Alejandro Guerrero-Caicedo

Current Research Fields:

Astrochemistry and Astrobiology:

Coordinator of the research group AstroLUCA, focused on space chemistry and molecular evolution.

Author of scientific articles exploring astrochemical and astrobiological parameters relevant to the estimation of life in the universe.

Organic Chemistry and Molecular Synthesis:

Recent publications on the advanced synthesis of functional molecules, including nitroxide-containing spiroepoxides and their application in polymerization processes.

Science Communication and Education:

Development of educational video content to support medical lectures and enhance student engagement.

Promotes inclusive and innovative strategies for scientific dissemination.

Perspectives for Contribution to the Hub:

I believe I can contribute meaningfully to the Europlanet Regional Hub Colombia through my interdisciplinary background in astrochemistry, molecular synthesis, and science communication. As coordinator of the AstroLUCA Early-stage research team, I have led initiatives focused on the chemical foundations of life and the molecular evolution of organic compounds in space, which are central themes in astrobiology and planetary science. My research in the synthesis of complex functional molecules offers valuable insights for experimental simulations of prebiotic chemistry and the design of space instrumentation. Additionally, I am strongly committed to science education and outreach, including the development of educational video content for both medical and scientific contexts. This work aligns closely with Europlanet’s mission to advance inclusive science communication. By bridging fundamental research with innovative pedagogy, I aim to support outreach programmes in underserved communities and contribute to educational initiatives across Latin America, helping to fulfill the Hub’s objectives of equitable access, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regional capacity building.

alejandro.guerreroc@unilibre.edu.co

alejandro.guerrero.c@correounivalle.edu.do

Publications:

• Articles published in peer-reviewed journals:

1. Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences in Colombia

   Chapter in:

   Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences in Latin America

   David Tovar, María Angélica Leal, Jimena Sánchez, Rosa Reyes, Trinidad Ceferino, Argenis Bonilla, Nadejda Tchegliakova, María Camila Orozco, Luz Marina Melgarejo, Liliana Figueroa, Rosa Acevedo-Barrios, Walter Ocampo, Carlos Molina, Alejandro Guerrero-Caicedo & Jonathan Pelegrin

   First Online: 04 November 2025

   Editorial: Springer

   pp 97–120

2. α‐Hydrogen spirocyclic alkoxyamines synthesis: ESR verified Nitroxides generation and their potential application in NMP polymerization

   ChemistrySelect

   2023-09-05 | Journal article

   DOI: 10.1002/slct.202301841

   Contributors: Alejandro Guerrero‐Caicedo; Juan S. Pardo‐Tamayo; Elkin L. Romero; Fabio Zuluaga; Luis Echegoyen; Luz M. Jaramillo‐Gómez

3. Life estimates in the universe: outstanding the importance of astrochemical and astrobiological parameters

   Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias

   2023 | Conference paper

   DOI: 10.22201/ia.14052059p.2023.55.15

   EID: 2-s2.0-85171589329

   Part of ISSN: 14052059

   Contributors: Pelegrín, J.S.; Guerrero-Caicedo, A.

• Articles published in non peer-reviewed journals:

1. SICOAQ 2024: Launching the First Colombian Astrochemistry Symposium in Bogotá

   Revista de la Academia Colombiana de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales

   2025-03-31 | Journal article

   DOI: 10.18257/raccefyn.3143

   Contributors: Heidy Mayerly Quitián Lara; Alejandro Guerrero-Caicedo; Eva Méndez-Robayo; M. Alejandra Lemus-Nemocón; Sergio A. Cifuentes-Vásquez; Karín Menéndez- Delmestre; Nigel J. Mason; Felipe Fantuzzi; Mario-Armando Higuera-G

2. I Simposio Colombiano de Astroquímica: Un hito nacional en la investigación del cosmos

   Autores: Alejandro Guerrero-Caicedo y Mario-A. Higuera-Garzón Eva Méndez-Robayo, María Alejandra Lemus-Nemocón, Sergio A. Cifuentes-Vásquez, Heidy M. Quitián-Lara

   Fecha de publicación

   2025

   Revista: Espectra

   Volumen, 3. Número, 1

   Páginas: 50-52

   https://online.visual-paradigm.com/es/share/book/revista-espectra-vol3num1-21m7zpgy1c

3. La química del Universo

   Revista Muy Interesante

   ISSN: 1885-5199

   Año 2021

   Autores: Alejandro Guerrero Caicedo y Jonathan Pelegrin Ramirez

   Editor: Miguel Ángel Sabadell

   https://muyinteresante.okdiario.com/ciencia/63151.html#google_vignette