Dr. José Luis Contreras Larios holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science degree from the Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas of the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (ESIQIE-IPN), alongside Ph.D. studies in Science at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Iztapalapa. He serves as a Full Professor-Researcher (Category C) at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Azcapotzalco and holds the rank of National Researcher Level I in Mexico's Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores (SNII).

His professional and research trajectory began as a researcher at the Mexican Petroleum Institute (IMP), where he worked for 15 years. He subsequently worked at Industrias Negromex, S.A. for two years before joining UAM Azcapotzalco, where he has pursued his academic career for 45 years.

His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, chemical reaction engineering, and the design, construction, and operation of chemical reactors. Through these fields, he addresses environmental issues as part of a consolidated PRODEP Academic Group, as well as technological challenges in the chemical and food industries, including projects with Síntesis y Aplicaciones Industriales, S.A.

His main scholarly contributions encompass undergraduate and graduate teaching at UAM Azcapotzalco, the publication of indexed scientific papers as primary and corresponding author, the supervision of undergraduate and graduate theses, participation on master's and doctoral examination committees, the development of teaching prototypes, and the creation and leadership of the Chemical Industry Process Research Area.

He has led and participated in research projects, professional associations, academic committees, and governing bodies. In knowledge dissemination and cultural outreach, he regularly presents lectures, papers, and contributions at scientific conferences. Furthermore, he has maintained a strong institutional commitment through various leadership and administrative roles within and outside UAM Azcapotzalco.

His honors and distinctions include the UAM Academic Merit Medal, the PRODEP desirable profile, and SNII Level I status. His primary academic objectives focus on educating students with the scientific knowledge and skills required to innovate and develop new chemical processes and catalytic materials, enhancing Mexico's competitiveness in an evolving industrial landscape.