The Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos commemorated its 80th anniversary with a ceremony attended by leading figures in Peru’s chemical sector, according to an April 24 announcement. The event highlighted the faculty’s ongoing role in training professionals and advancing scientific and technological development in the country.
Dr. Carlos Cabrera Carranza, acting rector and vice-rector for undergraduate studies, said that over eight decades, the faculty has maintained a strong commitment to academic excellence by preparing specialists in chemistry, chemical engineering, and agro-industrial engineering with a focus on research and innovation. He also emphasized the university’s dedication to strengthening academic training, research, and innovation for students’ benefit.
Dean Dr. Neptalí Ale Borja said this milestone coincides with San Marcos’ 475th institutional anniversary. “Today we proudly celebrate 80 years of institutional life. Nearly 75 generations of graduates have contributed their work and achievements to our faculty and university, and I am honored to be part of this history,” he said. Ale Borja added: “We remain firm in our commitment to train professionals with integrity, values, and skills to contribute to national development. In that vein, we are promoting initiatives aimed at strengthening our faculty’s sustainability.” He announced plans for a new water purification plant for human consumption developed in coordination with private enterprise as well as a strategic partnership with Chilca Municipality for building a second campus.
During the ceremony, distinguished professors were recognized for their academic work: Dr. Nelson Juvenal Tapia Huanambal; Dr. Julio César Santiago Contreras; Dr. José Luis Paz Rojas; Dr. Waldir Desiderio Estela Escalante; Dra. María Verónica Carranza Oropeza; as well as Dr. Aldo Javier Guzmán Duxtan for his contributions in patents research. Students Penélope A. Berlanga Yriarte, Breiner S. Fuentes Bulnes, and Israel E Gonzales Cruz were also honored for international achievements.
As part of commemorative activities, incoming students from various professional schools received recognition supported by donations from family members of alumnus Dr Oswaldo Beraun Pérez—each school received a laptop donation—and plaques honoring past graduating classes were unveiled.
San Marcos is recognized as an autonomous public institution focused on advancing knowledge dissemination and sustainable national development according to its official website. The university offers more than eighty undergraduate programs along with postgraduate options while supporting research initiatives across multiple campuses according to its official website. It holds top rankings among public universities globally according to its official website.
