Professor and researcher: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México. Education background: chemical engineer by profession, master's degree in materials science, doctorate in materials science. He has more than 34 papers published in international scientific research journals and 20 papers at international congresses. Current and previous research interests: corrosion in the oil industry and the effects of curing on concrete. Distinctions as Professor and Researcher: member of the National System of Researchers of Mexico (Tier I); member of the Latin American Association of Quality Control, Pathology and Construction Recovery; member of the Mexican Society of Electrochemistry; member of the International American Society of Materials.