OWSD PhD Fellowship
OWSD Early Career
2023
Chichique Martínez Violeta Alejandra
About the project
Her research project aims to measure the occurrence of persistent pollutants in the Lempa River, the largest water reservoir in El Salvador, and in drinking water in the region. The presence of persistent pollutants in water sources is an issue of growing concern worldwide. This group of chemicals includes pesticides, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals. In El Salvador, the extent to which these pollutants are present, their distribution, and the mechanisms that lead to their degradation are not fully understood. This study will establish a baseline measurement of these contaminants, identify light-driven processes that are responsible for their degradation (photodegradation mechanisms), and develop a pilot-scale prototype for removing the contaminants from drinking water.
Field of Specialization
Position
Professor and researcher
About the institution
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas
Department of Process Engineering and Environmental Sciences
Full Member
Violeta Alejandra Chichique Martínez
Membership since:
2023
Degrees:
2022
Doctorate
Engineering sciences
2020
Master
Engineering sciences