Profile
El Dr. Boris Miguel López Rebollar holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEM) and a Master's and Doctorate in Water Sciences from the same institution. His academic performance during his postgraduate studies earned him awards such as the Ignacio Manuel Altamirano Basilio Medal.
He served as a full-time professor and researcher at the Inter-American Institute of Water Technology and Sciences (IITCA) of the UAEM from 2015 to 2025. As a professor, he has taught courses continuously since February 2015 in the areas of hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and energy systems. At the postgraduate level, he has taught courses in Water Sciences since 2020. He has directed, co-directed, and completed 12 undergraduate theses (two in collaboration with the Autonomous Metropolitan University and one as a Scientific Article), 5 Master's theses, and 3 doctoral dissertations. He is currently directing and co-directing undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral theses.
He has the PROMEP-PRODEP desirable profile recognition and was the leader of a consolidated academic body from 2022-2026. As a researcher, he is a member of the National System of Researchers (Level 1), whose first entry was in 2021, having completed his Doctoral studies in 2019. He has published over 10 scientific articles in internationally recognized indexed journals and two book chapters with renowned publishers. He has served as first author and contributor in journals with an impact factor greater than 4, such as Aquacultural Engineering, Journal of Membrane Science, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Journal of Photochemistry, Photobiology, A: Chemistry, and Energy for Sustainable Development, among others. In terms of outreach, he has presented over 20 papers at national and international academic events and in popular science magazines. These include academic events organized by the Mexican Association of Hydraulics (AMH) and ANSYS Convergence Mexico, where he won first place in the 2019 national research project competition, an event that recognizes knowledge and skills in the use of computer simulation.
He has participated in over 7 research projects, serving as principal investigator or co-principal investigator in 3 of them. The development of these projects has fostered collaboration with national and international external members from institutions such as the Metropolitan Autonomous University and the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) of Quebec, Canada, the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, among others.
Based on his research, he has conducted courses, workshops, and training sessions on topics related to fluid simulation, technical evaluation of hydraulic, thermal, and structural systems, and technology development for academic and scientific organizations, among others. In terms of development and innovation, he holds two intellectual property registrations (patents), filed in 2021. The first is related to improving mixing processes in chlorination systems for water treatment; the second is related to a prototype face mask for protection against volatile pathogens. He has also applied for patents focused on aeration processes, aquaculture systems, and utility models of hydroelectric turbines and solar concentrators.
His experience and knowledge in the use of 3D modeling software, numerical simulation, and 3D printing allow him to collaborate with various areas of design and prototyping engineering. His professional experience includes working as an external consultant on hydraulic, hydrological, and supervisory projects for companies involved in civil engineering projects and construction. He actively participates as a consultant for companies implementing sustainable energy systems and hydraulic projects. In the area of academic management, he has been involved in organizing academic, cultural, and sporting events. His research topics include the evaluation and design of water conditioning systems and components, and the development, evaluation, and validation of physical prototypes, among others, all of which have a significant impact on academia, society, and knowledge in the medium and long term.
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