Carlos Espinoza-González holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (2005), an M.Sc. (2008), and a Ph.D. (2012) in Polymer Technology from CIQA, Mexico, where he has been a researcher since 2014. A member of Mexico’s National System of Researchers (Level I) since 2017, he leads the Bioinspired Materials from Arid Regions research group, focusing on sustainable polymers and microencapsulation technologies. His achievements include 15 international scientific publications, 22 granted patents, and the supervision of 19 students. He has led several funded research projects in Mexico. He co-led the Remediation and Alternatives to Plastics division of PRIORITY (COST Action CA20101), a microplastics research network involving 524 members from 50 countries, and participates in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group. His editorial experience as Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member, along with publications that bridge science, art, and the humanities, strengthens his ability to lead interdisciplinary science initiatives that integrate environmental research, public engagement, and science communication.