Sustainable Development Goals
Research interests
• Synthesis of nanostructured materials
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Crystallography of nanostructures
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Characterization by high-resolution electron microscopy
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Characterization by X-ray and electron diffraction
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Wastewater remediation using nanostructures
Profile
Dr. Leonardo González Reyes is a Full-Time Research Professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Azcapotzalco Campus of UAM, affiliated with the Department of Basic Sciences in the Area of Materials Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Science with a specialization in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and develops his academic and research work in the field of advanced materials chemistry and its optoelectronic applications.
He currently holds the distinction of National Researcher, Level I (2023–2027), recognized by the National System of Researchers, and holds the PRODEP Desirable Profile Recognition, granted by the Ministry of Public Education for the period 2023–2026.
Dr. González Reyes actively participates in academic committees and professional associations. He serves as a member of the Chemical Engineering Studies Committee at the Azcapotzalco Campus of UAM (2024–present), board member of the Mexican Association of Microscopy and Microanalysis (AMMM) (2025–present), and member of the Academic Staff Admission, Promotion, and Permanence Commission at the Polytechnic University of the Valley of Mexico (2023–2025).
Within the academic field, he coordinated the Teaching Thematic Group “Theoretical Basic Chemistry” and the Learning Units on Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding, as well as Structure and Properties of Materials in Engineering (January 2022 – May 2023), all at the Azcapotzalco Campus of UAM. He has also served as a reviewer for national research projects and funding programs, including Basic and Frontier Science 2025, PRODEP Profile 2025, and Postdoctoral Fellowships for Mexico 2023.
Dr. González Reyes leads the research project “Anisotropy in Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Nanostructures Doped with Metal Oxides and Its Influence on Optoelectronic Properties” (2021–2024), conducted at the Azcapotzalco Campus of UAM. His scholarly output includes 26 peer-reviewed indexed articles, 18 outreach publications, and the supervision of five theses (three undergraduate and two master’s). He has also taught more than 80 undergraduate and graduate courses, strengthening his record of academic excellence and mentorship of specialized professionals.
His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to scientific research, educational innovation, and the development of national and international academic networks in the field of materials chemistry.
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