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UASD Barahona Campus Dedicates its 6th Scientific Research Conference to Prof. Erika A. Montero Lebrón, Researcher at Our Institute

November 29, 2025
Group photograph during the award ceremony at UASD Barahona. In the center, Dr. Manuel de la Cruz presents a plaque to the honoree, Prof. Erika Montero. They are accompanied by authorities and faculty members. From left to right: Mr. Roland Angerer, Prof. Biridiana Batista, Dr. Ana Beltré, Dr. Manuel de la Cruz, Prof. Erika Montero, Dr. Mary Yanet Díaz, and Dr. César Díaz.

Barahona, D.R. — In a moving ceremony recognizing academic excellence and commitment to science, the UASD Barahona Campus dedicated the 6th Scientific Research Conference and the 24th UASD Scientific Conference to the distinguished researcher of the Institute of Physics, Prof. Erika A. Montero Lebrón.

The distinction, awarded to Prof. Montero Lebrón (a native of this province), highlights her "invaluable contribution to scientific research, her example of dedication, leadership, self-improvement, and her firm commitment to academic excellence."

The activity, held on November 28 and 29, 2025, brought together teachers, researchers, and students under the theme: "AI and Cybersecurity: Emerging Challenges for the Science of the Future." The event consolidated itself as one of the most relevant scientific gatherings in the Southern region, with a program that included a keynote lecture, multiple workshops, and over 40 academic presentations.

The opening ceremony was led by the campus authorities: Dr. Manuel Antonio De la Cruz Fernández, Director General; Dr. Ana Lucía Beltré, Academic Deputy Director; Prof. Biridiana Batista, Administrative Deputy Director; and Dr. Mary Janet Díaz Romero, Research Coordinator, who was in charge of the formal presentation of the event.

The opening keynote lecture was delivered by Dr. César Díaz, Director General of Research, representing the Vice-Rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Radhamés Silverio González. Additionally, Mr. Roland Angerer, Director of Plan International Dominican Republic, participated as a special guest and strategic ally.

Blue promotional poster for the 6th Scientific Research Conference of the UASD Barahona Campus. At the top are the logos of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Postgraduate Studies (VIPG), the UASD, and Plan International. Below, a central graphic with the event title, flanked on the left by a robot head (AI) and on the right by a bust of Albert Einstein. The main text reads: 'DEDICATED TO: PROF. ERIKA A. MONTERO LEBRÓN FOR HER COMMITMENT TO SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND QUALITY EDUCATION.' In the bottom center, a portrait of researcher Erika Montero looking to the left.

Prof. Erika A. Montero Lebrón possesses an outstanding track record at the Institute of Physics, leading initiatives in physics education, scientific innovation, and teacher training. Her work has been fundamental in the preparation of more than 2,400 university professors and has played a key role in the curricular redesign of the UASD and the creation of new scientific careers with high national impact.

From the Institute of Physics, we extend our sincerest congratulations to our researcher for this well-deserved recognition.