Potosino Institute of Scientific Research

We are a research institute of excellence of the CONACYT Public Center System that generates, transfers and disseminates cutting-edge scientific and technological knowledge, performs technological innovation and forms high-level human resources in the areas of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Geosciences, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Applied Mathematics, with regional, national and international impact. We contribute to the development of the productive, governmental, educational and social sector, with scientific ethics and emphasis on multi and interdisciplinary work, and with personnel committed to society and respectful of the environment.

Research Areas

Molecular Biology Division
The Molecular Biology Division's mission is to generate and transmit cutting-edge knowledge in modern biology and biotechnology. Train researchers and technicians of excellence capable of solving public, private and social sector problems through multidisciplinary approaches. His general lines of research are as follows:
Molecular Agrobiology
Molecular Biomedicine
Modern Biotechnology
Environmental Science Division
The Environmental Sciences Division's mission is to carry out multidisciplinary research, technological development and training of human resources, with quality and excellence, in Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Ecology and Global Environmental Change, to solve regional problems derived from human activities and promote sustainability environmental. The general lines of investigation of the Division are the following:
Global environmental change
NRM
Environmental engineering
Division of Applied Geosciences
The Division of Applied Geosciences has as its mission to be an interdisciplinary group that conducts basic and applied research, and that forms excellent human resources. Solve water problems at the regional and national level in the areas of hydrogeology, meteorology, geology and geophysics applied by carrying out projects, consultancies and services with the social, government and private sector. His general lines of research are as follows:
Geophysics
Geoinformatics
geology
Division of Applied Mathematics
The Division of Applied Mathematics has as its mission to be a multidisciplinary research group with the function of generating, transferring, applying and disseminating scientific knowledge, technological innovation and training of international quality human resources in Mathematics and its application in Dynamic Systems and Engineering, Power Electronics and Biomathematics for social benefit. His general lines of research are as follows:
Biomathematics / Theoretical Physics
Dynamic control and systems / Alineal Systems / Electronic power systems / Electromechanical systems
Biomathematics / Topology / Dynamic analysis of biological systems / Alignment systems
Advanced Materials Division
The Advanced Materials Division's mission is to be a leading global group in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology that Investigates, builds human resources, generates and disseminates cutting-edge knowledge, with quality and excellence in multi and interdisciplinary topics, with high standards of scientific and professional ethics.
It is also proposed to form a decentralized scientific pole that collaborates with research centers and links with the educational, productive and governmental sectors, to contribute to technological innovation at national and international level.
The general lines of investigation of the Division are the following:
Magnetic materials
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Surfaces
Alloys

Facilities & Resources

Linking and Services The Potosino Institute for Scientific and Technological Research, AC (IPICYT), has been given the task of supporting projects that link technological and scientific research with the needs of the government, social and business sector of the country and in particular of the San region Luis Potosí. Characterization and application of polymeric Absorbents in the removal of Fluor and Arsenic from aqueous streams. Genotyping of Human Papillomaviruses in the State of San Luis Potosí and Search for New Molecular Markers in Cervical Cancer. Geohydrological and Geophysical Studies developed on user demands. Development of new composite materials with polymer matrix. Development of water treatment processes. Consulting in competitive and technological intelligence, and innovation engineering. Evaluation of the feasibility and feasibility, technical and financial of scientific-technological projects.

Partner Organizations

Abbreviation

IPICYT

Country

Mexico

Region

Americas

Primary Language

Spanish

Evidence of Intl Collaboration?

Industry engagement required?

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We are a research institute of excellence of the CONACYT Public Center System that generates, transfers and disseminates cutting-edge scientific and technological knowledge, performs technological innovation and forms high-level human resources in the areas of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Geosciences, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Applied Mathematics, with regional, national and international impact. We contribute to the development of the productive, governmental, educational and social sector, with scientific ethics and emphasis on multi and interdisciplinary work, and with personnel committed to society and respectful of the environment.

Abbreviation

IPICYT

Country

Mexico

Region

Americas

Primary Language

Spanish

Evidence of Intl Collaboration?

Industry engagement required?

Associated Funding Agencies

Contact Name

Contact Title

Contact E-Mail

Website

General E-mail

Phone

Address

Research Areas

Molecular Biology Division
The Molecular Biology Division's mission is to generate and transmit cutting-edge knowledge in modern biology and biotechnology. Train researchers and technicians of excellence capable of solving public, private and social sector problems through multidisciplinary approaches. His general lines of research are as follows:
Molecular Agrobiology
Molecular Biomedicine
Modern Biotechnology
Environmental Science Division
The Environmental Sciences Division's mission is to carry out multidisciplinary research, technological development and training of human resources, with quality and excellence, in Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Ecology and Global Environmental Change, to solve regional problems derived from human activities and promote sustainability environmental. The general lines of investigation of the Division are the following:
Global environmental change
NRM
Environmental engineering
Division of Applied Geosciences
The Division of Applied Geosciences has as its mission to be an interdisciplinary group that conducts basic and applied research, and that forms excellent human resources. Solve water problems at the regional and national level in the areas of hydrogeology, meteorology, geology and geophysics applied by carrying out projects, consultancies and services with the social, government and private sector. His general lines of research are as follows:
Geophysics
Geoinformatics
geology
Division of Applied Mathematics
The Division of Applied Mathematics has as its mission to be a multidisciplinary research group with the function of generating, transferring, applying and disseminating scientific knowledge, technological innovation and training of international quality human resources in Mathematics and its application in Dynamic Systems and Engineering, Power Electronics and Biomathematics for social benefit. His general lines of research are as follows:
Biomathematics / Theoretical Physics
Dynamic control and systems / Alineal Systems / Electronic power systems / Electromechanical systems
Biomathematics / Topology / Dynamic analysis of biological systems / Alignment systems
Advanced Materials Division
The Advanced Materials Division's mission is to be a leading global group in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology that Investigates, builds human resources, generates and disseminates cutting-edge knowledge, with quality and excellence in multi and interdisciplinary topics, with high standards of scientific and professional ethics.
It is also proposed to form a decentralized scientific pole that collaborates with research centers and links with the educational, productive and governmental sectors, to contribute to technological innovation at national and international level.
The general lines of investigation of the Division are the following:
Magnetic materials
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Surfaces
Alloys

Facilities & Resources

Linking and Services The Potosino Institute for Scientific and Technological Research, AC (IPICYT), has been given the task of supporting projects that link technological and scientific research with the needs of the government, social and business sector of the country and in particular of the San region Luis Potosí. Characterization and application of polymeric Absorbents in the removal of Fluor and Arsenic from aqueous streams. Genotyping of Human Papillomaviruses in the State of San Luis Potosí and Search for New Molecular Markers in Cervical Cancer. Geohydrological and Geophysical Studies developed on user demands. Development of new composite materials with polymer matrix. Development of water treatment processes. Consulting in competitive and technological intelligence, and innovation engineering. Evaluation of the feasibility and feasibility, technical and financial of scientific-technological projects.

Partner Organizations