Diana C. Vanegas

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Associate Professor

University of Arkansas primary UA Little Rock

Also affiliated: North Carolina State University (2024); Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (2011); University of Florida (2013–2023); Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2009); Universidad del Valle (2024); Universidad del Valle (2024); Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec (2010); Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (2016); Clemson University (2019–2026); Michigan State University (2022–2024); Universidad del Valle (2013–2024)

18 h-index 69 pubs 1,287 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

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ORCID

OverviewAI-generated summary

Diana Vanegas's research focuses on developing advanced biosensing technologies, particularly for the detection of pathogens and environmental contaminants. She has investigated capacitive laser-induced graphene-based aptasensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection in human saliva and developed nanocopper-decorated laser-scribed sensors for monitoring organophosphorus pesticides in aqueous samples. Her work also explores the potential environmental and health implications of nanomaterials used in biosensors. Additionally, Vanegas studies plant defense mechanisms, specifically the role of CML8 and GAD4 in regulating γ-aminobutyric acid accumulation in Arabidopsis. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 18, 74 total publications, and 1,298 total citations. Vanegas collaborates with several researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Eric S. McLamore, with whom she has 22 shared publications.

Metrics

h-index: 18
Publications: 69
Citations: 1,287

Positions

Associate Professor 2026–present

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Biological and Agricultural Engineering ORCID
Assistant Professor 2019–2025

Clemson University Biosystems Engineering -Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences ORCID
Assistant Professor 2015–2019

Universidad del Valle Department of Food Engineering ORCID