Building Trust for Safer Research

LARSeC is the South American Research Security Council a collaborative initiative fostering ethical, secure, and innovative research practices across Latin America. We unite experts, institutions, and governments to create resilient ecosystems where knowledge thrives with responsibility.

Cutting-edge security research

Regional and international partnerships

Multidisciplinary collaboration

About us

Who We Are

LARSEC (Latin American Research Center for Security) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing security knowledge across Latin America. We bring together experts, institutions, and communities to generate innovative solutions that tackle regional security challenges.

Cutting-edge security research

Regional and international partnerships

Multidisciplinary collaboration

About us

Who We Are

LARSEC (Latin American Research Center for Security) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing security knowledge across Latin America. We bring together experts, institutions, and communities to generate innovative solutions that tackle regional security challenges.

Cutting-edge security research

Regional and international partnerships

Multidisciplinary collaboration

About us

Who We Are

LARSEC (Latin American Research Center for Security) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing security knowledge across Latin America. We bring together experts, institutions, and communities to generate innovative solutions that tackle regional security challenges.

Cutting-edge security research

Regional and international partnerships

Multidisciplinary collaboration

About us

Who We Are

LARSEC (Latin American Research Center for Security) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing security knowledge across Latin America. We bring together experts, institutions, and communities to generate innovative solutions that tackle regional security challenges.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

LARSeC (Latin American Research Center for Security) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing security knowledge across Latin America. We bring together experts, institutions, and communities to generate innovative solutions that tackle regional security challenges.

Mission

To promote excellence in security research and foster collaborative solutions that make South America safer for all.

Vision

To become the leading center for security research and innovation in Latin America, shaping policy and practice through evidence-based knowledge.

Values

Integrity

Innovation

Collaboration

Social Responsibility

Scientific Excellence

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

SARSEC (South American Research Center for Security) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing security knowledge across Latin America. We bring together experts, institutions, and communities to generate innovative solutions that tackle regional security challenges.

Mission

To promote excellence in security research and foster collaborative solutions that make South America safer for all.

Vision

To become the leading center for security research and innovation in Latin America, shaping policy and practice through evidence-based knowledge.

Values

Integrity

Innovation

Collaboration

Social Responsibility

Scientific Excellence

Nature & Purpose

LARSEC is a non-profit scientific organization created to promote research security and integrity across Latin America, uniting experts, institutions, and communities.

Membership

LARSEC’s membership brings together different actors committed to strengthening research security. Founding Members establish and guide the organization’s initial structure, while Institutional Members include universities, research centers, companies, and NGOs that support its initiatives. Individual Members are active researchers and professionals who contribute their expertise and engagement across the region.

Governance

Activities

Finance & Assets

Amendments & Dissolution

Nature & Purpose

LARSEC is a non-profit scientific organization created to promote research security and integrity across Latin America, uniting experts, institutions, and communities.

Membership

LARSEC’s membership brings together different actors committed to strengthening research security. Founding Members establish and guide the organization’s initial structure, while Institutional Members include universities, research centers, companies, and NGOs that support its initiatives. Individual Members are active researchers and professionals who contribute their expertise and engagement across the region.

Governance

Activities

Finance & Assets

Amendments & Dissolution

Nature & Purpose

LARSEC is a non-profit scientific organization created to promote research security and integrity across Latin America, uniting experts, institutions, and communities.

Membership

LARSEC’s membership brings together different actors committed to strengthening research security. Founding Members establish and guide the organization’s initial structure, while Institutional Members include universities, research centers, companies, and NGOs that support its initiatives. Individual Members are active researchers and professionals who contribute their expertise and engagement across the region.

Governance

Activities

Finance & Assets

Amendments & Dissolution

Meet Our Team

Our strength lies in the diversity of our members — scholars, professionals, and policymakers dedicated to building a more secure and ethical research landscape.

  • Dr. Raúl González Lima

    Executive Director

    Universidade de São Paulo

  • Dr. Luiz Eduardo Galvão Martins

    Co-Director of Information Technology

    Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo

  • Dr. Romina D. Torres

    Co-Director of Communication and Outreach

    Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias

    Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

  • Dr. Carlos F Mendez

    Co-Director of Institutional Relations and Scientific Diplomacy

    Secretaría de Ciencia y Técnica

    Universidad de Buenos Aires

  • Dr. Rafael Saravalli

    Co-Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs

    Universidade de São Paulo

  • Dr. Daniel E. Bacelo

    Co-Director of Operations

    Facultad de Cs. Exactas

    Universidad de Belgrano

  • Dr. Andrés Espinosa Cara

    Co-Director of Human and Social Affairs

    Universidad Nacional de Rosario

  • Dr. Fanny Lys Casado Peña

    Co-Director of Training and Educational Content

    Sección Bioingeniería

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  • Dr. Luiz Leduíno de Salles-Neto

    Institutional Representative

    Science & Technology

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo

  • Dr Pablo Lobos

    Institutional Representative

    Universidad de Chile

  • Dr Jim Irvin Cormán Hijar

    Institutional Representative

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  • Dr. Hernán Nina Hanco

    Institutional Representative

    Carrera de Ingeniería de Sistemas

    Universidad de Lima

  • Dr. Raúl González Lima

    Executive Director

    Universidade de São Paulo

  • Dr. Luiz Eduardo Galvão Martins

    Co-Director of Information Technology

    Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo

  • Dr. Romina D. Torres

    Co-Director of Communication and Outreach

    Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias

    Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

  • Dr. Carlos F Mendez

    Co-Director of Institutional Relations and Scientific Diplomacy

    Secretaría de Ciencia y Técnica

    Universidad de Buenos Aires

  • Dr. Rafael Saravalli

    Co-Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs

    Universidade de São Paulo

  • Dr. Daniel E. Bacelo

    Co-Director of Operations

    Facultad de Cs. Exactas

    Universidad de Belgrano

  • Dr. Andrés Espinosa Cara

    Co-Director of Human and Social Affairs

    Universidad Nacional de Rosario

  • Dr. Fanny Lys Casado Peña

    Co-Director of Training and Educational Content

    Sección Bioingeniería

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  • Dr. Luiz Leduíno de Salles-Neto

    Institutional Representative

    Science & Technology

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo

  • Dr Pablo Lobos

    Institutional Representative

    Universidad de Chile

  • Dr Jim Irvin Cormán Hijar

    Institutional Representative

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  • Dr. Hernán Nina Hanco

    Institutional Representative

    Carrera de Ingeniería de Sistemas

    Universidad de Lima

Partners

Institutional Partners

Institutional Partners

We collaborate with leading universities, research councils, government agencies, and international organizations. Together, we co-create knowledge, share best practices, and shape policies that foster research integrity and resilience.

LARSEC:

Latin American Research Center for Security

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LARSEC:

Latin American Research Center for Security

Contact us

© 2026 LARSeC. All rights reserved.

LARSEC:

Latin American Research Center for Security

Contact us

© 2026 LARSeC. All rights reserved.