contact: +57 (607) 6344000
Phone extension: 2215
marianny@uis.edu.co

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Do you want more information?
Contact Us

Center for Environmental Studies and Research (CEIAM)
Edificio antiguo de Petróleos, segundo piso
PBX: +57 (607) 6344000
Phone extension: 2215
Telephone: +57 (607) 6459919
ceiam@uis.edu.co

Marianny Yajaira Combariza Montañez
Group Coordinator
Contact: +57 (607) 6344000
Phone extension: 2215
marianny@uis.edu.co

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.