Our Institute
The Institute of Physics is part of the Faculty of Physics of the Pontificia Universidad Católica.
Its mission is to produce human capital for the development of science in Chile, to carry out cutting-edge scientific research and to disseminate science and its importance in society.
The Institute of Physics addresses six major areas of research, and its community of academics conduct pioneering research in conjunction with other faculties and organizations, publishing more than a hundred papers each year in leading international journals.
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History
The UC Institute of Physics was founded in 1969, with the aim of conducting pioneering research, teaching, dissemination and provision of services related to the Physical Sciences, both within and outside the Universidad Católica.
In this section you will find information about our current community and our roots.
Find out more about our history
People of the Institute
Life at the Institute
Study and work at the Institute of Physics.
“Since we are just a few female students, we support and love each other. In addition, I have met many incredible women at the Institute, some of whom are professors, who show me how capable we are.”
Suyai Huichacura
Physics Undergrad Student
“The community is small and we spend a lot of time with academics, allowing us to build closer and more direct relationships with our professors and the faculty authorities. The academic staff provides us with a solid and deep training in Physics. Also, I believe that living in community, in contact with people of different ages and backgrounds, makes us more friendly and empathetic.”
Melanie Martínez Villarreal
Bachelor of Physics, UC
Master of Physics Student
“The atmosphere at the Institute of Physics is very stimulating, both inside and outside the lectures. You have ample opportunity to mingle with all members of the community and learn from them, not only when talking about physics, but also about all kinds of topics.”
Fidel Álvarez
Master of Physics Student
“Working here has been an enriching and challenging experience, in which I have been able to grow and learn, carrying out various activities and collaborating in different areas of work with my colleagues. During these 20 years I have been able to complement my role as a mother, wife and employee at this Institute, a place that warmly received me 20 years ago, and which I love very much.”
Nancy Díaz
Assistant Deanery