Resume
Education
Ph.D. candidate in Earth Sciences -Seismology- 2018-Present: at National Autonomous University of Mexico, Institute of Geophysics.
M.Sc. Earth Sciences – Seismology- 2015 - 2018: at at National Autonomous University of Mexico, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores Morelia
BSc. Geophysical Engineer 2008 - 2012: at National Autonomous University of Mexico, Engineer Faculty
Experience
FEB – JUN2023
Seismologist-Developer, National Seismological Service (SSN)
Improve and update of various seismic source analysis programs in different programming languages (Python, Fortran, Perl, cshell, bash, etc).
Automation of processes for the rapid analysis of seismic source when a large earthquake occurs.
Managed real-time seismic databases (UNIX servers and SEISCOM).
JAN 2022 – DEC 2022 AND APR 2023 - PRESENT
External consultant as a seismology expert, Grupo SELOME
Project: Probabilistic assessment of seismic hazard (PASH) study for the Federal Highway Network in Mexico, for the Mexico Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT).
Identification of the current and future regions of greatest danger for the Federal Highway Network.
Management and integration of databases using GIS.
JAN 2018 – APRIL 2023
Ph.D. and researcher assistant, Institute of Geophysics, UNAM.
Computing source parameters and reanalyzing large historical earthquakes in Mexico, based on seismic legacy data and novel methodologies.
Computing source parameters of recent large earthquakes in Mexico, including the June 23, 2020, and September 19, 2022, earthquakes.
Conducted qualitative and quantitative and waveform data bases, towards a comparisons to study large repeating earthquakes (M≥7.0) along the Mexican Subduction Zone.
Processing of seismic time series for the calculation of dynamic deformations in the Mexican subduction zone, specifically in Zihuatanejo Guerrero, using a semi-permanent network of nearby stations.
Installed and maintained a semi-permanent network of three seismic stations with Trillium 120 Posthole instruments at Zihuatanejo, Guerrero airport.
Conducted seismic wave propagation simulations in metamaterials using DWN method for a UNAM Institute of Engineering and Texas University project.
Developed and collaborated on research projects resulting in scientific publications and presentations at international scientific conferences.
Co-advised undergraduate and master's degree students.
Delivered lectures on Earth Sciences.
MAY - JUN 2015
Field engineer, Terratunel
Shallow geophysical exploration SEV, Seismic Reflection Tomography (SRT) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) data acquisition SEV, SRT and GPR data interpretation
SEP 2014 - JAN 2015
Field engineer, Geoambiente-Sacmag
Shallow geophysical exploration
SEV, Seismic Reflection Tomography (SRT) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) data acquisition
SEV, SRT and GPR data interpretation
JAN - SEP 2014
Engineer Jr., COMESA
Seismic Explorations brigade
Seismic Refraction 3D model
Processing and interpretation of Seismic Refraction 3D data for oil fields
Field logistics, management and planning
Teaching experience
Associate lecture professor, NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO (UNAM)
2022 Summer-Fall : Lecture -> Applied Geophysics II, ENCiT, UNAM
2022 Summer-Fall : Lecture -> Earth Science Programming I, Sciences Faculty, UNAM
2022 Winter-Spring : Lecture -> Geodynamics, ENCiT, UNAM
2022 Winter-Spring : Lecture -> Earth Science Programming II, Sciences Faculty, UNAM
2021 Summer-Fall : Lecture -> Earth Science Programming I, Sciences Faculty, UNAM
2021 Winter-Spring: Lecture -> Earth Science Programming I, Sciences Faculty, UNAM
2019 Summer-Fall: Lecture -> Computational analysis of geophysical data, Sciences Faculty, UNAM
2018 both semesters: Lecture -> Analysis and processing of time series, ENES Morelia, UNAM
Skills:
Technical skills
Linix-Unix servers administrator
More than 5 years experience on scientific programing and ad-hoc code develop to solve mathematical-physical problems. (Inversion methodologies,database processing, mapping.)
Processing, debugging and analysis of seismic databases.
Obtaining and processing specialized seismic data from various seismological database agencies.
Several software managements and Programming +
Analytic skills in solving physical-mathematical problems.
Social skills
Initiative and willing to learn and provide my knowledge
Strong oral and written communication in English and Spanish
Fluent in spoken and written English (B2)
Coordination of working groups
Leadership
Work in a team
Computational and Programming skills
Continuing Education
Advanced Scientif Programming in Python LATAM ✅
First edition of ASPPLATAM.
One week workshop learning advanced programming techniques and best practices for shared projects. Using online repositories with GIT
SpecFem Workshop october 5-7 2022 ✅
3-day Workshop to learn about thue use of SpecFEm 2D y 3D. From U Alaska, U. Toronto and U. South Florida
MTUQ Workshop April 27-28 2022 ✅
2-day Workshop to learn about Moment Tensor Uncertainty Quantification inversion code. From U Alaska, U. Toronto and U. South Florida
Academic Writing September 2020 ✅
2-weeks Workshop for Writing and Publishing Academic Articles in English. From graduate UNAM
ROSES Summer 2020 ✅
American Geophysical Union Seismology Section Summer School:Remote Online Sessions for Emerging Seismologists Participated in a 11-week workshop focused on online learning in seismology. Workshop offered Python-based tutorials in data processing, modeling and interpretation.
Python3 Summer 2018 ✅
3-weeks workshop focused on scientific Python3 for scientific data processing and graphical representation
Seismic Data Analysis Jan 2015
National Seismological Service (Mexico): SeismicData Analysis. Two modules course (basic and advanced) focused on locating, calculating the focal mechanism and the magnitude of Mexican earthquakes with SEISAN
Contribution to the Scientific community
SINCE MARCH 2023 / Media & Brand volunteer for Seismica
Volunteer the Media & Brand Team for Seismica, a Diamond Open Access journal publishing peer-reviewed research in seismology and earthquake science.
Collaborated with team members to develop and implement effective media and branding strategies, aimed at increasing visibility and engagement with the journal's content.
Produced high-quality content for the journal's website and social media channels, including blog posts, infographics, and videos, to promote research findings and raise awareness of seismology topics.
Worked with authors and reviewers to improve the clarity and accessibility of scientific publications, providing editorial feedback and ensuring adherence to journal standards.
Symposium co-organizer at the RAUGM-2021:
Co-organized a symposium on the preliminary results of the Mw7.1 earthquake that occurred on September 7, 2021, in Acapulco, Guerrero, as part of the Annual Meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union (RAUGM)
Since 2021 Co-organizer of TierraFest
Served as a member of the Committee for Equity and Equality at the National School of Earth Sciences.
Collaborated with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students to identify and address issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within the school community.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in engaging with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and helped to foster a culture of respect and inclusivity at the school. Wikicarrera.
SINCE JULY 2021 / CEE member at ENCiT -UNAM
Served as a member of the Committee for Equity and Equality at the National School of Earth Sciences.
Collaborated with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students to identify and address issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within the school community.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in engaging with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and helped to foster a culture of respect and inclusivity at the school.
2018 & 2019 UGM - Staff
Served as a staff member at the Annual Meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union, one of the largest and most prestigious scientific conferences in Mexico.
Assisted with various aspects of the event, including registration, logistics, technical support, and attendee services.
Scientific dissemination.
2019 – PRESENT, Planeteando, Scientific dissemination focused on Earth Science.
2020 – PRESENT, Seismology is the wave, Scientific dissemination focused on seismology.