A wide aerial photographic view of a sustainable agricultural oasis emerging from the ochre desert of Antofagasta. Meticulously aligned green cultivation plots, reed-lined biodigestion ponds, and shimmering irrigation channels contrast sharply with the surrounding dry dunes and rocky hills. The soft late-afternoon desert sun casts long, warm shadows, highlighting textures in the soil and water surfaces. In the distance, a minimalist, low-impact research facility with solar panels blends into the landscape. Shot with sharp focus and high resolution from a bird’s eye perspective, the composition emphasizes the transformation of arid land into productive, living systems. The mood is visionary and hopeful, with clean, professional photographic realism supporting themes of regional sustainability and innovation.

Quiénes Somos

A close-up photographic scene of a rectangular biodépuración pond in the desert, filled with clear, gently rippling water framed by dense green aquatic plants and reeds. The pond’s concrete edge is clean and well-maintained, bordered by pale desert gravel and scattered native drought-tolerant shrubs. Early morning sunlight creates crisp reflections on the water surface and soft shadows behind the plants, revealing tiny bubbles and subtle movement in the biofilm. In the background, out of focus, orderly experimental plots suggest ongoing research. Shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the composition feels scientific yet serene, conveying a sense of clean technology, ecological balance, and professional environmental management funded by regional innovation programs.

Biodepuración

Tratamiento biológico de aguas residuales para reutilizarlas en riego eficiente dentro de comunidades del desierto de Antofagasta.

Biodepuración

Agrodesierto

Implementamos técnicas agrícolas sustentables para producir alimentos en suelos áridos, reduciendo consumo hídrico y huella ambiental regional.

Agricultura sustentable

A panoramic photographic view of experimental sustainable agriculture beds in the Atacama-like desert, featuring raised rows of vibrant green crops protected by low windbreak barriers made of natural materials. Drip irrigation lines run precisely along each row, glistening slightly in the clear midday sun. The surrounding terrain is dry, with reddish-brown soil and distant rocky hills, emphasizing the contrast between harsh environment and thriving plants. A line of small weather stations and monitoring equipment stands neatly at the edge of the plots. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition highlights order, efficiency, and resilience. The atmosphere is bright, clean, and technical, reflecting a professional, data-driven approach to sustainable food production in extreme climates.

An interior photographic shot of a modern, compact water-quality analysis station overlooking the desert through a large horizontal window. On a stainless steel bench, transparent sampling bottles filled with water from biodépuración ponds are arranged alongside digital meters, labeled glass vials, and neatly stacked logbooks. Soft, diffused daylight enters through the window, illuminating the instruments and creating gentle reflections on the metal surfaces while the arid landscape appears slightly blurred beyond the glass. The composition uses the rule of thirds, with the analytical setup in sharp focus in the foreground and the desert as a contextual backdrop. The mood is precise and professional, conveying scientific rigor and responsible management of regional environmental resources.

Sustentabilidad en Pleno Desierto

Transferencia Revolución Verde impulsa modelos de biodepuración y agricultura sustentable financiados por el FRPD del Gobierno Regional de Antofagasta, conectando ciencia, comunidades y territorio.

Explora el proyecto

A detailed photographic close-up of a desert-adapted experimental crop bed, featuring dark, moist soil under a thick layer of organic mulch contrasting against the surrounding pale, dry ground. Young, healthy plants with deep green leaves and robust stems emerge in neat rows, supported by a carefully installed drip irrigation system with small emitters glistening in the soft golden hour sunlight. In the mid-ground, a small solar-powered control box for irrigation is partially visible, slightly out of focus. Shot from a low angle at plant height with a shallow depth of field, the composition emphasizes resilience and life in arid conditions. The overall mood is optimistic and grounded, highlighting practical solutions for sustainable agriculture in the Antofagasta region.

A professional photographic scene focusing on a modular pilot-scale treatment system for biodépuración in the desert, consisting of interconnected open tanks and covered reactors in light gray and blue tones. The units are arranged on a leveled, compacted earth platform, with labeled pipes and valves clearly visible, all exceptionally clean and orderly. Harsh yet clear midday desert light creates defined shadows and accentuates the industrial textures of metal, plastic, and reinforced concrete. In the backdrop, the barren landscape and distant hills reinforce the remoteness of the site. Captured from an eye-level, three-quarter angle with sharp detail, the composition communicates robustness, technological maturity, and the capacity to scale sustainable water treatment in extreme environments with regional government support.

A tranquil photographic image of a small constructed wetland cell used for tertiary treatment, filled with tall native reeds and emergent vegetation, framed by carefully arranged river stones set into desert sand. Late afternoon light bathes the plants in a warm glow, creating delicate backlit silhouettes and soft reflections on the shallow water between stems. Beyond the wetland, the ground quickly transitions back to dry, cracked soil, emphasizing the wetland as a green island of ecological function. Shot from a slightly low angle with the reed canopy dominating the upper frame, the composition feels calm and contemplative. The mood is quietly regenerative, highlighting nature-based solutions integrated into a harsh northern Chilean landscape.

Equipo técnico

Dr. Carlos Riquelme

Director

Doctor en Agricultura Universidad de Kioto

Dra. María Kaltsidi

Directora Alterna

Doctora en Ingeniera Agrónoma Universidad de Sevilla

Karina Riveros

Profesional

Ingeniera en Acuicultura Universidad de Antofagasta

Jazmín Bazaes

Profesional

Ingeniera en Acuicultura Universidad de Antofagasta

Evelyn Castro

Profesional

Ingeniera en Acuicultura y Divulgadora Científica Universidad de Antofagasta

Henry Cameron

Profesional

Bioquímico

Universidad de Antofagasta

Jocelyn Bazaes

Técnico en cultivo

Técnico Científico-Humanista con más de 10 años de experiencia en cultivos microalgales

Nayareth González

Técnico en análisis

Biotecnóloga

Universidad de Antofagasta

Álvaro Anza

Tesista 1 2025

Carrera Ingeniería en Biotecnología

Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y de Recursos Biológicos

Universidad de Antofagasta

Nombre de tesis: “Evaluación de la capacidad de ficorremediación de Muriellopsis sp., Chlamydomonas sp. y Scenedesmus sp. en aguas residuales urbanas mediante sistema de cultivo abierto tipo raceway bajo modos discontinuo y semicontinuo”

Tutora: Dra. Maria Kaltsidi, Comité examinador: Dra. Claudia Sepúlveda Vega, Ing. Jasmín Bazaes

Juan Rojas

Tesista 2 2025

Carrera Ingeniería en Biotecnología

Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y de Recursos Biológicos

Universidad de Antofagasta

Nombre de tesis: “Evaluación de la eficiencia de Muriellopsis sp. y la tecnología Down-flow Hanging Sponge (DHS) para el tratamiento de aguas residuales urbanas”

Tutora: Dra. Maria Kaltsidi, Comité examinador: Dra. Claudia Sepúlveda Vega, Ing. Jasmín Bazaes