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.

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