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UAM Distinguished Professor. Recognition approved at the 366th Session of the Academic Council held on January 13 and 18, 2014.

Recognition as Emeritus National Researcher of the SNII. Lifetime recognition granted in the Convocatoria 2024 of the Conahcyt.

Dr. Óscar Armando Monroy Hermosillo holds a degree in Chemical Engineering (1969-1973) from the Faculty of Chemistry at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He earned a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Resource Utilization (1974-1976) from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK, and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology (1998) from the Faculty of Chemistry at UNAM.

He was a Distinguished Professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology at the Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Iztapalapa Campus. He also held significant positions such as President of the Amecameca and La Compañía Rivers Basin Commission (CCRAyC), Honorary Member of the Mexican Society of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, and Regular Member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (1998). Additionally, he was a member of the Environmental Engineering Specialty Commission of the Academy of Engineering and the Anaerobic Digestion Task Group of the International Water Association, as well as the Latin American Society of Environmental and Algal Biotechnology (SOLABIAA).

Throughout his career, he supervised over seven doctoral theses and 22 master's theses, training 11 professors at higher education institutions and two entrepreneurs in the consulting field. He also mentored numerous undergraduate and specialty students, significantly contributing to the education of new generations of scientists and professionals.

In academia, he taught courses on vector analysis, material and energy balance, industrial microbiology, fermentation technology, project evaluation, differential equations, process engineering, bioreactor design, and general chemistry. He stood out for his innovation in teaching through platforms such as Moodle and UAM's teaching websites.

His research led to the publication of over 90 research articles (with 2,861 citations and an h-index of 26 in Scopus), more than 13 book chapters, and the acquisition of two patents. He also achieved significant technological transfers for the industry and municipalities.

One of his most remarkable achievements was leading the development of one of the few water plans based on Zoops Strategic Planning, involving various key stakeholders for the recovery of rivers and the water sustainability of the Amecameca and La Compañía Rivers Basin. His holistic vision of water management led him to collaborate with multiple organizations and promote sustainable solutions that extend beyond Mexico.

He served as Rector of UAM, Iztapalapa Campus (2006-2009), where he promoted important projects related to sustainability, virtual education, and industry engagement, contributing to the academic and technological development of the university.

Throughout his career, Dr. Monroy Hermosillo stood out as a pioneer in wastewater treatment through anaerobic digestion and advocated for the decentralization of biotechnological processes as an alternative to traditional practices. His legacy is reflected in his numerous contributions to environmental biotechnology, which have been recognized nationally and internationally.