Dr. Sandra Loera Serna is a distinguished researcher and professor who has served as a Full Professor (Titular C) in the Department of Basic Sciences at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) since 2009. She currently holds the position of Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Research for the Division of Basic Sciences and Engineering (CBI).

Academic Background and Honors: She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from UAM-Iztapalapa, followed by a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Institute of Materials Research at UNAM in 2010. Dr. Loera Serna is a recognized member of the National System of Researchers (SNII), Level 2. Her dedication to education has been recognized with the Teaching Excellence Award in 2019 and 2021 at UAM-Azcapotzalco.

Scientific Contribution and Research Impact: With a prolific career in research, her contributions to the field of Materials Science are extensive:
• Scientific Production: She has co-authored over 83 articles in national and international scientific journals and was granted a patent in 2019.
• Global Impact: Her research has been cited more than 2,270 times, achieving an h-index of 22 according to Google Scholar.
• Editorial Work: She is the author of 3 books and 3 book chapters, establishing herself as a key figure in her area of expertise.
• Dissemination: She has delivered more than 35 lectures at various universities and research centers.

Leadership and Institutional Management: Dr. Loera Serna has demonstrated exceptional leadership in academic administration and project management:
• She is the head of the consolidated academic group "Nanostructured Materials Engineering and its Applications (IMNA)" through 2025.
• She has successfully led two Basic Science projects sponsored by CONAHCyT (2010 and 2019).
• Her administrative service includes presiding over the CBI Editorial Committee (2023–2025) and serving as the Divisional Coordinator of Academic Development for CBI. She has also participated in various resource evaluation commissions and graduate committees.

Mentorship and Talent Development: Beyond her technical achievements, Dr. Loera Serna is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists. She has supervised and graduated students at the Ph.D., Master’s, and Undergraduate levels. Currently, she is a member of the core faculty for the graduate program in Science and Engineering, specifically in the Materials Science track.