Previous Institutions: Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Cologne University
What are you studying: Ph.D in Chemistry
Pronouns: he/him

I obtained my bachelor's in chemistry from the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH) in Pachuca, Hidalgo in Mexico, and proceed to do master's studies at Cologne University in Cologne Germany. I graduated with a Master's in Science and a specialty in synthesis and catalysis. Afterward, I worked on research projects at Aalto University in Finland (Advisor: Prof. Jan Deska) and at Rice University (Advisor: Prof. Laszlo Kurti). After this project, I worked as an employment relationships and training manager at the scientific park (PCyT) at UAEH. Doing research is one of the most challenging and rewarding things in my life and therefore. my career path is focused on continuing to do research in the field of chemistry either in industry or academia. Besides research, I enjoy several hobbies which include watching and discussing different sports such as soccer and NFL, studying and enjoying coffee and the different brewing methods for it as well as collecting board games and perfumes. Also, I'm an active member on the board of several student/social groups such as the Chemistry Grad Student Association (CGSA), Latin American Graduate Student Association (LAGSA), Facilitating Advances in Chemistry for Equity and Transparency for Scholars(FACETS) and Grad Ambassadors. My aim in these groups is to give back and support the amazing community that exists at Rice University as well as promote diversity and inclusion in science and in our communities.

Fun Fact:

I'm a big coffee and board game enthusiast.

Favorite thing about Rice:

The community.

Favorite thing about Houston:

The food!

Why did you decide to go to grad school?

After my masters I decided to work doing research and after working for two years I realized there was a limit to how far I could ascend in the job without having a PhD. So I decided to go back to grad school and obtain the PhD.