Dr. Victoria Padilla is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the UTRGV, affiliated to the PhD program in Material Science and Engineering. Dr. Padilla received her Ph.D. and master’s in Polymer Technology at the Research Center in Applied Chemistry (CIQA) in Coahuila-Mexico, and she earned her B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in the University of the Andes in Merida-Venezuela.
Her expertise spans emulsion formulation and the elucidation of their physical-chemical properties and the design of nanocomposite fibers structures with potential use in tissue engineering, drug delivery, energy, biosensor and food areas. During her journey in academia, she has published more than 34 peer-reviewed scientific articles, one book chapter and 2 patents. Additionally, she has participated in more than 35 academic conferences and symposiums and has supervised and mentored over 30 undergraduate and graduate students.