Professor at the University of Carabobo, Venezuela
Renowned computational chemist and Full Titular Professor at the University of Carabobo, Dr. Parra holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry). His research, spanning molecular dynamics and mesoscopic simulations, focuses on interfacial properties of surfactants in diverse systems. Adept in abinitio and DFT methods, he delves into chemical kinetics and solubility predictions. With administrative roles and impactful projects, including gas adsorption and microemulsion formulation studies, Dr. Parra shapes the landscape of Computational Chemistry. Passionate about education, he actively contributes to the academic and research realms, making notable strides in polymers, surface phenomena, and colloidal chemistry. 
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Education:
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) – Central University of Venezuela, June 2017 Graduate in Chemistry – University of Carabobo, December 2002 Bachelor in Sciences – Alfredo Pietri High School, October 1997 
Professional Experience:
Full Titular Professor, University of Carabobo, June 2022-Dec 2023 Visiting Researcher, NC State University, Mar 2022-Mar 2023 Research Associate Professor, University of Carabobo, June 2017-Dec 2020
Research area & Specialization:
Computational Chemistry, Polymers, Surface Phenomena, Colloidal Chemistry
Research Projects:
Gas Adsorption by Computer Simulations Physicochemical Variables in Microemulsion Formulation Stability of Ionic Surfactant Foams
Research Focus:
Dr. Parra’s groundbreaking research converges on Computational Chemistry, delving into molecular dynamics and simulations. His work spans diverse realms, including the molecular design of SiO2 nanoparticles coated with stearic acid, asphaltene molecular models, and the effectiveness of ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitors. Pioneering studies explore interfacial activity of surfactants, CO2-in-water foams, and the behavior of surfactant mixtures at various interfaces. Dr. Parra’s impactful contributions to Colloids and Surfaces, Journal of Molecular Liquids, and Computational and Theoretical Chemistry showcase his multifaceted expertise in unraveling molecular intricacies.
Peer Reviewer & Academic Engagements:
Dr. José Parra, citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:
Citations: 168 (All), 132 (Since 2019)
h-index: 6 (All), 6 (Since 2019)
i10-index: 5 (All), 5 (Since 2019)
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