Imee S. Martinez, PhD
Physical Chemistry
Professor
Assistant Vice President for Internationalization/Director, Office of International Linkages (UP System)
Email: ismartinez@up.edu.ph
Office Room and Phone No.: T133, Local 3661
Lab Room No.: R225-R226, R106
Research Laboratory: Surface Science and Spectroscopy Laser Laboratory (S3LLAB)
Education & Background
| Undergraduate | BS Chemistry, UP Diliman, 2000 |
| Graduate | PhD Chemistry, University of Houston, 2010 |
| Postdoctoral Training | Postdoctoral Fellow, Northwestern University, 2010-2011 |
| Previous Employment & Appointments | Director, Office of International Linkages (UP Diliman) |
Teaching
| Chem 152: Quantum Chemistry |
| Chem 153: Physical Chemistry: Foundations of Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Chem 154: Physical Chemistry of Real Systems |
| Chem 359: Special Topics in Physical Chemistry |
Research
Research Focus
Surface Science and Spectroscopy
- Surface chemistry
- Non-linear optics
- Second Harmonic Generation (SHG)
Selected Publications
(1) I. S. Martinez, A. M. Lee. Probing interfaces and non-centrosymmetry using SHG: A short study guide. SciEnggJ 2024, accepted.
(2) I. S. Martinez, J. K. Tiongson. Surface Tension Measurement of FAP Ionic Liquids Pendant Drops in a High Vacuum/Gas Cell. Pure and Applied Chemistry 2024, 96, 709-717.
(3) E. D. R. Legaspi, M. S. D. G. Sitchon, S. D. Jacinto, B. A. Basilia, I. S. Martinez. XRD and Cytotoxicity Assay of Submitted Nanomaterial Industrial Samples in the Philippines. Phys. Sci. Rev. 2024, 9, 1375-1387. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0255.
(4) D. A. Bruzon, G. A. Tapang, I. S. Martinez. An Electrochemical Set-up Designed for Carbon Dioxide Solubility Measurements in Ionic Liquids. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2021, 92, 024102-1-024102-7.
(5) J. K. Tiongson, D. A. Bruzon, K. C. Aganda, A. Guevara, I. S. Martinez. Exploring the Corrosion Inhibition Capability of [FAP] based Ionic Liquids on Stainless Steel. R. Soc. Open Sci. 2020, 7, 200580.
Awards & Extension Work
| UP Science Productivity System (SPS) Award 2022-2024: Scientist III 2019-2021: Scientist I |
| Extension Work Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) |