Scientific Research Institute (IDIC)
About
Founded in 1999, the Scientific Research Institute (IDIC) serves as the driving force behind research at Universidad de Lima. It develops research policies based on initiatives from the University’s schools, structuring them around strategic research areas. Focused on knowledge advancement, IDIC encourages projects that promote collaboration, enhance internationalization, and create meaningful impact for society.
To strengthen the role of research within the academic life of Universidad de Lima and, through strategic management, engagement, dissemination, and capacity building, to advance high-quality, sustainable research recognized for its impact and visibility at both the national and international levels.
To advance Universidad de Lima's research as a global benchmark, recognized for its impact on national development and for its meaningful partnerships with universities, research centers, and international academic networks.
RESEARCH
Explore how Universidad de Lima supports impactful research—learn more about the projects we fund and lead toward real-world results.
This project aims to develop a multimodal dataset aligned with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) to support the development of algorithms for automatic stress detection during cognitive tasks. The two-day experimental protocol includes the collection of diverse signals, including electrodermal activity, EEG, salivary cortisol, and subjective stress levels assessed using validated psychological instruments.
Lead Faculty: Franci Suni
Disinformation is an increasingly pressing social issue, particularly during electoral periods, as it weakens citizens' ability to make informed decisions, undermines public deliberation, diminishes institutional legitimacy and social trust, and deepens polarization. This mixed-methods study evaluates the short- and medium-term impact of an educational intervention aimed at countering disinformation among university students in two regions of Peru. The research also offers recommendations to improve future interventions.
Lead Faculty: Julio César Mateus
Urban growth and climate change pose major challenges to sustainable water management, particularly in desert climates such as Lima’s. This study explores the use of thermal cameras mounted on UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles or drones) to enhance irrigation efficiency in the urban gardens and green spaces of Universidad de Lima. The main objective is to leverage thermal imaging data to optimize irrigation patterns based on actual plant needs, thereby improving water use efficiency.
Lead Faculty: Ana Luna
PATENTS
Patent production is essential for innovation and effective technology transfer. By protecting inventions, patents enable their practical application in key sectors such as energy and technology. They also help attract talent and promote valuable collaborations with industry. This process drives impactful advances that benefit society and the global economy, strengthening the University’s position as a leader in research and development.
INVENTION PATENTS
An invention patent is an exclusive right granted to an individual or organization for an original discovery or creation. It protects the invention from unauthorized use or reproduction. This right is granted for a limited period and gives the patent holder control over the commercialization and use of the invention within a defined territory. Patents may apply to a broad range of innovations—from technological devices to industrial processes—and are essential for fostering creativity and competitiveness. They ensure that inventors can benefit from their original ideas. Universidad de Lima currently holds 9 invention patents.
UTILITY MODEL PATENTS
A utility model patent protects a functional improvement or innovation applied to an existing product, increasing its efficiency or practicality. Unlike invention patents, utility model patents are granted for incremental yet valuable changes. This type of patent allows the inventor to retain exclusive rights to their enhancement for a limited period, promoting ongoing innovation in fields such as technology and industry. Universidad de Lima currently holds 19 utility model patents.
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
The Scientific Research Institute (IDIC) promotes adherence to standards of responsible research conduct, fostering a culture of scientific ethics and integrity.
In this context, we make the Protocol for Evaluating the Suitability of Scientific Publications available to the Ulima community and the general public, which we recommend reviewing before submitting a manuscript to any scientific journal.
Agreements with Academic Publishers and Scientific Journals
We offer guidance to the Ulima community on signing agreements with academic publishers and scientific journals to protect copyright, ensure fair publishing conditions, and support the appropriate management of research findings.
To ensure proper visibility of Universidad de Lima and its academic units in scientific publications, we have developed the Guidelines for Declaring Institutional Affiliation at Universidad de Lima. This document provides guidance for authors on how to accurately state their affiliation with the University and its units in academic publications.
RESEARCH INTERNATIONALIZATION
As part of its commitment to international collaboration with leading universities across the world, the IDIC facilitates research visits, internships, and the integration of postdoctoral and senior researchers to enrich Ulima research ecosystem. In 2024, we welcomed scholars from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); the Universidade de Brasília (UnB); and the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). These visits facilitated knowledge exchange and the development of joint research projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Discover how research led by the Scientific Research Institute (IDIC) comes to life in the laboratories and workshops of Universidad de Lima.
For more information, click here.
RESOURCES
Access Ulima publications and institutional repository to explore research conducted by our academic community.
INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY
This repository serves as a platform to preserve and disseminate the scientific, academic, intellectual, and cultural output of the Ulima community. It also hosts scientific and technical documents resulting from interinstitutional agreements. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to support national development by using digital tools that promote the dissemination of and access to knowledge.
ULIMA JOURNAL PORTAL
An academic, open-access electronic repository that organizes, preserves, disseminates, and promotes the intellectual output published in the Ulima journals at an international scale. The collection features research and outreach articles focused on the humanities, science, and technology.
PUBLISHING FUND
The Ulima Publishing Fund promotes faculty research and award-winning academic work. Its goal is to engage a broader audience by disseminating ideas and knowledge from the diverse disciplines taught at the University.
CRIS ULIMA
This platform highlights the work of Ulima researchers, including their projects, results, and participation in research groups. It serves as a bridge for academic engagement and collaboration at both national and international levels.
RESEARCH GROUPS
The Scientific Research Institute has several research groups—teams dedicated to specific topics aligned with the Ulima research areas.
To learn more, visit our CRIS platform. If you are interested in joining a group or forming a new one, please contact Professors Guillermo Boitano (gboitano@ulima.edu.pe).
MAIN THEMATIC RESEARCH AREAS
Universidad de Lima organizes its research into thematic categories, areas, and subareas to support the advancement of its institutional strategic plan.
- Public management, regulatory quality, and public policy evaluation
- Integrity, government oversight, and supervision
- Accessible, efficient, and digital justice
- Citizen security, organized crime, and intelligence
- Economic, fiscal, and tax policy, and formalization
- Foreign trade, markets, and global value chains
- Financing, financial intermediation, investment, and financial inclusion
- Risk management, regulation, and consumer protection
- Inclusion, digital culture, and human–technology interaction
- Digital platforms, interoperability, and open data
- Artificial intelligence: governance and applications
- Cybersecurity, data protection, and advanced technologies
- Humanistic management and administration
- Productivity, innovation, automation, and advanced manufacturing
- Entrepreneurship, MSMEs, scaling, and productive integration
- Marketing, consumer behavior, quality, and competitiveness
- Supply chains and productive infrastructure
- Inequality, vulnerability, inclusion, and social integration
- Education, training, competencies, and talent development
- Human development, the life course, learning, and coexistence
- Neuroscience, cognition, and behavior
- Prevention, diagnosis, surveillance, and health innovation
- Mental health, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life
- Management, access, digital health, and transformation of health services
- Territory, infrastructure, sustainable urban development, mobility, housing, and public space
- Logistics and distribution
- Sustainable tourism
- Biodiversity, environmental quality, and pollution control
- Water, sanitation, and water resource security
- Energy, mining, and the transition to sustainable production systems
- Circular economy, climate change, resilience, and disaster risk management
- Bioeconomy and biotechnology
- Agriculture, agribusiness, and rural productivity
- Nutrition and food security
OUR TEAM
Guillermo Antonio Dávila Calle
Director
T: +511 4376767 ext. 30600
gdavila@ulima.edu.pe
Jorge Paredes Chávez
Project Manager
T: +511 4376767 ext. 30614
joparede@ulima.edu.pe
José Rosales Trabuco
Intelligence and Integrity Coordinator
T: +511 4376767 ext. 30617
jerosale@ulima.edu.pe
Paulo Maia Sampaio
Internationalization Manager
T: +511 4376767 ext. 30607
pmaia@ulima.edu.pe
Vanessa Beizaga Luna
External Funding Project Manager
T: +511 4376767 ext. 30612
ebeizaga@ulima.edu.pe
Junior Montoya Sanchez
Technology Transfer Coordinator
T: +511 4376767, ext. 30613
jjmontoy@ulima.edu.pe
RESEARCHERS
Civil Engineering Professor
Fernando Carlos Carrasco Solís
Civil Engineering Professor
Civil and Industrial Engineering Professor
Civil Engineering Professor
Industrial Engineering Professor
Héctor Ernesto Villagarcía Garate
Industrial Engineering Professor
Economics Professor
Christiam Ismael Méndez Lazarte
Management, Marketing, and International Business Professor
Economics Professor
Economics Professor
Psychology and General Studies Program Professor
Guillermo Enrique Delgado Ramos
Psychology Professor
Fernando Gabriel Ruiz Dodobara
Psychology and Communication Professor
Elder Alejandro Cuevas Calderón
Communication Professor
Communication Professor
Communication Professor
Thelmy María del Carmen Mendoza Michilot
Communication Professor
Enrique Antonio Varsi Rospigliosi
Law Professor
General Studies Program Professor
Communication Professor
CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested in research? Take a look at our current calls for applications:
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION – 2026
| Important All proposals must be submitted through CRIS Ulima. Please review the schedule. |
Through the Scientific Research Institute (IDIC), Universidad de Lima invites faculty members and teaching assistants from all schools, the General Studies Program, and the Graduate School to submit a research project to the 2026 Scientific Research Competition. Selected proposals will be eligible for institutional funding. At Universidad de Lima, research is a core academic activity, closely linked to society and focused on contributing to national growth and community well-being.
Review the competition guidelines and annexes in the "Information" tab.
- Promote the generation of knowledge aligned with Universidad de Lima's research areas by selecting innovative, interdisciplinary proposals with social relevance and international cooperation.
- Strengthen research competencies at Universidad de Lima, expand our global research network, and lay the foundations for the future development of higher-impact projects.
- Disseminate research outcomes through high-impact scientific journals and books published by recognized, peer-reviewed academic presses, as well as through patent registration.
| Call for Applications | September 30, 2026 |
| First Info Session (On Campus) | October 16, 2026 1:00 p.m. |
| Submission Deadline for Project Proposals | November 13, 2026 |
| Proposals Evaluation (profile, academic review, external peer review, and Research Commission) | November-December, 2026 |
| Results Announcement | January, 2027 |
| Budget Reconciliation | March, 2027 |
| Commitment Signatures | March, 2027 |
| Start of Project Implementation | April 1, 2027 |
| Quarterly Deliverables | Months 3, 6, and 9 of execution |
| End of Project Implementation | March 31, 2028 |
General Information
Required Documents per Project
- Annex 1: Research Proposal
- Annex 2: Schedule
- Annex 3: Budget
- Annex 4: Originality Statement and Ethics
- Annex 5.1: Research Team Data Sheet
Additional Required Documents (open modality)
- Annex 6:
Optional Documents (depending on team members)
- Annex 5.2: Volunteers (Affidavit) External Researcher Representing an Institution (Affidavit)
- Annex 7:
Information
idic@ulima.edu.pe
PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
Are you a student or recent graduate from Universidad de Lima? Join the IDIC research team as a pre-professional or professional intern. Choose the area that inspires you most and grow your skills while collaborating on faculty-led research projects.
Explore Your Options:
BOOSTING ULIMA RESEARCH AREAS
RESEARCHER INTEGRATION PROGRAM
The Researcher Integration Program promotes the incorporation of scholars from international universities to strengthen research lines and support Universidad de Lima's internationalization efforts. Postdoctoral and senior researchers from universities included in the QS Ranking are eligible to apply. Proposals must align with the University’s research areas.
Postdoctoral and senior researchers from international universities included in the QS Ranking are eligible to apply. Proposals must align with the University’s research areas.
Participation Modalities
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Senior Researcher
| Call for Applications | September 30, 2026 |
| Info Session | October 23, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. |
| Application Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Results Announcement | January, 2027 |
General Information
- Program Guidelines (Spanish and English)
- Quick Guide to the 2026 Visiting Researchers Program
Required Documents per Project
- Annex 1: Research Proposal
- Annex 2: Schedule
- Annex 9: Applicant's Commitment Letter
- Annex 10: Acceptance Letter from the Research Group Coordinator
- Annex 11:
- Resume
Information
idic@ulima.edu.pe
COMPETITIVE RESEARCH FUNDS
At Universidad de Lima, we believe that research drives transformation. Through IDIC, we invite you to apply for national and international competitive funding opportunities that support basic and applied research projects each year, contributing to the generation of scientific and technological knowledge. These funds promote innovation and competitiveness through inclusive, sustainable initiatives that foster strategic partnerships and strengthen collaboration with public and private universities, research centers, and academic networks.
The IDIC Project Manager provides support and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle to facilitate the successful implementation of projects funded by international cooperation agencies.
Below are the most recent calls for proposals:
NEWS AND INTERVIEWS
CATALOGS
This section features catalogs of selected research projects conducted at Universidad de Lima.
AGENDA
We have no upcoming events for this area.
IDIC NEWSLETTER
Each month, the IDIC newsletters bring you the latest news on research and researchers at Universidad de Lima.
RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHERS
If you are looking to strengthen the quality of your research, we invite you to explore the resources available through the Ulima Library.
In addition, the Scientific Research Institute (IDIC) provides ongoing project support and offers specialized training in areas such as research methods, ethical standards, and resource management. Current training programs are available in this section.
PATENTS TRAINING
This training focuses on promoting and protecting the knowledge created by our researchers, increasing patent numbers, and emphasizing the University's role in innovative development and intellectual property protection.
