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UASD Opens Registration for its Renewed Academic Offer in Physics, Geophysics, and Atmospheric Sciences
The UASD School of Physics has formally opened registration for the Bachelor of Physics (updated plan) and the new degrees in Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysics—programs designed under a competency-based approach to address the scientific challenges of the 21st century.
The Institute of Physics celebrates the graduation of its research assistant Saúl Enrique Castillo
We congratulate our assistant Saúl Castillo, a new Physics graduate (UASD Baní), highlighting his thesis on linearized quantum gravity. We wish him success in his scientific career!
Historic Milestone: UASD Inaugurates the First PhD in Physics in the Dominican Republic
UASD inaugurates the first PhD in Physics in the Dominican Republic. In a historic event for national science, the UASD and MESCyT launched this pioneering program. The doctorate seeks to boost research in strategic areas such as nanotechnology, materials science, and climatology.
Students Associated with the Institute of Physics Selected as Finalists for the 2026 National Youth Award
José Miguel Rojas Guzmán and Geisy Camilo Valenzuela, collaborators of the Institute, were accredited as finalists for the 2026 National Youth Award in the Ozama Region. We celebrate their achievements in the University and Pre-university Student Merit categories, respectively.
UASD Barahona Campus Dedicates its 6th Scientific Research Conference to Prof. Erika A. Montero Lebrón, Researcher at Our Institute
In recognition of her trajectory of excellence and leadership in physics education, the UASD Barahona Campus dedicated its 6th Scientific Research Conference to Prof. Erika A. Montero Lebrón, a researcher at our Institute of Physics.
Dr. Franmis J. Rodríguez Jiménez Recognized as Researcher of the Year 2025 for the San Francisco de Macorís Campus
For the second consecutive year, the Institute of Physics researcher receives this award for his outstanding contributions to Physics Education. The distinction was presented by the Vice-Rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Aula Magna.
Researchers from the Institute of Physics Honored for their Academic and Scientific Contributions at UASD
As part of the 2025 Recognition Ceremony, the Office of the Vice-Rector for Research honored Institute faculty members for their publications in indexed journals and for securing FONDOCyT funding, highlighting their contribution to the university's academic development.
Institute of Physics Researcher Completes Specialization in Nuclear Reactor Operation
Mariella Mateo Villanueva successfully completed the Research Nuclear Reactor Operator Course. After weeks of theoretical and practical training , she reinforced her competencies in safe operation, critical maneuvers, and radioisotope production under international standards .
IFIS Celebrates Research Excellence: Enrique Casanova Awarded at X CEICYT
Our Research Assistant, Enrique Casanova, was awarded today by MESCyT for his research in theoretical physics on the Klein-Gordon equation. This award reaffirms the scientific excellence of our Institute.