CICANUM conducts scientific research in the fields of X-ray fluorescence, nuclear electronics, and nuclear physics. The projects are interdisciplinary, located within the framework of the national reality in the areas of health, agriculture, geophysics and industry. ICESA in partnership with the University of Costa Rica Oficina Ejecutora de Proyectos de Inversión OEPI designed an Annex Building to house CICANUM’s research and personnel. The project was financed by FUNDEVI