Chilean physicist joins the series on November 18

The InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) will continue its 2026 cycle of “Women Who Share Their Science” (“Mujeres que Cuentan su Ciencia”) with the eighth edition of the talk series, featuring Chilean physicist Dora Altbir Drullinsky, one of Latin America’s leading scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

The session will take place on November 18 and will be chaired by Cecilia Hidalgo, focal point of the Chilean Academy of Sciences in the WfS Program. The presentation will be held in Spanish and will be broadcast live via Zoom – click here to watch live. The event will start at 16:00 Chile time (UTC-3) – those interested in participating can check the event time in their time zone by clicking here.

From electron spin to biomedical innovation

In her presentation, Dora Altbir Drullinsky will explore the history and scientific significance of the electron spin, a fundamental quantum property discovered in the early twentieth century that has transformed modern physics and technological development. The talk will examine key theoretical and experimental advances that have enabled scientists to understand spin interactions at the nanoscale, as well as the emergence of spintronics, a field that exploits electron spin for technological applications.

Dora Altbir Drullinsky has built an internationally recognized career in condensed matter physics, magnetism, and nanotechnology. She has been a pioneering figure in the development of nanoscience in Chile and played a key role in the creation and leadership of the Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA). Her research has contributed significantly to understanding magnetic nanostructures and their technological applications, including advanced sensing systems and biomedical technologies. Dora Altbir Drullinsky holds a PhD in Physics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and has served as a professor at the University of Santiago de Chile.

Inspiring the next generation of women scientists

The “Women Who Share Their Science” talk series showcases the experiences, achievements, and perspectives of distinguished women researchers from across the Americas, inspiring new generations while fostering dialogue on the role of science in addressing contemporary challenges.

Following previous presentations by distinguished scientists such as Maria Elena Bottazzi (Honduras), Arlene Williams-Persad (Caribbean), Mónica Moraes (Bolivia), Gabriela Montenegro Bethancourt (Guatemala), Ruth Shady Solís (Peru), Josefina Vijil (Nicaragua), and Liliana López (Venezuela), the upcoming event reinforces IANAS’ commitment to promoting women’s leadership in science throughout the region.