Licenciatura (Undergraduate)

Iran Sarahi Aviles Hernández (UNAM, Ciencias de la Tierra / Earth Sciences)

Iran Sarahi is currently in the process of concluding her Bachelor of Earth Sciences at the ENCiT. As part of her academic training, she is doing her social service at the Institute for Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Change (ICAyCC) focused on the analysis of microplastics in wastewater, contributing to the understanding of environmental impacts associated with water pollution.

Posdoc

Dra. Zaknite Flores Ocampo

Zaknite holds PhD in Earth Sciences from the UNAM, with a background in Chemistry. Her academic career has focused on the study of environmental pollution, with an emphasis on microplastics in different environments (sediments, water, soil, and currently air), heavy metals, as well as arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater. Throughout her training, she has developed analytical, methodological, and research skills that have allowed her to contribute to the understanding of complex environmental problems. Zaknite’s work focuses on generating scientific knowledge that serves as a basis for the implementation of sustainable policies and practices, with the aim of promoting the well-being of the environment and society.

Licenciatura (Undergraduate)

Luis Fernando Lara Limón  (UNAM, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences)

Luis is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences at the School of Chemistry (UNAM).

As part of his undergraduate studies, he is currently carrying out research on the atmospheric microbiota at the Observatorio Atmosférico Altzomoni (Estado de México, 4000 m a.s.l.), focusing on the role of bacteria acting as ice nucleating particles (INP) in cloud microphysics and precipitation processes. His work involves the collection and isolation of bacterial strains from rain and air samples, as well as the evaluation of their potential as INPs through the droplet freezing assays.

His main academic interests are related to the role of atmospheric microbiota in glaciation processes and their impact on atmospheric dynamics, seeking to broaden the understanding of biological interactions within the atmosphere.

Licenciatura (Undergraduate

Inci Jimena Martinez Nicolás  (UNAM, Ciencias de la Tierra / Earth Sciences)

Inci is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree on Earth Sciences focused on environmental sciences. She is interested in microplastics in various matrices since being an emerging pollutants makes very important to know its dynamics in different ecosystem to better understand what consequences could bring.

Doctorado (PhD)

Mtro. Sebastián Mendoza Téllez (Ciencias de la Tierra / Earth Sciences)

Sebastián was born in Mexico City (México). He obtain his bachelor’s degree on Chemistry at Facultad de Química (UNAM). During his undergraduate studies he worked in the Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry at Instituto de Química (UNAM) making organometallic compounds synthesis. 

Afterwards, he worked at the Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Planetary Studies at the Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares (UNAM) studying the chemistry of Titan’s atmosphere, where he obtained his Master degree in Earth Sciences. He was also a teaching assistant of “Space Science Select Subjects: Searching life on Mars” at the Facultad de Ciencias (UNAM).

Currently, he is carrying out his PhD at the ICAyCC (UNAM) where his trying to understand how ice crystals form in cirrus clouds with a focus on geoingeeniering.

Maestría (Master)

Lic. Emma Negrete Harper (Ciencias de la Tierra / Earth Sciencies)

Emma got her degree in Environmental engineering in 2014 and since then has worked in environmental consulting: in soil remediation, environmental impact and waste management projects. Also, since 2017, she has worked as a Chemistry and Ecology teacher at the high school level. The practice of long-distance hiking is one of her passions and from there also arose her interest in studying the formation of clouds and storms.

Licenciatura (Undergraduate)

Jonathan Yair Pérez García (IPN, Ingeniería Geofísica / Geophysical Engineering)

Jonathan is currently in the process for obtaining a degree in Geophysical Engineering. He is developing a thesis focused on the evaluation of microplastics in the aerosolizable fraction of soils in the Yucatán Peninsula. He has hands-on practical experience in field sampling, along with the use of geophysical instruments. Upon completing his degree, he aims to enroll in a master’s program related to atmospheric sciences, since he is fascinated by the atmosphere processes and the believe of the linkage between humans and the Earth.

Maestría (Master)

Lic. Emilio Ramírez Araujo (Ciencias de la Tierra / Earth Sciencies)

Emilio obtained his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Xochimilco (UAM-X). During his undergraduate studies, he developed an interest in environmental and climatological processes related to agricultural systems.

Currently he’s carrying his Master’s degree at ICAyCC (UNAM), focused on the cirrus cloud formation. He also worked as a high school teacher of Natural Sciences resources.

Doctorado (PhD)

Mtro. Daniel Humberto Rosas (Ingeniería Ambiental / Environmental engineering)

Daniel holds a degree in Chemistry from the Faculty of Chemistry and a Master’s in Science from the Institute of Geography at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). From 2007 to 2012, he served as a lecturer in Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry at UNAM’s Faculties of Sciences and Chemistry, respectively. Since 2012, he has been a Research Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry at the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY).

His expertise lies in environmental analytical chemistry, specializing in elemental analysis using spectroscopic techniques. His research and projects have focused on the analysis of heavy metals in environmental matrices such as seagrasses, natural waters, soils, and sediments.

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering through a joint UADY-UNAM program. His research project aims to understand the influence of atmospheric aerosol deposition, particularly African Dust, on the concentration and distribution of nutrients and heavy metals in the soils of the Yucatán Peninsula.